NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute India Jointly Launch ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India

NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute (WRI), India, jointly launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India as part of the NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project on 23August. The launch was held virtually and inaugurated by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. Dignitaries from various ministries and NDC-TIA project partners, along with stakeholders from the … Read more

International Centre for Automotive Technology organises Webinar on Ethanol Economy to Deliberate on Ethanol Blended Fuels

International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) organized a knowledge-sharing two-day ‘Ethanol Economy’ webinar last week through its technology platform of ASPIRE to celebrate AzadiKaAmritMahotsav. Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, released the “Report of the Expert Committee on Road Map for ethanol blending in India 2020-2025 on the occasion of World environment day, 5th June 2021. Experts … Read more

NITI Aayog and M/o DoNER to release the first edition of North Eastern Region District SDG Index & Dashboard, 2021-22 on 26th August 2021

NITI Aayog and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (M/DoNER) will be launching the first edition of the North Eastern Region (NER) District SDG Index Report and Dashboard 2021–22 on 26 August 2021. This inaugural edition is the first of its kind region-wide district SDG index in the country and a milestone in the … Read more

Vice President urges medical fraternity to educate people on the safety of COVID-19 vaccine to make it a people’s movement

The Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu today urged the medical fraternity in general and the Indian Medical Association, in particular, to take up special awareness campaigns to educate the people about the safety and importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Inaugurating ‘Vaccinate India Programme’, an initiative of Sustainable Goals Coordination Center, Government of Karnataka in … Read more

Union Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates OPD services in the new AYUSH building and night shelter at AIIMS Deoghar

Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare dedicated the AYUSH Building and Night Shelter of AIIMS Deoghar to the nation today in the presence of Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. He also inaugurated the OPD Services of the institute in the new AYUSH Building. Banna … Read more

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launches activities on the eve of celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is hosting various activities during the week 23-27 August 2021 to celebrate “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” . A series of programmes marked the launch of MNRE’s celebration. In Chandigarh, a new Unified Web Portal (https://solar.chd.gov.in  ) for processing of Solar Net/Gross Applications was  launched by Sh. Debendra Dalai, IFS, … Read more

“Things Need To Know About Wildlife” Book Released

Udaipur : Mrs. Kiran Chauhan, Assistant Professor of Law Faculty of  Bhupal Nobles University, Udaipur has written the book “Things Need To Know About Wildlife” The book was released by Professor NB Singh, President of the University. On this occasion, Professor Singh emphasized on wildlife conservation and said that wildlife should be protected in harmony … Read more

Colgate-Palmolive launches the first-ever recyclable toothpaste tubes in India

Udaipur : Colgate-Palmolive, the market leader in oral care in India, has been working relentlessly to include consumers in taking a step towards a sustainable and healthier future. In tune with these efforts, Colgate-Palmolive has launched the first-of-its-kind recyclable toothpaste tubes in Indiathatwill be available nationally starting this month, August 2021. Launching the initiative in partnership … Read more

[Galaxy Z Series Tech Talk] Customizable and Convenient, Samsung’s Foldable UX Gets a Fresh Face for Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Whether you’re looking for a device that fits your style or productivity features that can keep up with your workflow, Samsung Electronics is putting customizability and convenience in your pocket with the latest Galaxy Z Series. Redefining the user experience of foldables once again, Samsung has created unique features for both Galaxy Z Fold3 5G … Read more

Devendra Singh Shaktawat’s announce – If ‘Preeti Shaktawat’ gets a ticket, he will leave the party and contest as an independent

Family Dispute Explore in Vallabhnagar By-Election Ticket Udaipur: The date of Vallabhnagar constituency by polls have not yet been announced but the family feud for the ticket is out in the open. Dehat District Congress Committee vice-president and former municipal Chairman of Bhinder Devendra Singh Shaktawat has levied serious allegations against Preeti Singh Shaktawat wife … Read more

4 policemen killed in road mishap in AP

Amaravati : Four police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, of the Armed Reserve were killed in a road accident on the National Highway-16 near Palasa in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh on Monday. A lorry rammed into the police jeep when it was negotiating a turn, killing the four occupants on the spot. The deceased have … Read more

[Galaxy Z Series Tech Talk] Samsung’s Latest Foldables Offer Users Peace of Mind With Durability Upgrades and Water Resistance

Our phones are among our most prized and well-used possessions, so clumsy moments involving them can be anxiety inducing. But now, thanks to major durability upgrades to the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, users no longer need to sweat those little accidents.   Whether you’re filming a dance for social media … Read more

[Galaxy Z Series Tech Talk] How Samsung Created Galaxy Z Fold3 5G’s Game-Changing Productivity Experience

There is a lot to love about Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. Not only does the device take Samsung Electonics’ foldable innovations to the next level, but it also introduces new technology to the category-defining series.   Featuring Samsung’s Under display camera technology, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G lets you fully immerse yourself into your favorite games … Read more

[Interview] Aerial Photographer Tommy Clarke and The Frame Give Viewers a Spectacular Bird’s Eye View of the World

