The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Telangana, forecasting heavy rainfall in Jayashankar Bhupalapalle, Komaram Bheem, Mancherial, and Mulugu districts on September 4. In response to the continuous downpours expected until September 7, local authorities have announced the closure of schools and colleges in the affected…
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Unveils AgriSURE Fund
Today in New Delhi, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled the AgriSURE Scheme, an ambitious initiative aimed at transforming India’s agricultural sector. AgriSURE—Agri Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises—is a groundbreaking fund designed to foster growth and innovation within the agricultural and rural start-up ecosystem. This ₹750 crore…
Nitin Gadkari Claims Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse Could Have Been Prevented If…
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has emphasized the need for rust-resistant materials in coastal construction, following the recent collapse of the Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. Addressing a FICCI event on September 3, Gadkari suggested that if stainless steel had been used for the statue,…
New Notary Portal Launched to Streamline and Simplify Notary Appointments
Today in New Delhi, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law & Justice (Independent Charge), inaugurated the new Notary Portal (https://notary.gov.in) during an event organized by the Department of Law & Justice. This portal is designed to provide a seamless, paperless, and efficient online interface between notaries and…
President Droupadi Murmu Calls for Boosting Research in Education System
President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the critical need for fostering research within India’s education system during her address at the 21st convocation ceremony of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in Pune. She asserted that Indian research scholars possess the capability to address not only the challenges faced by the nation but also…
Government Greenlights New Semiconductor Plant Under India Semiconductor Mission
In a significant move to bolster India’s semiconductor industry, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd’s proposal to establish a new semiconductor manufacturing unit in Sanand, Gujarat. This unit, backed by an investment of ₹3,300 crore, is expected to produce 60 lakh…
India Approves ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Defense Acquisition Plan: Focus on Indigenous Modernization
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has greenlit 10 major capital acquisition proposals totalling ₹1,44,716 crore. Impressively, 99% of these funds will be sourced from indigenous suppliers under the “Buy (Indian)” and “Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured)” categories. Among the key approvals is the…
Vijayawada Floods: Never seen rain like this
The flood situation in Vijayawada, located in the NTR district, has become one of the most severe natural disasters the city has faced in the past three decades. With rainfall exceeding annual averages by 27%—548.40 mm against the usual 429.10 mm—Vijayawada emerged as the hardest-hit area, surpassing even nearby districts…
PM Modi 2-Day Visit to Brunei
Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Bandar Seri Begawan today, marking the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian PM to Brunei Darussalam. Invited by Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, PM Modi’s visit coincides with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. In his departure statement, PM Modi…
India and UNESCO to Host 2024 Chief Science Advisers Roundtable in Paris on 6 September
India and UNESCO are set to host the 2024 Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (CSAR) at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, France on 6 September 2024. This event, co-organized by India’s Office of Principal Scientific Adviser and UNESCO’s Natural Sciences Sector, builds on the Sherpa-track initiative introduced during India’s G20 Presidency in…