Union Minister S. Jaishankar Inaugurates Second Edition of “Silent Conversation” Art Exhibition in New Delhi

New Delhi: Union Minister for External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, inaugurated the second edition of the art exhibition “Silent Conversation: From Margins to the Centre” in New Delhi. The four-day exhibition, organized by the National Tiger Conservation Authority in collaboration with the Sankala Foundation, the National Human Rights Commission, and the International Big Cat Alliance, aims…

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86th Medical Benefit Council Meeting Focuses on Enhancing ESIC Healthcare Services

New Delhi:Ashok Kumar Singh, Director General (DG) of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), chaired the 86th meeting of the Medical Benefit Council in New Delhi today. The meeting saw key decisions aimed at improving the quality of healthcare services provided by ESIC, with a focus on enhancing medical service delivery for insured persons (IPs)…

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National SC-ST Hub Conclave Promotes Entrepreneurship Among SC/ST Communities in Punjab

Moga, Punjab: The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, today organized the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Conclave in Moga, Punjab, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities. The event, which saw the participation of around 700 aspiring and existing SC/ST entrepreneurs, aimed to spread…

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National Conclave on Women-Led Entrepreneurship Organized by DAY-NRLM Highlights Bank’s Role in Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

New Delhi: The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development held a National Conclave on Women-Led Entrepreneurship in New Delhi yesterday. The event aimed to boost women entrepreneurship by encouraging banks to extend loans to individual women entrepreneurs in rural areas. The conclave saw Secretary of Rural Development, Shailesh Kumar…

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DAY-NRLM Signs MoU with Banks to Boost Women Entrepreneurs in Rural Areas

New Delhi: The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), under the Ministry of Rural Development, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with nine Public Sector Banks and one Private Bank to empower rural women entrepreneurs. The partnership includes prominent banks such as Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank,…

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National Innovation Foundation Organizes IISF Outreach Event in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar: The National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India, an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, hosted an outreach event in Amarapur, Gandhinagar, as part of the India International Science Festival (IISF) on October 17, 2024. The event attracted nearly 500 students, aged 14 to 18, offering them a…

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26th PM-STIAC Meeting Focuses on Strengthening Industry-Academia Partnerships for Innovation

New Delhi: The 26th meeting of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC), chaired by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, convened today at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi. The meeting gathered leaders from government, academia, and industry to explore partnership models for advancing research and innovation (R&I) in India. Key government officials in attendance…

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NHRC Celebrates 31st Foundation Day with National Conference on the Rights of Older Persons

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India marked its 31st Foundation Day with a national conference on the rights of older persons at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Commission, established on October 12, 1993, organized the event to reflect on its commitment to upholding human rights and addressing emerging challenges. Vice President of India,…

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New Breakthrough in TB Treatment: Scientists Develop Innovative Method to Deliver Drugs Directly to the Brain

New Delhi: Indian researchers have discovered a revolutionary way to deliver tuberculosis (TB) medicines directly to the brain, overcoming the challenges posed by the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This innovation promises to significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients suffering from Central Nervous System Tuberculosis (CNS-TB), one of the most severe and life-threatening forms of the disease. CNS-TB…

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Odisha Govt Launches Probe into Alleged Irregularities in OSSSC Recruitment Exam 2024

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated an investigation into allegations of irregularities in the Computer-Based Recruitment Examination 2024, conducted by the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC). The move comes after several candidates raised concerns about potential unfair practices in the recruitment process. The examination, held in September, was conducted for various posts, including Revenue Inspector,…

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