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.
Here’s the Story: In Arunachal Pradesh,women in small groups are engaging in initiatives to open new avenues for themselves and for others and to be self reliant. In many remote places women self help group are working in the field of agriculture and hand made products. Despite challenging weather and infrastructural problems, women have always set examples of … Read more
This will mark Minister Parly’s third official visit to India since 2017 and one of her very first official trips since the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic. The French Defence minister will also meet her counterpart, Rajnath Singh, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Their broad-ranging talks will cover, among others, industrial and technological … Read more
Brent crude was down 25 cents, or 0.6%, at $39.53 a barrel by 0455 GMT after dropping more than 5% on Tuesday to fall below $40 a barrel for the first time since June. U.S. crude was down 28 cents, or 0.8%, at $36.48 a barrel, having fallen nearly 8% in the previous session. Both … Read more
“The country’s daily production of oil, including condensate, totaled 669,100 barrels in August 2020, of which crude oil accounted for 584,600 barrels and condensate accounted for 84,500 barrels. In August, Azerbaijan reduced its daily oil production by 133,400 barrels, in compliance with the OPEC+ deal,” the ministry said. Under the deal, the country is obligated … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with street vendors from Madhya Pradesh via video conferencing in ‘SVANidhi Samvaad.’ PM congratulated Madhya Pradesh and the CM of the state for the efforts to ensure the benefits of PM SVANidhi scheme to more than 1 lakh street vendors in Madhya Pradesh in just 2 months time. The Prime Minsiter said, “This … Read more
Testing facilities were first made available to workers late last month. The facilities provided at these airports look much like any doctor’s office, replete with all the necessary diagnostic machines and equipments. The La Guardia and JFK airports are also in the process of debuting their stations, according to XpresCheck, the testing turnaround will be … Read more
Passengers entering Jordan would need proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of travel, alongside a compulsory test on arrival. Minimum of one week of self-isolation is mandatory for foreign travelers. Jordan government had repeatedly postponed reopening Jordan’s main airport over fears that travellers could bring about an increase in infections. The airport, … Read more
Wearing their uniforms, police officers took Buenos Aires’ streets and demanded a 56% wage increase while waving Argentine flags. Police protests began on Monday in several municipalities of Buenos Aires Province and continued onto Tuesday, despite the local government saying it will factor in salary increases. According to protesters, inflation in the country’s flailing economy … Read more
Meanwhile, uncontrolled wildfires driven by high winds and unprecedented temperatures raged across the U.S. Western Coast, incinerating the Washington town of Malden, Oregon and California. Firestorm destroyed 80% homes in Malden along with the fire station, post office, city hall and library. Over 200 people were airlifted to safety as fires forced thousands of residents to … Read more
He will be travelling to the US later this week along with his coach Ron Simms Jr. and they will train at the Alexandria Boxing Club in Virginia till November 30. Speaking about his training in the US Santiago Nieva said, “It will be a very good experience for Vikas. He’s been in the national … Read more
2018 champion Naomi Osaka of Japan advanced to the US Open semifinals for the second time in her career, ousting Shelby Rogers of the United States, 6-3, 6-4. American Jennifer Brady battled nerves to defeat Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva in straight sets and reach the semi-finals of the US Open for the first time.Brady, seeded 28th, … Read more
Key accused in Sushant Singh Rajput’s Death Case, Rhea Chakraborty’s bail has been rejected and she has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody by magistrate court till 22nd September. The Narcotics Control Bureau arrested her earlier in the day on Tuesday and stated, “It is clear from her statement that she is in … Read more
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, arrived in Moscow on Tuesday. He will be attending the meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Moscow starting from from Wednesday. India to attend CFM Meet for third time as a full member of SCO. The CFM meeting will review the preparations for the forthcoming SCO … Read more
In the backdrop of the ongoing ‘Unlock 4’, partial resumption of activities in schools for students of classes 9-12 will be allowed from 21 September. The Health ministry issued guidelines to ensure smooth school operations. Students of classes 9th to 12th will be allowed to attend school on a voluntary basis for taking guidance from … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold ‘Swanidhi Samvaad’ with street vendors from Madhya Pradesh via video conferencing. Arrangements for beneficiaries of the scheme in the state to watch the program in public places have been made through LED screens in 378 municipal bodies. Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will also participate. PM … Read more
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in a message at the inaugural session of First World Solar Technology Summit read out by Shri R.K. Singh, the President, International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly and Minister of State (I/C) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, said, today, that technology holds the key to scale up the use … Read more
Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has stated that all the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Haryana have been certified Open Defecation Free (ODF), 21 ULBs ODF+ and 13 ODF++. All cities in Punjab have been certified ODF, 33 are ODF+ and 17 are ODF++. Chandigarh is certified ODF++ … Read more
The Union Minister of Tourism and Culture (I/C) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel held a Brainstorming Session on Promotion of Incredible India – Post Covid-19 with Influencers and Travel Media in New Delhi today. Around 30 influencers and travel Media representatives participated in the brainstorming session. DG, Tourism, Smt Meenakshi Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director ITDC, … Read more
Five Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry will be joining International Solar Alliance (ISA)’s Coalition for Sustainable Climate Action (ISA-CSCA) as Corporate Partners. In his inaugural Speech at the First World Solar Technology Summit organized by ISA, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that Oil and Natural … Read more
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorological Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department (IMD): Salient features of August, 2020 5 low pressure systems formed over north Bay of Bengal during 4-10, 9-11, 13-18, 19-26 and 24-31 August 2020. All these systems moved nearly west-northwestwards across central India upto West Madhya Pradesh/Rajasthan. … Read more
Namaskar! Rajasthan’s Governor Kalraj Mishraji, Chief Minister Shri Ashok Gehlotji, Gulab Kothariji of Rajasthan Patrika, other employees of the Patrika Group, friends in media, ladies and gentlemen!!! Warm greetings to Gulab Kothariji and the Patrika Group for Samvad Upanishad and Akshar Yatra books. These books are unique gifts to both literature and culture. Today, I … Read more
Aggressive and widespread TESTING has essayed an important role in India’s fight against the COVID pandemic. India has scaled another peak- the cumulative tests have surpassed 5 crore today. India has come a long way from conducting just one test from the lab at National Institute of Virology, Pune in January 2020 to 5,06,50,128 today. 10,98,621 tests were conducted … Read more
The National level function to celebrate 54th International Literacy Day was organized by Ministry of Education here today through online mode. Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Union Minister of Education was the Chief Guest on this occasion. Minister of State for Education, Shri Sanjay Dhotre was Guest of Honour the occasion. The Message of Director General, UNESCO … Read more
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, EPFO has been able to settle a staggering 94.41 lakh claims thereby disbursing about Rs 35,445 crore to its members during the period of April-August, 2020. During this period, EPFO has settled around 32% more claims as compared to corresponding period of last year (April-August, 2019) while the amount disbursed … Read more
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Shri Narendra Singh Tomar today inaugurated by virtual mode 22 bamboo clusters in 9 States (Gujarat, MP, Maharashtra, Odisha, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Karnataka). A logo for the National Bamboo Mission was also released. Lauding the success of the National Bamboo Mission, … Read more
A Loan Agreement was executed here today (08.09.2020) between Department of Fertilizers and Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) for disbursement of Interest Free Loan of Rs. 1257.82 crore to HURL to revive fertilizer projects at Sindri, Gorakhpur and Barauni. The agreement was inked in the august presence of Shri DV Sadananda Gowda, Minister for … Read more
Deepak Kochhar was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in Mumbai on Monday under sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in connection with the ICICI Bank-Videocon money laundering case probe.
Representatives of ISA member countries attended the summit through video conference. Union Minister and International Solar Alliance President RK Singh read Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message for the summit. In his message, Prime Minister appealed all countries to be part of the International Solar Alliance and join the campaign to save the earth. PM said … Read more
The approval would facilitate power grid to undertake asset monetization of its identified TBCB transmission assets through InvIT, so that the proceeds from the asset monetization could be utilized for fresh investment in the transmission network expansion and other capital schemes of the company. In the first block, POWERGRID would be able to monetize 5 … Read more
PM Swanidhi scheme was launched by the government of India on 1st June 2020 to help the street vendors and small shops facing loss in business due to Corona crisis. Madhya Pradesh government has registered 4.5 lakh street vendors, who are eligible for loans. Besides the MP government has issued identity cards and certificates to … Read more
The investigation will be carried out based on an interview of Adhyayan Suman. Meanwhile, Kangana says she is willing to appear for a drug test and have her call records examined. She added that if any links are found between her and the drug nexus, she will leave Mumbai forever. Kangana Ranaut’s office in Mumbai … Read more
The regulator had come out with a list of eight entities permitted to use e-KYC Aadhaar authentication. In a circular, Sebi said that National Stock Exchange of India Limited shall undertake Aadhaar authentication service of the UIDAI subject to compliance of the conditions as laid down in this regard.
