New Delhi: Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, met with India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi today to discuss key aspects of the robust bilateral defence ties between the two neighboring nations. During the meeting, Rajnath Singh highlighted the diverse dimensions of defence cooperation between India and Nepal. These include…
New Delhi: In a significant achievement for India’s anti-doping efforts, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi as an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU). The recognition, granted on December 6, 2024, allows NDTL to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) program. The Athlete Biological Passport is…
New Delhi: The Indian Light Tank (ILT), a 25-ton class armored fighting vehicle designed for high-altitude operations, achieved a significant milestone by completing successful high-altitude firing trials at an altitude exceeding 4,200 meters. The trials, conducted at a remote high-altitude location, showcased the ILT’s precision and adaptability across various ranges. This milestone follows the Phase…
New Delhi: The 9th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue, a key step in deepening defence collaboration between the two nations, was held in New Delhi today. The meeting was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) from India, and Gen Tharapong Malakam, Thailand’s Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence. The dialogue focused on bolstering defence ties, with…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to foster financial literacy and investor education across India, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The collaboration, formalized in New Delhi, aims to bridge financial education…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the much-debated ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill, paving the way for a potential transformation in India’s electoral landscape. The legislation, aimed at synchronizing elections for the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies, is expected to be tabled during the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. According to the…
New Delhi: The two-day India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC) concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in reviving academic focus on India’s rich maritime history. Organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, the event brought together maritime experts and academicians from 11 nations to explore sustainable solutions to global maritime challenges…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha state government has granted in-principle approval to seven renewable energy (RE) projects with a combined capacity of 192.41 MW. The projects, with a total investment of ₹1,386.09 crore, were sanctioned during the 8th meeting of the Single Window Committee (SWC) under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2022. The approved projects include a 99…
Bhubaneswar: The 39th National Junior Athletics Championships concluded on a high note at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, with Reliance Foundation’s young athletes delivering stellar performances. The team clinched 12 medals, including eight golds, two silvers, and two bronzes, while also setting two new meet records during the tournament held from December 7 to 11. On…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today conferred the National Panchayat Awards 2024 upon 45 distinguished awardees at a ceremony in New Delhi. The awards, spanning multiple categories, celebrate exemplary contributions by Panchayats to sustainable and inclusive development across the nation. In her address, President Murmu emphasized the critical role of villages in…
