Kazan (Russia): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that more than 30 countries have expressed a desire to join the BRICS alliance, an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa which had added four new members – Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates – in January, this year. “It would…
New Delhi: Addressing the ENRich 2024, KPMG’s Annual Innovation and Energy Conclave, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, emphasized the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the energy sector. With the theme “AI for Energy,” the Minister described the convergence of AI and energy as a timely and transformative initiative, marking…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush is set to celebrate the 9th Ayurveda Day on October 29, 2024, with a grand event at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi. This year’s celebration is particularly noteworthy as it witnesses participation from over 150 countries worldwide, centered around the theme “Ayurveda Innovations for…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI), successfully conducted a one-day workshop focused on the “Study on State Best Practices in Mining” in Delhi. The event drew participation from representatives of 20 states and members of the mining industry, aiming to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration in…
New Delhi: In anticipation of Cyclone ‘Dana,’ set to strike the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, the Ministry of Railways has ramped up preparedness measures to ensure the safety of passengers and minimize disruptions to railway services. A high-level meeting was conducted, chaired by Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, to review the readiness…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and other key departments, emphasized the critical role of collaboration between the public and private sectors in driving India’s future growth. Speaking during the National Learning Week, organized for employees across all Science Ministries and Departments, Dr. Singh highlighted…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone “DANA” approaches the coast, with its impact expected to be felt on October 24th and 25th at Paradip Port, the Paradip Port Authority has implemented a series of precautionary steps to ensure safety and minimize potential disruptions. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings about the impending cyclone, prompting swift and decisive…
Dehradun: The National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has taken a significant step towards improving the lives of Divyangjan by signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with six prominent institutions. This collaboration aims to enhance the…
New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, chaired a key stakeholders’ consultation meeting today in New Delhi to discuss the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024. The consultation, part of a series of ongoing discussions, aimed to gather valuable inputs from diverse stakeholders to shape a…
Kazan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a significant meeting with Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, during the 16th BRICS Summit held in Kazan today. This high-level dialogue comes in the wake of a recent agreement aimed at complete disengagement and resolution of outstanding issues stemming from the 2020 border clashes…
