Singapore: India and Singapore have taken a significant step towards maritime sustainability and digital transformation by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation. The agreement was signed by Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and R. Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary of the Ministry…
Ahmedabad: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), hosted a workshop on “Emerging Trends in Public Data and Technology for Research and Policy” at the IIM Ahmedabad campus. This initiative is part of MoSPI’s ongoing efforts to enhance India’s data ecosystem and promote evidence-based…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance agricultural infrastructure and empowering small and marginal farmers, the Government of Odisha signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar today. The agreements focus on post-harvest management and livelihood promotion for Women Self-Help Group (WSHG) members through strengthened agricultural production clusters. The first MoU was signed between the Directorate…
Bhubaneswar: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, visited Odisha today, marking a significant moment for tribal welfare and regional development. She arrived in Bhubaneswar from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and proceeded to Nayagarh, where she offered prayers at the revered Lord Nilamadhab Temple. Later, she attended the foundation day celebration of Bharatiya Biswabasu Shabar Samaj at Kaliapalli, emphasizing…
Raipur: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the silver jubilee function of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in Raipur, commending the institution for upholding the highest standards of democratic traditions over the past 25 years. Speaking on the occasion, the President lauded the Assembly for its commitment to parliamentary discipline. She highlighted its unique rule…
New Delhi: To support farmers, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the complete removal of export duty on onions. The decision, taken by the Modi government, aims to secure fair and remunerative prices for farmers by ensuring their produce reaches global markets duty-free. Addressing the media, Chouhan emphasized that the Modi…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to achieving a TB-Mukt Bharat while addressing the World TB Day 2025 summit. The theme for this year’s summit, “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver,” emphasized a collective approach towards eradicating tuberculosis. Nadda highlighted that India’s TB…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, underscored India’s leadership in digital public infrastructure and technology innovation at the “ET Telecom 5G Congress.” He highlighted the transformative…
New Delhi: To eliminate tuberculosis, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the successful completion of genome sequencing for 10,000 isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis at a summit organized on the occasion of World TB Day at Vigyan Bhawan. This achievement marks a crucial advancement in India’s mission to eradicate TB ahead of the World Health Organization’s…
Singapore: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, joined global maritime leaders at the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) to deliberate on strategies for a secure, sustainable, and prosperous maritime future. Representing India’s maritime vision, Sonowal underscored the nation’s commitment to strengthening connectivity, enhancing supply chains, and fostering a green maritime ecosystem. Highlighting key…
