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9 Major Ports of India Makes It to Global Top 100 by World Bank, First for The Country

9 Major Ports of India Makes It to Global Top 100 by World Bank, First for The Country

In a significant boost to the India’s port development programme, as many as 9 ports of India made it to the Global Top 100 in the latest edition of Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), 2023. This report is prepared by the World Bank and S&P Global Marketing Intelligence). The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & …

International Yoga Day 2024 Quiz

International Yoga Day 2024 Quiz

As we celebrate International Yoga Day 2024 on June 21, it’s time to deepen our understanding of this ancient practice that has gained global recognition for its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. Yoga, originating from India thousands of years ago, has transcended cultural boundaries to become a worldwide phenomenon, embraced by people from all walks …

Cabinet Approves National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)

Cabinet Approves National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)

The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has sanctioned the Central Sector Scheme titled “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)” with a comprehensive financial allocation of Rs. 2254.43 crore spanning from 2024-25 to 2028-29. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Home Affairs, aims to bolster India’s forensic capabilities through …

Cabinet approves Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Implementation of Offshore Wind Energy Projects

Cabinet approves Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Implementation of Offshore Wind Energy Projects

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for the implementation of offshore wind energy projects in India. This decision marks a significant step towards harnessing the vast offshore wind energy potential within the country’s exclusive economic zone. The total financial outlay for this scheme is …

112th International Labour Conference at Geneva, Switzerland

112th International Labour Conference at Geneva, Switzerland

The 112th International Labour Organization (ILC) was held in Geneva from 3-14 June 2024. It was attended by more than 4,900 delegates – representing Governments, and Employers’ and Workers’ organizations. The 113rd ILC will be held in June 2025. 112th annual International Labour Conference The International Labour Organization will hold its 112th annual International Labour …

Chirag Paswan and Shri Ravneet Singh launch Website and Mobile App for World Food India 2024

Chirag Paswan and Shri Ravneet Singh launch Website and Mobile App for World Food India 2024

As a precursor to the 3rd edition of World Food India, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan and Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Railways, Shri Ravneet Singh, launched the website and mobile application for World Food India 2024. The nation’s largest food event The ministry is organizing World Food …

Union Cabinet Announces Economic Decisions Worth Over ₹2.88-Lakh Crore

Union Cabinet Announces Economic Decisions Worth Over ₹2.88-Lakh Crore

The Union Cabinet has approved economic measures totaling over ₹2.88-lakh crore, including an MSP hike for 14 Kharif crops, the expansion of Varanasi airport, and the establishment of a new major port at Vadhavan. These decisions, announced in the first Cabinet meeting after the allocation of portfolios to Union Ministers in the Modi government’s third …

Indian Army Inducts Indigenous ASMI Submachine Gun: A Pride in Atmanirbhar Bharat

Indian Army Inducts Indigenous ASMI Submachine Gun: A Pride in Atmanirbhar Bharat

In a significant move towards self-reliance, the Northern Command of the Indian Army has ordered 550 indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured ASMI submachine guns worth Rs 4.26 crores from Hyderabad-based Lokesh Machine Limited. This marks the first time an indigenously designed and manufactured weapon has been inducted into the Indian Army. Features of the ASMI …