India is a vast South Asian country with diverse terrain – from Himalayan peaks to Indian Ocean coastline – and history reaching back 5 millennia. In the north, Mughal Empire landmarks include Delhi’s Red Fort complex, massive Jama Masjid mosque and Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal mausoleum. Pilgrims bathe in the Ganges in Varanasi, and Rishikesh is a yoga center and base for Himalayan trekking.
Representing India at the United Nations(UN) Biodiversity Summit on the occasion of 75th anniversary of the UN General Assembly, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar, said that as we are approaching the end of the UN Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020 there is an urgent need to accelerate action to conserve biodiversity. … Read more
Over the past few days, a state sponsored malicious social media disinformation campaign has been run by Pakistan against the Indian Army and in particular against Lt Gen Taranjit Singh, a senior officer posted in the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). Having failed consistently to incite religion-based disaffection within the country, Pakistan, in a desperate … Read more
During the current pandemic management, medical resources are under extreme strain. However, Indian Army is committed to ensure quality medicare to veterans. A number of veterans and families are presently under treatment in Service hospitals pan-India. No ECHS member who is entitled treatment in Service Hospital are being denied admission when referred by the ECHS … Read more
On occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State (IC) for AYUSH will be inaugurating a Naturopathy hospital at the tribal hamlet at GoheBudruk in Pune, Maharashtra tomorrow through video conference. This project will serve as a Naturopathy and Yoga treatment centre for the patients of the tribal community in the area and also … Read more
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare restated commitment of the Government to healthy ageing today on the occasion of International Day for Older Persons. Every year 1st October is celebrated as the International Day of Older Persons, as declared by United Nations, to recognize, enable and expand the contributions of older people … Read more
Keeping in line with the vision of the Prime Minister of making India Aatmanirbhar and self-reliant,this pathbreaking initiative of TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs will showcase the produce and handicrafts of tribal enterprises from across the country and help them market their produce/ products directly, is also a major leap towards the digitisation of … Read more
A technology to conduct rapid molecular tests at small clinics, points of entry like airports, or small laboratories, a lab on palm platform for Rapid Antibody Test and a test kit with a reader enabling direct antigen testing in suspected COVID samples are some of them. The technologies developed by some start-ups have been … Read more
Just like in case of climate studies, astronomers need information of the behaviour of the Sun in the past to predict how it will behave in the future. A critical parameter of the behaviour is the magnetic field which keeps varying and governs the long-time changes in the Sun. Technology today has enabled direct … Read more
Hong Kong police in a tweet said that they were arrested for an illegal gathering for which permission was not granted. Protestors chanted pro-democracy slogans even as Chief Executive Carrie Lam participated in National Day ceremony amid tight security. Police had banned the protest, citing restrictions owing to pandemic on group gatherings and violence at … Read more
Dr. Harsh Vardhan spoke of the National Programme for the Health Care for the Elderly (NPHCE) which is aimed to deliver comprehensive, affordable and quality geriatric care services at primary and secondary levels; “outpatient services from district hospital to health & wellness centres, minimum 10 bedded geriatric wards at all district hospitals, rehabilitation services down … Read more
In a press briefing after the meeting which lasted for more than 90 minutes,Javadekar said, that the meeting was fruitful in addressing the issue and that centre and state have worked and will work together to implement steps to combat air pollution, but more needs to be done. In an effort to combat air pollution … Read more
The SAI had already opened up the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range (KSSR) in New Delhi for the NRAI core group as well as the developmental group and Khelo India shooters. SAI also understands the requirement of a dedicated camp for shooters preparing for the Olympics and has principally agreed to the coaching camp for … Read more
With a very high number of COVID patients recovering every single day, India’s steady trend of posting high level of daily recoveries also continues. 85,376 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country. India’s total recoveries stands at 52,73,201 today. Higher number of single day recoveries have resulted in continuous increase in the national recovery rate, … Read more
The scheme will allow ration cardholders to receive their monthly quota of commodities from any public distribution system (PDS) shop in the State. The scheme will benefit migrant families by providing them rations at their place of residence irrespective of their State of origin. The PDS shops in the network will ensure biometric authentication of … Read more
The Tunnel is built with ultra-modern specifications in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas at an altitude of 3000 Mtrs (10,000 Feet) from the Mean Sea Level (MSL). The tunnel reduces the road distance by 46 Kms between Manali and Leh and the time by about 4 to 5 hours. The South Portal (SP) of … Read more
Starting from Thursday, States and Union Territories have been directed not to impose any local lockdown outside Containment Zones without prior consultation with the Central Government. There will also be no restriction on Inter-State and Intra-State movement of goods and persons as well. All activities have been permitted outside containment zones barring International … Read more
