New Delhi: On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, inaugurated the “Science for Women-A Technology & Innovation (SWATI)” Portal.
France: General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), recently concluded a comprehensive visit to France, marking another milestone in the enduring strategic partnership between India and France. The visit, characterized by high-level engagements and productive discussions, has reaffirmed the commitment of both nations to bolster bilateral defence cooperation. During his visit, General Anil…
Washington DC: The 6th consecutive India-US Commercial Dialogue was held today, jointly chaired by India’s Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington D.C. This high-level meeting aimed to further enhance the business and investment climate between the two countries,…
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…
Mumbai: In a vibrant and thought-provoking panel session at the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, the spotlight turned to India’s indigenous sports—their deep cultural roots and their rising global footprint. Titled “Indigenous Sports: From India to the Global Stage,” the session brought together policymakers, athletes, sports entrepreneurs, and international voices, all united by…
New Delhi: In a move to enhance convenience and accessibility for pensioners, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) — a 100% Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications — has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment to…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the Sahitya Aaj Tak event in the capital today and presented the prestigious Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Samman. The ceremony celebrated India’s vibrant literary traditions and honored exceptional contributors to the field. President Murmu extended her heartfelt congratulations to all awardees, with a special mention for…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a significant meeting on Monday to unveil the ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana,’ a transformative initiative with the ambitious goal of installing rooftop solar power panels on one crore households across the country. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s residence on Lok Kalyan Marg, followed his visit to Ayodhya on…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced simplified guidelines for the MLA Local Area Development (MLA-LAD) fund and Chief Minister’s Special Assistance (CM-SAA) schemes, alongside the launch of a dedicated MLA-LAD web portal — https://mlalads.odisha.gov.in. The launch ceremony at Lok Seva Bhawan, attended by ministers and senior officials, marked a push to…
Pune: Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, visited the Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo 2024 at the International Exhibition Convention Centre, Moshi, Pune, on February 26, 2024. The expo, organized by the Government of Maharashtra, serves as a platform to showcase the indigenous capabilities and innovations of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), private companies,…