Establishing a perfectly balanced home décor means adorning your walls with just the right things. But what if, instead of having to choose just one artwork to pull together a room, you could pick many?   Samsung’s lifestyle TV The Frame is known for its ability to recreate images that look remarkably like physical prints … Read more

Thompson-Herah wins 100, Richardson last in return

Eugene : Jamaican Elaine Thompson-Herah bested her Olympic gold-medal winning time in the 100 meters at the Prefontaine Classic, and Sha”Carri Richardson finished last in her return to the track after controversy. Thompson-Herah ran the 100 meters Saturday in 10.54 seconds, the best time in the world this year as well as a meet record … Read more

India evacuates 168 people from Kabul

New Delhi : India on Sunday evacuated 168 people including 107 Indians from Kabul in a military transport aircraft of the IAF amid the deteriorating security situation in the Afghan capital city following its takeover by the Taliban a week back. Another group of 87 Indians and two Nepalese nationals who were flown in an … Read more

Modi govt working for Dalits, OBCs relentlessly: Union minister Khatik

Sagar : Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar Khatik on Saturday said the Narendra Modi government was working for the uplift of Dalits and Other Backward Classes (OBC) relentlessly. Khatik, who hails from the Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh, has embarked on ”Jan Ashirwad Yatra”. He was speaking at a function organised to … Read more

Delhi: 2-yr-old kidnapped, killed by aunt, uncle

New Delhi : A two-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped and killed by his aunt and uncle in west Delhi’s Rajouri Garden, police said on Saturday. The accused identified as Yamuna (24) and her husband Rajesh, residents of Raghubir Nagar, have been arrested, they said.   A day after the toddler went missing from his home, … Read more

Evacuation from Afghanistan: Around 300 Indians likely to be brought back by Sunday

New Delhi : Around 300 Indian nationals are expected to be brought back home from Afghanistan by Sunday as part of India”s evacuation mission in view of the deteriorating security situation in Afghan capital Kabul, people familiar with the development said. Over 80 Indians were on Saturday taken to Tajikistan capital Dushanbe from Kabul on board … Read more

Hurricane Grace hits Mexico”s Gulf coast, dissipates; 8 dead

Veracruz : Hurricane Grace swept onto Mexico”s Gulf coast as a major Category 3 storm and moved inland Saturday, drenching coastal and inland areas in its second landfall in the country in two days. At least eight people died, authorities said. The storm had lost power while crossing over the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday, swirling … Read more

Former UP CM Kalyan Singh Passes Away At Age 89 In Lucknow

Following prolonged illness, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and veteran BJP leader Kalyan Singh passed away on Saturday night at the age of 89. Singh, who had been ailing for some time, breathed his last at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow. Singh had been admitted to SGPGI … Read more

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh passes away

Lucknow/New Delhi : Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and BJP veteran Kalyan Singh, who was ailing for some time, died at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow on Saturday night. He was 89. Tributes poured in for the prominent backward caste leader with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing the … Read more

UP launches 3rd phase of ”Mission Shakti”

Lucknow : When a woman gets encouragement and opportunity, she does not feel shy, and once she becomes a part of a task, she gives her best, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday during the launch of the third phase of “Mission Shakti” here. “And, this is the speciality of women,” she said … Read more

Modi prioritised defence sector: Nadda

Dehradun : BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for prioritising the defence sector by increasing budgetary allocations for it manifold, giving a fresh impetus to building of border infrastructure and boosting the morale of the armed forces by celebrating Diwali every year along with soldiers on the borders. “Everyone … Read more

Sisodia alleges central agencies given list of 15 names by PM to file ”fake” cases against them

New Delhi : Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared the names of 15 people with Delhi Police, CBI and ED and asked them to “conduct raids and file fake FIRs” against those on the list. During an online briefing, Sisodia claimed that many of the names … Read more

Kangana Ranaut begins filming for ”Tejas”

Mumbai : Kangana Ranaut on Saturday started shooting for her next film “Tejas”. The film, being directed by Sarvesh Mewara, will see the actor playing the role of an Air Force Pilot.   In a post on Instagram, the 34-year-old actor shared the news along with a picture of herself with the director.   “On … Read more

40 kg heroin recovered from India-Pakistan border in Amritsar

Chandigarh : Around 40 kg of heroin worth Rs 200 crore in the international market was recovered from the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar early Saturday morning, police said. The recovery was made during a joint operation by the Punjab Police and the Border Security Force, they said.   Amritsar (Rural) Senior Superintendent of Police Gulneet … Read more

Prime Minister inaugurates and lays foundation stone of multiple projects in Somnath

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects in Somnath, Gujarat today via video conferencing. The projects inaugurated include the Somnath Promenade, Somnath Exhibition Centre and reconstructed temple precinct of Old (Juna) Somnath. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of Shree Parvati Temple during the event. This … Read more