Samsung, India’s most trusted brand and largest consumer electronics brand, has launched a range of ‘Back to Business’ solutions for retail as well as commercial establishments. These new solutions include outdoor displays and video conferencing solutions that will help businesses resume normal operations and work smartly, integrating safety measures as well as addressing remote … Read more
Picking up right where Galaxy Fold left off, the Galaxy Z Fold2 continues to build on Samsung’s best-in-class foldable innovations. Combining the power of its larger Cover Screen, immersive Main Screen, and a versatile camera system, the device delivers a wide range of productivity and entertainment experiences that defy expectations. All these groundbreaking functionalities are … Read more
In order to continue to maintain “close consultations at the diplomatic and military level,” both sides have agreed to hold 7th round meeting of Senior Commanders at an early date so that an “Early and complete disengagement” of the troops along the LAC in accordance with the existing bilateral agreement and protocols could be worked … Read more
The Office of Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is releasing Index of Eight Core Industries for the Month of August, 2020. 2. The combined Index of Eight Core Industries stood at 117.6 in August, 2020, which declined by 8.5 (provisional) per cent as compared to the Index of August, 2019. … Read more
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways Shri Piyush Goyal has described Agriculture reforms as a watershed movement for our farmers. Addressing Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s programme on ‘New World Order – Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ today, he said that this will change the course of history for agriculture in India. “This … Read more
Technical Bids comprising of online and offline bid documents as a part of the auction process of 38 coal mines, were opened today i.e. September 30, 2020, 10:00am onwards in New Delhi, in the presence of the bidders. Bidders were provided with the option of joining the meeting in-person or virtually. The auction process … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the spotlight on the health-promotive and disease-preventive solutions of Ayush disciplines. What has not come into the limelight is the emerging nation-wide trend in the Ayush disciplines, of taking up evidence-based studies. A study made a thorough search of the Clinical Trial Registry of India for the registered trials of … Read more
India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases as a percentage of the total positive cases. Presently the active cases for only 15.11% of the total positive cases of the country, standing at 9,40,441. From 33.32 % on 1st August to 15.11% on 30th September, the active cases have less than halved in two months. The continuous … Read more
The National Institute of Naturopathy(NIN), Pune in association with the Regional Outreach Bureau Maharashtra and Goa of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is organizing a 48 day- long series of Webinars starting on Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October 2020) and ending on Naturopathy Day (18th November 2020). The webinar will be held from 11AM to 12 … Read more
Applauding the critical role played by Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSE’s) during the ongoing pandemic, the Minister for Heavy industries and Public Enterprises, Shri Prakash Javadekar said, “PSUs are pride of nation and Modi Government is putting emphasis on increasing efficiency, turnover and profitability of these units.” The Minister along with the Minister of State, Shri … Read more
Project Management Information System (P-MIS) is a major step in using digital/ mobile technology to improve transparency & accountability in monitoring progress of projects & administering loans, said Shri DurgaShanker Mishra, Secretary, MoHUA. Speaking at the launch of P-MIS of the National Capital Regional Planning Board (NCRPB) in New Delhi. Shri Mishra congratulated NCRPB and … Read more
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 so to do, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry … Read more
The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of the retail prices of selected items collected from 289 markets spread over 78 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 78 centres and All-India and … Read more
India’s third secretary at the UN Permanent Mission in Geneva, Pawan Badhe said that resorting to abusive and unacceptable language against India can’t rectify Pakistan’s dubious human rights record He said, “No fabricated words against India is going to change the fact that Pakistan and territories under its control are death-traps for journalists, human … Read more
Dr Manik Pradhan and his research team at S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology, has recently spotted the new biomarker for diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori in semi-heavy water (HDO) in human exhaled breath. The team has used ‘study of different water molecular … Read more
In these guidelines, which will come into effect from tomorrow, the process of re-opening of activities has been extended further. Cinemas, theatres and multiplexes will be permitted to open with upto 50 per cent of their seating capacity from 15th October, in areas outside the Containment Zones. Home Ministry said, Information and Broadcasting Ministry will … Read more
Addressing Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s programme on ‘New World Order – Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ today, he said that this will change the course of history for agriculture in India. “This will increase the productivity and income of our farmers. By unshackling the agriculture sector, opening it up to greater participation by the … Read more
