Travel-Related Mpox Case Confirmed in India; No Link to Ongoing Global Outbreak

New Delhi: A previously suspected case of Mpox (monkeypox) has been confirmed as a travel-related infection, with laboratory testing identifying the presence of the West African clade 2 Mpox virus in the patient. This isolated case, consistent with 30 similar cases reported in India since July 2022, is not connected to the ongoing global public…

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal Targets $100 Billion Export Milestone for Auto Component Sector by 2030

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, has expressed confidence that India’s auto component sector will achieve a $100 billion export target by 2030, positioning it as one of the country’s major job creators. His remarks were made during the 64th Annual Session of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA)…

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Atal Innovation Mission Hosts 20th MedTech Mitra Advisory Meeting and Launches 6th Edition of ‘Innovations for You’ Book

New Delhi: In a significant step towards boosting India’s healthcare innovation ecosystem, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, hosted the 20th Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting of the MedTech Mitra initiative on Friday, 6th September 2024. This was followed by the launch of the 6th edition of AIM’s innovation coffee table book series ‘Innovations for…

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India-Japan Finance Dialogue Explores Enhanced Cooperation and Investment Opportunities

Tokyo: The 2nd India-Japan Finance Dialogue took place in Tokyo, marking a significant step toward strengthening financial cooperation between the two nations. The meeting, co-chaired by Atsushi Mimura, Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Japan, and Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, India, focused on a wide array of macroeconomic…

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CDS General Anil Chauhan Unveils Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations at COSC Meeting

New Delhi: In a significant milestone for India’s Armed Forces, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan today released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held in New Delhi. This keystone publication is expected to serve as a comprehensive guide for commanders on conducting amphibious operations…

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Indian Army and Air Force Sign MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to Boost Logistics Expertise

New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance the logistics capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara. The MoU, signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to equip military…

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Defence Ministry Signs Rs 26,000 Crore Contract with HAL for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines, Boosting Aatmanirbhar Bharat

New Delhi: In a significant step towards promoting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines, designed to power the Su-30MKI aircraft. The deal, worth over Rs 26,000 crore, was finalized in New Delhi in the presence…

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IEPFA Hosts ‘Niveshak Mashal’ Half Marathon to Promote Financial Literacy in Uttar Pradesh

Anupshahr: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and the Pardada Pardadi Educational Society (PPES), organized the annual half marathon “Niveshak Mashal” yesterday to raise awareness about financial literacy and investor protection. Held at the PPES campus in Anupshahr, Uttar Pradesh, the event…

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20th Edition of India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS 2024 Begins in Rajasthan

Rajasthan: The 20th edition of the India-USA Joint Military Exercise, YUDH ABHYAS 2024, commenced today at the Foreign Training Node in Rajasthan’s Mahajan Field Firing Ranges. Scheduled to take place from September 9 to 22, 2024, this annual exercise, first held in 2004, alternates between India and the USA. This year’s exercise marks a significant…

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