Homi Lab launched its inaugural Dr. Kalam Future Lab at SMCP Sanskar Vidya Bhavan, an educational facility designed to teach children about futurism and prepare them for future careers at Bharuch, Gujarat. The lab features a combination of a curated syllabus, expert trainers, virtual reality, immersive content, and a humanoid. …
Read More »TERI Marks 50 years of Pioneering Environmental Excellence and Innovation
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) celebrated the momentous occasion of its 50th anniversary on 18 June with a grand celebration. The day-long event highlighted TERIs five decades of pioneering work in sustainable development, environmental research, and resource management, marking a significant milestone and setting the stage for growth for …
Read More »The Post Office Act 2023 comes into effect from today
“The Post Office Bill, 2023” was introduced in Rajya Sabha on 10.08.2023 and was passed in Rajya Sabha on 04.12.2023. The Bill was then considered and passed by Lok Sabha on 13.12.2023 and 18.12.2023. “The Post Office Act, 2023” received the assent of Hon’ble President of India on 24th December 2023 …
Read More »PM addresses Kisan Samman Sammelan in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Kisan Samman Sammelan in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh today and released the 17th instalment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer amounting to more than Rs 20,000 crores to around 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers. During the program, he also …
Read More »Midfest film ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ showcases a new perspective on the Holocaust
There is a great potential in India for international co-productions, says Daniela Volker, Director of the Film ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’. She was speaking at a Press Conference at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival. “Being a vast country, there is so much content in India. India is bursting with fascinating tales …
Read More »CCI approves acquisition of WeWork India shares by Real Trustee and Volrado III, and 100% share capital of OAW by Embassy Buildcon
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of (i) certain share capital of WeWork India Management Private Limited (WeWork India) by Real Trustee Advisory Company Private Limited (Real Trustee) (in its capacity as trustee for Volrado Venture Partners Fund II (Volrado II); and (ii) Volrado Venture Partners …
Read More »CCI Approval for Realignment within Godrej Group Entities
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approvedthe proposed combination involving realignment of interests, legal ownership, and management of various entities within the Godrej group. The proposed combination relates to realignment of interests, legal ownership, and management of various entities within the Godrej group pursuant to an inter-se arrangement between the …
Read More »Extension of MoU between DARPG, Government of India and Public Service Commission, Republic of the Gambia
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances(DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India and Public Service Commission, Office of the President, the Republic of the Gambia signed extension of the existing MoU on ‘Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms’ for another five (05) years w.e.f. …
Read More »Department of Consumer Affairs Joins Interactive Session on Dark Patterns and Guideline Implementation Strategies
The Department of Consumer Affairs participated in an interactive session on “Dark Patterns and Strategies to implement the guidelines”, here today. The objective was to discuss in detail the issues related to dark patterns, persisting practice of using deceptive designs on online platforms and effective ways to implement the guidelines …
Read More »Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying George Kurian Visits CIFNET
Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Govt. of India, Shri George Kurian visited CIFNET, Kochi today and reviewed various activities of the Institute. MoS also visited various divisions of CIFNET such as Fishing Gear Hall, RT Station, computer lab, Navigation …
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