Vande Bharat Mission: 144 Indians leave for Delhi from Dhaka

The Indian nationals were stranded in Bangladesh after the Corona pandemic disrupted the regular air services between Bangladesh and India. This was the eighth evacuation flight from Dhaka to Delhi.  The first evacuation flight under the Vande Bharat Mission for the people stranded in Bangladesh due to coronavirus pandemic had taken off from Dhaka for … Read more

Vande Bharat Mission: 144 Indians leave for Delhi from Daka

The Indian nationals were stranded in Bangladesh after the Corona pandemic disrupted the regular air services between Bangladesh and India. This was the eighth evacuation flight from Dhaka to Delhi.  The first evacuation flight under the Vande Bharat Mission for the people stranded in Bangladesh due to coronavirus pandemic had taken off from Dhaka for … Read more

Vande Bharat Mission: 44 Indians leave for Delhi from Daka

The Indian nationals were stranded in Bangladesh after the Corona pandemic disrupted the regular air services between Bangladesh and India. This was the eighth evacuation flight from Dhaka to Delhi.  The first evacuation flight under the Vande Bharat Mission for the people stranded in Bangladesh due to coronavirus pandemic had taken off from Dhaka for … Read more

PM Modi shares his Mann Ki Baat

Here’s the full text: “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 … Read more

Udaipur’s film city dream comes true, being built in Alsigarh

Filmcity will be new tourist destination, opportunity to local artists, new employment opportunities Udaipur. The dream of city dwellers to be a film city is now coming true. The large ‘Kalakshetra’ studio in Alsigad area of Jhadol tehsil is going to be established very soon.  Apart from this, it will also become a major center for theme based royal … Read more

Mr. Annanya Agarwal, President, Vedanta Sports reiterated the Vision of Sports Development across the country during FICCI FRAMES-LEAP 2020

Udaipur : After the success of the Zinc Football Academy in Zawar, Vedanta is looking to expand the reach of its football programme to Odisha and other parts of the country, Annanya Agarwal, President, Vedanta Sports said. Speaking at the FICCI Frames-LEAP 2020 on the topic ‘Transforming through sports education’, Annanya highlighted the Group’s vision … Read more

PM Modi to share his Mann Ki Baat at 11 AM today

It will be the 68th episode of the monthly radio programme.   It will be broadcast on the entire network of AIR and Doordarshan and also on AIR News website www.newsonair.com and newsonair Mobile App. It will also be streamed live on the YouTube channels of AIR, DD News, PMO and Information and Broadcasting Ministry.   AIR … Read more

India reach final of Online Chess Olympiad

Humph was instrumental in helping India pip Poland in the semifinals and reach the summit clash. After the two teams won one round each in regular play, world rapid champion Humpy was pitted against Socko for the Armageddon which is like a tie-break, and the Indian beat her rival in style with black pieces to … Read more

BSF detects tunnel on International border

In view of prevailing security scenario in recent times,the BSF Jammu started a special anti tunneling drive  all along the International Border of Jammu region.  On 28 August 2020, a vigilant  BSF patrol party during an anti tunneling  drive, while carrying out in-depth scanning of area, suspected a place at International Border in Distt  Samba … Read more

COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 76.47 per cent

The Health Ministry said, the total number of recoveries has reached over 26 lakh 48 thousand and 998. It said, the constantly increasing recoveries have ensured that the actual caseload of the country has reduced and currently comprises only 21.72 per cent of the total positive cases. It said, effective implementation of Centre’s strategic and … Read more

PM Modi inaugurates College and Administration Buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University in Jhansi

Speaking after inaugurating the College and Administration Buildings of the Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University through video conference today,  PM Modi said, it is the mission to bring value addition to the agricultural products produced in the country and to take it to the markets in the country and the world. He said, the … Read more

Three out of five Khel Ratna awardees are women; President expresses confidence with collective efforts, India will emerge as a sporting superpower

Speaking on the occasion, President Kovind said that excellence and achievements in sports are not only the responsibility of the government. He said, the culture of sports can be promoted only by the participation of people of every class and region. The President expressed happiness that sports and fitness are now becoming a part of … Read more

President Ram Nath Kovind confers National Sports and Adventure Awards virtually on National Sports Day

President Kovind presented Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award and Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar. Speaking on the occasion, President Kovind said, due to Covid-19, the sports world has been impacted. He said, in India also all sports activities have been affected. The President expressed … Read more

