India successfully tests Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo

Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO said, all the mission objectives including missile flight upto the range and altitude, separation of the nose cone, release of Torpedo and deployment of Velocity Reduction Mechanism (VRM) have been met perfectly. SMART is a missile assisted release of lightweight Anti-Submarine Torpedo System for Anti-Submarine Warfare or ASW operations … Read more

GST Council recommends release of Rs 20,000 crore as compensation by Centre to States for revenue loss

Briefing the media in New Delhi, Finance Minister informed that by next week the Centre will also disburse 25 thousand crore rupees towards Integrated GST for 2017-18 to those states that received less amount due to the anomalies. The GST Council also recommended the extension of Levy of Compensation Cess beyond the transition period of … Read more

कृषि सुधार कानूनों को लेकर केंद्रीय मंत्रियों का देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों में किसानों के साथ संवाद जारी

केंद्रीय मंत्री स्मृति ईरानी  ने गुजरात के गांधीनगर में मीडिया को संबोधित करते हुए कहा कि किसानों को बिचौलियों  के चंगुल से आजाद होता देख कांग्रेस किसानों के मुद्दों पर राजनीति कर रही हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि कृषि कानून के अनुसार किसानों को ज्यादा से ज्यादा तीन दिन के भीतर फसल की राशि का भुगतान … Read more

All SAI coaches to take Age-Appropriate Fitness Tests twice a year

The fitness tests would be set on the guidelines of Age Appropriate Fitness Protocol that was launched by the Honourable Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi on 24th September 2020, during the Fit India Dialogue, and are the first-ever set of age appropriate fitness tests that have been launched in India. As part of the Fitness … Read more

This Festive Season, Give Your Home a Stylish Makeover with Samsung’s Exciting ‘Home, Festive Home’ Offers and Great Products

  Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has launched its festive season campaign ‘Home, Festive Home’, offering exclusive deals and assured gifts to consumers across India, elevating the festive spirit this season. Exciting product offers, coupled with attractive finance schemes including cashback of up to INR 20,000 and easy EMIs of as low as INR … Read more

India celebrating Wildlife week with RoaR Campaign

The rich biodiversity is due to diverse ecological habitats namely Forest, Grassland, Wetland, Coastal and Marine and Desert ecosystem. Celebrating Wildlife Week all over the country with the view to preserve the fauna. Indian Board of Wildlife was constituted in 1952; the wildlife day celebration started in 1955 and later upgraded to wildlife week celebration … Read more

Bangladesh announces restrictions ahead of Durga Puja

The directives came after the meeting Chaired by Home Minister Asaduzzamn Khan on Sunday in Dhaka. The meeting requested the leaders of the nationwide Sarbajanin Puja Committee to limit the number of  Puja Mandaps as much as possible. The government has also decided that no procession will be allowed during the immersion of the idol … Read more

PM Modi to inaugurate virtual conference on AI RAISE 2020

RAISE 2020 will be a global meeting of minds to exchange ideas and chart a course for using AI for social transformation, inclusion and empowerment in areas like Healthcare, Agriculture, Education and Smart Mobility, among other sectors. At the RAISE 2020 Summit, delegates and experts in research, policy and innovation on Artificial Intelligence will join … Read more

Leading Chinese Chipmaker SMIC hit by US export restrictions

SMIC said in a statement on Sunday night that the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has informed some of SMIC’s suppliers to further limit exports of US equipment, accessories and materials to the company. Exports will require a permit.  SMIC said in the statement that the company has undertaken “preliminary exchanges” with the … Read more

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo cuts short East Asia visit amid Trump hospitalisation

As per the State department, Pompeo would leave for Japan today but would not go to Mongolia and South Korea as originally planned. Following the hospitalisation of US President Donald Trump with Covid-19, he will be returning to Washington on 6th October after consultations with his Japanese counterpart and a wider meeting with foreign ministers … Read more

Khadi India’s Flagship CP Outlet records sale of Rs 1.02 cr on Gandhi Jayanti despite Covid-19 fear

On Friday (October 2), the overall sales of Khadi was recorded at Rs 1,02,19,496, which is significantly high given the prevailing Corona pandemic situation. Last year, the total sale at Khadi’s CP outlet on October 2, stood at Rs 1.27 crore. As many as 1633 bills were generated throughout the day with an average purchase … Read more

India continues to top in global COVID-19 recoveries

The Health Ministry has said that the gap between recovered cases and active cases is progressively growing wide. The constant increase in recoveries have ensured that the actual caseload of the country has reduced and currently comprises only 14.3 per cent of the total positive cases. India achieved a milestone by keeping the active cases … Read more

