Kesavananda Bharati’s case against land reforms of the Kerala government helped to define the basic rights under the constitution. The case challenging the Constitution 29th Amendment Act of 1972, questioned the Kerala government’s move to take over the Mutt property. In a landmark judgement, the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that Parliament cannot … Read more
The Conference titled “Role of NEP-2020 in Transforming Higher Education” is being organized by the Ministry of Education, Govt of India. NEP-2020 is the first education policy of the twenty-first century which was announced after 34 years of the previous National Policy on Education 1986. NEP-2020 is directed towards major reforms in both school and … Read more
These trains will be in addition to the existing30 special Rajdhani type trains started w.e.f. 12.05.2020 and 200 Special Mail Express trains introduced w.e.f. 01.06.2020 (total 230 trains). It may be noted that presently Indian Railways is running 30 special Rajdhani type trains started w.e.f. 12.05.2020 and 200 Special Mail Express trains introduced w.e.f. 01.06.2020 (total 230 trains).
Hamilton went around the historic track with a fastest time of 1:18.887 while his teammate Valtteri Bottas managed a time of 1:18.956. Both were faster than the 1:19.119 that Kimi Raikkonen had managed while racing for Ferrari in 2018. Ferrari’s poor run continued this year with both Sebastian Vettel and Charles LeClerc not being able … Read more
Actress Sidhika Sharma recently shot with actor Sonu Sood to promote a healthy drink brand. Interestingly, both the actors are from Punjab. While Sood originally hails from Moga, a town situated about 40km from Ludhiana, Sidhika is from Chandigarh. A source informs, “This is the first time that they were shooting together. It was for … Read more
At least 50 people were injured in a blast at a mosque in Narayanganj Sadar upzila in Bangladesh on Friday night. The blast was reportedly caused by fire in an airconditoner in the mosque. Subsequently, several other ACs are also reported to have caught fire. The injured were rushed to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital … Read more
The newly opened 93 kilometers long route on the river Gumti marks another major step in enhancing connectivity between India and Bangladesh. Land Customs Station (LCS) at Srimantpur was also handed over to the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) to facilitate trade through this border point on Saturday. Chief Minister of Tripura Biplob Kumar … Read more
In July, the Ministry had decided to draw up extended contracts for foreign and Indian coaches in alignment with the Olympic cycle. This decision was taken by the Ministry with a focus on the 2024 and 2028 Olympics, and to ensure Olympic-bound athletes are able to train consistently with one coach and therefore work on … Read more
Tracking the results of open-heart surgeries may soon become easier and low cost, thanks to a simple, cost-effective blood flow meter that Indian scientists have developed. India is currently fully dependent on imported blood flow meters for precise measurement of blood flow rates, a critical parameter to measure the outcome of open-heart surgeries. However, it … Read more
Known for his exploits at the goalpost, PR Sreejesh recalled how his teacher’s words at the GV Raja Sports School has helped him surge ahead with a strong mind during these past few months that have posed several challenges in an athlete’s life due to Covid-19 pandemic halting competition and training. He said, “In my … Read more
India’s Permanent Representative to UN T S Tirumurti on Friday tweeted, “In response to request of UN Secretary General, India is rushing two medical teams to Africa to strengthen Indian peacekeeping hospitals – one in Goma, DRCongo and other in Juba, South Sudan.” The two medical teams of 15 medical personnel each at Goma (DRC) … Read more
The official news agency BSS reported that the blast took place in an airconditioner of the Baitus Salah Jame mosque at Fatulla on Friday night. Subsequently, several other ACs are also reported to have caught fire. The injured have been rushed to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital and the local hospital. Several of them are … Read more
Infectious secretions from contagious diseases such as COVID 19, tuberculosis (TB), and influenza poses high risk for healthcare workers. Their exposure to the high-risk hazard while handling the waste can soon be controlled with a canister bag that solidifies the secretions rapidly, making disposal safer. For the safe management of infected respiratory secretions, the researchers … Read more
Water is a precious resource and water scarcity is looming large over the entire Nation. Agriculture, which consumes around 70% of Water, for irrigation purpose, is the most vulnerable sector of the Economy owing to this crisis. To address this issue there has been discussion on implementing solar pump in almost every farmland. Apart from … Read more
Dr.Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, PG and Pensions delivered the valedictory address at the NCGG-NITI one-day Workshop on Good Governance Practices in Aspirational Districts in a Pandemic through a webinar today. In his address,Dr.Jitendra Singh said that District Collectors in Aspirational Districts have out-performed many non-aspirational districts in fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic and … Read more
Union Health Secretary Shri Rajesh Bhushan held a review meeting through video conference (VC) with the Health Secretaries of 15 districts across 5Statesof Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh today. These 15 districts comprise Chittoor, Prakasam, Mysuru, Bengaluru Urban, Ballari, Koppal, Dakshina Kannada, Davangere, Ludhiana, Patiala, Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem, Lucknow and Kanpur … Read more