Major protest against COVID-restriction in Berlin today

The protest is going to take place after a court reversed a police ban on their protest. Concerns about security and a lack of social distancing were rejected by the judges. Berlin police’s appeal at the city’s Higher Administrative Court for review also favoured the protestors and the Judges ruled that the demonstrations could go … Read more

Protest held in Dhaka against Chinese repression of Uighurs

The speakers at the rally demanded intervention by the UN and International Criminal Court (ICC) to stop the atrocities and investigate the matter. The protest was organised by Muktijudha Manch which formed a human chain, held a protest rally and exhibition program demanding an end to the killings and torture of Uighur Muslims in China. … Read more

Anti-government protests reignite in Chile amid pandemic

Dozens gathered in Plaza Italia but were soon dispersed by water cannon. Police detained 21 demonstrators, citing rules against gatherings intended to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Protesters threw blunt objects and sticks at the water cannon trucks. Public transport in the surrounding area was cancelled but vehicles were allowed free passage. Protests over deep-rooted … Read more

COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 76.47 %

In the last 24 hours, 65 thousand and 50  COVID patients have  recovered and were discharged from the hospitals. The Health Ministry said, the total number of recoveries has reached over 26 lakh 48 thousand and 998. It said, the constantly increasing recoveries have ensured that the actual caseload of the country has reduced and … Read more

President confers National Sports and Adventure Awards 2020

President Kovind presented Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award and Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and several other dignitaries attended the ceremony from Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. The awardees attended the ceremony from various places across the country, Bengaluru, Pune, … Read more

Harris pledges to rejoin the Paris Climate agreement and re-enter Iran nuke deal if voted to power

Harris, 55, is the running mate of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. At a virtual fundraiser on Friday, she was asked how a  Biden-Harris administration would restore the “trust and support of our European and Asian allies.” In response, Harris slammed President Donald Trump and pledged to “rejoin” the Paris agreement on Climate Change and … Read more

Jharkhand extends lockdown in Corona containment zones till September 30

State government said that all economic activities, not specifically prohibited, will be permitted outside the containment zones. Large congregations including, social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious functions or processions will remain banned during the period. Educational institutions, including schools, colleges, training and coaching institutions will continue to remain closed. Swimming pools, gymnasiums, cinema halls, … Read more

Colombia official says troops alone will not stop killings

Separate attacks over the last two weeks in regions contested by groups involved with drug trafficking have sparked anger among Colombians and criticism from human rights organizations. Two attacks in Narino province left a total of 14 dead, while others in Cauca, Arauca and other areas registered death tolls of six, five or lower. The … Read more

J&K: One soldier martyred, 3 terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

A joint team of Police, army and CRPF had launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area as the joint teams of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon them which was retaliated, triggering an encounter.   A senior police officer also confirmed … Read more

PM to inaugurate RLB Central Agricultural University College and Administration Buildings

The  Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agriculture University is located in Jhansi and is a prominent institute of the Bundelkhand region.  The University has started its first academic session in 2014-15 and is offering Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry.  It is currently operating from the Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, … Read more

SC upholds UGC decision to hold final year exams by September 30

The Apex Court was pronouncing its verdict on the pleas challenging the decision of the University Grants Commission (UGC) asking universities and colleges to conduct final year exams amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The verdict was pronounced by a bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan. The Supreme Court said states can postpone final year exams under … Read more

President to confer National Sports and Adventure Awards 2020 on National Sports Day

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju, President of the Indian Olympic Association Narendra Dhruv Batra and several other dignitaries will attend the ceremony from Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. 65 awardees are expected to attend the ceremony. The awardees will attend the ceremony from various places across the country – Bengaluru, Pune, Sonepat, Chandigarh, … Read more

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21 (Series VI) – Issue Price

In terms of Government of India Notification No.4(4)-B/(W&M)/2020 dated April 13, 2020, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020-21 (Series VI) will be opened for the period August 31- September 04, 2020 with Settlement date September 08, 2020. The issue price of the Bond during the subscription period shall be `5,117 (Rupees Five thousand One hundred Seventeen only) … Read more

DEA holds Sustainable Finance Collaborative consultation with UNDP

The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme India launched the Sustainable Finance Collaborative on 26th August 2020. The consultation was held on 26th, 27th and 28th August over virtual platform which brought forth thematic discussions around some key aspects of Sustainable Finance. The Collaborative saw … Read more

Central Institutes of Hotel Management & Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management organise various Activities on Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ministry of Tourism has been regularly working to promote the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha through various activities. Even during the COVID-19 Pandemic Bharat Central Institutes of Hotel Management affiliated to NCHMCT & Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management organised various Activities on Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat since 8th May 2020 to 24th August 2020. … Read more

