The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), along with the National Regulatory Authority of India (NRA) and affiliated institutions, has been found to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) published indicators for a functional vaccine regulatory system. This conclusion was reached by a team of international experts from various countries, …
Read More »Prime Minister’s participation in the 19th East Asia Summit
Prime Minister (PM) attended the 19th East Asia Summit (EAS) on 11 October 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. In his address, PM stressed on ASEAN’s central role in the Indo-Pacific regional architecture, in India’s Indo-Pacific Vision and in Quad cooperation. He underlined that India’s participation in East Asia Summit was …
Read More »List of Outcomes: Visit of Prime Minister to Vientiane, Lao PDR (October 10 -11, 2024)
Posted On: 11 OCT 2024 12:39PM by PIB Delhi Sr. No. MoU/Agreement/Announcement Signatory from Indian side Signatory from Laotian side 1 Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of India and Ministry of National Defence of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic concerning Defence Cooperation Shri Rajnath …
Read More »VISIT OF FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON TO BAHRAIN AND UAE
Continuing with the Long Range Training Deployment in the Persian Gulf, INS Tir and ICGS Veera of First Training Squadron (1TS) arrived at the Port of Manama, Bahrain on 12 Oct 24. Aimed at enhancing Naval cooperation and augmenting interoperability, Indian Navy is set to engage with the Royal Bahrain Naval Forces (RBNF) on various domains of maritime …
Read More »81st PM GatiShakti Network Planning Group Meeting Evaluates Key Infrastructure Projects
The 81st meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti initiative was convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur, . The meeting focused on evaluating five important infrastructure projects from the Ministry of Road …
Read More »Nutritious Boost: Free Fortified Rice for a Healthier India
“There was a time when India’s food security was a global concern, today India is providing solutions for global food and nutrition security.” ~Prime Minister Narendra Modi During India’s 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi emphasised the need to combat malnutrition, underscoring that every citizen, especially the underprivileged, …
Read More »Mortal Remains of Missing ICG Pilot Recovered Off Porbandar Coast
The mortal remains of Commandant Rakesh Kumar Rana, the missing pilot of the Advanced Light Helicopter MK-III of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) which made an emergency landing last month, have been retrieved approximately 55 kms south west off the coast of Porbandar. The Commandant, who was the helicopter’s pilot-in-command, was …
Read More »Raksha Mantri Addresses Indian Army Leadership at Commanders’ Conference
The second Army Commanders’ Conference of year 2024, commenced in a hybrid format on 10 Oct 2024 in a forward location at Gangtok. Conduct of the Senior Commanders Conference at a forward location underlines Indian Army’s focus on ground releaties. During the event, Indian Army’s apex leadership comprehensively deliberated upon …
Read More »Trachoma-Free India
Introduction Clear eyesight is one of life’s most precious gifts, essential for daily activities, education, and overall well-being. However, several diseases, such as trachoma, pose serious threats to eyesight, potentially leading to irreversible blindness if left untreated. Trachoma, a highly contagious bacterial infection, has been a major cause of preventable …
Read More »Central Consumer Protection Authority Orders Ola to Enhance Refund Options
In a landmark decision, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed Ola, a leading online ride-hailing platform, to implement a mechanism allowing consumers to choose their preferred method of refund—either directly to their bank account or via coupon—during the grievance redressal process. Additionally, Ola has been instructed to provide …
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