Bhubaneswar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a search operation at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Wednesday amid allegations of recruitment fraud involving forged documents and fake experience certificates. According to sources, the investigation was initiated after the CBI received complaints that four individuals had secured jobs at AIIMS Bhubaneswar through fraudulent means. The alleged irregularities…
New Delhi: Rekha Gupta took oath as the Delhi Chief Minister at the grand swearing-in ceremony at the city’s Ramlila Maidan on Thursday. The ceremony which marked the return of BJP to power after a gap of 27 years, saw the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with many Chief Ministers…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards modernizing India’s aviation sector, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu today launched the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots. With this initiative, India has become the second country in the world to implement an advanced digital licensing system, following approval from the International Civil Aviation Organization…
New Delhi: The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) has launched Round 2 of its pilot phase, offering over 1 lakh paid internship opportunities across 730+ districts in India. Following an overwhelming response of more than 6 lakh applications in Round 1, this phase aims to provide even more young individuals with valuable industry exposure. Internship…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with M/s ACE Limited and M/s JCB India Limited for the procurement of 1,868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLT) for the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy. The contracts, signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri R K Singh, are valued at…
New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s maritime security and self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the procurement of 149 state-of-the-art Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for the Indian Coast Guard. The deal, valued at ₹1220.12 crore, falls under the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’…
Kolkata: In a significant move to strengthen India’s technology ecosystem, the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art incubation facility in Salt Lake, Kolkata. The facility was inaugurated by Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & IT,…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward tackling the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in India, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched an Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign today. Running from February 20 to March 31, 2025, the initiative aims to achieve 100% screening of individuals aged 30 years and above…
Mohali: In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have identified common metabolites across different cancer types, including pancreatic cancer and glioma, suggesting their potential as universal cancer biomarkers. This finding offers a promising non-invasive method for early cancer diagnosis and could pave the way for more effective therapeutic strategies. Aggressive cancers like pancreatic cancer and glioma, which…
Lucknow: The 9th International Symposium on Current Trends in Drug Discovery Research was inaugurated at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, bringing together leading scientists, researchers, and industry experts to discuss the latest advancements in pharmaceutical research. Dr. Radha Rangrajan, Director of CSIR-CDRI, welcomed the dignitaries and participants, highlighting the significance of the symposium in…
