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In a significant move to improve safety and operational effectiveness at construction sites, the Ministry of Textiles has issued Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for ropes and cordages, geotextiles, and industrial textiles. This initiative will establish stringent quality standards for these essential materials, ensuring the safety of construction workers and the …

AIIMS Bilaspur has crossed a significant milestone with operationalisation of the state-of-the art Renal Transplant ICU & Facility. Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda during his visit to Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, today visited the high-end facility. During his visit he interacted with the first renal transplant recipient who had …

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal convened the 6th ministerial level meeting of the U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue (Commercial Dialogue) in Washington, D.C. on October 3, 2024. The Secretary and the Minister took stock of the following achievements since the 5th ministerial …

In a significant leap towards sustainable energy and reducing carbon emissions, Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, remotely inaugurated 51 rooftop solar power plants of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) from Ranchi, under the ongoing Special Campaign 4.0. With a cumulative capacity of 2.428 …

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three flight-tests of the 4th Generation, technically-advanced miniaturised Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on October 03 & 04, 2024. The tests were carried out against high speed target, demonstrating very critical parameters of …

The Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal convened a significant meeting today with leading archaeologists, museologists, and historians of India to chart a course for promoting the nation’s rich maritime heritage. The meeting focused on a collaborative approach to documenting and celebrating India’s ancient maritime history, which …

Describing the youth as architects of India at 2047, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh and senior BJP leader Dr Jitendra …

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi today. Organized by The Institute of Economic Growth in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, the Kautilya Economic Conclave will focus on themes such as financing the green transition, geo-economic fragmentation and the implications for growth, …

NCC’s Mountaineering Expedition Team was welcomed by Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, Director General of the National Cadet Corps on 04 October 2024, at New Delhi after their challenging and triumphant mountaineering expedition to Mt Abi Gamin.  The peak, situated in the Garhwal Himalayas at an elevation of 7,355 meters, serves as …

India has witnessed significant employment growth over the years. With the employment increased by nearly 36%, adding around 17 million jobs during 2016-17 and 2022-23, India’s economic trajectory demonstrates sustained job creation across key sectors. With a robust democracy, dynamic economy, and a culture that celebrates unity in diversity, India’s journey toward …