Sh. Rajesh Verma, an officer of the 1987 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Odisha Cadre, has taken charge today as the new full-time Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM). Sh. Verma has been appointed for a period of three years …
Read More »Outcomes of HH Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s Official Visit to India
1. MoU in the field of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Operations and Maintenance between Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and Nuclear Power Cooperation of India Limited (NPCIL) 2. An Agreement for long-term LNG supply between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited 3. MoU between ADNOC …
Read More »Auction for Sale (re-issue) of (i) ‘7.02% GS 2031’, and (ii) ‘7.46% GS 2073’
The Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of (i) “7.02% Government Security 2031” for a notified amount of ₹11,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction using multiple price method and (ii) “7.46% Government Security 2073” for a notified amount of ₹11,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain …
Read More »Amit Shah Unanimously Re-Elected Chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on Official Language
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language. After the formation of the new government, a meeting of the committee was held today in New Delhi to reconstitute the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language. …
Read More »Recommendations during 54th meeting of the GST Council
The 54th GST Council met under the Chairpersonship of Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi today. The meeting was also attended by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, Chief Ministers of Goa and Meghalaya; Deputy Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, …
Read More »Historic Flight by Vice Chiefs Highlights Milestone in Indigenous Defence Capabilities
In a landmark event for India’s Defence forces, the Vice Chiefs of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force made history today by flying in the indigenously manufactured Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS) Air Marshal AP Singh flew the lead fighter and Vice Chief of …
Read More »MNRE to Host 4th Global RE-INVEST Meet & Expo in Gandhinagar, September 16-18, 2024
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy,Shri Pralhad Joshi said “The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is organising the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet & Expo (RE-INVEST 2024) from 16 to 18 September 2024 in Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.” Union Minister while addressing the media in Gandhinagar today informed …
Read More »Presence of Mpox virus of West African clade 2 confirmed in Isolated Patient
The previously suspected case of Mpox (monkeypox) has been verified as a travel-related infection. Laboratory testing has confirmed the presence of Mpox virus of the West African clade 2 in the patient. This case is an isolated case, similar to the earlier 30 cases reported in India from July 2022 …
Read More »Atal Innovation Mission Hosts 20th MedTech Mitra Meeting & Launches 6th ‘Innovations for You’ Book
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog on Friday 6th September 2024 hosted the 20th Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting of the MedTech Mitra initiative, followed by the launch of the 6th edition of its innovation coffee table book series ‘Innovations for You’ focused on Life Sciences and Biotechnology. Launched on December 25, …
Read More »Kharif sowing of Paddy, Shree Anna, Oilseed and Sugarcane crosses normal area
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 9th September 2024. Area: In lakh hactare S. No. Crop Normal Area (DES) (2018-19 – 2022-23) Area Sown 2024 2023 1 Paddy 401.55 409.50 393.57 2 Pulses 136.02 126.20 117.39 a Arhar 45.55 …
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