Union Minister of State (I//C) for Culture and Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually attended 5th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting on September 3, 2020. The 5th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting was held through video conference under the Chairpersonship of Russian Federation. The delegates from Culture Ministries of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the … Read more
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the acquisition of Metso Oyj’s (“Metso”) minerals business by Outotec Oyj (“Outotec”) under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, [Combination Registration No. C-2020/03/735]. The CCI has published the order approving the acquisition of Metso’s minerals business (“Metso Minerals”) by Outotec. All such assets, rights, debts, and liabilities … Read more
In the current season of Kharif 2020, record area of 1095.38 lakh ha has been covered. Sowing of rice still continues while sowing of pulses, coarse cereals, millets and oilseeds is almost over. There is no impact of COVID-19 on progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on date. Union Minister of Agriculture & … Read more
The Ministry of Shipping has directed all major ports to procure or charter tug boats which are only made in India. All procurements being done by major ports would now need to be carried out as per the revised ‘Make in India’ Order. The Ministry of Shipping is aiming to promote Indian shipbuilding industry and … Read more
Shri Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India inaugurated first Virtual Buyer and Seller Meet for loose diamonds. The two day meet is being organized by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the apex body for promotion of Gems and Jewellery Exports. The meet will give … Read more
In the presence of Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda, an agreement was signed today between Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi for setting up of National Institute of Tribal Research (NITR) at the IIPA campus, New Delhi. The proposed National Institute will be functional … Read more
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, has greeted teachers across the country on the eve of Teachers’ Day. In a message, the President has said, “with great pleasure, I extend my heartfelt greetings and felicitations to teachers throughout the country. We celebrate the Teachers’ Day on the birth anniversary of one of the greatest … Read more
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today met the Office-bearers of various Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), to discuss the issues concerning the country’s global trade, ground level situation, and problems being faced by the exporters. Shri Goyal has been holding a series of discussions with the EPCs, particularly since the lockdown. The … Read more
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a PSU under Ministry of Steel, posted its best ever August sales performance during August 2020 at 14.34 Lakh Tonnes. Post COVID-19 lockdown, the Company has been witnessing an impressive sales performance which started in June’20. The sales in August have grown significantly by 35% over 10.60 lakh tonnes … Read more
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) visited College of Air Warfare (CAW) on 03 Sep 20. The Secunderabad based CAW with its origins dating back to 1959 is an IAF institution of higher learning, which conducts courses on Air Warfare for tri-service officers in an integrated manner. During his visit … Read more
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted, through video-conference, with IPS Probationers during the ‘Dikshant Parade Event’ at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVP NPA) today. Speaking on the occasion, the PM said he regularly interacts with young IPS officers who have passed out from the academy, but this year due to coronavirus he … Read more
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiinteracted with the Indian Police Service (IPS) officers of 71RR (Regular Recruit, 2018 batch) on their Dikshant Parade at the iconic Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad via video conferencing today.Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah also participated in the Parade via video conferencing. Expressing gratitude to the … Read more
One of the goals of the TEST-TRACK-TREAT strategy of the Centre is to reduce the COVID mortality and keep the case fatality rate low. There has been sharp attention on sustaining high levels of recoveries and to strengthen the clinical treatment protocols to provide a uniform standardised level of medical care to save lives. Not … Read more
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways Shri Piyush Goyal has said that in the auto sector, we should move towards global dominance, in terms of auto components & automobiles. Addressing the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) annual convention today, he said “We are improving the scale & quality of what we are … Read more
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkri has that automobile industry is one of the largest contributors to the manufacturing GDP of the country and is a sector that has the highest number of employment. Addressing the 60th Annual Convention of SIAM through VC today he underlined that a lot stands … Read more
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT), a PSU under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has started using Coastal Shipping as a new and effective mode of transport for the movement of its products. This will ensure fast and timely availability of fertilizers to the farmer community in the Eastern and the Western Coastal … Read more
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that introduction of the National Education Policy 2020 was a landmark step by the Modi Government in clearing several anomalies prevailing in the education system of the country. … Read more
