Today in New Delhi, the Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of preparations for the Union Budget 2024-25, was held with the presence of Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary. The Halwa ceremony is a traditional…
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Dr. Sukanta Majumdar Inaugurates Workshop on Writing Higher Education Textbooks in Indian Languages
Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education, inaugurated a one-day workshop in New Delhi for Vice Chancellors on Writing Textbooks in Indian Languages for Higher Education. The event, organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti (BBS), included over 150 university Vice Chancellors, eminent academicians,…
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Inaugurates Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s 96th Foundation and Technology Day
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 96th Foundation and Technology Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research today in New Delhi. During his address, Shri Chouhan emphasized that agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, and farmers are its soul. He underscored Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
Deadline Extended to 18th July 2024 for National Teachers’ Award Self-Nominations
The deadline for self-nomination registration for the National Teachers’ Awards 2024 has been extended to 18 July 2024. Completed applications can be submitted by 21 July 2024. Initially, nominations were accepted starting 27 June 2024 on the Ministry of Education’s portal, http://nationalawardstoteachers.education.gov.in. This year, 50 teachers will be chosen through…
Tragic Outbreak in Gujarat: Suspected Chandipura Virus Claims Lives of Six Children
Gujarat is reeling from a suspected outbreak of the Chandipura virus, with six children reported dead and a total of 12 suspected cases, according to Health Minister Rushikesh Patel. Confirmation of these cases is pending laboratory results from the National Institute of Virology in Pune, expected within the next 12…
Unveiling Thomas Matthew Crooks: The Suspected Trump Rally Shooter
On Sunday, federal law enforcement authorities delved into the background of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old identified by the FBI as the gunman who allegedly opened fire at a Trump campaign rally in western Pennsylvania. Crooks, who was shot and killed by the Secret Service moments after he reportedly aimed…
Domestic Two-Wheeler Sales Skyrocket by 21% in June 2024
In June 2024, domestic two-wheeler sales surged to 16,14,154 units, marking a 21.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase from the 13,30,826 units sold during the same period last year. Motorcycles led the way with 10,30,906 units sold, compared to 9,08,954 units in June 2023, reflecting a 13.4 percent YoY growth. Scooters…
Indian Army Foils Infiltration Attempt in Kupwara, Eliminates 3 Terrorists
The Indian Army reported the elimination of three terrorists during an anti-infiltration operation near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. The strategic Chinar Corps confirmed the successful operation in a post on X, stating that weapons and other war-like stores were recovered….
Celebrating One Year of Chandrayaan-3: India’s Historic Lunar South Pole Landing
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission, launched on July 14, 2023, stands as a monumental achievement in the history of India’s space program. The mission’s success significantly enhanced the global stature of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). On August 23, 2023, ISRO successfully performed a soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 lander and…
PM Modi Achieves Social Media Milestone: Most Followed Global Leader On X
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a remarkable milestone by becoming the most followed global leader on X (Twitter), surpassing other prominent figures such as Virat Kohli and Taylor Swift. With over 100 million followers, PM Modi has cemented his position as a digital influencer on the global stage….