New Delhi: In a series of upcoming review meetings, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, will assess the progress of Capital Expenditure (Capex) by various ministries and departments with significant outlays. The first such meeting, held today, focused on the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways, and the Department of Telecom, Ministry…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, today visited Bharat Mandapam in the capital to review the preparations for the upcoming World Food India 2024, a mega food event scheduled from September 19-22, 2024. The minister, accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry, representatives from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce &…
New Delhi: The prestigious 12-day All India NCC Thal Sainik Camp commenced today in the nation’s capital, marking the start of an intensive training program for 1,547 cadets from across the country. The camp was inaugurated by Major General Siddharth Chawla, Additional Director General (B) NCC, and will run until September 13, 2024. Participants, including both…
New Delhi: As part of a series of stakeholder consultations, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired an introductory meeting today with representatives from Employers’ Organisations to discuss the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme. The meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by Union Minister of State…
Pune: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended the 21st convocation of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in Pune, Maharashtra, where she addressed students, urging them to use their knowledge and skills to bring about positive change in both India and abroad. In her speech, President Murmu emphasized that the graduating students are now equipped to…
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) will be held between June 11 and June 15, 2025, at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
New Delhi: A high-level stakeholders’ consultation meeting under the theme “Transforming Agriculture Research – Enhancing the Role of Private Sector” was convened today at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The session, chaired by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, brought together over 1,000 participants, including representatives from ICAR Institutes, agricultural universities, the…
New Delhi : To streamline traffic movement at toll plazas across India, the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has developed a GIS-based software for real-time monitoring of waiting times at toll booths. The initiative aims to enhance the overall tolling experience and reduce congestion…
Bhubaneswar: In a high-level review meeting held under the chairmanship of Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (A&FE), Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, the progress of corporations and agencies under the department was thoroughly assessed. The meeting, held to enhance the efficiency and outreach of agricultural services in the state, was attended by…
Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports concerning a disturbing incident at an engineering college in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, where over 300 photos and videos were allegedly captured from the girls’ hostel washroom using a hidden camera. The situation came to light when a group of…