The ‘new type primary health centre’ (NTPHC) building at Khumina village of Hajin block is awaiting completion even after 12 years of its foundation, with the local residents facing difficulties for want of adequate health facilities in the village. “Even as the foundation stone of the NTPHC Khumina was laid in 2008, the hospital building … Read more
Guwahati: Casualties among the media fraternity because of Covid-19 complications across India start kicking as now almost every alternate day the country is losing a media person to the novel corona virus infections. The last three media corona casualties even reported within four days, said Journalists’ Forum Assam (JFA) urging every scribe to be cautious … Read more
Srinagar : A book titled ‘Historical Significance of Rozabal’ authored by veteran writer G N Adfar was released at historic mosque on Friday prayers at Rozabal Charari Sharief, the gateway to famous shrine of Sufi Saint Shiekh Noor U Din (RA). The book was brought out by the Jamia Masjid Rozabal and was released by … Read more
Udaipur : Four students, all in the age bracket of 17-18 years, were killed in an unfortunate road accident on Wednesday night on the Gogunda-Pindwara highway in Udaipur district, when a gravel laden trailer overturned and hit them. The incident took place under Bekariya police station limits near a petrol pump when the trailer driver … Read more
Addressing the BRICS Foreign ministers meeting on Friday, he called for expansion of the UN Security Council in both permanent and non-permanent categories. He also called for reformed multilateralism including reform of international bodies like UN, WTO, IMF, WHO etc. Highlighting the scourge of terrorism EAM called for enhanced BRICS cooperation for countering the menace. … Read more
Announcing this in Dhaka on Saturday, Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said that the decision has been taken so that the 75 year old leader can receive necessary medical treatment, reports the official news agency BSS. Former Prime Minister and leader of the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party … Read more
Udaipur : Further to the Government of India’s announcement, JEE-Main exams commenced on September 01, 2020. In the coming weeks, NEET 2020 and other state-level examinations are also scheduled to be held pan India. Extending its support towards the Ministry of Education and local government authorities, OYO, the world’s leading hospitality chain has rolled out discounts … Read more
This is an onerous task especially given the fact India is home to a rich assemblage of biodiversity and forest resources, and the goals of infrastructure development are increasingly coming into conflict with the conservation of forests and natural resources. In India, it is estimated that about 50,000 km of road development projects is expected … Read more
Fashion Industry has always been a frontrunner in taking geo-political changes in their strides, whether it’s creating PPE kit or protective gear during the Covid Pandemic. Now adding a little dash of fashionable-twist to new normal, Face Mask, the leading company 6Degree is out with a whole series of masks, which has fast gaining popularity. … Read more
If you are wondering what special to cook for the weekend, you have come to the right place. Because every Friday, we bring to you one special dish and its recipe that helps you and your loved ones come closer. This Friday is no exception! We are back again with an all-time favourite … Read more
Samsung has always been at the cutting edge of mobile photography providing industry-leading capabilities in Galaxy smartphones. Features such as Single Take, Pro-Mode, Ultra-Wide, Hyperlapse among others can take your photography skills to the next level and bring out your inner photographer to the fore. One such shutterbug is Auditya Venkatesh. An avid … Read more
The search came as Lebanon was to mark one month since the blast that killed and wounded thousands of people and traumatized the country. A moment of silence was planned at 6:08 p.m., the moment that marks the most destructive single incident in Lebanon’s history on Aug. 4. Search operations first began Thursday afternoon after … Read more
In order to diversify its supply chain, Japan has decided that Japanese manufacturers will now be eligible for subsidies if they shift production out of China to India or Bangladesh, reports the Nikkei Asian Review. The supplementary budget of Japan for the fiscal year 2020 has earmarked dollar 221 million for companies that move production … Read more
131 IPS probationers including 28 Lady Probationers have completed 42 weeks of Basic Course Phase-I training at the Academy. They joined the Academy on 17 Dec 2018 after completing their Foundation Course at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration. Mussoorie and at Dr Marri Channa Reddy HRD Institute of Telangana. Hyderabad with other services … Read more
The State Department said in a statement that Washington would scale down its engagement with the WHO through July 2021, recalling the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) officials from WHO headquarters, regional offices, and country offices, and reassigning these experts. U.S. participation in WHO technical meetings and events will be determined on a … Read more
For these two successive days, more than 11.70 lakh samples have been tested across the country. 11,69,765 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. No other country has achieved these levels of very high daily testing. With this steep exponential rise in daily testing, the cumulative tests are nearing 4.7 crore. The cumulative tests as … Read more
The unexpected arrival of the pandemic has brought significant shifts. The situation has changed drastically, especially the way we used to travel. While previously it was convenient to use public transport, it is not considered safe anymore. Now, safety has become a priority spurring people to shift towards the use of private modes of transportation. … Read more