Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant development for Trivandrum and Kerala’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, addressed students, researchers, and industry leaders at the 4th Semicon India futureDESIGN Roadshow held on March 6, 2024, at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). During his…
New Delhi: In a significant move, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, granted approval for an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners, effective from January 1, 2024. The decision reflects a 4% increase over the existing rate of 46% of the Basic…
New Delhi: The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, organized a high-profile seminar in New Delhi on ‘Facilitating Strategic Engagement with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) for a Future-Ready India.’ The event, attended by over 200 participants representing the Government of India, all State Governments, MDBs operating in India, and major private sector partners, aimed…
Indore: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, organized a crucial workshop in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, focused on the ‘Count of Pastoralists and their Livestock in 21st Livestock Census.’ The workshop aimed to garner a comprehensive understanding of pastoralism practices, the habitats of pastoralists, routes in…
New Delhi: In a landmark move, Karnataka and Rajasthan have taken the lead in the auction of Exploration Licences (EL) for critical and deep-seated minerals. The auctions, launched on March 6, 2024, mark the first instance of Exploration Licence blocks being auctioned in India. Karnataka initiated the auction of one block encompassing Gold, Copper, and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC, riding high on their recent success in the Indian Super League (ISL), encountered another setback, this time on the international stage. The team suffered a significant 0-4 defeat against Central Coast Mariners in the first leg of the AFC Cup Inter-Zonal semifinals held at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, Australia. Despite entering…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its nod to the continuation of a targeted subsidy of Rs. 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder, pro-rated for 5 kg cylinders, for up to 12 refills per year. This subsidy extension is designed for the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana…
Sonbhadra: In a significant stride towards inclusive development, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas, virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 177 development projects in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. These projects, valued at Rs 10 crore 41 lakh, are funded from Puri’s MPLAD fund…
New Delhi: The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new office space at the World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi. The ceremony, held today, was graced by the presence of the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh….
New Delhi: The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh, addressed the 2nd edition of The Times Group WorldWide Media Festival of Manufacturing 2024 in New Delhi today, urging the Indian manufacturing industry to embrace the challenge of global competition. During his speech, R.K. Singh emphasized the need for Indian industries…
