New Delhi: The 16th Finance Commission (XVI-FC) convened its first meeting under the able leadership of Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya at Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi. The Chairman and Members were warmly welcomed by Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey, Secretary, XVI-FC, along with other officials of the Finance Commission. The meeting primarily focused on discussing the…
Goa: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) successfully organized the inaugural edition of the International Conference of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulators, held from February 5th to 8th, 2024, as part of the India Energy Week (IEW) 2024 in Goa. This landmark event witnessed the participation of major South and Southeast Asian National…
Faridabad: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently conducted an on-site inspection of the Faridabad Bypass Site and the construction progress of Package 1 & 2 of DND Sohna Highway on National Highway-148 NA, which includes the spur of the Delhi Mumbai Expressway. This ambitious infrastructure project, executed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana…
New Delhi: In a significant move to combat substance abuse and raise awareness about the ill effects of addiction, a dedicated vehicle under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) launched today, February 14 in DAIC (De-Addiction cum Information Centre), Delhi-NCR. The inauguration will be graced by the presence of the Minister of Social Justice and…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Agriculture, and Farmer Welfare, Shri Arjun Munda, assumed the role of Chief Guest at the Business-to-Business (B2B) Meet organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs during the ongoing Aadi Mahotsav in New Delhi. The B2B Meet facilitated a direct interface between industry leaders, startup CEOs, tribal artisans, and…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, presented the Chess Olympiad Torch to Budapest, Hungary, the designated host for the 45th edition of the Chess Olympiad. The official handover ceremony transpired at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium in New Delhi. In a momentous event, Minister Anurag Thakur, accompanied by Indian…
Bhubaneswar: Putting an end to widespread speculations, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially announced the candidacy of Railway Minister Aswini Vaishnaw for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for February 27. The Central Election Committee of the BJP released a list of Rajya Sabha candidates, nominating Vaishnaw to represent Odisha in the Upper House….
New Delhi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has played a pivotal role in supporting approximately 500 startups involved in the marketing and export of millet-based value-added products. In a remarkable achievement, farmer-turned-exporter Shri Dilpreet Singh from Sangrur marked his maiden export consignment, consisting of 14.3 metric tonnes of millets and…
Chennai: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane undertook a visit to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Chennai, on February 13, 2024. During the visit, he conducted a thorough review of the Unit’s performance, accompanied by Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, CMD of BEL. Aramane expressed appreciation for the Research and Development (R&D) and manufacturing facilities at the unit and called…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing naval capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has finalized a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, on February 13, 2024. The contract, valued at Rs. 2269.54 Crore, involves the procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems, including associated equipment and accessories for the Indian Navy. This procurement…
