Vaccination Campaign of this scale is unprecedented in the history of mankind: PM

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modilaunched the pan India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive via video conferencing today.  This is the world’s largest vaccination program covering the entire length and breadth of the country. The Prime Minister put the unprecedented scale of the vaccination drive in perspective by informing that, in the first round itself, 3 … Read more

One held by CGST Delhi officials for fraudulently passing on fake ITC of Rs 14.30 crore

In the ongoing campaign against fake/bogus invoices and resultant availment of inadmissible ITC, officers of Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Commissionerate, Delhi (East) have detected a case of issue of fake bills of Rs. 79.5 crore (approx). The syndicate was being operated by Sh. Nitin Jain, C.A by floating three firms i.e M/s Anshika … Read more

Government Notifies the List of Posts Identified Suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on 4th January 2021 notified 3566 posts in Central Government establishments as suitable for persons with benchmark disabilities (disability of 40% and above) under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. These posts include 1046 in Group A, 515 in Group B, 1724 in Group C and 281 … Read more

Nikolai Snesarev appointed as middle- and long-distance coach of Indian athletics team

Government has approved the appointment of Belarussian coach Nikolai Snesarev as the middle- and long-distance coach of the Indian athletics team. The 72-year-old has been appointed till the end of September, a period which will coincide with the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to take place in July-August. He will be coaching 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable, who … Read more

Road Safety Month from Monday, 18th January

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the Road Safety Month in New Delhi on Monday. The commemoration of this Month marks the Ministry’s commitment for making roads safer for all the road users. The event is organised throughout the country to create awareness among general public and specially amongst the youth to … Read more

Income Tax Department conducts searches in Kolkata

The Income Tax Department carried out search and survey operations on 13.01.2021 on persons / entities engaged in the business of hotels, real estate, automobile, financing and wholesale trading of fruits etc. at Kolkata. The cases were developed on the basis of available data in the departmental database, analysis of their financial statements, market intelligence … Read more

“PMKVY 3.0 will take skilling to the remotest of villages and towns in India; States and Districts will have an increased responsibility”: Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey

In a bid to empower India’s youth with employable skills, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today launched Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0, in nearly 600 districts making 300+ skill courses available to the youth, making skill development more demand-driven and decentralised in its approach. Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon’ble Union … Read more

Directions of ECI Regarding Protection to Election Officials Working in States/UTs

Many instances have come to the notice of the Election Commission of India wherein Chief Electoral Officers and some other officials working directly in the office of Chief Electoral Officers, e.g., Additional Chief Electoral Officers and Joint Chief Electoral Officers, etc. have been victimised after the elections are over. Ironically, in most such instances the … Read more

Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s address to Food Corporation of India (FCI) on 57th Foundation Day

Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Railways, and Commerce & Industry inaugurated the newly constructed building of Divisional Office, Mysuru on the occasion of 57th Foundation day of FCI on 14th January 2021. The Minister also addressed the officers, staff and workers of Food Corporation of India (FCI) through Facebook Live on … Read more

73rd Army Day celebrated

Indian Army celebrated its 73rd Army Day today. Every year Indian Army celebrates 15th January as ‘Army Day’ to commemorate the day when General (later Field Marshal) K M Carriappa took over the command of Army from General Sir FRR Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief in 1949 and became the first Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army post … Read more

Indian Army Demonstrates Drone Swarms During Army Day Parade

The Indian Army carried out a live demonstration of Drone Swarming capability using 75 indigenously designed and developed drones which executed an array of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled simulated offensive missions and close support tasks during the Army Day Parade held at Delhi Cantt on 15 January 2021. This demonstration is a recognition of the … Read more

India and Japan Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in the Field of ICT

India and Japan signed MoU to enhance cooperation in the field of Information and Communications Technologies today. MoU was signed by Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and IT Ravi Shankar Prasad and the Japanese Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda Ryota and it was exchanged through a video conference today. Department of Telecom, Government … Read more

Tariff Notification No. 04/2021-Customs (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient to do so, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry … Read more

Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan exhorts industry to become export-centric;Participates in a webinar on “New opportunities for steel in construction and infrastructure”

