Divyangjan Expedition Team Unfurls 7,800 Sq Ft Indian Flag Atop Mt. Kilimanjaro Ahead of 78th Independence Day

New Delhi: In a remarkable feat of determination and patriotism, the Divyangjan expedition team from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), under the Ministry of Defence, has achieved a historic milestone by unfurling a 7,800-square-foot Indian national flag atop Uhuru Peak, the highest summit of Africa’s Mt. Kilimanjaro. This extraordinary accomplishment was part of the “Mission Kanchanjanga…

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No Earthquake Recorded in Wayanad, Kerala: National Centre for Seismology Clarifies

New Delhi: The National Centre for Seismology (NCS), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), has confirmed that no natural earthquake was recorded in Wayanad or its adjoining areas on August 9, 2024. This clarification comes after media reports of felt tremors and rumbling sounds in the region. According to the NCS, none of the seismographic…

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Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav Launches Second Phase of Nationwide MDA Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination

New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, today virtually launched the second phase of the Bi-annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis in India. The campaign targets 63 endemic districts across Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Odisha, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step…

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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Felicitates Indian Hockey Team for Paris Olympic Bronze Medal

New Delhi: In a proud moment for the nation, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today felicitated the Indian Hockey Team for their remarkable achievement in securing the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The event, held in New Delhi, celebrated the team’s dedication and hard work, which has brought immense…

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Sao Paulo: A plane carrying 61 people crashed near Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday, killing all on board, Brazilian regional airline Voepass has said in a statement. The aircraft crashed in Vinhedo in Sao Paulo state and reportedly fell into a residential area. Officials said that one home in the local condominium complex has…

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Aman Sehrawat Clinches India’s First Wrestling Medal at Paris Olympics

Paris: Aman Sehrawat delivered a stellar performance on Friday, securing India’s first wrestling medal at the Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old wrestler defeated Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz with a commanding 13-5 victory in the men’s freestyle 57kg match, marking India’s sixth medal at the ongoing Games. Sehrawat’s journey to the podium was marked by a series…

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Union Cabinet Approves Modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana to Boost Biofuel Sector

New Delhi: In a significant move to accelerate advancements in the biofuel sector and attract more investment, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana. The revamped scheme extends the implementation timeline by five years, until 2028-29, and broadens its scope to include advanced biofuels produced…

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Union Cabinet Approves ₹2.30 Lakh Crore Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 to Provide Affordable Housing for 1 Crore Families

New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the launch of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, aimed at addressing the housing needs of one crore urban poor and middle-class families over the next five years. The scheme will provide financial assistance of ₹2.30 lakh crore through States,…

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Cabinet Committee Approves Eight Railway Projects Worth ₹24,657 Crore to Boost Connectivity Across Seven States

New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance India’s railway infrastructure, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight key railway projects with a total estimated cost of ₹24,657 crore. These projects aim to improve connectivity, efficiency, and service reliability across Indian Railways, aligning with the Prime Minister’s…

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Jitendra Singh Applauds WHO Collaboration for Medical Device Production in India

 New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh praised the World Health Organization (WHO) for its recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India, aimed at advancing the production of medical devices. The formal announcement of the agreement took place today at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi. The MoU was signed between the Sree Chitra…

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