The Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Shri Manoj Kumar, alongside Rajya Sabha MP Shri Arun Singh, launched the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign at the Khadi Gramshilpa Lounge on Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi. During the event, a special sales center for National Flags,…
Manish Sisodia Walks Out of Tihar Jail After 17 Months: ‘I Was Not Alone’
After 17 months in custody, senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia was released from Tihar Jail on Friday, following the Supreme Court’s decision to grant him bail in the corruption and money laundering cases tied to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Donning a maroon shirt, Sisodia was greeted by party…
LIVE Parliament Session Updates: Sonia Gandhi Leads Opposition Walkout in Rajya Sabha
1:26 PM Rajya Sabha Adjourned Until 2 PM The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned until 2 PM following heated discussions and disruptions. 1:11 PM BJP MP Bishnu Pada Ray Sparks Uproar During the Lok Sabha session, BJP MP Bishnu Pada Ray stirred controversy by accusing the Opposition of siding with…
PM MITRA Parks to Boost Local Economy and Strengthen Textile Ecosystem
The Government has approved the establishment of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks at Greenfield and Brownfield sites across the country. These parks will feature world-class infrastructure, including plug-and-play facilities, with a budget allocation of ₹4,445 crores over a seven-year period, extending until 2027-28. The…
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Commends WHO for MoU with India on Medical Device Production
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh lauded the World Health Organization (WHO) for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India to advance the production of medical devices. The formal announcement of the agreement was made today at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi. Describing the MoU between the…
Government e-Marketplace Celebrates 8th Foundation Day
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrated its 8th Foundation Day today with significant milestones to highlight. As of August 8, 2024, the platform has achieved a procurement volume of ₹1,92,433 crore for FY 2024-25, marking an impressive 136% growth compared to the same period last year. GeM is on track to…
Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) Celebrates Foundation Day with ‘ICoAS @ Viksit Bharat’ Theme
The Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) marked its Foundation Day in New Delhi today with the theme ‘ICoAS @ Viksit Bharat,’ highlighting the crucial role that ICoAS officers play in advancing the vision of a developed India by 2047. The event was graced by Dr. T. V. Somanathan, Finance Secretary…
Key Figures in Bangladesh’s Interim Government Led by Muhammad Yunus
In a significant political shift, Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate, Muhammad Yunus, was sworn in on Thursday as the head of an interim government following the end of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule, which was brought down by student-led protests. At 84 years old, Yunus assumed the role of chief advisor, a position…
Quality Control Orders to Safeguard Domestic Footwear Industry and Boost Exports: Shri Piyush Goyal
The enforcement of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) is set to block the influx of low-quality, inexpensive leather products into India, offering a lifeline to the domestic footwear industry facing unfair competition. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, emphasized this during the inauguration of the 8th India International…
Earthquakes Shake Japan’s Southern Coast, Trigger Tsunami Advisory
Two powerful earthquakes struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, causing widespread concern and prompting a tsunami advisory. The first quake, measured at a 6.9 magnitude, was quickly followed by a stronger 7.1-magnitude tremor, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the…