Two engineering students killed in road accident

Udaipur : Two engineering students were killed while one injured in a road accident on the NH 76 under PratapNagar police station limits on Tuesday late night. According to the police, three  students of a private engineering college here had gone out for a drive on Tuesday night. A speeding truck hit their car from behind … Read more

India’s COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 95.69 %

The country’s COVID-19 recovery rate has reached to 95.69 per cent. During the last 24 hours, more than 26 thousand COVID patients have recovered. Health Ministry said, the total number of recoveries has gone up to over 96.63 lakh. The actual caseload currently comprises only 2.86 per cent of the total positive cases. Presently, the … Read more

PM Modi leads nation in paying tribute to former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tribute to fifth Prime Minister of the country Chaudhary Charan Singh. Mr Modi said, Charan Singh devoted his entire life for development of villages and farmers in the country.  He said, during his tenure, Singh launched many farmer-friendly policies. On the occasion of the birth anniversary … Read more

U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 18.19 mln: Johns Hopkins University

The United States reported 18,197,351 cases and 322,285 deaths on Tuesday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.   The U.S. topped all countries in the world in both confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths. California, the worst-hit state by coronavirus in the U.S., has seen its hospitals struggling … Read more

Raksha Mantri speaks to his Japanese Counterpart over telephone

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with the Minister of Defence of Japan, Mr Kishi Nobuo today.  He congratulated Minister Kishi on his appointment as Minister of Defence and expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries in spite of the limitations imposed by COVID 19. The two Ministers exchanged … Read more

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju urges Indians to make fitness a priority; requests people to share fitness videos to promote a fit & healthy nation

To strengthen the clarion call made by the Prime Minister ShriNarendra Modi to make India a fitter nation, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports  Kiren Rijiju on December 22nd shared his fitness video and urged all Indians to join the initiative by posting their fitness videos. https://twitter.com/i/status/1341184686559674370 “Millions of Indians have joined the vision … Read more

World Bank Signs $500 Million Project to Develop Green, Resilient and Safe Highways in India

The Government of India and the World Bank today signed a $500 million project to build safe and green national highway corridors in the states of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The project will also enhance the capacity of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in mainstreaming safety and green … Read more

Air Quality Commission directs for 100 percent switching over of industries in Delhi to PNG.

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas reviewed the progress of switching over of Industries operating in Delhi to Piped Natural Gas with the Government of NCT of Delhi, GAIL and Indraprastha Gas Limited. About 1644 of Industrial Units spread across 50 industrial areas in Delhi had been identified to switch … Read more

DPIIT invites applications for National Startup Awards 2021

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is launching the second edition of the National Startup Awards(NSA) 2021. Acknowledging the efforts, initiatives and resilience demonstrated by the startups over the period of unprecedent challenges during the pandemic, additional categories have been introduced to NSA 2021. It also aims to recognise innovations focussed towards indigenisation of … Read more

PM to address centenary celebrations of Visva-Bharati University on 24 December

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the centenary celebrations of the Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan on 24th December 2020 at 11 AM via video conferencing. The Governor of West Bengal and Union Education Minister will also be present on the occasion. About Visva-Bharati Founded by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in 1921, Visva-Bharati is also the oldest Central … Read more

The Farm Acts were envisaged to benefit farmers and strengthen Indian Agriculture – Narendra Singh Tomar

Interacting with members of the International media from the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that the agriculture sector is the backbone of the Indian economy and under the leadership of the Prime Minister Modi the focus will be on doubling farmer’s income by 2022.  He explained that the … Read more

ICICI Bank gains on launching ‘Infinite India’

ICICI Bank is currently trading at Rs. 497.95, up by 3.60 points or 0.73% from its previous closing of Rs. 494.35 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 495.10 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 501.75 and Rs. 489.00 respectively. So far 843827 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE … Read more

Kiren Rijiju virtually inaugurates 8 Khelo India State Centres of Excellence

Union Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju virtually inaugurated 8 Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs) across India in the presence of distinguished State Sports Ministers on Tuesday. The 8 States include: Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Kerala, Telangana, Nagaland, Karnataka and Odisha. Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa was part of the … Read more

PM expresses happiness over increasing population of Leopard

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed happiness over the increasing population of Leopards in India and congratulated all those who are working towards animal conservation. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Great news! After lions  and tigers, the leopard population increases. Congratulations to all those who are working towards animal conservation. We have … Read more

Indian Army signs MoU with Bank of Baroda for new ‘Baroda Military Salary Package’

Indian Army and Bank of Baroda have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ‘Baroda Military Salary Package‘. The MoU was signed by Lt Gen Ravin Khosla, DG(MP&PS) and Vikramaditya Singh Khichi, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda in presence of Lt Gen Harsha Gupta, Adjutant General, Indian Army who also chaired the meeting. The … Read more

Union Education Minister virtually interacts with teachers across the country

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually interacts with teachers across the country on upcoming competitive and board exams. Speaking on the occasion Pokhriyal said that the importance of a Guru has always been more than God and that is why we should respect all the teachers keeping the spirit of Acharya Devo Bhavah. He … Read more

