The agreement to this effect was signed in the virtual presence of Ambassador of the European Union to India Ugo Astuto, Vice President of EIB Andrew McDowell, CS Mohapatra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance (GOI), and Managing Director UP Metro Rail Corporation Limited Kumar Keshav along with Director Finance UPMRC and other delegates from EIB, Ministry …

“It’s good to be out and on the grass, and not on the balcony. I can’t explain, but it feels like I’ve been locked up in prison for some days, so it’s great to be outside,” he said. “I tried to take it easy on the first day. It will be more intense slowly but surely over the next few …

Addressing a webinar on Coal Gasification and Liquefaction, Shri Joshi said that Coal Gasification and Liquefaction is no more an aspiration, but a requirement. He added that for encouraging use of clean sources of fuel, government has provided for a concession of 20% on revenue share of coal used for gasification. He emphasized that this will boost production of synthetic …

The award is for sustained efforts towards encouragement and promotion of sports in the country and IAF in particular. Air Marshal MSG Menon, Air Officer-In-Charge Administration and President, Air Force Sports Control Board received the award from Hon’ble President of India in an organised online ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan on 29 Aug 20.   Air Force Sports Control Board (AFSCB) is the …

Udaipur : PFA for the sketch which I made in 2012 when that time Finance Minister and going to be President Dr Pranab Mukherjee came at MLS University in a function, I presented this sketch to him, he was very happy and blessed me. toda he passed this world , I pay my humble condolences and tribute to a true …

The cabinet approved National Online Media Policy 2017 (Amendment 2020) incorporating some new provisions. According to the new provisions, newspapers, TV and radio channels will have to get registered with the government if they want to run an online version.  He said that issues like the guidelines for registration and disqualifications,registration fee, running news portal by licensed television channels and …

The teams will support the State efforts towards strengthening containment, surveillance, testing and efficient clinical management of the positive cases. They shall also guide the States in effectively managing the challenges related to timely diagnosis and follow up. Each of the multi-sectoral teams will comprise of an epidemiologist and a public health expert.  Of these four States, Uttar Pradesh has …

The gross domestic product (GDP) had expanded by 5.2 per cent in the corresponding April-June period of 2019-20, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO). The government had imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 25 to curb the spread of coronavirus infections. The Centre began easing the lockdown for certain economic activities from April 20 onwards. Most …

The Prime Minister said, “India grieves the passing away of Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He has left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of our nation. A scholar par excellence, a towering statesman, he was admired across the political spectrum and by all sections of society.  During his political career that spanned decades, Shri Pranab Mukherjee made long-lasting …

TIMELINE: • Born on December 11, 1935, in a Bengali family in Mirati, a village in Birbhum district in West Bengal. • Mukherjee’s father was a Congress leader who endured great hardship including being sent to jail several times for his role in India’s struggle for independence. • He is popularly known as ‘Pranab Da’, • Mukherjee was married to …

The Prime Minister said, “India grieves the passing away of Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He has left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of our nation. A scholar par excellence, a towering statesman, he was admired across the political spectrum and by all sections of society.  During his political career that spanned decades, Shri Pranab Mukherjee made long-lasting …

It continuously destroys or inactivates viruses as small as 30 nanometres and other microbes.At present the particles can be coated on materials like cotton, polyester and cotton – polyester. A study conducted as per international standards with a U.S.-based independent laboratory showed that the antiviral coating inactivated 99.99 per cent of the coronavirus 229E within five minutes of contact time. …

Over 20000 people have been evacuated from low lying areas,even as 2.65 lakh people in 340 villages remain marooned. As per preliminary assessment,as many as 10,382 villages have been damaged. Death toll is reported to be 17. Crop damage is estimated at 1.68 lakh hectares. There have been breaches in 32 river embankments. Meanwhile,IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated …

He also called on the people to appreciate and safeguard the country’s independence and peace. No assemblies and parades by uniformed bodies, government agencies and private sector were held due to the restrictions. Instead, small official celebrating events were held in several venues in Putrajaya and the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, which were broadcasted live. In his address to …

He Tweeted: With a Heavy Heart , this is to inform you that my father Shri Pranab Mukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital & prayers ,duas & prarthanas from people throughout India ! I thank all of You. 

Bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul ended in the red, while Tokyo settled with gains. Global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 1.48 per cent higher at USD 46.49 per barrel.