Union Education Minister virtually addresses inaugural session of World Urdu Conference organised by National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language ( NCPUL )

Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually addressed the inaugural session  of the two days World Urdu Conference organised by  National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language ( NCPUL ) today in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion Shri Pokhriyal emphasized that Urdu is a language of not only composite culture and interfaith bonds … Read more

Online nominations for Padma Awards 2021 open till September 15

Nominations for Padma Awards  to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2021 have started from 1st of May. Home Ministry in a statement said, the nominations  for the  Awards will be received online only on the Padma Awards portal. The Ministry said, already 8 thousand and 35 registrations have been made on the portal … Read more

Secretary, Food & Public Distribution chairs meeting of Empowered Committee on schemes for PDS Reforms

Secretary, Food & Public Distribution today chaired the meeting of  Empowered Committee of the Department on schemes for PDS Reforms with CEO (UIDAI), DG (NIC), Food Secretaries of 4 States as members and representatives of MeitY and FCI,  to review and approve extension of Integrated Management of Public Distribution Scheme (IM-PDS) under which  the ‘One … Read more

Mali’s opposition coalition disapprove of ECOWAS demands

The opposition leaders said it was up to the people of Mali to decide who would lead the transitional government and when they should hold elections. They spoke during a ceremony in the capital Bamako that paid tribute to the protesters killed in weeks of demonstrations last month that eventually led to the deposing of … Read more

Prime Minister to inaugurate the College and Administration Buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University tomorrow

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall inaugurate the College and Administration Buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University  through remote video conference at 1230 tomorrow. The RLB Central Agriculture University is located in Jhansi and is a prominent institute of the Bundelkhand region. The University has started its first academic session in 2014-15 and … Read more

Dr. Harsh Vardhan digitally inaugurates Super Speciality Block of MGM Medical College, Indore

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare along with Sh. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh digitally inaugurated the Super Speciality Block (SSB) in Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, Indore in the presence of Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Health and Family Welfare. The Medical College was also the … Read more

Nominations for Padma Awards-2021 open till 15th September, 2020

Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2021 have started from 1st May, 2020. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2020. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online only on the Padma Awards portal https://padmaawards.gov.in . Already 8035 registrations have been made on the … Read more

President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind to virtually confer the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2020 on National Sports Day tomorrow

The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind will virtually confer the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2020 on the occasion of National Sports Day tomorrow. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri. Kiren Rijiju, President of the Indian Olympic Association Shri Narendra Dhruv Batra and several other dignitaries will attend the ceremony from … Read more

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes six years of successful implementation

Ministry of Finance is committed to provide financial inclusiveness and support to the marginalized and hitherto socio-economically neglected classes. Financial Inclusion is a national priority of the Government as it is an enabler for inclusive growth. It is important as it provides an avenue to the poor for bringing their savings into the formal financial … Read more

Indian Railways takes series of Initiatives in Tariff and Non-Tariff field to boost Freight Operations

On mission mode, Indian Railways has taken a number of initiatives to boost  Freight Operations inspite of COVID 19 related challenges. Because of these initiatives, the freight loading in the month of August 2020(till 27th August 2020) is 4.3% higher, compare to last year for the same month. In the month of August 2020 (till … Read more

India tests more than 9 lakh samples each day, two days in a row

India has tested more than 9 lakh COVID-19 samples each day for the second consecutive day, keeping a sharp focus on “TEST, TRACK AND TREAT” strategy of the Union Government. India has already created a capacity of doing 10 lakh tests per day. 9,01,338 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. With this steady rise, the … Read more

PM remembers Mahatma Ayyankali on his Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Mahatma Ayyankali on his Jayanti. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “India remains indebted to greats like Mahatma Ayyankali. His work towards social reform and empowering the downtrodden will always inspire. Remembering him on his Jayanti.”    

Kharif crops sown on 1082.22 lakh ha area till now; increase in area coverage by 7.15% compared to corresponding period of last year

There has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops, the status of which is given as under: Sowing Area Coverage of Kharif Crops : as on 28.08.2020, the total Kharif crops has been sown on 1082.22 lakh ha area against 1009.98 lakh ha area during the corresponding period of last year, thus, … Read more

Big Boost to Local Production; KVIC Gets First Order for 1200 Quintal Mustard Oil from ITBP

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has received the first order from Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for supplying 1200 quintals of kacchi ghani mustard oil worth Rs 1.73 crore. The purchase order comes just weeks after the MoU signed between KVIC and ITBP on July 31, which is aligned with the Prime Minister’s call … Read more