Minister of Steel and Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan today addressed a webinar on “New opportunities for steel in construction and infrastructure”, organized by Indian Steel Association. Pradhan speaking on the occasion exhorted the steel industry leaders to focus on making the industry export-centric and fulfill global requirements too. He said, “Aatmanirbhar Bharat and … Read more

Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, today reviewed preparations for the launch of the nationwide COVID19 vaccination

The Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, today reviewed preparations for the launch of the nationwide COVID19 vaccination drive scheduled to begin tomorrow. The Union Minister visited the Dedicated COVID Control Room which has been setup at the Nirman Bhawan premises of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The … Read more

INDIA’S FOREIGN TRADE DATA: DECEMBER 2020

India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in April-December2020-21* are estimated to be USD 348.49Billion, exhibiting a negative growth of (-)12.65per cent over the same period last year. Overall imports in April-December 2020-21* are estimated to be USD 343.27Billion, exhibiting a negative growth of (-) 25.86per cent over the same period last year.   *Note: … Read more

CARA Celebrates its 6th Annual Day

RamMohan Mishra,Secretary Ministry of Women and Child Development and Chairperson Steering Committee of Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) virtually addressed the Officers and Staff of CARA on its 6th Annual Day here today. CARA was granted the status of a Statutory body of Government of India w.e.f. January 15, 2016 vide Section 68 of the JJ Act, 2015 for … Read more

Raksha Mantri unveils India’s First Indigenously Designed & Developed Driverless Metro Car; Calls it a manifestation of the true spirit of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’

Raksha Mantri   Rajnath Singh,  unveiled state-of-the-art ‘Driverless Metro Car’ for Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) at a function held at BEML’s Bangalore Complex on 15 January 2021. Indigenously designed & developed state-of-the-art Driverless Metro trains are being manufactured at BEML Bangaluru Complex. Speaking on the occasion Rajnath Singh, said MMRDA  project has 63 … Read more

India’s Active Caseload further contracts to 2.13 Lakh

India’s total Active Caseload continues to manifest a sustained downward movement. It has dropped to 2.13 lakh (2,13,027) today. India’s present active caseload now consists of just 2.03% of India’s Total Positive Cases.     The daily new cases added to the country’s COVID numbers have been below 20K in the recent days. The number of daily new cases … Read more

Tamil Nadu becomes the 11th State to complete One Nation One Ration Card system reform ;Additional borrowing permission of Rs.4,813 crore issued to Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has become the 11th State in the country to successfully undertake “One Nation One Ration Card system” reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Thus, the State has become eligible to mobilise additional financial resources of Rs.4,813 crore through Open Market Borrowings. Permission for the same was issued by the Department … Read more

Piyush Goyal inaugurates the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’

The two day ‘Prarambh’, Startup India International Summit begin in New Delhi today, with members of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries participating in the inaugural event.   The Summit is being organizing by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, M/o Commerce & Industry, as a follow up of … Read more

Arjun Munda to Virtually Receive SKOCH Challenger Award Conferred to Ministry of Tribal Affairs For E-Governance

Arjun Munda, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs will virtually receive “SKOCH Challenger Award” conferred to Ministry of Tribal Affairs for e-Governance tomorrow for its IT-led initiatives and other transformational initiatives  leading to outcome-based performance improvement. Deepak Khandekar, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs will be present. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has taken up several … Read more

PM to flag off eight trains facilitating seamless rail connectivity to Statue of Unity with different regions of the country on 17 January

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off eight trains connecting different regions of the country to Kevadiya on 17th January, 2021 at 11 AM via video conferencing. These trains will facilitate seamless connectivity to the Statue of Unity. Prime Minister will also inaugurate several other projects related to the Railways sector in Gujarat during the … Read more

Advisory on rooftop solar scheme

To generate solar power by installing solar panels on the roof of the houses, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India is implementing Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II). Under this scheme Ministry is providing 40% subsidy for the first 3 kW and 20% subsidy beyond 3 kW and upto 10 kW. The scheme … Read more

[Infographic] Galaxy S21 Ultra: The Best of Samsung’s Best Features Make Your Everyday Epic

