New Delhi: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal participated in the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Ministers responsible for foreign economic and trade activities, held virtually yesterday. In his address, Barthwal highlighted India’s active contributions to the SCO since its membership began in 2017 and outlined the country’s vision for a ‘SECURE’ SCO, as…
New Delhi: The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the fiscal year 2024-25 to boost the efficiency and accountability of food grain procurement and distribution. The agreement, formalized today, aims to optimize public funds and refine the Public Distribution…
Chandipur: In a major milestone for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted back-to-back flight tests of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM). The second consecutive test, held on September 13, 2024, at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, further validated the…
Washington DC: The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit, held in the United States on September 9-10, 2024, has concluded with significant advancements in the joint defence innovation ecosystem between India and the U.S. The event, jointly organized by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University, served as a landmark platform for fostering…
New Delhi: To making India a ‘Weather Ready’ and ‘Climate Smart’ nation, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) organized a national-level press interaction at Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi, to introduce the ambitious Mission Mausam. The mission, approved by the Union Cabinet on September 11, 2024, comes with a budget outlay of ₹2,000 crores over the…
Goa: The 20th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) in Goa concluded today, marking significant progress for India’s maritime sector. Over the two-day event, more than 80 critical issues involving the Central Government, States, and Union Territories were successfully addressed. Key focus areas included port infrastructure modernization, connectivity, maritime tourism, statutory compliance, navigation projects, sustainability, and…
Visakhapatnam: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainable energy practices by securing the prestigious National Energy Leader Award from the Confederation of Indian Industry – Green Business Centre (CII-GBC). The accolade was awarded to RINL for the sixth consecutive year, further cementing…
Ranchi: Annpurna Devi, Minister of Women and Child Development, Government of India, visited Ranchi today to assess the implementation of key initiatives under her Ministry. During the meeting, held at the Project Building Conference Room, the Minister reviewed various schemes aimed at empowering women and children, while also acknowledging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to…
New Delhi: In a major initiative to empower retired athletes, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has launched the “Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training” (RESET) Programme. Announced on the occasion of National Sports Day, the RESET Programme aims to engage retired sportspersons in India’s evolving sports ecosystem, offering…
New Delhi: Sitaram Yechury, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), has passed away at the age of 72. Yechury died today at 3:05 pm at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, following a prolonged battle with a severe respiratory infection. Yechury had been undergoing treatment at…
