21 AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres to be inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow

Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister for AYUSH and Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State PMO will jointly launch -Harvest Management Centre for Medicinal Plants at Bhaderwah as well as 21 AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres in Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow. The inauguration will be done through a digital event.  Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary … Read more

India urges Nations to put Nature at the heart of recovery plan post COVID19

Javadekar represented India at the virtual Ministerial Roundtable Dialogue on Biodiversity Beyond 2020: Building a Shared Future for All Life on Earth.  The ministerial was hosted by China, one week ahead of the upcoming United Nation Summit on Biodiversity, to exchange views on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.   Around 15 ministerial representatives from countries with … Read more

UPDATES on COVID-19 : total of 86,508 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours

For the sixth consecutive day, the number of new confirmed cases has been lower than the new recoveries. A total of 86,508 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country. 75% of the new confirmed cases are concentrated in 10 States/UTs. Maharashtra continues to top this list. It has alone contributed more than 21,000 … Read more

The Monsson Session 2020 of Parliament Concludes

The Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Shri Prahlad Joshi in a statement on the Monsoon Session, 2020 issued here today  informed that the productivity of Lok Sabha was approx. 167% and that of Rajya Sabha was approx. 100.47% during the Monsoon Session, 2020. Shri Joshi said that the Monsoon Session, 2020 of Parliament which commenced … Read more

“Biotechnology sector is recognized as the key driver for contributing to India’s $ 5 Trillion economy target by 2024”

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) has been established by Government of India as a Public Sector Enterprise under Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in March, 2012 to foster and nurture the Startup Ecosystem and promoting Academia –Industry Collaboration in Biotechnology. BIRAC, through its various funding schemes, supports all stages of product development right from proof-of-concept … Read more

Rise in incidence of Cyclones and Floods

Based on the statistics during 1891-2017, on an average 5 cyclones develop over North Indian Ocean in a year with 4 developing over Bay of Bengal and 1 over Arabian Sea. However, in the recent past increase in frequency had been observed in formation of cyclones in the North Indian Ocean. Also studies show an increase … Read more

100% Source Segregation & Waste Processing should be Focussed– Durga Shanker Mishra

Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), during his interaction with the Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/ senior officials of the States of Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand has emphasized that 100% source segregation and waste processing should be the focus and home composting encouraged by the States. He also said that sustainable models … Read more

Farm bills will bring revolutionary changes in lives of farmers: Agriculture Minister

Addressing media this evening, Tomar said through these bills, farmers will get more freedom and fair price for their produce, which will help them financially. He alleged that Congress workers are trying to mislead farmers in the entire country. The Minister stressed that MSP is an administrative decision which is presently there and will remain in … Read more

US announces USD 150 million for H1B One Workforce training programme

Prominent among these sectors are information technology, cyber security, advanced manufacturing, transportation, wherein the H-1B One Workforce grant programme would be used to upskill the present workforce and train a new generation of workers to grow the future workforce, the Department of Labor said. The coronavirus pandemic has not only caused disruptions in the labour … Read more

Nadal faces tough path to French Open final

The Spaniard will take on Bulgaria’s Egor Gerasimov in the first round and faces a potential last-eight clash with U.S. Open runner-up Alexander Zverev, who has never made it past the quarter-finals at the claycourt tournament. Nadal then faces a possible semi-final clash against last year’s runner-up and U.S. Open winner Dominic Thiem. Top seed … Read more

112 kg doda-choora, chemical seized in Chittorgarh

Udaipur : The Chittorgarh police has intensified drive against narcos and narcotics in the entire district. On the consecutive third day, cops seized 112 kgs of doda choora, 1.8 kilograms of chemical (precursor) and arrested two persons including a woman from Segwa village under Mandphiya police station limits on Thursday. SP Deepak Bhargava told that … Read more

MG Motor India unveils Gloster, India’s First Autonomous (Level 1) Premium SUV

Udaipur : MG Motor India has today introduced India’s first Autonomous (Level 1) Premium SUV, MG Gloster. The much-awaited Gloster comes as the carmaker’s third product in India after the Hector, India’s first Internet car and ZS EV, India’s first internet electric SUV. The MG Gloster comes with first-in-segment Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)*. Some of … Read more

Kotak Partners Rajasthan Royals; LaunchesMyTeam Card – Special Cricket Edition Debit&Credit Cards

Udaipur : Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak) today announced that it is the official partner of Rajasthan Royals, and launched MyTeam Cards – a specially designed range of Debit and Credit Cards. This season, fans of India’s beloved sport are getting yet another reason to rejoice as, now, they can own a specially designed Cricket-themed Debit and/or … Read more

PM Modi to address BJP Karyakartas today

In a tweet Prime Minister Modi said: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Ji’s ideals inspire us to serve the poor and ensure a positive difference in their lives. On his Jayanti tomorrow, 25th September at 11 AM, I would be addressing @BJP4India Karyakartas from all over India. Do watch.

