“46th World Heritage Committee Meeting will showcase India’s diverse and unique cultural and natural heritage to the world, taking India’s cultural glory to new heights,” said the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at a press briefing today in New Delhi. The 46th Session of the World …
Read More »President Confers 31 PVSMs, 4 UYSMs, 2 Bar to AVSMs, and 57 AVSMs in Defence Investiture Ceremony
President Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred 94 Distinguished Service Decorations to the personnel of the Armed Forces and the Indian Coast Guard during the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-2) at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on July 19, 2024. These decorations – 31 Param Vishisht Seva Medals (PVSMs), four Uttam Yudh Seva Medals …
Read More »ICG rescues stranded Indian Fishing Boat, with 11 people onboard, off Kerala Coast
In a coordinated sea-air operation, Indian Coast Guard (ICG), on July 17, 2024, successfully rescued a stranded Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Aashni, with 11 crew onboard, about 80 nautical miles from Kochi, Kerala, amid heavy rain and challenging weather conditions. The vessel was in a critical condition due to flooding …
Read More »Indian Armed Forces’ Initiatives to Maintain Superiority Over Adversaries : CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
Multiple initiatives are being taken by the Indian Armed Forces to maintain an edge over our adversaries, and improvements in our war fighting doctrines, strategy and concepts as per perceived threat have been enunciated. This was stated by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in an event in New …
Read More »Common issues and challenges can be addressed through mutual exchange of best practices and knowledge : Dr. Jitendra Singh
Common issues and challenges can be addressed through mutual exchange of best practices and knowledge says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh while interacting with 16 Deputy Commissioners from Bangladesh attending ‘Special Capacity Building Prog. on Public Policy & Governance by National Centre of Good Governance at CSOI, New Delhi. India’s …
Read More »International study observes smaller object in a black hole pair directly for the first time
A new study carried out by a group of 32 scientists from 10 countries (Finland, Poland, India, China, USA, Czech Republic, Japan, Germany, Spain, Italy) spotted the smaller black hole of a pair, establishing the ‘sight’ of an orbiting blackhole for the first time. Several international research groups have already …
Read More »C.R. Paatil leads dialogue with CBG Operators to review the progress of the GOBARdhan Initiative
In a significant step to review progress and gather feedback on the progress of the GOBARdhan Initiative, Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Paatil, in New Delhi today, interacted with Compressed Biogas (CBG) producers and key stakeholders of the sector. The meeting signifies the importance the Government attaches …
Read More »Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) initiates action against Ms. Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has conducted a detailed and thorough investigation in the misdemeanour of Ms. Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, a provisionally recommended candidate of the Civil Services Examination-2022. From this investigation it has been revealed that she fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limit under the Examination …
Read More »President is pleased to appoint 12 High Court Judges
In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint the following High Court Judges:-. S. No. Name of the recommendee(s) / Judge (s) (S/Shri Justice) Details 1. Yanshivraj Gopichand Khobragade, Addl. Judge, Bombay High Court …
Read More »Bamboo Cultivation: Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Conservation : Charanjit Singh
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and lndustree Foundation, held a ‘National Symposium on Bamboo’ yesterday to promote sustainable rural livelihoods, women’s empowerment and climate resilience through bamboo farming. The symposium introduced India’s first comprehensive handbook …
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