Month: December 2020

At less than 4% of Total Cases, India’s Active Caseload of 3.78 lakh continues to retreat

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The ongoing trend of contraction of India’s total active cases continues. The active caseload of the country stands at 3,78,909. The share of Active Cases in the total Positive Cases has further shrunk to 3.89%. The daily recoveries exceeding the daily new cases have ensured a total net reduction of the Active Caseload. A net decline of 4,957 cases … Read more

Ministry of AYUSH and AIIMS decides to work together to set up a Department of Integrative Medicine

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Ministry of AYUSH and AIIMS have decided to initiate work on setting up a Department of Integrative Medicine at AIIMS. This was decided in a joint visit and review by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, AYUSH and Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS of the Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research (CIMR) at AIIMS, New Delhi. The CIMR … Read more

Cabinet approves Atmanirbhar Bharat RojgarYojana (ABRY)

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has given its approval for Atmanirbhar Bharat RojgarYojana (ABRY) to boost employment in formal sector and incentivize creation of new employment opportunities during the Covid recovery phase under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package 3.0. Cabinet has approved an expenditure of Rs. 1,584 crore for the current financial … Read more

Cabinet approves the proposal of Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) tosign Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding between India and Luxembourg

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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for the proposal of Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to sign a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Securities and Exchange Board of India and Financial and Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg. Objectives The MoU is … Read more

Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Suriname on Cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Health of the Government of the Republic of Suriname on Cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine. The bilateral Memorandum of Understanding will … Read more

Women Executives of Delhi Police to Wear Khadi Silk Sarees

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Khadi’s acceptance in various government offices is quickly catching pace. The latest government agency to have adopted Khadi is the Delhi Police which is purchasing elegant Khadi Silk Sarees for its women front desk executives at its establishments. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has received a purchase order for 836 Khadi Silk sarees worth … Read more

Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan calls for early operationalisation of the auctioned Iron Ore Mines in Odisha;

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Union Minister of Steel and Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan today held a meeting with Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik and Union Minister of Mines, Coal and Parliament Affairs Pralhad Joshi. Discussions centredaround resolving the issues regarding operationalisation of the auctioned iron ore mines in Odisha where production and dispatch has still not … Read more

PM to address International Bharati Festival, 2020 on December 11

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the International Bharati Festival, 2020 on December 11, 2020 at 04:30 PM via video conferencing. This year the festival is being organised in virtual mode and will see participation of several national and international poets and artists. The festival is being organised by Vanavil Cultural Centre to celebrate the … Read more

First pictures from Niharika Konidela and Chaitanya JV’s wedding ceremony

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Telugu actress-producer Niharika Konidela and Chaitanya JV tied the knot at Udaipur’s Udaivilas Palace. Niharika’s father Naga Babu got emotional and shared candid picture. He wrote, “Family is what Happens when 2 people fall in love..#nischay #family.” He added, “It looks like the end of an Era….Serious nostalgia hit me all again…It feels like the … Read more

[VIDEO] 25-Year Journey of Samsung in India

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Samsung’s journey in India started at a time when India had just liberalized, and was finding its feet in the race for globalization. When we came to India in 1995, we had strong belief in the Indian economy and the India growth story. Samsung has grown from a USD 6 million company in India in … Read more

These pictures of Daisy Shah prove she is a true globetrotter

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Bollywood actress Daisy Shah is the latest celeb to explore the beautiful beaches in the Maldives. The actress has been sharing some stunning shots from the picturesque holiday destination. The Covid-19 pandemic couldn’t stop Daisy, who loves traveling around the world, from exploring new places. The gorgeous star shared a picture before boarding the flight … Read more

Hindus disheartened as Australian Capital Territory unamenable to Diwali holiday

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Hindus are disappointed as Australian Capital Territory (ACT) does not seem to be receptive to the idea of public holiday on Diwali, the most popular Hindu festival. ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, responding to the request of distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed for public holiday on Diwali, wrote: As additional public holidays in the ACT … Read more

IMC 2020, Day 2: The Virtual Event presented interesting sessions on Sustainable, Secure and Inclusive tech; 5G, AI and Next Gen innovation wave, smart devices of the future, among others

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The second day of the India Mobile Congress 2020 commenced amidst much fanfare, drawing on from the echoing success of Day One, which had an inaugural address by none other than Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Day 2 kick started with a premier Telco’s CEO Conclave on the topic – “Prioritizing Technology to Generate Sustainable Value.” … Read more

Reform linked borrowing permissions lead to various citizen centric reforms in the States

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In view of the challenges posed by the COVID 19 pandemic for mobilisation of financial resources, the Government of India has strengthened the hands of the States through multiple measures. These included grant of additional borrowing permission of 2% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in the year 2020-21.  This has enabled the States … Read more

[Video] Poetry in Motion: Watch an Inline Skate Dancer Take the Galaxy Note20 Ultra’s Camera for a Spin