India hits out at Pakistan, calls it ‘Global Epicenter of Terrorism’ 

Indian statement, while calling Pakistan the “global epicenterof terrorism” said that it continues to be the source of terrorist activitiesin India. “We advise Pakistan to cease its sponsorship and overt and covertsupport to terrorism against India. This will enable the two countries toengage and address issues bilaterally rather than distract this important forumfrom its agenda,” … Read more

PM Modi to address BJP Karyakartas tomorrow

In a tweet Prime Minister Modi said: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Ji’s ideals inspire us to serve the poor and ensure a positive difference in their lives. On his Jayanti tomorrow, 25th September at 11 AM, I would be addressing @BJP4India Karyakartas from all over India. Do watch.

Late MoS Railways Suresh Angadi consigned to flames in Delhi

Late MoS Railways Suresh Angadi was consigned to flames at a crematorium in Dwaraka in keeping with COVID protocols.  The Union Cabinet condoled the sad demise of Suresh C. Angadi, Union Minister of State for Railways.  Cabinet also observed silence for two minutes in his memory. The Cabinet also passed this resolution: “The Cabinet expresses … Read more

At SAARC India calls for collective resolve to defeat the scourge of terrorism and its sponsors

India has called upon SAARC member states to collectively resolve to defeat the scourge of terrorism, including the forces that nurture, support and encourage an environment of terror and conflict, which impede the objective of SAARC to realize its full potential for collective collaboration and prosperity across South Asia. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar while participating … Read more

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with teachers of Bihar

During the interaction Rajnath Singh said that the role of teachers in society is like that of an artist, adding no one can be a better architect of society than a teacher. During the interaction Rajnath Singh said the new National Education Policy 2020 corresponds to the needs of the changing India of the 21st … Read more

PM Modi to address UNGA General Debate on Saturday

The event marks the 75th anniversary celebrations of the International forum and also coming at a time when the world is grappling to deal with the covid pandemic . The forum will deliberate  upon confronting COVID-19 through effective multilateral action. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the General Debate of the UNGA marking the 75th … Read more

Agri bills are pro farmers: Agriculture Minister NS Tomar  

After announcing the increase in support price of six Rabi crops, the ruling BJP fielded Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar to invite the farmers, who are agitating in Punjab and Haryana against the just-cleared agri Bills in Parliament, for a frank decision on the bills, even at midnight”…. Govt Reaching out to agitating farmers . … Read more

Uncontrollable youths create ruckus on Udaipur-Ahmd National Highway, pelt stones on cops

Udaipur : Hundreds of tribal youths came out on the National Highway-8 near Bhuwali in Dungarpur on Thursday and protested aggressively on the Udaipur- Ahmedabad road leading to blockade and massive traffic jam which disrupted vehicular movement for many hours. They pelted stones at cops, damaged some vehicles and even set a car ablaze. Police had … Read more

Bombay HC takes suo Moto cognizance of building collapse in Bhivandi

During hearing a matter related to a construction in Kalyan Dombivali, chief justice Dipankar Dutta remarked, the incident in Bhiwandi was very serious. The 43 year old Jilani building in the powerloom town Bhiwandi is around 10 kilometres from Thane. The three storey building had 40 flats and 150 people were living there. The court … Read more

Bangladesh to make film on revolutionary freedom fighter Pritilata Waddedar

Addressing the ‘Muhurat’ of the film in Dhaka on Thursday, Information Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud said that the film ‘Bhalobasha Pritilata’ will be based on the first woman Bengali revolutionary nationalist of the Indian subcontinent against the British regime. The film is based on the novel by Selina Hossain. Dr. Hasan expressed hope that the … Read more

21 AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres to be inaugurated in J&K tomorrow

The inauguration will be done through a digital event.  Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary Ministry of AYUSH will also participate in the program. During current year, in Jammu and Kashmir, work on establishing 194 AYUSH HWCs is going on and the Ministry of AYUSH has provided Rs 12.81 crore Central grant for this purpose. There is … Read more

Minister of Environment addresses Ministerial Roundtable Dialogue on Biodiversity Beyond 2020 virtually

Addressing on the occasion, Prakash Javadekar stated that COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the fact that un-regulated exploitation of natural resources coupled with un-sustainable food habits and consumption patterns lead to destruction of systems that support human life. He stated that India aims to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land, and achieve land-degradation neutrality by … Read more

China interested to work with other UN members to seek package solution for security council reforms

Without replying clearly on India and other G4 countries’ call for start of text based negotiations, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson at a press briefing today said that there is enormous division and lack of a widespread consensus on the arrangement for reform. In a virtual meeting yesterday on the sidelines of 75th session of … Read more

China remains non-committal on UNSC reforms sought by G-4 countries

At a press conference in Beijing, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson chose to remain non-committal on reforms at the Security Council sought by the G-4 countries. He stated that there is enormous division and lack of a widespread consensus on the arrangement for reforms at UNSC. However, he stated that Beijing is willing to work … Read more

