Month: December 2024

In a significant step towards bolstering India’s defense capabilities and promoting indigenous manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a ₹7,628.70 crore contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for procuring 155 mm/52 calibre K9 VAJRA-T Self-Propelled Tracked Artillery Guns for the Indian Army. The contract, signed on December…

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, has emphasized the importance of fully integrating industry stakeholders with government digital platforms to revolutionize India’s logistics sector. Speaking at the ULIP Logistics Hackathon 2.0 Awards Ceremony on December 20, 2024, Shri Goyal highlighted the need for sustainability and technological innovation…

New Delhi, December 20, 2024: The Rajya Sabha on Friday passed a motion through voice vote to nominate 12 of its members to a joint parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing two bills related to simultaneous elections, commonly referred to as the “One Nation, One Election” initiative. Key Developments: Motion Introduced:…

New Delhi, December 20, 2024: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan recently weighed in on the ongoing debate about civil servants heading the central bank. Speaking in an interview with The Print, Rajan acknowledged the complexities of the RBI-Finance Ministry relationship, emphasizing both the challenges and benefits…

In a tragic accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway early Friday morning, a truck carrying chemicals collided with several vehicles and caught fire, resulting in the loss of seven lives and injuries to 35 others. Key Details of the Incident: Location and Time: The accident occurred near the Bhankrota area of…

Hassan Ali’s harrowing journey across the Mediterranean, which cost him $7,000 and claimed the lives of many fellow travelers, has led him to a stark conclusion: “Never, ever take this route.” Hassan, who was rescued from the icy waters near Crete, Greece, recounts the near-death experience that began with a…

The highly anticipated 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), an interactive program led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, is set to take place in January 2025, just before annual examinations commence across the country. This initiative, which has become a hallmark of stress-free exam preparation, encourages students, teachers,…

The National Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) under the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, has started disbursing prizes to winners of the ‘Har Ghar Jal Quiz: Jal Ka Gyan Ab Hua Aasan’ competition conducted on the MyGov platform. This initiative aligns with JJM’s mission to…

coinciding with World Environment Day, the Hon’ble Prime Minister launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. This initiative celebrates the nurturing role of Mother Earth and human mothers by encouraging individuals to plant a tree as a symbol of love, respect, and honor for their mothers. The campaign also…

The Ministry of Coal conducted a pre-bid meeting for the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions on December 19, 2024. The meeting, chaired by Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority Smt. Rupinder Brar, followed the launch of the auction process on December 5, 2024. This round offers 27 coal mines…