New Delhi: In a significant organizational reform, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has merged its three training institutes into a single administrative entity named the National Communications Academy (NCA). This decision, approved by the Minister of Communications on the recommendation of the Committee for Organisational Reforms, aims to streamline operations and enhance efficiency in the telecommunications…
Bengaluru: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 3, 2024. This agreement formalizes the establishment of the ‘BIS Standardization Chair Professor’ at IISc, marking a significant milestone in enhancing collaboration between BIS and…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, announced today that India will host the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting from July 21 to 31, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This marks the first time India will host the prestigious event, underscoring the nation’s commitment to celebrating and preserving…
Kochi: Seventy-six trainees from the King Fahd Naval Academy of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) concluded their Afloat Training Course with the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) today. The completion ceremony took place in Kochi, marking the end of a rigorous three-week training program that combined both harbour and sea phases. The harbour phase…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a crucial high-level meeting in New Delhi today to review the operations of the Multi Agency Centre (MAC) of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), which plays a pivotal role in addressing the country’s security challenges. The meeting was attended by heads of various security, law enforcement, intelligence,…
New Delhi: In a significant event marking the continuation of World Population Day observances, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, held a crucial meeting with public health experts to address the theme “Reaching the Last Mile for Ensuring Healthy Timing and Spacing between Pregnancies: Issues & Challenges.” The meeting aimed…
Jammu: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasized the crucial role of pensioners and elder citizens in building a developed India by 2047. Speaking at the 54th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop organized by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare…
New Delhi: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Industree Foundation, hosted a ‘National Symposium on Bamboo’ to foster sustainable rural livelihoods, women’s empowerment, and climate resilience through bamboo farming. The symposium marked the launch of India’s first comprehensive handbook on…
New York: Amit Ghosh, Additional Secretary (Social Justice and Empowerment), addressed the high-level policy dialogue on “Deciphering the Interlinkage of Climate Change, Hunger, and Poverty,” an official side event of the High-level Political Forum 2024. The event, organized by the India Water Foundation and supported by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of…
New Delhi: Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, delivered the keynote address today during an insightful discussion on India’s preparations for the Paris Olympics 2024 and the Paralympics. The event, organized by the Delhi Sports Journalist Association, took place in New Delhi and saw the participation of prominent…
