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President of India Launches ‘New Education for New India’ Campaign in Odisha

In a significant move towards fostering values and uplifting the consciousness of students, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, launched the 'New Education for New India' campaign by Brahma Kumaris, Sambalpur, in Sambalpur, Odisha on November 22, 2023. The...

Anurag Thakur Launched Inaugural VFX And Tech Pavilion At 54th IFFI

  In a groundbreaking move, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, inaugurated the VFX and Tech Pavilion at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. This pavilion, a first in the history...

IIT Madras Unveils Information Platform for Incubators

The Centre for Research on Startups and Risk Financing (CREST), an Institute of Eminence Research Centre at IIT Madras, announced the development of an exclusive information platform for incubators and accelerators. Background India currently boasts approximately 1,000 active incubators. Historically,...

Ministry of Tourism Organizing International Tourism Mart at Shillong

Introduction The Ministry of Tourism Government of India, is set to host the 11th edition of the International Tourism Mart in Shillong, Meghalaya, from November 21st to 23rd, 2023. This annual event aims to provide a significant platform for stakeholders...

India Achieves Historic Milestone in Patent Grants: 41,010 Patents in 2023-24

In a significant development, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the Indian patent office has achieved an unprecedented milestone by granting a record-breaking 41,010 patents in the current fiscal year, up until November 15. This remarkable figure starkly...

Solar-Powered ‘Ramayana’ Vessels to Navigate Saryu River in Ayodhya

In a remarkable initiative, two solar-powered 'mini-cruise' ships are set to commence operations in the sacred Saryu River in Ayodhya, just ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in January next year. Varanasi-based Alaknanda Cruise, under the leadership of...

India To Become World’s Third-Largest Economy By 2027: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently addressed the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue, highlighting India's remarkable economic trajectory amidst global challenges. She predicted that by 2027, India would surpass Japan and Germany to become the world's third-largest economy, underlining the resilience of...

FATF On-Site Review in India: Evaluating Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terror Financing Framework

A team from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), headquartered in Paris, has commenced on-site review meetings in India. The objective is to assess the country's legal framework in place to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Team Composition and...

India’s Strategic Move: Auctioning 20 Critical Mineral Blocks for Economic and Energy Transition

In a significant move towards achieving its energy transition goals, the Indian government is set to invite bids for 20 critical mineral blocks, including lithium and graphite, within the next two weeks. This initiative aligns with India's commitment to ensuring...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Two-Day Visit to Jharkhand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make history by becoming the first Prime Minister to visit Ulihatu Village, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. This monumental visit is scheduled for November 15th, where the Prime Minister will pay homage...