Government e Marketplace (GeM) has clocked a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹1,24,761 Lakh crore at the end of first quarter (Q1), representing a quarter-on-quarter growth of 136% over last year’s GMV of Rs 52,670 Crore.  Launched in 2016 with an ambitious goal of building a robust domestic e-procurement landscape, …

The photographic exhibition “Thailand-India Interwoven Legacies: Stream of Faith in Buddhism” was inaugurated by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, at the National Museum in New Delhi, today. At the inaugural ceremony, the Union Minister was joined by H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs …

Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Sanjay Seth visited Fort William, the Headquarters of the Eastern Command, on July 11, 2024. During his visit, Shri Seth laid a wreath at the Vijay Smarak, paying homage to the brave-hearts who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. Shri Seth was briefed …

eSwasthya Dham portal is now integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). ABDM, a “Central Sector Scheme” launched in September 2021 aims to create an integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. The Uttarakhand Government’s Department of Health and Family Welfare has launched a portal called eSwasthya Dham. eSwasthya Dham portal, available …

An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent landed at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia for participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2024. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 12 July 24 to 02 August 24, and is a biennial, multi- national exercise hosted by the RAAF. …

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), the apex think tank of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, inaugurated its industry-leading Directors’ Certification Master Class in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, on 10th July 2024. The Master Class, held from 10 to 12 July 2024, brings together over 50 participants representing …

Enhancing modern road connectivity in Goa, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari  dedicated to the nation a 6-Lane access-controlled road with elevated viaducts from Manohar International Airport to Dhargal on NH-166S in Goa today.  The ceremony was presided over by Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Pramod …

The Central Government has constituted a single-member Committee, chaired by a senior officer of the rank of Additional Secretary to Government of India to verify the candidature claims and other details of Ms. Puja Manorma Dilip Khedkar, a candidate of Civil Services Examination-2022 and earlier CSEs. The Committee will submit …

A The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recognized the exceptional bravery and courage of Indian seafarers in its 2024 awards for Bravery at Sea. The IMO Council, in its proceedings on July 10, 2024, has honoured Captain Avhilash Rawat and the crew of the oil tanker Marlin Luanda for their …

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has sanctioned multiple proposals aimed at supporting athletes and Para-athletes in their preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. At its meeting, MOC approved a request from Paralympic Table Tennis medallist Bhavina Patel for financial support to …