New section of Sitabardi-Zero Mile-Kasturchand Park route of Nagpur Maha Metro, Freedom Park dedicated to the nation at a function in Nagpur

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has expressed confidence that the Sitabardi-Zero Mile-Kasturchand Park corridor established by Mahametro in Nagpur as well as the Freedom Park will add to the splendor of Nagpur. Addressing the inaugural function of the 1.6 km long Sitabardi-Zero Mile-Kasturchand Park route of Maha Metro Nagpur in the … Read more

India has never been expansionist in its outlook – Vice President

The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu today emphasized the need to develop cutting-edge technologies indigenously to make India self-reliant in defence technology and emerge as an export hub of modern military hardware. Addressing scientists and engineers of Hindustan Aeronautical Limited and Aeronautical Development Agency at HAL complex, Bengaluru, the Vice President said that indigenous products … Read more

FIR lodged against Munawwar Rana for comparing Valmiki to Taliban

Lucknow : An FIR was Friday registered against poet Munawwar Rana for allegedly inciting religious feelings by comparing Valmiki, who wrote Ramayana, with Taliban, police said. “FIR has been registered against Rana on complaint of one PL Bharti, who alleged that he hurt religious feelings by comparing Valmiki with Talilban,” a senior official said here. … Read more

Youth will be torchbearers of a self-reliant India of 21st century – Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan said that with the spirit of nation-first, youth will be the torchbearers of a self-reliant India of the 21st- century. He said this while inaugurating the Pushpagiri Lecture Hall Complex and Rishikulya Hall of Residence at IIT Bhubaneswar today. On this occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding was also signed by Prof. … Read more

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh approves proposal to publish relevant details of planned procurements on MoD/Services website

Key Highlights:  ·      Decision to promote ‘Ease of Doing Business’ & increase transparency in capital acquisition process ·      Industry can plan technology tie-ups with OEMs, initiate process to set up production lines & augment capacity ·      Details to be published on MoD/Services website within one week of receipt of approvals ·      Security aspect to be kept in mind The Defence Industry has … Read more

Geological Survey of India Mobile App – InnovativeStep TowardsMaking GSI Digitally Accessible To Masses

Geological Survey of India, the 170-year old premier Geological Institution under the Ministry of Mines has decided to make itself accessible to the masses and make its presence felt digitally by launching the GSI Mobile App (Beta Version) in the year 2020 and upgrading it periodically. Through the App , people will become more enlightened … Read more

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, Trinity of Health, Agriculture and Water are bedrock of Science and Technology Collaboration between India and Netherlands

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today emphasised Indo-Dutch collaboration in health and agriculture, which are the priority areas of the government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that since … Read more

Vice President emphasises the need educate people on ecological importance of rivers and water bodies

  The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu today stressed the need to educate people about the ecological importance of rivers and water bodies, and urged the people not to pollute or degrade them. In a Facebook post, after visiting Tungabhadra dam at Hospete in Ballari district of Karnataka, the Vice President underlined the need to … Read more

President Of India’s Greetings On The Eve Of Onam

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind has sent his greetings to all fellow citizens on the eve of Onam. In a message, the President has said “On the auspicious occasion of Onam, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens, especially the brothers and sisters of Kerala living in India and … Read more

The approval for world’s first DNA based ‘ZyCov-D’ vaccine of Zydus Universe is a testimony to the innovative zeal of India’s scientists: PM

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has said that the approval for world’s first DNA based ‘ZyCov-D’ vaccine of Zydus Universe is a testimony to the innovative zeal of India’s scientists. In response to a tweet by CDSCO India Info, the Prime Minister said; “India is fighting COVID-19 with full vigour. The approval for world’s first … Read more

Government Constitutes a Committee for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years:

The Government has constituted a Committee headed by Sh. Sunil Sethi, Chairman, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) New Delhi, yesterday, in pursuance of the announcement made on the occasion of National Handloom Day on 7th August 2021 for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years. The Committee with following composition is constituted  to suggest a roadmap to achieve these targets: Sh. Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI, New Delhi, Chairman Members Dr. Sudha Dhingra, Professor, NIFT, New Delhi Ms. Shefali Vaidya, Freelance writer, Pune Ms. Anagha Gaisas, Owner, M/s Saudamini Handlooms, Pune Sh. Suket Dhir, Fashion Designer, New Delhi Sh. Sunil Alagh, MD, M/s SKA Advisors Pvt. Ltd. & Former MD and CEO M/s Britannia Industries Ltd., Mumbai Dr. K.N. Prabhu. M/s Paradigm International, Karur Sh. Hetal R. Mehta, Chairman, Science Engineering & Science … Read more

EPFO adds 12.83 lakh net subscribers in the month of June, 2021

The provisional payroll data of EPFO(Employees’ Provident Funds Organization) released on 20th August, 2021, highlights a growing trend with 12.83 lakh net payroll additions during the month of June, 2021. With respect to payroll data, the impact of second wave of COVID-19 pandemic waned during June 2021, leading to tremendous growth in net payroll additions as … Read more