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Combining 8K video capabilities with Super Steady, enhanced low-light recording, and other pro-grade camera innovations, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra offers everything you need to capture cinematic content anytime, anywhere.   Recently, Samsung took the Galaxy Note20 Ultra’s camera for a spin at Seoul’s Han River and Olympic Parks. Check out the video below to see … Read more

Constable hangs self in Udaipur

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Udaipur : A contsable was found hanging from the ceiling fan of a room in Gariyawas area of the city under HiranMagri police station limits on Thursday morning. Narpat Lal Meena, the deceased was resident of Kachumbara  village of Kanod block who was posted in Udaipur. The room was a rented accomodation of his girl friend … Read more

Samsung President & CEO’s Message on Completing 25 Years in India and the Launch of a New Vision

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Samsung Southwest Asia President & CEO, Mr. Ken Kang   What began with baby steps in the winter of 1995, with the opening of a small office in New Delhi, became a wonderful journey of growing together, with India. Today, Samsung India is the country’s No.1 Consumer Electronics and Mobile Phones brand and India’s Most … Read more

Columbus City Council in Mississippi to open with Hindu mantras on December 15

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Hindu prayer will open the meeting of Columbus City Council (Mississippi) on December 15, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures remotely via Zoom before Columbus City Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English interpretation of the prayers. Sanskrit … Read more

Samsung Reiterates Commitment to India with New Vision #PoweringDigitalIndia as it Completes 25 Years in the Country

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Samsung, India’s biggest and most trusted electronics company, today launched #PoweringDigitalIndia, its brand new vision for the country that will be driven by an exciting new citizenship program aimed at students across the nation, a refreshed local R&D strategy with special focus on the local startup community and new initiatives in manufacturing.   The new … Read more

194 posts of Junior Resident in AIIMS New Delhi

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi has sought online applications for recruitment of 194 vacant posts of Junior Resident (Non-Teaching) in various specialties on the basis of adhoc. Educational Qualification: Candidates should have completed MBBS / BDS degree from an MSI / DCI recognized institute. Detailed information is available on the official website. … Read more

Curtain Raiser of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020

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Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan presided over the Curtain Raiser event of India International Science Festival (IISF) – 2020, today on at Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), a DRDO laboratory at Leh-Ladakh. The event was organized as a  virtual conference. India International Science … Read more

Webinar with Brazil on Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnershipand Expo held

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A webinar between India and Brazil was held today. The Theme of webinar was “Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership: Webinar and Expo”.  It was organized under the aegis of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence through SIDM. This webinar which is the first being organized with the South American Country is … Read more

Meeting of Piyush Goyal with the Swiss Trade Minister H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin

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Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, PiyushGoyal had a meeting through video conference today with Federal Councillor H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin, Vice-President of the Swiss Federal Council and Head, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education, and Research. Both the Ministers reiterated the desire to move forward on the … Read more

PM congratulates Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, on his re-appointment as the Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait

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The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, on his re-appointment as the Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, In a series of tweet, Modi said “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, on his re-appointment as the Prime Minister of the … Read more

NBCFDC & NSFDC Under M/O Social Justice & Empowerment Enters in to MOA with Punjab National Bank

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Implementation of Interest subvention Scheme of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India –Vanchit Ikai Samooh aur Vargon ki Aarthik Sahayta (VISVAS) Yojana for financial empowerment of economically marginalized OBC/SC SHGs & Individuals got a major boost with signing of Memorandum of Agreements (MoAs) by  National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC) and National Scheduled … Read more

Universities need to establish close linkage with industries to mentor and handhold students with novel business ideas – Vice President

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The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu today emphasised that fostering student-entrepreneurship through innovation programmes is extremely critical and universities need to establish close linkage with industries to mentor and handhold students with novel business ideas. Addressing the TiE Global Summit-2020 through video conferencing from Visakhapatnam today, the Vice President asked the universities to set up … Read more

Indian Army Celebrates 260th Army Service Corps Day

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Indian Army celebrated the 260th Corps Day of the Army Service Corps on Tuesday, 08 December 2020. The day was marked by  Lt Gen MKS Yadav, Director General Supplies & Transport and Senior Colonel Commandant laying wreath at National War Memorial, Delhi along with similar events at various ASC establishments across the country. To commemorate … Read more

Union Home Minister, Amit Shah greets Invest India for winning the coveted UNCTAD’s 2020 United Nations Investment Promotion Award

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The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah has greeted Invest India for winning the UNCTAD’s 2020 United Nations Investment Promotion Award. In his tweet, the Union Home Minister said, “Kudos to Invest Indiafor winning the UNCTAD’s 2020 United Nations Investment Promotion Award.This remarkable achievement echoes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tireless efforts and visionary leadership to make … Read more

CCI approves acquisition of shares of Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd (OPGC) by Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited (OHPC)

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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of shares of Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd (OPGC) by Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited (OHPC) under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002. OHPC is a PSU wholly-owned and controlled by the Government of Odisha. It is engaged in the business of generation of power from … Read more