Mumbai: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, chaired the third meeting of the reconstituted Board of Trade in Mumbai today, emphasizing the government’s commitment to driving economic growth through enhanced partnerships with state governments. In his address, Goyal highlighted the role of government initiatives in fostering a more transparent, efficient, and sustainable trade…
Bhubaneswar: A state-level preparatory meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhavan today to finalize arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Bhubaneswar on September 17, where he will officially launch the ‘Subhadra’ scheme, a key welfare initiative of the Odisha state government. The event is set to take place at Janata Maidan, drawing…
Kazan, Russia: The BRICS Literature Forum 2024 commenced in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, marking a vibrant convergence of literary minds from the BRICS nations. The conference was officially inaugurated by Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan. The theme for this year’s forum is “World Literature in the New Reality: Dialogue of Traditions, National…
New Delhi: To celebrate the cultural and economic heritage of Northeast India, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), today inaugurated the official website for the much-anticipated Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav. The launch event, held at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi, marks a pivotal moment in promoting the region’s potential on…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrated the 30th World Ozone Day in New Delhi today with a focus on the theme “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Actions.” The event highlighted the Montreal Protocol’s pivotal role in protecting the ozone layer and advancing global climate initiatives. Leena Nandan, Union Secretary of the…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the two-day National Security Strategies Conference 2024 in New Delhi today. The conference, aimed at addressing and devising solutions for emerging national security challenges, will bring together top police leadership, young officers, and domain experts. Prior to the inauguration, Amit Shah paid tribute…
Delhi: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Khadi Centre of Excellence 2.0 (COEK 2.0) program. The MoU, formalized on Friday at the KVIC office…
New Delhi: In a major relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court on Friday granted him bail in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam. Apart from allowing Kejriwal’s bail plea, Justice Surya Kant, heading a two-judge bench dismissed his distinct plea challenging the legality of arrest by the Central…
New Delhi: In a bid to enhance public safety and prevent fire-related tragedies, the Government has introduced stringent regulations mandating the use of fire-resistant upholstery fabrics in non-domestic furniture. Effective from October 2023, the new Quality Control Order (QCO) requires all upholstery components used in public spaces to adhere to the Bureau of Indian Standards…
Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is intensifying its efforts to promote human rights awareness across the country. In a recent initiative, the Commission organized a three-day “Training of Trainers” programme on human rights from September 9 to 11, 2024, in Telangana. The event, held in collaboration with the Centre for Law…
