ISwachhta Puraskar 2024 Awarded to Various Departments at Visakhapatnam Steel Plantn a special ceremony held today at the ED(Works) main conference hall of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), Sri U Sridhar, CGM (Works) I/c, presented the prestigious ‘Swachhta Puraskar 2024’ to multiple departments of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. These awards recognize…
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20th Divya Kala Mela Kicks Off in Pune; ₹2 Crore in Loans Approved for Divyang Entrepreneurs
Pune, 28th September 2024 (PIB Delhi) – The 20th edition of the Divya Kala Mela, a national event dedicated to Divyangjan (persons with disabilities), was inaugurated today in Pune. Organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, this fair highlights…
Chandrababu Naidu vs Jagan Reddy Over Cancelled Tirupati Temple Visit
Tensions are rising between Andhra Pradesh’s political figures, Chandrababu Naidu and Jagan Mohan Reddy, over the cancellation of a planned visit to the renowned Tirupati temple. Both leaders have exchanged sharp remarks, adding fuel to their long-standing rivalry, with accusations about the reasons behind the cancellation creating a stir. Bollywood…
Government Raises Minimum Wage Rates for Workers
The central government has announced an increase in minimum wage rates through a revision of the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), aimed at assisting workers, especially those in the unorganized sector, in coping with the rising cost of living. This new wage structure will take effect on October 1, 2024. The…
India Set to Host the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) in Delhi
As India prepares to host the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA2024), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has initiated the WTSA2024 Outreach Sessions. These sessions, scheduled in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, aim to create a unique platform for students to learn and engage directly with industry experts, facilitating meaningful interactions and…
President Murmu Visits Siachen Base Camp, Engages with Brave Soldiers
President Droupadi Murmu visited the Siachen base camp on Thursday, paying tribute at the Siachen War Memorial, which honors the soldiers and officers who have sacrificed their lives since the launch of Operation Meghdoot on April 13, 1984. The visit, according to a statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan, also included an…
PM Modi Dedicates Trio of Advanced Supercomputers to Strengthen India’s Tech Infrastructure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three newly installed supercomputers to the nation on Thursday, with the systems aimed at enhancing research in astronomy, medicine, and high-energy physics. The supercomputers, set up at leading scientific institutions in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata, mark a significant boost in India’s scientific and technological capabilities….
France Backs India’s Bid for Permanent Seat in UN Security Council: Macron Calls for Reform
In a significant boost to India’s efforts to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), French President Emmanuel Macron expressed full support for expanding the council to make it more inclusive. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Macron emphasized the need for the UNSC to adapt to…
Supriya Sule Criticizes PM Modi Over Pune Metro Inauguration Cancellations Due to Rain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Pune, Maharashtra, was canceled on Thursday due to heavy rainfall. Following this, NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule took a sharp jab at the Prime Minister, pointing out that this would have marked the sixth time he inaugurated the same metro project in Pune. Sule…
Pulitzer Prize Winner Jhumpa Lahiri Declines Award Over Museum’s Keffiyeh Ban
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri has withdrawn her acceptance of the 2024 Isamu Noguchi Award after New York City’s Noguchi Museum dismissed three employees for wearing keffiyeh headscarves, a symbol of Palestinian solidarity, in response to its newly updated dress code. In a statement released on Wednesday, the museum confirmed…