Packed with the best of Samsung’s best features, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is finally here to deliver the ultimate smartphone experience.   Equipped with powerful AI, Samsung’s most advanced pro-grade camera, and a stunning adaptive display with support for 10Hz to 120Hz at Quad HD+ quality, the Galaxy S21 Ultra redefines what a premium smartphone … Read more

In Udaipur, biker dies as Chinese majha slits his throat

Udaipur : A 22-year-old youth riding his bike lost his life after he came in contact with a Chinese ‘manjha’ (thread used for flying kites) that slit his throat in Kherwada of Udaipur district. The incident occurred on Thursday noon when the victim, identified as Laksh son of Ashok Kumar Suthar, was on his bike riding on … Read more

172nd Birth Anniversary of Maharana Fateh Singh

Udaipur : Today we celebrate the 172nd Birth anniversary of Maharana Fateh Singh (r. 1884-1930 CE). He was born on Paush Shukla Dwitiya Vikram Samvat 1906. The 73rd custodian of the house of Mewar; Maharana Fateh Singh ascended the throne of Mewar on 23 December 1884. After the demise of Maharana Sajjan Singh, Kanwar Fateh Singh … Read more

Consumers in India to be Among the First to Own Galaxy S21 Series Globally

Ken Kang, President & CEO, Samsung SWA unveils Galaxy S21 Series in India   Samsung, India’s most trusted smartphone brand, will open pre-booking for Galaxy S21 Series in the country on January 15. Galaxy S21 Ultra delivers Samsung’s most advanced and intelligent pro-grade camera system, brightest and smartest display in a Galaxy and best Galaxy … Read more

[Infographic] Galaxy Buds Pro: Introducing Samsung’s Most Premium Earbuds Yet

Meet Samsung’s next-generation earbuds, Galaxy Buds Pro. Offering users immersive audio, exceptional call quality and intelligent ANC, Galaxy Buds Pro are Samsung’s most premium earbud offering to date.   Galaxy Buds Pro have been built to provide truly holistic and intelligent sound experiences, featuring a range of innovations and functionalities designed for the way you … Read more

Meet Galaxy Buds Pro: Epic Sound for Every Moment

Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of its next-generation earbuds: Galaxy Buds Pro. These earbuds feature immersive sound, superior call quality, intelligent ANC and enhanced connectivity across your devices – all packed into a modern and sleek design. Galaxy Buds Pro represent Samsung’s most premium earbuds offering to date, built to help you get the … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: The Ultimate Smartphone Experience, Designed To Be Epic In Every Way

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled the Galaxy S21 Ultra, a flagship device that pushes the boundaries of what a smartphone can do. The S21 Ultra pulls out all the stops for those who want Samsung’s best-of-the-best with our most advanced pro-grade camera system and our brightest, most intelligent display. It takes productivity and creativity up … Read more

Ageless beauty Salma Hayek ups the glam quotient with her bikini pictures

Mexican and American actress Salma Hayek, who was seen in movies like ‘Grown Ups’, ‘Puss in Boots’, ‘Grown Ups 2’, ‘Tale of Tales’ and ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’, is raising temperatures on social media with her stunning pictures from her beach vacation. Salma, who looked glamorous in leopard print one-piece, wrote, “Dressing for freezing London makes … Read more

Fishing, a major threat for endangered ‘Mahaseer’ at Badi Lake

‘HC prohibited fishing here in 2017’  Udaipur : Environmentalists and activists have condemned the act of the Fisheries department to award fishing license at Badi lake. Badi Lake is the home of  the endangered ‘Mahaseer’ fish also known as the ‘Tiger of rivers’ , for its size which inhabits only in pollution free waters. There was,once,  abundance of Mahaseer in … Read more

Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting of Commerce and Industry on “New Foreign Trade Policy 2021-26” held

Meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry was held today on the subject “New Foreign Trade Policy 2021-26”. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Hardeep Singh Puri, and attended by Hon’bleMembers of Parliament and senior officers of the Ministry. The Hon’bleMembers of … Read more