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates India International Science Festival-2020 in the presence of Dr Harsh Vardhan

The India International Science Festival (IISF)-2020 got off to a grand start with the inaugural address by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in the presence of Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan. This year’s festival is being organised in a virtual mode and is being held … Read more

Arjun Munda E-Launches New Tribes India Outlet at Guwahati International Airport

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda e-launched new Tribes India Outlet at the Departure Lounge of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordolai International Airport, Guwahati today. Smt. Renuka Singh, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Ramesh Chand Meena, Chairman, TRIFED, Smt. Pratibha Brahma, Vice Chairman, TRIFED, Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED and Director, Airport Authority of India, … Read more

PM delivers inaugural address at IISF 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the inaugural address at India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020. Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan was also present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said India has a rich legacy in science, technology and innovation. Our scientists have done path breaking research. Our tech industry is … Read more

Role of Genomics highlighted during Vigyan Yatra IISF-2020

In the run up to the India International Science Festival 2020, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB), New Delhi participated in the Vigyan Yatra on December 21. The Director of CSIR-IGIB, Dr. Anurag Agrawal, kicked off the online program with a reminder of Article 5A(h) of the Indian Constitution which states that it is … Read more

Man Posing As UP Cop Rapes Woman In Hotel, Arrested: Delhi Police

New Delhi: A 28-year-old man posing as an Uttar Pradesh Police officer was arrested for allegedly raping a woman at a hotel in central Delhi’s Paharganj area after luring her, police said on Tuesday. The accused, Sandeep Kumar, is a resident of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, they said. The matter came to light on September 6 when … Read more

91 doctoral degrees, 51 Gold medals to MLSU students in 28th convocation ceremony

‘First Online Convocation Event’ Udaipur : Mohanlal Sukhadia University became the first higher education institute in Rajasthan to honor students in an online convocation ceremony held here on Tuesday. Governor Kalraj Mishra, also the Chancellor of the university virtually presented the doctoral degrees to 91 scholars while VC Prof America Singh honored 51 Gold Medal winners … Read more

Khap Panchayat serve corporal punishment, penalise & boycott men in Chittorgarh , 9 arrested

‘Made victims carry baskets of shoes on head’  Udaipur : In yet another case of arbitrariness by the Khap Panchayat, the Chittorgah police arrested 9 men from the Dhakad community on Tuesday, who reportedly imposed illegal penalty on two men, made them carry shoes of the panch members on their heads for an hour and socially … Read more

Central Bank of India Celebrates 110th Foundation Day by LaunchingRUPAY SELECT DEBIT CARD and FASTAG

Central Bank Of India Celebrated its 110th Foundation Day on 21st Dec. 2020, on this occasion ShriPallavMohapataraMD &CEO ,ShriAlokSrivastava ED and P P Panda CVO  along with other Executives of the Bank paid floral tributes to the Founder of the Bank Sir SorabjiPochkhanawala at their Corporate Office Nariman Point Mumbai. Central Bank Of India  in association with National … Read more

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance launches Guaranteed Pension Plan

Udaipur : ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched ‘ICICI Pru Guaranteed Pension Plan’, an innovative retirement plan that offers guaranteed life-long income to lead a financially independent retired life. A non-linked non-participating individual annuity product, it provides customers with the flexibility to choose between Immediate and Deferred Annuity. The Immediate Annuity option enables customers to … Read more

Kilauea volcano eruption is one of the biggest in recent Hawaii history, enough to fill 100,000 pools

Since the eruption of the Kilauea volcano May 3 on the Big Island, it’s belched out about 250 million cubic meters of lava, making it one of the largest eruptions in decades in Hawaii. “It’s nothing like what we’ve witnessed in recent history,” said Wendy Stovall, a volcanologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. It’s topped big Kilauea eruptions in … Read more

Government decides to constitute a High Level Committee headed by Union Home Minister to commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

The Government has decided to constitute a High Level Committee to commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.   This High Level Committee will decide on the activities for a one year long commemoration starting 23rd January, 2021.   The High Level Committee will be headed by the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah.   The Commemoration is … Read more

Skill India undertakes Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for workers under Department of Panchayati Raj in Chandauli and Varanasi

In line with its vision to promote decentralization and local governance for better planning and implementation of skill development programmes, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is conducting a Special Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program for workers, with Department of Panchayati Raj (DoPR) in Chandauli and Varanasi. The programme, implemented under SANKALP Programme … Read more

Samsung Launches AirDresser, A Must Have Clothing Care Appliance That Kills 99.9% of Bacteria & Viruses

  Samsung, India’s most trusted consumer electronics brand, has introduced an industry-first advanced smart clothing care solution with the launch of its innovative new AirDresser. This latest innovation from Samsung uses powerful air and steam to remove dust, pollutants and germs, refreshing and sanitizing clothes to provide easy and convenient garment care in luxury living … Read more