According to a press release issued by the High Commission of India, the books have been written by acclaimed authors and historians. The High Commission organised the online book gifting session as part of Mujib Barsho- the birth centenary year of Bangladesh’s founder president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Speaking as the keynote speaker during the online function, Deputy Minister of Education, …

Presented by Shama Pawar, Founder, The Kishkinda Trust and Convenor, Intach Anegundi Hampi , the webinar showcased the austere, grandiose site of Hampi which was the last capital of the last great Hindu Kingdom of Vijayanagar.  A UNESCO World Heritage site, Hampi’s spectacular setting is dominated by river Tungabhadra, craggy hill ranges and open plains with widespread physical remainsa.  The sophistication of …

Mauricio signed a one-year contract with the Bhubaneswar-based side. The 29-year-old striker has the experience of playing at many top football leagues around the world. He made his senior club debut for Brazil’s Flamengo in 2010 where he linked up with football legend, Ronaldinho. He has played for other Brazilian teams like Sport Club do Recife, Bragantino and Centro Sportivo …

Additionally, the airline has also introduced fingertip pulse oximeter, a handy device making it easier for people to measure the oxygen level of the blood. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India and Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet were present at the launch of SpiceOxy Ventilator in Delhi. …

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will preside over the virtual function, to be attended by MoS-RTH Gen (Retd) V K Singh, Deputy Chief Minister of UP Keshav Prasad Maurya, Ministers from the State, several MPs, MLAs and senior officers from the Centre and the State. These projects for inauguration and foundation laying carry a Road length of 363 kilometres, involving construction …

The cumulative tests have crossed 4.23 cr today. 8,46,278 tests were conducted in the past 24 hours. India has registered 78,512 cases in the last 24 hours (Sunday, 30th August 2020). Hence the report by certain Media Entities of about 80,000 cases in the last 24 hours is without any basis. Seven States have contributed to 70% of these new cases in the last 24 hours. Of …

The session started with heated arguments and protests by opposition over NRC, Foreigners’ issue and the alleged Government’s failure to manage the COVID 19 pandemic in the state. One of MLA’s of Congress party Rupjyoti Kurmi was suspended during the question hour after he repeatedly protested some actions of the Government on an issue related to indigenous people. Replying to …

A senior police officer told that militants attacked Army convoy with an grenade, However the grenade missed the intend target and exploded on roadside in which six civilians were injured. The injured were shifted to nearby hospital for treatment. Meanwhile whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.

Samsung, the country’s largest and most trusted consumer electronics brand, today launched its new range of Wind-Free ACs, India’s first air conditioners with PM 1.0 filtration capability. With this, the new ACs can filter dust particles up to 0.3 micron in size and also sterilize virus and bacteria using an electrostatic charger, providing the cleanest and purest air in your …

On 30 August  2020 on specific intelligence input, at about 1730 hrs  BSF troops of BOP Haridaspur 158 Bn carried  out apecial search operation near International  Boundary  along the bank of Lake Bour. During this the BSF troops observed  some suspected persons gathered near bank of the lake and trying to drop some bags in to the river and pulling …

Russia were initially declared winners after two Indian players, Nihal Sarin and Divya Deshmukh, lost out on time in the final after suffering a disconnection with the server. India had appealed against the controversial decision.  However, the international chess federation Fide’s president Arkady Dvorkovich decided to award the gold medal to both the teams. This was the first time Fide …

India has crossed a crucial milestone in the fight against COVID-19. For the first time, a record number of more than 10.5 lakh COVID tests have been conducted in a single day. With 10,55,027 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, India has further strengthened the national diagnostic capacity of testing more than 10 lakh samples daily. With this achievement, …

My dear countrymen, Namaskar. Generally, this period is full of festivals; fairs are held at various places; it’s the time for religious ceremonies too. During these times of Corona crises, on the one hand people are full of exaltation and enthusiasm too; and yet in a way there’s also a discipline that touches our heart. Broadly speaking in a way, …

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for providing special care and support to the elderly in the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting the higher degree of risk faced by the older people in health emergencies like this, he also advised the youngsters and other family members to take extra precautions related to COVID-19 if there are elderly members …

With more patients recovering and being discharged from hospitals and home isolation (in case of mild and moderate cases), India’s COVID-19 total recoveries have crossed 27 lakh today. Recovery of 27,13,933 patients has been made possible because of effective implementation of the Centre conceived and led policy of TESTING aggressively, TRACKING comprehensively  through timely surveillance of close contacts,& TREATING effectively through a widening medical …

In the latest address of Mann ki Baat, the Prime Minister noted that the month of September will be observed as Poshan Maah – Nutrition month. He said that nation and nutrition are very closely interrelated. He recalled the maxim – “Yatha Annam Tatha Mannam,” which means that mental and intellectual development is directly related to the quality of our food intake. …

Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways and H.E. Tran Tuan Anh, Minister of Industry and Trade of Vietnam co-chaired the 17th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultations held virtually on 29th August 2020. The meeting was attended by the Trade Ministers of all the 10 ASEAN countries Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The Ministers reaffirmed their …

In the latest address of Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi talked about the festival of Onam. He said that the festival arrives in the month of Chingam. During this period, people buy something new, decorate their homes, prepare Pookalam and enjoy Onam-Saadiya, he said. Prime Minister noted that Onam is increasingly turning out to be an international …

In the latest address of Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi talked about his deliberations with the Children University of Gandhinagar, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises on how to make new toys available to the children and how India could become a big hub of toy production. …

In the latest address of Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi exhorted students and teachers to bring to fore stories of unsung heroes of the freedom struggle. Prime Minister said that when one thinks of his/her successes, one is always reminded of a teacher. He said that covid crisis has posed a challenge for teachers, who have turned …

In the latest address of Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that the youth participated enthusiastically in the AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge. He noted that nearly two thirds of the entries were made by the youth of tier two and tier three cities. Awards have been given to around two dozen Apps in different categories, he …

In the latest address of Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi talked about Sophie and Vida, the dogs of the Indian Army who have been awarded the Chief of Army Staff ‘Commendation Cards’. He said that armed forces and security forces have many such brave dogs who have played a very important role in thwarting numerous bomb blasts …

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi remembered the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) on the day of Ashura. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “We recall the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS). For him, there was nothing more important than the values of truth and justice. His emphasis on equality as well as fairness are noteworthy and give strength …

Thiruonam is the most auspicious day of Onam festival. This annual harvest festival of the State celebrates the visit of mythical and righteous King Mahabali. Onam is being celebrated by all Keralaites irrespective of religion symbolising secularism and harmony.   Onam marks the season of plenty, but this time the Covid pandemic had taken the sheen out of the festivities. As authorities had urged to …

According to the Ministry of Education, so far, 30 province-level regions have made a clear schedule for the return except for Xinjiang. In Beijing, where the epidemic rebounded in mid-June and was taken in control in July, more than 100,000 college students as well as about 600,000 primary, junior and senior high school students are returning to schools starting from …

The Ministry also advised banks not to impose charges on any future transaction carried out through the electronic mode. It said, Central Board of Direct Taxes, CBDT had issued notification in this regard on 30th December last year.  The notification says that if the transactions were carried out through RuPay card, BHIM – UPI,  UPI QR Code and BHIM- UPI …

The accident happened Saturday morning when there was a gathering at the restaurant in Xiangfen County, according to the rescue team. The rescue work has been completed today. A total of 57 people were pulled out of the debris of the collapsed two-story building. An investigation team has been set up to probe the accident. The Work Safety Committee of …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in an announcement said that the temporary suspension of all kinds of visa including on-arrival visa and e-visa will continue to be in place till September 30. In the meanwhile, Myanmar reported 16 new cases of Corona infections taking the total number of infected people in the country to 749 out of which 351 people …

The country has witnessed significant stepping up in it’s COVID testing capacity in the last 5 months. So far, with an overall testing figure of nearly 4 crore 14 lakh 61 thousand, the nation has also been able to maintain a remarkably low positivity rate of around 8.5 per cent.   Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh have recorded …

The review will make the ASEAN India trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) modern with contemporary trade facilitative practices, and streamlined customs and regulatory procedures.   Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal while co-chairing the 17th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultations said the Free Trade Agreement has to be mutually beneficial and a win-win for all sides.   He expressed the …

He said sowing of kharif crops has increased by 7 percent compared to last year in the country. He said the sowing of paddy has increased by approximately 10 percent while the sowing of pulses have gone up by around 5 percent. In the same period, sowing of coarse cereals has gained by almost 3 percent, oilseeds around 13 percent …

The Prime Minister underlined the need to promote local toys and said it is time to go Vocal for Local Toys. He lauded the rich tradition of manufacture of local toys in the country and the skill, talent and expertise of our artisans in making good toys. PM Modi cited the examples of places like Channapatna in Ramnagaram in Karnataka, …

Addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat program on All India Radio, Mr Modi underlined the importance of Atmanirbhar Bharat for all round growth and development of the nation. He said Indians especially the generation next have a lot to offer in innovation and solutions and we should harness this potential for a better tomorrow.   The Prime Minister …

In the first phase Olympic and Paralympic-bound athletes began sporting activities at SAI’s sporting facilities. As India enters Unlock 4, SAI has decided to open up its facilities for Developmental Group athletes.  In the first leg, SAI has geared up to open up sporting activities for shooters of the Target Olympic Podium Developmental Group and athletes of National Centre of …