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India is hosting for the first time the UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage Committee meeting from 21st-31st July, 2024 in New Delhi. As an integral part of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, and in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, the Ministry of Culture is …

In line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi’s Vision of India @2047 for scientific and technological advancements during Amrit Kaal, the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) and the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) have successfully concluded the 3rd batch of the NCGG – INSA ‘Leadership …

The Department of Shalya Tantra at All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)  New Delhi successfully organised the Second National Seminar SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti on the auspicious occasion of Sushruta Jayanti-2024. Sushruta Jayanti is celebrated every year on 15th July to honour the legendary Sushruta, considered as the father of surgery. The …

“Start-ups require strong industry management linkage for their sustainability”, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here today. He said Institutions like IIM have an important role to play in it. Addressing the inaugural …

Yoga can significantly improve the health of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients, shows a new study from AIIMS, New Delhi. RA is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints. It causes joint damage and pain and can affect other organ system as well like lung, heart and brain. …

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 8th July 2024. Area: In lakh hactare S. No.   Crop Area Sown Current Year 2024 Last Year 2023 1 Paddy 59.99 50.26 2 Pulses 36.81 23.78 a Arhar 20.82 4.09 b Urdbean …

NITI Aayog, in collaboration with IIM Bangalore, Smart Freight Centre India, CALSTART/Drive to Zero, and WRI India, announced the launch of the NITI GearShift Challenge as part of the e-FAST India initiative. This pioneering hackathon aims to foster innovative business models for the adoption of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India, …

In the last two years, 27 establishments have surrendered their exemption, adding about 30,000 employees and an amount of Rs. 1688.82 crores to the Fund under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Due to improved services, more establishments are surrendering their exemptions granted by EPFO. These establishments prefer to let …

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah today started the plantation drive of planting 11 lakh trees in a single day under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign by planting saplings at the BSF campus in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Several dignitaries, including the Chief Minister of …

“Rising above political considerations, everybody should contribute to accomplish national level developmental projects,” said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here today. Addressing a public meeting here, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the developmental projects …