In a decisive move to bolster public safety especially with respect to fire-related tragedies, the Government has introduced stringent regulations mandating the use of fire-resistant upholstery fabrics in non-domestic furniture. Effective from October 2023, the Quality Control Order (QCO) now requires all upholstery components used in public spaces to comply …

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have conducted back-to-back successful flight tests of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM). The second consecutive test was conducted on September 13, 2024, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The missile intercepted a high-speed …

The Minister of Women and Child Development, Government of India, Smt. Annpurna Devi, visited Ranchi, Jharkhand today to review the progress of various schemes of the Ministry. During the meeting held at the Project Building, Conference Room in Ranchi, the Minister thanked the Prime Minister while emphasizing the increased scope …

Commerce Secretary, Shri Sunil Barthwal attended the 23rd meeting of Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) responsible for foreign economic and foreign trade activities yesterday virtually. The Commerce Secretary, in his address, mentioned that since its inception as an SCO member in 2017, India has been actively contributing towards SCO developmental …

The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today expressed concern over certain individuals who, despite taking an oath to uphold the Constitution, are causing distress to the nation and compromising nationalism. He termed this as “despicable, condemnable, reprehensible anti-national conduct”. “Under no circumstances can we promote the interests of our enemies,” he …

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has called upon retired sportspersons across India to apply for the newly launched “Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training” (RESET) Programme and actively contribute to the country’s sports ecosystem. The initiative was launched by Dr. Mandaviya on the …

Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will chair the 3rd regional meeting of western States and Union Territories (UTs) viz. Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Daman and Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Lakshadweep at Rajkot, Gujarat on 15.09.2024 (Sunday). Ministry of Labour and …

Key Venture Investor Forum (KVIF) continues to support unique startups in the healthcare space with its recent investment in Newmi Care. The $1.5M round was led by Sprout Venture Partners and also saw participation from a leading family office, LetsVenture, Sarcha Advisors, and marquee angels. Aditi Mittal (Co-Founder & COO, …

The 20th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC), Goa concluded today with remarkable outcomes for India’s maritime sector. This two-day event saw the resolution of over 80 critical issues between the Central Government, States, and Union Territories, focused on port infrastructure modernization, connectivity, statutory compliances, maritime tourism, navigation projects, sustainability, and …

In our country, Hindi Day is celebrated every year on September 14. On September 14, 1949, the Constituent Assembly declared Hindi as the official language by a unanimous decision. To emphasize the significance of this decision and to promote Hindi in all areas, September 14 has been celebrated as ‘Hindi …