CBDT launches e-portal for filing complaints regarding tax evasion/Benami Properties/Foreign Undisclosed Assets

Taking another step towards e-governance and encouraging participation of citizen as stakeholders in curbing tax evasion, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has launched an automated dedicated e-portal on the e-filing website of the Department to receive and process complaints of tax evasion, foreign undisclosed assets as well as complaints regarding benami properties. The public … Read more

Prime Minister lauds the winners and final panelists of the second National Youth Parliament Festival

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi lauded the winners and final panelists of the second National Youth Parliament Festival. Addressing the event via video conference, The Prime Minister had said “your dialogue and deliberations today are very important. As I was hearing you speak, a thought came to me and I decided that I will tweet … Read more

MoD and Central Ministries’ Activities in the Run Up to Republic Day Celebrations

  As part of the 72ndRepublic Day Celebrations,Ministry of Defence and various other central ministries have planned a number of activities to create festive and patriotic mood across the nation. Details of the activities are as under: Online quiz Contest on the subject of 1971 – Bangladesh Liberation War Being conducted by Ministry of Defence … Read more

History, Training and Modern Tech: How Cricket’s Love Affair Endures

Cricket is, without question, the most popular sport in India. From the grassroots to the elite level and everything else in between, cricket captures the nation’s attention. Official statistics from the International Cricket Council (ICC) prove that. Viewing figures for the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup were better than they’ve ever been, with the … Read more

IFFI unveils its Festival Kaleidoscope

International Film Festival of India has today announces the line-up of films for its Festival Kaleidoscope. The section will feature 12 films from across the world. The line-up consists of the following: We Still Have the Deep Black Night by Gustavo Galvão(Brazil, Germany)     Window Boy Would also Like to Have a Submarine by … Read more

Manipur becomes the 4th State to complete urban local bodies reforms Additional borrowing permission of Rs.75 crore issued

Manipur has become the 4th State in the country to successfully undertake “Urban Local Bodies (ULB)” reforms stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance in its letter to the States dated 17th May, 2020. Thus, the State has become eligible to mobilise additional financial resources of Rs.75 crore through Open Market Borrowings. Permission for the … Read more

NSIC and Airtel join forces to accelerate Digital Transformation of Indian MSMEs

Udaipur.  Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s premier communications solutions provider, is stepping up initiatives to accelerate the digital transformation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in India by partnering with National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), A Government of India Enterprise having its mission “to promote and support MSME sector by providing integrated support services encompassing Marketing, … Read more

Doctors boycott work after BTP legislator ‘slaps’ gynec in Sagwara gov hosp

Udaipur : BTP MLA Ramprasad Dindor allegedly abused and slapped a gynecologist ,  at the government hospital Sagwara in Dungarpur district on Tuesday, accusing him of demanding bribe from a patient coming for treatment.  .Following the incident, the doctors protested and boycotted work for some hours. As situation grew tensed, Circle inspector from Sagwara police station went … Read more

Giving Center Stage to Samsung’s CES 2021 Innovation Award-Winning Technologies from Across the Samsung Ecosystem

In the lead up to this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the showcase unveiled the recipients of their coveted Innovation Awards, an accolade that recognizes outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge technologies. 44 of Samsung Electronics’ latest products and services were awarded the prestigious title, including four Best of Innovation honors.   While Samsung Newsroom … Read more

[Video] Unlocking Next-Level Mobile Experiences with the Exynos 2100

Samsung’s launch of the Exynos 2100 has set a new standard for mobile processors. The company’s latest video (embedded below) places the processor’s powerful performance front and center, visualizing its ability to take everything from multitasking to mobile gaming to the next level.   Having made its official debut at Exynos On 2021, the Exynos … Read more

Samsung Sets New Standard for Flagship Mobile Processors With Exynos 2100

    Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced the Exynos 2100 through its first virtual event, Exynos On 2021 (www.youtube.com/samsung). The new mobile processor is the company’s first premium 5G-integrated mobile processor built on the most advanced 5-nanometer (nm) extreme ultra-violet (EUV) process node.   “Our Exynos team has been … Read more