Today, Ms. Sumita Dawra, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, led the SDG 8 session on “Decent Work & Economic Growth” at the Eighth South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on SDGs, held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The event was co-hosted by…
Month: November 2024
India Champions Decent Work & Economic Growth at Eighth South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on SDGs
Ms. Sumita Dawra, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, chaired the SDG 8 session focused on Decent Work & Economic Growth at the Eighth South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on SDGs. The forum, held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, was co-hosted by…
India Signs $15 Billion Trade Agreement with UAE to Boost Bilateral Ties
Abu Dhabi: On 13 November 2023, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a comprehensive $15 billion trade agreement aimed at boosting economic ties between the two nations. The agreement was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Abu Dhabi, where he held discussions with UAE President…
Digital India Pavilion Draws Crowds at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024
The Digital India Pavilion is a major highlight of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024, held at Bharat Mandapam Complex, New Delhi. Here, visitors can explore various Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) tools that enhance Ease of Living, Ease of Doing Business, and Ease of Governance. Now in its 43rd…
‘Mann Ki Baat’ Artist from Udhampur Presented with a New Sarangi: A Tribute to Cultural Heritage
In a heartfelt tribute to the Dogra culture and its art forms, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who represents Udhampur in the Lok Sabha, presented a new Sarangi to Gorinath, a renowned traditional Dogra artist from Udhampur. Gorinath had recently been featured in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat…
Strong Voter Turnout Highlights First Phase of 2024 Jharkhand Assembly Elections Amid Intense Campaigning
The Jharkhand Assembly election for 2024 commenced on November 13, marking the first phase of polling across 43 constituencies. By the end of the day, voter turnout had exceeded 64% by 5 pm, with electronic voting machines (EVMs) sealed as voting concluded. High-profile leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
Donald Trump Meets Joe Biden at the White House; Both Pledge Smooth Transition of Power
In a significant meeting at the White House on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, U.S. President Joe Biden met with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office to discuss and ensure a smooth transition of power. This marks a return to the tradition of a peaceful transfer of authority, which had…
EC Officials Inspect Eknath Shinde’s Bags in Palghar Amid Controversy Over Uddhav Thackeray’s Security Checks
During the Maharashtra Assembly election campaign, Election Commission officials carried out bag inspections on Chief Minister Eknath Shinde upon his arrival by helicopter at the Palghar Police ground helipad. This incident occurred on Wednesday, following a recent controversy stirred by Uddhav Thackeray, chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), who questioned election…
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Chairs 35th Tri-Services Commanders’ Conference at Kochi
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan chaired the 35th Tri-Services Commanders’ Conference (TSTCC) at the Southern Naval Command (SNC) in Kochi on 13th November 2024. The conference was attended by the senior leadership of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, including Commanders of all three services, officers…
PM Modi Criticizes Congress’s ‘Royal Family’ Mentality and MVA’s Role in Maharashtra’s Progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while campaigning in Maharashtra, accused Congress of maintaining a “royal family” mindset, believing itself destined to rule India. He labeled the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance as the “biggest player in corruption,” asserting it as a significant barrier to the state’s development. During the rally in…