The SoI was signed by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant and Ambassador of the Netherlands to India Marten van den Berg. Through this collaboration, NITI Aayog and the Dutch Embassy seek a strategic partnership to create a platform that enables a comprehensive collaboration among stakeholders and influencers, including policymakers, industry bodies, OEMs, private enterprises, and … Read more
The event was attended by Sports Secretary Ravi Mital, Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra and Director General SAI Sandip Pradhan, at the stadium, while many eminent athletes, coaches and other sports enthusiasts joined in from across the country through video conference. SAI has been the pivot of the sports ecosystem in the country since … Read more
The event was organized through online platform on Wednesday on the occasion of CSIR-NISTADS 40th Foundation Day. The programme was inaugurated by Union Minister for Science & Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan and witnessed motivated speeches from Dr. Shekhar C Mande (DG-CSIR), Prof Ram Gopal Rao (Director, IIT Delhi), Prof. Virendra K. Vijay (National Coordinator, UBA), … Read more
Union Home Minister Amit Shah distributed 200 electric potter wheels (chaak) and other pottery equipment to 200 trained artisans at a function held at Village Randheja in his Parliamentary Constituency of Gandhinagar in Gujarat via video conference from New Delhi. Of the 20 villages identified by KVIC, 15 villages fall under Gandhinagar district while remaining … Read more
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin confirmed this to media in Beijing. Indian side is led by Joint secretary in East Asia Division of Ministry of External Affairs, Navin Srivastava and Chinese side is led by Director General for Boundary and Ocean Affairs of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Our Beijing Correspondent reports that the … Read more
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin confirmed this to media in Beijing. He said that Main topics discussed are implementation of 5 point consensus reached in Moscow by two Foreign Ministers, to resolve outstanding issues on ground and to ease the situation along the border. Indian side is led by Joint secretary in East Asia … Read more
Trump and Biden arrived in Cleveland, Ohio hoping the debate, moderated by Chris Wallace would energize their bases of support, even as they competed for the slice of undecided voters who could decide the election. Fitting for an edge in their bitter campaign, the two leaders frequently interrupted each other with angry interjections. … Read more
Health Ministry data said, the number of recoveries surged to 51,87,825 pushing the recovery rate to 83.33 per cent. The total number of Corona virus cases mounted to 62,25,763, while the death toll climbed to 97,497 with 1,179 people succumbing to the disease in a day. There are 9,40,441 active cases of … Read more
Janata Dal (United) demanded that the Election Commission should take responsibility for distribution of voter slips among electorates. The party expressed concern over presence of limited number of people in election meeting. Congress demanded deployment of medical teams per 10 booths. On the other hand, LJP requested the commission that polling booths in … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Chief Minister to take strictest action against the culprits in this case. In his tweet message, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that all the four accused in this matter have been arrested by the police and the trial of the case will take place in fast track court. … Read more
Special CBI Judge Surendra Kumar Yadav said that demolition happened at the spur of the moment. He said that there were not enough evidences to prove the allegations made by CBI in this case. While delivering his verdict, in the Babri Masjid demolition case, Special Judge said that the demolition was done by some … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Chief Minister to take strictest action against the culprits in this case. In his tweet message, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that all the four accused in this matter have been arrested by the police and the trial of the case will take place in fast track court. The Chief … Read more
Speaking on the occasion, Health Minister said, these guidelines are commendable and timely and it will help in welfare of the industrial workers. Health Minister said, the guidelines will act as a comprehensive planning guidance for employers and workers to use it to help identify risk levels of Covid-19 at individual workplace settings in their premises and … Read more
The decision was taken during the 6th meeting of the Joint Consultative Commission (JCC) which was held on a virtual platform on Tuesday. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen jointly chaired the meeting. A Joint Statement on JCC was released by the External Affairs Ministry to … Read more
Udaipur : BJP MLA and the party’s state general secretary Madan Dilawar launched a sharp attack on the Bharitya Tribal Party and Gehlot government holding it responsible for the violence in Dungarpur and Udaipur districts. Dilawar is one in the three member committee constituted by the Bhartiya Janta Party assigned with the task of making a … Read more
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated 6 mega development projects in Uttarakhand under the Namami Gange Mission today through video conference. Shri Modi also inaugurated the Ganga Avalokan Museum, the first of its kind on the River Ganga at Haridwar. He released a book “Rowing Down the Ganges” and the new logo for the Jal … Read more
The Commission has decided to hold following bye-elections to fill vacancies in one (1) Parliamentary Constituency of Bihar and fifty six Assembly Constituencies in Legislative Assemblies of various States as per details below: Sl. No. State Number & Name of Parliamentary Constituency 1. Bihar 1-Valmiki Nagar Sl. No. State Number & Name … Read more