New Delhi: A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between CSC e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV) and Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) to bolster agricultural development and support 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) under the Government of India’s Central Sector Scheme. The agreement, signed by Sanjay Rakesh, Managing Director and CEO…
Delhi: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army upon Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff of the Nepali Army, at a special Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The prestigious honor was bestowed in recognition of General Sigdel’s commendable military prowess…
New Delhi: Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, met with India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi today to discuss key aspects of the robust bilateral defence ties between the two neighboring nations. During the meeting, Rajnath Singh highlighted the diverse dimensions of defence cooperation between India and Nepal. These include…
New Delhi: In a significant achievement for India’s anti-doping efforts, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi as an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU). The recognition, granted on December 6, 2024, allows NDTL to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) program. The Athlete Biological Passport is…
New Delhi: The Indian Light Tank (ILT), a 25-ton class armored fighting vehicle designed for high-altitude operations, achieved a significant milestone by completing successful high-altitude firing trials at an altitude exceeding 4,200 meters. The trials, conducted at a remote high-altitude location, showcased the ILT’s precision and adaptability across various ranges. This milestone follows the Phase…
New Delhi: The 9th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue, a key step in deepening defence collaboration between the two nations, was held in New Delhi today. The meeting was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) from India, and Gen Tharapong Malakam, Thailand’s Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence. The dialogue focused on bolstering defence ties, with…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to foster financial literacy and investor education across India, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The collaboration, formalized in New Delhi, aims to bridge financial education…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the much-debated ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill, paving the way for a potential transformation in India’s electoral landscape. The legislation, aimed at synchronizing elections for the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies, is expected to be tabled during the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. According to the…
New Delhi: The two-day India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC) concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in reviving academic focus on India’s rich maritime history. Organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, the event brought together maritime experts and academicians from 11 nations to explore sustainable solutions to global maritime challenges…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha state government has granted in-principle approval to seven renewable energy (RE) projects with a combined capacity of 192.41 MW. The projects, with a total investment of ₹1,386.09 crore, were sanctioned during the 8th meeting of the Single Window Committee (SWC) under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2022. The approved projects include a 99…