Cabinet condoles sad demise of MoS Railways Suresh C. Angadi

Cabinet also observed silence for two minutes in the memory of Suresh C. Angadi. In its resolution, the cabinet said that “The Cabinet expresses profound sorrow at the sad demise of Shri Suresh C. Angadi, Union Minister of State for Railways on 23rd September, 2020 at New Delhi. In his passing away, the nation has … Read more

Samsung Partners with Flipkart to Launch Galaxy F Series in India

  Samsung, India’s most trusted smartphone brand, today announced a partnership with Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce platform, to address growing demands of aspiring young consumers in the country. Galaxy F Series is built on Flipkart’s deep consumer understanding and Samsung’s innovation prowess, the collaboration between the two companies will bring consumer delight during the festive … Read more

[Video] What Led Samsung to Release Galaxy S20 FE

At its Galaxy Unpacked for Every Fan event on September 23, Samsung introduced its latest Galaxy device: Galaxy S20 FE, designed to bring the premium experience of Galaxy S20 to more people.   With Galaxy fans’ most loved features, Galaxy S20 FE offers a fun and colorful design at an accessible price point.   To … Read more

Last rites of MoS Railways Suresh Angadi to be held today

Suresh Angadi had passed away on Wednesday night. Due to his  demise, it was decided that the national flag will be flown half mast today in all Government offices in Delhi. President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Union Cabinet expressed condolences at the demise of the minister. Suresh Angadi represented Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency for … Read more

PM Modi, Sri Lankan PM to hold virtual Bilateral Summit on September 26

The Virtual Bilateral Summit will give an opportunity to the two leaders to comprehensively review the broad framework of the bilateral relationship soon after the Parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka and in the context of the time-tested friendly ties between the two countries. Responding to a tweet by Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, … Read more

PM Modi interacts with fitness influencers on one-year of Fit India Movement

The online interaction saw participants sharing anecdotes and tips of their own fitness journey while drawing out guidance from the Prime Minister on his thoughts about fitness and good health. Among those who participated ranged from Virat Kohli to Milind Soman to Rujuta Diwekar in addition to other fitness influencers. In times of Covid-19, fitness has … Read more

Mumbai gets some respite from heavy rainfall

Suburban services of the Western and the Central Railways in Mumbai resumed its services in the evening. Chief public relations officer, Western Railway Sumit Thakur, said its suburban special services were fully restored between Churchgate and Bandra around 5pm.   Chief public relations officer of Central Railway Shivaji Sutar,  said suburban services between Dadar-Thane were … Read more

“Nothing to hide” – Tour de France team leader Quintana denies doping

Quintana, 30, leader of the Arkea-Samsic team and winner of the 2014 Giro d’Italia, said no drugs were discovered during the investigation. “No doping substance has ever been found,” Quintana said in a statement. “I have nothing to hide and have never had anything to hide.” Police detained two people from the Arkea-Samsic team on Monday, … Read more

India’s daily COVID-19 recoveries exceed new cases for fifth consecutive day: Govt.

In a tweet, Health Ministry said, this has been made possible by focussed, responsive and effective measures of early identification through high and aggressive testing, prompt surveillance and tracking combined with high quality medical care. As on 24 September at 8 AM, the number of active cases in the country stand at 9,66,382 while those who have discharged are … Read more

President Ram Nath Kovind confers NSS Awards for 2018-19

The NSS Award for the year 2018-19 was given to 42 awardees in three different categories like University, NSS Units and their Programme Officers and NSS Volunteers. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju attended the ceremony from Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.  Department of Youth Affairs confers the National Service Scheme Award every year to … Read more

India aims to end tuberculosis by 2025: Health Minister at UN

Dr. Harsh Vardhan said this while addressing Ministers of Member Nations of WHO, Heads and Representatives of UN Agencies through virtual interaction on Thursday. He spoke on India’s role and contribution towards strengthening multisectoral action and progress towards ending TB, especially in context of the COVID-19 crisis.   The Minister added that Tuberculosis has been … Read more

President Ram Nath Kovind to confer NSS Awards for 2018-19 today

The NSS Award for the year 2018-19 will be given to 42 awardees in three different categories like University, NSS Units and their Programme Officers and NSS Volunteers. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju will attend the ceremony from Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.   All India Radio, Delhi in coordination with News Services … Read more

Department of Biotechnology launches Programme for “Strengthening Clinical Trial Research Capacity in Neighbouring Countries”

The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India through the Ind-CEPI mission (India Centric Epidemic Preparedness)for Rapid Vaccine Development and Supporting Indian Vaccine Development which is aligned with the Global Initiative of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), aims to strengthen the development of vaccines and associated competencies/technologies for the diseases of epidemic potential in India. One … Read more

Lucknow lab records shortest average time to process Covid-19 samples among institutions in India

As the COVID 19 patient numbers are recorded, a testing hub in Lucknow for the disease has recorded the shortest average time to process samples among institutions in the country. With 1000 to 1200 samples being tested per day, the story of the rise of Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), an autonomous institute of the … Read more