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New Delhi: India and Argentina have taken a significant step toward deepening their collaboration in the mining sector, particularly in lithium exploration and resource development, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Public Sector Undertaking under India’s Ministry of Mines, and the Provincial Government of…

New Delhi: In a significant step toward enhancing water and sanitation service delivery through digital solutions, the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation (SPM-NIWAS) and Arghyam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the WASH sector. This initiative aligns with…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has taken a major step toward streamlining India’s digital governance with the launch of the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) and the inaugural Chief Information Officer (CIO) Conference 2025. The event, held in New Delhi, was presided over by Union Minister of State for Electronics…

New Delhi: The High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, has approved ₹1,554.99 crore in additional Central assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for five states affected by floods, flash floods, landslides, and cyclonic storms in 2024. The decision underscores the Central Government’s commitment, under the…

New Delhi: India and Nepal have taken a major step in strengthening bilateral cooperation in science and technology (S&T) with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, and the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). The agreement was formalized on 18th February 2025…

New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, praised the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) for its proactive initiatives in implementing and monitoring the Forest Rights Act using its constitutional powers. Speaking at the 22nd Foundation Day celebrations of the Commission, he highlighted its critical role in protecting the rights and ensuring the…

New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening tribal enterprises, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd (TRIFED) has entered into strategic partnerships with Meesho, the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA), and the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Industrialization (MGIRI). The Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed on 18th February 2025 during…

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, organized an open house discussion on ‘Ensuring Privacy and Human Rights in the Digital Era: A Focus on Corporate Digital Responsibility’ at its premises. The session, held in hybrid mode, was chaired by NHRC Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian, in the presence of Justice (Dr) Bidyut Ranjan…