Bengaluru: The Ministry of Mines organized a comprehensive workshop on granite and marble mining in Bengaluru, bringing together key stakeholders from government and industry. The event was inaugurated by V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India. Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, Additional Chief Secretary & Development Commissioner, Government of Karnataka, delivered the keynote address….
New Delhi: The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has sanctioned funding for M/s Midwest Advanced Materials Private Limited (MAM), Hyderabad, aimed at enhancing the domestic production of essential materials and technologies. The funding announcement was made today at the TDB Centre in New Delhi. This strategic project focuses…
Odisha: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight-test of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF) off the coast of Odisha. The test took place at approximately 1130 hours, achieving all trial objectives and validating the missile’s propulsion system as well as its…
Muara, Brunei: Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara Port, Brunei, as part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet operational deployment to the South China Sea. The visit underscored India’s commitment to strengthening relations with Brunei and enhancing maritime cooperation between the two nations. The port call featured a series of professional interactions, cross-deck visits,…
New Delhi: The Indian Army commemorated the 76th International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers today, paying homage to fallen comrades with a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Lieutenant General Rakesh Kapoor, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Information Systems & Coordination), along with officials from the United Nations Organisation,…
New Delhi: Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, inaugurated the highly anticipated “Summer Fiesta 2024” at the National Bal Bhavan today. The month-long camp, running from May 29 to June 28, offers over 30 diverse activities for children aged 5 to 16 years, aiming to engage young…
New Delhi: In a significant move to streamline and improve emigration services for Indian citizens, particularly blue-collar workers heading to Emigration Check Required (ECR) countries, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and CSC eGovernance Services India Limited. This…
Geneva: Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary of India, addressed the BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting held on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva today. In his speech, he emphasized India’s active engagement in BRICS health initiatives and its commitment to collaborative efforts to strengthen health systems…
Geneva: Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary, led the Indian delegation at the 77th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva today. During the Plenary Session, he highlighted India’s efforts in promoting universal health coverage and its commitment to global health. Chandra began his address by drawing parallels between this year’s theme,…
Goa: Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC) has been awarded the prestigious Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award in the Non-Fossil Fuel (NF) business category at the Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit & Awards 2024. The award ceremony, held in Goa, celebrated PFC’s dedication to social responsibility and sustainable business practices. Chairperson & Managing Director of PFC, Smt….
