New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence reaffirmed its dedication to advancing reforms in defence production through the implementation of Industry 4.0 and Quality Assurance (QA) 4.0 initiatives. Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane, delivered a keynote address at a National Level Seminar on Quality Reforms organized virtually by the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) in collaboration…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, conducted a comprehensive review of the physical and financial status of projects approved under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) for the State of Arunachal Pradesh. The review meeting, held today, was attended by key state officials including Chief Minister Pema Khandu,…
New Delhi: The Secretary of School Education and Literacy (SE&L), Sanjay Kumar, conducted a comprehensive review of the guidelines developed by the PSSCIVE, a unit of NCERT under the Ministry of Education, for implementing Bagless Days in schools. The meeting saw active participation from representatives of NCERT, CBSE, NVS, and KVS. Various innovative suggestions were…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched the 69th edition of the e-book Civil List 2024 of IAS officers in New Delhi. This marks the fourth edition of the e-book, a significant shift from the traditional bulky paper-based document, resulting in substantial savings for the State Exchequer. Dr. Jitendra Singh, who holds several…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards environmental protection and resource utilization, the Ministry of Coal (MoC) is actively ensuring the proper disposal and repurposing of fly ash generated by thermal power plants. This initiative underscores the Ministry’s commitment to a sustainable future, prioritizing environmental well-being and fostering a circular economy. To minimize the environmental…
Bengaluru: Indian researchers have developed a groundbreaking open source tool to create a comprehensive star catalogue for the Adaptive Optics (AO) system of the upcoming Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). This tool is set to significantly enhance the telescope’s ability to generate sharper astronomical images. The TMT, along with the Giant Magellan Telescope and the European…
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken significant steps to address grievances related to the non-refund of cancelled air tickets due to the COVID-19 lockdown. In the landmark judgment of Pravasi Legal Cell vs Union of India, the Supreme Court directed, “If the tickets have been booked during the lockdown period through…
Bhubaneswar: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended the 13th Graduation Ceremony of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) at Bhubaneswar today. In her speech, President Murmu acknowledged the rapid progress NISER has made in its relatively short existence, establishing itself as a significant institution in the education sector. She commended NISER…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards empowering persons with disabilities, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) signed two crucial Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). Under the guidance of Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal, the first MoU was signed between DEPwD and EnableMe Access Association (EMA), and the second between the Indian Sign Language Research…
Manesar: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has inaugurated the sixth batch of its flagship Post Graduate Insolvency Programme (PGIP) at a distinguished ceremony held in Manesar. The event was graced by eminent figures including Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, Retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Dr….
