The “VIRAASAT” exhibition, celebrating the 10th National Handloom Day, commenced at Handloom Haat in Janpath, New Delhi, on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Organized by the National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NHDC) under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, this handloom expo will run until August 16, 2024. “VIRAASAT” is…
Month: August 2024
Sports
Deepika Kumari’s Quarterfinal Defeat Ends India’s Archery Hopes at Paris Olympics 2024
Veteran archer Deepika Kumari’s Olympic journey came to an end on Saturday as she faced a 4-6 loss to Korea’s Suhyeon Nam in the women’s quarterfinals, effectively concluding India’s archery campaign at the Paris Olympics. Kumari had advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Germany’s Michelle Kroppen 6-4 earlier in the…
Bihar
Ambuja Cements to Invest ₹1,600 Crore in New Cement Grinding Unit in Bihar
Adani Group’s Ambuja Cements Limited is set to make its debut in Bihar with a significant investment of ₹1,600 crore for a new cement grinding unit. Announced on August 3, this venture marks the largest investment by a cement company in the state. The new Warisaliganj Cement grinding unit will…
Bihar
Shocking Incident in Bihar: 5-Year-Old Brings Handgun to School, Injures Classmate
In a startling turn of events on July 31, a five-year-old boy in Bihar carried a handgun to school and accidentally shot a fellow student. The incident, which occurred in Supaul district, involved a nursery student who had concealed the firearm in his school bag. According to Superintendent of Police…
International
US Reinforces Military Presence in the Middle East Amid Threats from Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah
The Pentagon has confirmed the deployment of additional US fighter jets and navy warships to the Middle East as Israel contends with the combined threats from Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has approved the deployment of Navy cruisers and destroyers equipped to intercept ballistic missiles,…
News
Prime Minister Modi Opens 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) today at the National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex in New Delhi. This event, held in India for the first time in 65 years, gathered around 1,000 delegates from approximately 75 countries. The theme of…
News
Tourism’s Role in Making India the Third-Largest Economy: Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
The 7th India International Hospitality Expo (IHE 2024) was inaugurated today at the India Expo Centre & Mart by Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. In his keynote speech, Shri Shekhawat highlighted the significance of IHE 2024, noting that the event has been instrumental in advancing…
News
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Urges Citizens to Hoist the Tiranga at Their Homes from August 9th to 15th for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, has called on the nation to display the tricolor at their homes from August 9th to 15th as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. He encourages everyone to take a selfie with the flag and upload it to the…
News
Union MoS for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel Speaks at 14th Indian Organ Donation Day Ceremony
India’s vision to become a global leader in organ donation and transplantation can only be realized through the collective efforts of individuals and institutions, stated Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. She urged officials to ensure that no received organs are wasted before transplantation….
News
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who holds several portfolios including Science & Technology and Public Grievances, emphasized a robust joint campaign by the administration and police against illegal mining, drug trafficking, and bovine smuggling. Speaking at the “Empowering Youth for Viksit Bharat” programme at Government Degree College in Hiranagar, Kathua…