European Investment Bank to invest 650 million euros into Kanpur city metro rail

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 … Read more

India aims to achieve 100 MT coal gasification target by 2030: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

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 … Read more

Air Force Sports Control Board Conferred with ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2020’

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 … Read more

Former President Pranab Mukherjee Sketch

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 … Read more

Bangladesh to set up authority for regulating online media

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 … Read more

Health Ministry to rush Central teams to UP, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha

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 … Read more

India’s GDP contracts 23.9 percent in April-June quarter

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 … Read more

PM Modi condoles passing away of former President Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee

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, … Read more

PM condoles the passing away of former President Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee

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, … Read more

IIT Madras startup subsidiary launches nano textile coating to inactive Coronavirus

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 … Read more

Odisha: 14.5 lakh people in 20 districts affected by floods

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 … Read more

Malaysia marks 63rd Independence Day

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 … Read more

Indian High Commission gifts books to 100 Universities and Colleges to mark Mujib Barsho in Bangladesh

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 … Read more

Ministry of Tourism organises webinar on Hampi under Dekho Apna Desh Series

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 … Read more

Odisha FC signs Brazilian striker Diego Mauricio

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 … Read more

Fight Against Covid-19: SpiceJet launches compact ventilation device -SpiceOxy

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 … Read more

Union Minister Nitiin Gadkari to lay foundation stone and inaugurate 11 highway projects in UP

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 … Read more

COVID-19: India conducts more than 4.23 crore tests

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 … Read more

Assam Assembly Session begins amidst COVID-19

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 … Read more

Samsung Launches New Range of Wind-Free ACs with India’s first PM 1.0 Filter That Also Sterilizes Virus & Bacteria

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 … Read more

India, Russia declared joint winners of 2020 Online FIDE Chess Olympiad

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 … Read more

English rendering of PM’s address in the 15th Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat 2.0’ on 30.08.2020

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. … Read more

Vice President calls for special care and support to the elderly during the pandemic

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 … Read more

India’s maintains its high Recovery Rate: total Recoveries cross 27 lakh

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 … Read more

PM highlights importance of Poshan Maah in converting nutrition awareness into a mass movement

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 … Read more

17TH ASEAN-India Economic Ministers’ Consultations held

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 … Read more

Onam is increasingly turning out to be an international festival, says PM in Mann ki Baat

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 … Read more

It is the time to get vocal for local toys, says PM in Mann ki Baat

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 … Read more

In Mann ki Baat, PM exhorts students and teachers to bring to fore stories of unsung heroes of freedom struggle

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 … Read more

PM remembers martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) on day of Ashura

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 … Read more

Kerala celebrates Onam with traditional fervour and gaiety

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 … Read more

Elementary, middle schools reopen in Beijing in a staggered manner

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 … Read more

29 dead in China restaurant collapse

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. … Read more

India conducts over 10 lakh Covid-19 tests in single day

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 … Read more

India, ASEAN countries agree to review free trade agreement to make it simple, facilitative

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 … Read more

SAI set to open shooting facility for developmental group shooters 

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 … Read more