The 25-year-old South African completed his six days of isolation on Sunday, and was back training with the rest of the Delhi Capitals’ squad on Monday evening. “It feels good to be running in, and to be with some teammates as well. It is of course some old teammates and some new ones,” he said … Read more
NCB also summons Sushant Singh Rajpu’s staff Neeraj Singh and Keshav. Both will be questioned by the NCB. Sushant Singh Rajput’s father files a complaint before the Medical Council of India against psychiatrist Susan Walker. In his complaint, KK Singh accuses Dr. Walker of ‘professional misconduct’ by disclosing details about Sushant Singh Rajput’s mental illness. … Read more
Johnson finally won the FedEx Cup on Monday by holding his nerve, hitting just enough fairways and making a few key putts when his lead began to shrink. He tapped in for birdie on the last hole for a 2-under 68, giving him a three-shot victory over Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele in the Tour … Read more
The chief said that this won’t be the last pandemic and we must take lessons from history which says outbreaks and pandemics are a fact of life. It added that it is in close consultations with many countries on ensuring that vaccine is fairly distributed. WHO adviser, Bruce Aylward also said that the WHO is … Read more
President in a tweet said: “With the demise of Professor Govind Swarup, the world has lost an astronomy legend. A pioneer, he contributed to fundamental developments in radio astronomy and created two of the world’s largest radio telescopes in India. Condolences to his family, friends and countless students. “ Expressing grief on Prof. Govind Swarup’ … Read more
He added that Equity, affordability and flexibility have been given adequate importance.
More than 26000 participants from 149 countries have registered to join the virtual Summit. The summit is expected to bring the spotlight on accelerating affordable and sustainable clean green energy by showcasing and deliberating on innovative state of the art next generation technologies in solar power. Power Minister R.K. Singh, the President of the ISA … Read more
The two day meet will begin in Moscow from tomorrow. It will be the 3rd CFM meeting that India will be attending as a full member of SCO. The SCO meeting will be chaired by the current Chair of SCO, Russia and the discussion will lay the ground for the upcoming session of the SCO … Read more
The Iconic Gate is built by the Patrika Group of Newspapers on the Jawaharlal Nehru Marg in the Pink City. Prime Minister Modi also released two books written by the Group Chairman on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that opening of patrika gate is an attempt to bring together the … Read more
Indian Army in a statement said China continues to undertake provocative activities to escalate situation at LAC while India is committed to disengage and de-escalate the situation on the LAC. India Army asserted that the statement by the Western Theatre Command of PLA is an attempt to mislead their domestic and international audience. The Indian … Read more
In a virtual meeting with Facebook officials at its regional Headquarters in Singapore on Monday, Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar said that it was the responsibility of Facebook to comply with all the relevant laws and regulations of Bangladesh including the Digital Security Act 2018. The Minister asked the company to appoint resellers and … Read more
EAM’s visit will include the participation in the Council’s meeting and other bilateral meetings. The CFM meeting in Moscow will review the preparations for the forthcoming SCO Summit and also exchange views on international and regional issues. This will be the third CFM meeting that India will be attending as a full member of SCO. … Read more
The circular issued by the Reserve Bank for resolution of the stressed assets is based on the recommendations of the K.V. Kamath Committee, which submitted its report on 4th of September. The 26 sectors specified by the RBI include automobiles, power, tourism, cement, chemicals, gems and jewellery, logistics, mining, manufacturing, real estate, and shipping among … Read more
NITI Aayog as the nodal agency has been assigned the responsibility of leveraging the monitoring mechanism of the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) to drive reforms. Global MPI is part of Government of India’s decision to monitor the performance of the country in 29 select Global Indices. The objective of the “Global Indices to Drive … Read more
The 24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline “KIRAN” (1800-500-0019) was launched by ShriThaawarchandGehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowermentthrough virtual modeWebcast here today to provide relief and support to persons with Mental Illness. DEPwD, M/o Social Justice & Empowerment launched it in view of the growing incidence of Mental Illness, particularly in the wake … Read more
Curtains go up on the first World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) being organized by the International Solar Alliance (ISA), tomorrow afternoon (8th September, 1630 hours IST). More than 26000 participants from 149 countries have registered to join the virtual Summit which is expected to bring the spotlight on accelerating affordable and sustainable clean green energy … Read more
On a continuous upward trajectory, India’s total recovered cases have crossed 32.5 lakh today, with 69,564 patients being discharged in the last 24 hours. This has resulted in the Recovery Rate touching 77.31%. Various calibrated and focussed actions undertaken within the umbrella strategy of TEST, TRACK and TREAT have enabled early identification of cases through aggressive and wide scale testing. Better … Read more
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of Governors’ Conference on National Education Policy. The conference was also graced by the President of India and was attended by Governors & Lt. Governors of various states, UTs & Vice Chancellors of all the State Universities. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said … Read more