New Delhi: In a crucial meeting aimed at boosting India’s renewable energy sector, Minister of State for Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Shripad Yesso Naik, met with representatives from various renewable industry associations, including the All-Indian Solar Industries Association, to discuss the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and other incentives to promote domestic manufacturing….
Bhubaneswar: In a relief for farmers, the Odisha government has relaxed the time for payment of arrear electricity bills by lift irrigation consumers. This decision aims to support agricultural activities and provide financial flexibility to the state’s farmers. According to an official press release, Barchana MLA Amar Nayak, Bhubaneswar Ekamra MLA Babu Singh, and Bijay…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, chaired a stakeholder interaction with the Leather and Footwear Industry yesterday, urging the sector to scale up to USD 50 billion by 2030. Emphasizing a bigger vision, the Minister called for the industry to showcase world-class products through large-scale exhibitions involving domestic and international brands….
New Delhi: India reaffirmed its dedication to nurturing and empowering its adolescent population with the launch of the “Economic Case for Investment in the Well-being of Adolescents in India” report.
New Delhi: To support India’s steel industry, HD Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, launched the upgraded Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) 2.0. The event, attended by Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, and other senior officials, marks a major step…
Bhubaneswar: To bolster skill development and employment opportunities in Odisha, 10 organizations signed 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS). The pacts aim to provide comprehensive training to the youth under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY). Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Drinking Water Minister, Rabi…
Kuwait City: The 6th round of India-Kuwait Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held on July 24, 2024, in Kuwait. The Indian delegation, led by Mr. Aseem R. Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) at the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Kuwaiti delegation, headed by H.E. Ambassador Sameeh Essa Johar Hayat, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia Affairs, engaged in comprehensive discussions on enhancing bilateral relations and addressing regional and international issues of mutual interest.
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is currently visiting Vientiane, Lao PDR, from July 25 to 27, 2024. This visit comes at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Lao PDR. Dr. Jaishankar is participating in the Foreign Ministers’ Meetings under the ASEAN framework, which includes the ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS), and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
Visakhapatnam: The Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC) (PSU) Visakhapatnam meeting, hosted by NTPC, took place today, showcasing the commitment of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in promoting the use of Hindi. The event highlighted the presentation of the prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman’ and ‘Nagar Rajbhasha Samman’ awards for the year 2023-24. Atul Bhatt, Chairman of…
Paris: India’s journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics began with a promising start as the nation’s six archers took to the field to secure favourable seedings in the individual ranking events, propelling them into the quarterfinals. Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur, and Deepika Kumari led the charge, showcasing their skills and determination. Ankita Bhakat emerged as the…
