President Murmu Inaugurates ‘Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second edition of Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of South India. This edition of the festival highlights the heritage of five states—Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh—along with two Union Territories, Lakshadweep and Puducherry. Speaking at the…

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PM Modi Announces Establishment of National Gene Bank to Safeguard India’s Genetic Resources

New Delhi: In a groundbreaking announcement during a post-budget webinar held via video conferencing today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed plans to establish a National Gene Bank in India. This new initiative aims to conserve the nation’s genetic resources, ensuring food security and agricultural sustainability for future generations. The webinar brought together stakeholders from the…

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India Showcases Telecom Transformation at Mobile World Congress 2025

Barcelona, Spain: Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia attended the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, where he engaged in high-level meetings with global CEOs, delivered key speeches, and explored groundbreaking technological innovations shaping the future of mobile and telecommunications. The Minister’s participation at this global event emphasized India’s impressive strides…

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India Achieves Milestone with Successful High-Altitude Trials of Indigenous Life Support System for LCA Tejas

Bengaluru: In a significant achievement for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the Indigenous On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)-based Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for the LCA Tejas aircraft on March 4, 2025. The ILSS, a state-of-the-art…

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Massive Gold Smuggling Operation Foiled at Bengaluru Airport; DRI Seizes Gold Worth Rs. 12.56 Crore

Bengaluru: In a major operation against gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) successfully intercepted a passenger carrying foreign-origin gold bars worth Rs. 12.56 crore at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3, 2025. The interception was made after DRI officers acted on specific intelligence, leading to the detection of 14.2 kg of gold bars…

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IIMC Dhenkanal Opens Admission for Post Graduate Diploma in Odia Journalism

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Dhenkanal, a premier institute for media training in India, has announced the commencement of admissions for its Post Graduate Diploma in Odia Journalism (PGDOJ) for the academic session 2025-26. This one-year, full-time professional programme is designed to equip students with the skills necessary for careers in journalism,…

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Civil Services No Longer Exclusive to Elite: Dr. Jitendra Singh

New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the democratization of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) at the Indian Express Next Gen Conclave – “Excellence in Governance Awards” held on Tuesday. He stated that the Civil Services, once considered exclusive to a privileged section of society, have…

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Cabinet Approves ₹2,730 Crore Govindghat-Hemkund Sahib Ropeway Project

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 12.4 km ropeway connecting Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji in Uttarakhand. The ₹2,730.13 crore project will be developed on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) model under a public-private partnership (PPP). Currently,…

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Cabinet Approves ₹4,081 Crore Sonprayag-Kedarnath Ropeway Project

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 12.9 km ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath in Uttarakhand. The ₹4,081.28 crore project will be developed on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) model under a public-private partnership (PPP). The ropeway will…

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India Ranks 3rd Globally in Startups, Government Boosts Innovation with ₹20,000 Crore R&D Initiative

New Delhi: India has achieved the third global rank in startups over the past decade, reaffirming its position as a leader in innovation and scientific research. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Dr….

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