UP CM Yogi Adityanath recommends CBI probe in Hathras incident

He said the state government is determined to ensure the harshest punishment for all those responsible for this incident. The State government had earlier ordered an SIT inquiry into the incident. The Chief Minister on Friday evening ordered the suspension of Hathras superintendent of police and three other police officers for negligence and tardy investigation … Read more

Udaipur teen allegedly raped for 4 years, blackmailed with video

Udaipur : A 19-year-old, resident of Jharno-ki-Sarai of Debari area, was repeatedly raped and blackmailed for over four years by an acquaintance and his friend in Udaipur. After allegedly raping her, the prime accused recorded the assault on his cellphone and shared it with a friend. Both jointly threatened her to continue sexually exploiting her, the … Read more

India and Bangladesh hold joint Naval exercise ‘Bongosagar’

Indian Navy ships Kiltan, Khukri & Bangladesh Navy ships Abu Bakr, Prottoy, helo and  MPA undertook manoeuvres, surface drills, helo operations and seamanship evolutions. Bongosagar will be followed by the third edition of India Bangladesh Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) on 4-5 October.  According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Defence, the exercise Bongosagar … Read more

India and Bangladesh joint naval exercise ‘Bongosagar’ begins

Bongosagar will be followed by the third edition of India Bangladesh Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) on 4-5 October. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Defence, the exercise Bongosagar is aimed at developing interoperability and joint operational skills through conduct of maritime exercises and operations.  During the CORPAT exercise, both navies will undertake joint … Read more

Embassy of India in Nepal marked the 56th anniversary of Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation Day-2020 through a webinar

The webinar brought together distinguished ITEC alumni from Nepal as well as expert voices from Government and industry in India and Nepal to exchange views and share perspectives on addressing the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the plenary session, panelists included Mr. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India, Mr. Dinesh Kumar Ghimire, Secretary, Ministry … Read more

Young talent from Bhilwara, Harshit Vyas elevated to Chief Operating Officer – Franchise Business at OYO Hotels & Homes

Bhilwara : Keeping its commitment to talent and recognising the role certain leaders have played in managing operations as well as motivating teams during the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on business, OYO Hotels & Homes has elevated Harshit Vyas, a young talented professional originally from Bhilwara to COO, India & South Asia, Franchise Business. One of … Read more

SAI issues SOP for “Graduated Return to Play” (GRTP) for high-performance athletes who test positive for COVID-19

Under the new guidelines, termed “Graduated Return to Play” (GRTP), all SAI officials and centres have been asked to monitor the progression of athletes who have tested positive for COVID-19 virus and are undergoing training in SAI facilities.  The SOP has been divided into three categories, based on COVID -19 cases. Category One: COVID-19 Positive … Read more

Spanish capital Madrid put under partial lockdown

This will affect more than three million residents of Madrid who will once again have to live with new restrictions imposed upon them from this weekend, with people being allowed travel outside their home districts for essential journeys only. Bars and restaurants cannot serve after 22:00, and only six people maximum can meet in any … Read more

Nuclear disarmament can be achieved through a step-by-step process, Indian Foreign Secretary

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said this while addressing the high-Level Plenary meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. He said, India believes that nuclear disarmament can be achieved through a step-by-step process underwritten by a universal commitment and an agreed multilateral framework. India remains convinced of the … Read more

COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 83.84 per cent

The Health Ministry said that 25 States and Union Territories have reported a fall in the number of Active Covid Cases during the last week. During the last 24 hours, more than 75 thousand COVID patients have recovered. The Ministry said, the total number of recoveries has reached over 54 lakh 27 thousand. Currently, India’s … Read more

US President Donald Trump shifted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland

In his message, Donald Trump thanked his well-wishers for their support and said, he is doing very well. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday. The development is likely to affect his hectic election campaign just weeks before the presidential polls. Donald Trump’s campaign manager said, all campaign events … Read more

UP government suspends five police personnel in Hathras case

The action was taken after receiving the preliminary report in the case from the Special Investigation Team (SIT). The SIT which is investigating the matter has also decided to conduct a Narco and Polygraph test of persons related to the case. After getting the report of SIT, chief minister Yogi Adityanath  suspended  Hathras SP Vikrant … Read more

PM inaugurates strategic Atal Tunnel in Rohtang, Himachal Pradesh

On the occasion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and Union Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur were also present. The 9.02 Km long tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. Earlier, the valley was cut off for about 6 months every year due to heavy snowfall. The … Read more

Over 99 per cent of cities across country become Open Defecation Free

Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on Friday celebrated six glorious years of Swachh Bharat Mission – urban and organised a webinar on ‘Swachhata ke 6 saal, Bemisaal.  Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, it is time to reaffirm pledge for Swachhatam Bharat, Swasthatam Bharat – Cleaner and healthier India. He said  this spirit … Read more

COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 83.70 per cent

With recovery of nearly 79 thousand people in the last 24 hours, the total number of recovered patients in the country stands at over 53 lakh 50 thousand. The overall recovery rate has now reached 83.70 per cent. In the last 24 hours, 81 thousand 484 new cases were reported taking the total number of … Read more

Jal Shakti Minister launches 100-day campaign to provide potable piped water in Schools and Anganwadi Centres

This mission was envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29th of last month, while releasing the ‘Margdarshika’ for Gram Panchayats and Paani Samitis for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission. The Prime Minister had appealed to the States to make best use of this campaign to ensure provision of potable piped water supply in these … Read more

PM Modi to inaugurate Atal tunnel, world’s longest highway tunnel, at Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh today

The tunnel is built with ultra-modern specifications in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas at an altitude of 10,000 feet from the Mean Sea Level. The 9.02 Km long tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. Earlier the valley was cut off for about six months each year due to heavy snowfall. Defence … Read more

Kiren Rijiju pays floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary today at Rajghat; Flags-in the CRPF Divyang Yodha Cycle rally

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju flagged in the CRPF Divyang Yodha Cycle rally that began its journey from Sabarmati Ashram, Gujarat and culminated at Rajpath today on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Before the event, Shri Rijiju payed floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth … Read more

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute organizes week long programme to commemorate birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute organized a week long programme from 26th September to 2nd October to commemorate the birth anniversary of Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi. The seven days long programme started with cleanliness drive (Swachhta Abhiyaan) on 26th September from 9.30 am to 11.30 am which was led by Dr. A. K. Singh, Director, … Read more

Gandhiji would have been the happiest man today on the New Farm Laws passed by the Centre to empower Annadata, says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh

The 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 today said that Mahatma Gandhi would have been the happiest man today on the New Farm Laws passed by the Centre, as subject of Agriculture and Rural Prosperity were … Read more

Prime Minister delivers inaugural address at VAIBHAV 2020 Summit

“The need of the hour is to ensure more youngsters develop interest in Science. For that we must get well-versed with science of history and history of science”, said Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi today while inaugurating the Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit, a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian Researchers and Academicians. … Read more

PM remembers Lal Bahadur Shastri on his Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his Jayanti. “Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji was humble and firm. He epitomised simplicity and lived for the welfare of our nation. We remember him on his Jayanti with a deep sense of gratitude for everything he has done for India”, … Read more

Department of Fertilizers ranked 2nd amongst the 16 Economic Ministries / Departments and ranked 3rd amongst the 65 Ministries / Departments in the Survey Report on Data Governance Quality Index

Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has been ranked 2nd amongst the 16 Economic Ministries / Departments and 3rd out of the 65 Ministries / Departments with a score 4.11 on a scale of 5 on Data Governance Quality Index (DGQI), A Survey conducted by Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), … Read more

AIR Marshal Vikram Singh Takes over as SASO HQ WAC IAF

Air Marshal Vikram Singh took over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Headquarters Western Air Command on 01 Oct 20. He was commissioned into the fighter stream on 21 December 1984. The Air Marshal flew MiG-21 and Mirage-2000 aircraft before undergoing the Flying Instructor’s Course, Experimental Flight Test Course and Staff Course at Pretoria, South Africa. He has performed Flight … Read more

Department of Justice organises “Shramdan” drive to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

To commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October 2020, “Shramdan”drive was organized in the Department of Justice (Jaisalmer House), Government of India, New Delhi on 02nd October, 2020 . All the officers and staff of Department of Justice actively participated in the cleanliness drive and the office premises were thoroughly cleaned. On this occasion, … Read more

Two more States successfully implement reforms, get additional borrowing permission of Rs. 7,376 crore

Ministry of Finance has granted additional borrowing permission to two more States, Uttar Pradesh & Andhra Pradesh for successfully undertaking reforms in the Public Distribution System (PDS) and Ease of Doing Business. This will make an additional amount of Rs. 7,376 crore available to these States. Uttar Pradesh has become the 6th State to complete the reform … Read more

Ayush Grid, the emerging IT-backbone for AYUSH Sector, to integrate operationally with the National Digital Health Mission

The operational integration of Ayush Grid, the emerging IT backbone for AYUSH Sector with the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), was endorsed at a high level meeting chaired by Vd. Rajesh Kotech Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH recently. The Ayush Grid team and the NDHM have already held several rounds of discussions in the matter and reached … Read more

88TH AIR FORCE DAY: AIR DISPLAY

The Indian Air Force proudly celebrates its 88TH anniversary on 08 Oct 2020.     A scintillating air display by various aircraft will be the hallmark of the Air Force Day Parade cum Investiture Ceremony at Air Force Station Hindan (Ghaziabad).  Rehearsals for the air display will commence from 01st October 2020 (Thursday).  The general area over which the … Read more