CBI Hosts Investiture Ceremony, 39 Officers Honored with President’s Police Medal and Indian Police Medal

Ghaziabad: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) held an Investiture Ceremony today at the CBI Academy in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The event saw Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law & Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, presenting the President’s Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service and the Indian…

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils Results of the 15th Round of Australia-India Strategic Research Fund

New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and other departments, unveiled the results of the 15th round of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). The announcement, made through a press note, highlighted the successful projects awarded funding under this prestigious bilateral program. The AISRF, a…

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Lionel Messi to Miss Paris Olympics, Four World Cup Winners Included in Argentine Squad

Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi will not be part of Argentina’s squad for the upcoming Olympic Games set to begin later this month in Paris. Despite his illustrious career and previous gold medal win in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Messi will sit out due to injuries and his ongoing participation in the Copa America. The Argentine team,…

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Hardik Pandya Becomes Joint New Top-Ranked All-Rounder In ICC Men’s T20I Rankings

New Delhi:  Hardik Pandya’s impressive show in India’s triumphant 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup campaign has seen him become the top-ranked all-rounder in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Rankings update on Wednesday. Pandya has risen two places to go level with Sri Lanka’s leg-spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga as the top-ranked men’s T20I all-rounder, the first time…

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Odisha Govt Declares Holiday for Rath Yatra on July 8

Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the upcoming Rath Yatra, the State government of Odisha has declared July 8 as a holiday for banks, banking institutions, all government offices, and revenue and Magisterial courts. The announcement was made by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, which issued separate notifications confirming the closure. The notification stated, “On the occasion…

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MoRD and MoMSME Join Forces to Empower SHG Women-Led Rural Enterprises

New Delhi: In a significant move towards rural empowerment, the Union Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) today signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to collaborate on formalizing and strengthening Self Help Group (SHG) women-led rural enterprises through MoMSME’s flagship schemes. The signing ceremony took place…

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NHAI Implements Comprehensive Measures for Monsoon Flood Preparedness on National Highways

New Delhi:  As the monsoon season advances across India, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has undertaken a series of proactive measures to address water logging and ensure emergency response on National Highways. These efforts aim to provide a seamless and safe travel experience for highway users despite the challenges posed by heavy rainfall…

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FCI Surpasses Wheat Procurement Targets for Rabi Marketing Season 2024-25

New Delhi: The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has achieved a remarkable milestone by procuring 266 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat during the current Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2024-25, surpassing last year’s figure of 262 LMT. This significant achievement underscores the nation’s commitment to ensuring food grain sufficiency and supporting the agricultural community. More…

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Smart Cities Mission Extended to Ensure Completion of Transformational Projects

New Delhi: The Smart Cities Mission, a pioneering initiative in India’s urban development landscape since its launch in June 2015, has been extended to facilitate the completion of its transformative projects aimed at enhancing urban living across the country. The mission, known for its innovative approach including city competitions, stakeholder-driven project selections, and deployment of cutting-edge…

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Global INDIAai Summit 2024 Commences in New Delhi

New Delhi: The two-day Global INDIAai Summit 2024 kicked off today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with a grand opening ceremony graced by Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw. The event also featured prominent guests including Vice Minister of Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Hiroshi…

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