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India and Australia Strengthen Trade Ties: Piyush Goyal Announces Opening of Investment Office in Sydney

Adelaide: In a significant development for India-Australia trade relations, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, led the Indian delegation to Adelaide for high-level talks with Senator Don Farrel, Australia’s Minister of Trade and Tourism. The two leaders co-chaired the 19th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting, where they emphasized the vast untapped trade…

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India Achieves Major Milestone in ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Tree Plantation Campaign

New Delhi: The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has successfully met its ambitious target of planting 80 crore seedlings under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign by September 2024. Launched on World Environment Day, June 5, 2024, the initiative aimed to promote environmental restoration and honor mothers through tree planting. The…

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India Inaugurates Climate and Health Solutions Conclave in Collaboration with Asian Development Bank

New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), inaugurated the Climate and Health Solutions (CHS) India Conclave in Delhi, aiming to address the dual challenges of climate change and public health. This two-day conclave brings together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to develop actionable strategies for…

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India’s Coal Imports Witness Marginal Rise Amid Increased Domestic Production: A Path Towards Self-Sufficiency

New Delhi: India, boasting the fifth-largest coal reserves globally and standing as the second-largest consumer of coal, is facing a complex challenge in managing its energy needs. Despite significant domestic reserves, the country continues to rely on imports, particularly for coking coal and high-grade thermal coal, both essential for key industries such as steel. However,…

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CSIR-NIScPR and Gurugram University Sign MoU to Advance Science Communication and Traditional Knowledge

New Delhi: To enhance collaboration in science communication and policy research, the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gurugram University on September 24, 2024, at the NIScPR’s Vigyan Sanchar Bhawan, Pusa Campus. This partnership is set to create new opportunities for both institutions in serving…

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Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav Reviews National Health Mission Progress with Key States

New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Health, Prataprao Jadhav, held a crucial review meeting yesterday with senior officials from the Union Health Ministry and state representatives from Punjab, Karnataka, and West Bengal to assess the progress of the National Health Mission (NHM). The meeting also included officers from the National Health Authority and the…

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AIIMS New Delhi Celebrates 69th Foundation Day, Showcasing Milestones in Medical Education, Research, and Innovation

New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, celebrated its 69th Foundation Day today, marking nearly seven decades of excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, presided over the ceremony, highlighting AIIMS’ continuous achievements and its unwavering commitment to…

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Ministry of Rural Development Signs MoU with SAKSHI to Boost Legal Literacy for Women in Rural India

New Delhi: To enhance legal literacy and empower women in rural India, the Ministry of Rural Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SAKSHI, a non-profit organization committed to tackling gender-based violence. The MoU was signed by Charanjit Singh, Additional Secretary of the Ministry, and Smita Bharti, President of SAKSHI, during a ceremony held…

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India Reaffirms Commitment to Ending HIV/AIDS by 2030 at High-Level UN Event

New York: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel, reiterated India’s commitment to ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 during her address at a high-level side event at the United Nations. The event, titled “Revitalized Multilateralism: Recommitting to Ending AIDS Together,” was organized by UNAIDS, the Global…

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DST and British Council Launch Women in Space Leadership Programme to Foster Gender Equity in Space Sciences

New Delhi: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with the British Council launched the Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) on September 24, 2024, under the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). The initiative is aimed at strengthening gender-inclusive practices in space sciences by creating a strategic leadership framework that fosters women’s…

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