New Delhi: In a bid to enhance public safety and prevent fire-related tragedies, the Government has introduced stringent regulations mandating the use of fire-resistant upholstery fabrics in non-domestic furniture. Effective from October 2023, the new Quality Control Order (QCO) requires all upholstery components used in public spaces to adhere to the Bureau of Indian Standards…
Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is intensifying its efforts to promote human rights awareness across the country. In a recent initiative, the Commission organized a three-day “Training of Trainers” programme on human rights from September 9 to 11, 2024, in Telangana. The event, held in collaboration with the Centre for Law…
Paris: The 2024 edition of the Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (CSAR) took place on September 6, 2024, at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, co-organized by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and UNESCO’s Natural Sciences Sector. Launched during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023, the roundtable brought together chief science advisers…
New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Science & Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences, along with other key portfolios, virtually launched a dedicated web portal (https://scdpm.nic.in/specialcampaign4/) to monitor the progress of the upcoming Special Campaign 4.0 focused on Swachhata (cleanliness) and reducing pendency in government offices….
Mumbai: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LuLu Group International (LLC), a leading retail chain in the Middle East and Asia. The agreement was formalized in the presence of His Excellency Dr….
New Delhi: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal participated in the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Ministers responsible for foreign economic and trade activities, held virtually yesterday. In his address, Barthwal highlighted India’s active contributions to the SCO since its membership began in 2017 and outlined the country’s vision for a ‘SECURE’ SCO, as…
New Delhi: The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the fiscal year 2024-25 to boost the efficiency and accountability of food grain procurement and distribution. The agreement, formalized today, aims to optimize public funds and refine the Public Distribution…
Chandipur: In a major milestone for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted back-to-back flight tests of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM). The second consecutive test, held on September 13, 2024, at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, further validated the…
Washington DC: The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit, held in the United States on September 9-10, 2024, has concluded with significant advancements in the joint defence innovation ecosystem between India and the U.S. The event, jointly organized by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University, served as a landmark platform for fostering…
New Delhi: To making India a ‘Weather Ready’ and ‘Climate Smart’ nation, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) organized a national-level press interaction at Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi, to introduce the ambitious Mission Mausam. The mission, approved by the Union Cabinet on September 11, 2024, comes with a budget outlay of ₹2,000 crores over the…
