PM Modi Discusses Cyclone Dana Preparedness with Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi this evening to review the state’s preparedness for the fast-approaching Cyclone Dana. The cyclone, expected to make landfall later tonight, has prompted large-scale evacuation and emergency measures across coastal areas. According to an official press release, Chief Minister Majhi…

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India Plays Pivotal Role in Shaping Global Telecommunications at ITU-WTSA 2024

New Delhi: The International Telecommunications Union – World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITU-WTSA 2024) concluded today with India emerging as a key player in influencing the future of global telecommunications. Through its proactive engagement, India successfully proposed groundbreaking resolutions and contributed to the modification of existing ones, receiving widespread support from member nations. The closing ceremony…

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Sikkim Government Signs MoU with GeM to Boost Public Procurement Efficiency

Gangtok: The Government of Sikkim has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government e Marketplace (GeM), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to enhance the adoption of the GeM platform for public procurement across various government departments. This partnership marks a significant milestone, as GeM now covers all states and Union Territories…

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Cyclone Dana Intensifies, Expected to Make Landfall in Odisha Tonight

Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra in Odisha late Thursday night or early Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Thursday. According to the Regional Meteorological Department Director, Manorma Mohanty, there is a possibility that the cyclone may slightly…

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CDS General Anil Chauhan Inaugurates National Conference on Defence Technology Management (TECHMA 2024)

New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan virtually inaugurated the National Conference on Technology Management (TECHMA 2024) on October 24, 2024. The two-day event, themed ‘Technology Management in Defence Sector for Vision India @2047’, has been organized by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) at the Institute of Technology Management, Mussoorie….

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Govt Approves Major Road Development Projects in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

New Delhi: In a significant push towards enhancing road infrastructure and promoting economic growth, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced two major road development projects for Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh, the Ministry has sanctioned ₹252.42 crore for the upgradation and development of a 6-lane elevated corridor in…

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Union Cabinet Approves ₹1,000 Crore Venture Capital Fund to Boost India’s Space Sector

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital (VC) Fund dedicated to advancing India’s burgeoning space sector. The fund, under the aegis of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), aims to propel the growth of space startups and strengthen…

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NLC India Ltd Forms Two Joint Ventures with RRVUNL to Boost Renewable and Thermal Power Projects in Rajasthan

New Delhi: In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of energy security through sustainable energy generation, NLC India Ltd has entered into two significant Joint Ventures (JVs) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL). These JVs are poised to make a major impact on India’s power sector, with one focusing on renewable energy…

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Commemorative Postage Stamp Released on 200th Anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava

New Delhi: On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava, a commemorative postage stamp was released on October 23, 2024, at the historic Kittur Rani Channamma Stage within Kittur Fort. This grand event celebrated Rani Channamma’s remarkable victory over British forces on October 23, 1824, a significant moment in India’s early resistance against…

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