President Murmu Inaugurates First Asian Buddhist Summit in New Delhi

New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the inaugural Asian Buddhist Summit today, organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC). The summit serves as a platform to discuss the teachings of Buddhism and their relevance in contemporary society. In her address, President Murmu emphasized that India…

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Ministry of Civil Aviation Hosts Luncheon to Honor Women Achievers in Aviation

New Delhi: In a momentous gathering under the initiative “The President with the People,” President Droupadi Murmu interacted with 51 remarkable women achievers in the civil aviation sector during a luncheon hosted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The event brought together pilots, cabin crew, flight dispatchers, air traffic controllers, maintenance engineers, airport managers, and…

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches Phase-II of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice Retail Sale Initiative

New Delhi: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, launched Phase-II of the retail sale of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice today by flagging off mobile vans of NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar. Minister of State B.L. Verma was also present at the launch event, marking…

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Indian Navy Hosts Third MAHASAGAR Virtual Interaction with Indian Ocean Region Maritime Leaders

New Delhi: The Indian Navy conducted the third edition of its high-level virtual interaction, MAHASAGAR, today, as Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, engaged with Heads of Navies, Maritime Agencies, and senior leaders from Indian Ocean Region (IOR) littoral nations. Representatives from Bangladesh, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and…

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DFS Secretary Reviews Public Sector Banks’ Performance, Emphasizes Financial Inclusion and Digital Initiatives

New Delhi: M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), chaired a key review meeting today with Managing Directors and CEOs of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to assess their performance and progress across financial soundness, digital transformation, cybersecurity, customer service, and support for priority sectors like agriculture and MSMEs. The meeting also focused on…

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Qatar and India Strengthen Ties in Fight Against Money Laundering and Terror Financing

New Delhi: A high-level delegation from Qatar, led by His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed Al Thani, Head of Qatar’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-Qatar), visited India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) on November 4-5, 2024. The visit, hosted by FIU-IND Head Vivek Aggarwal, represents a crucial step toward deepening the partnership between the two countries in combating money…

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CBIC Seminar Highlights Push for Gender Inclusivity in Customs Supply Chain

Pune: In a significant move toward fostering gender inclusivity, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) held a seminar on “Gender Inclusivity in Customs Supply Chain” in Pune, chaired by Surjit Bhujabal, Member (Customs), CBIC. The event, organized by the CGST & Customs Zone Pune, saw Bhujbal deliver the keynote address, emphasizing the importance…

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55th IFFI to Honour Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, ANR, and Mohammed Rafi with Special Tributes

New Delhi: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to celebrate the illustrious legacies of four icons who helped shape Indian cinema: Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), and Mohammed Rafi. Through a series of screenings, tributes, and interactive events, this year’s IFFI will offer a heartfelt homage to these…

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India Set to Launch EU’s Proba-3 Satellite in December, Furthering Indo-European Space Collaboration

New Delhi: In a landmark announcement at the 3rd Indian Space Conclave, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh revealed that India is set to launch the European Union’s Proba-3 satellite in early December. This mission marks another milestone in India’s ascent as a global space leader and underscores the growing partnership between India and the EU…

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 ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’ Commences at Dilli Haat

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment inaugurated the ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’ today at Dilli Haat, New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry’s key corporations—the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC), National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCDFC), and National Safai Karmachari Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC)—the event celebrates…

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