On December 10, 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, during the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC). The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral defence ties between the two countries. the meeting, Rajnath Singh conveyed Prime…

A serious incident occurred in Mumbai when a bus operated by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking lost control and caused chaos. According to officials, the 12-meter-long electric bus, manufactured by Hyderabad-based Olectra Greentech and leased by BEST, plowed through pedestrians and vehicles before it eventually entered the…

S.M. Krishna, former External Affairs Minister and Karnataka Chief Minister, passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 92. The veteran leader, who had been in poor health for some time, died at his residence. Krishna’s family confirmed the news, and tributes have poured in from across the…

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi emphasized the government’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and harness connectivity to drive prosperity. He specifically highlighted the upcoming Noida International Airport as a significant development that will enhance connectivity and improve the “Ease of Living” for residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) and…

The Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme, a centrally sponsored initiative, provides hot, cooked meals to approximately 11.7 crore students studying in Balvatika and classes I to VIII across 10.24 lakh government and government-aided schools on every school day. The scheme’s primary goal is to ensure nutritional support…

The responsibility for wildlife protection and managing human-wildlife conflicts primarily lies with State and Union Territory governments. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change does not maintain detailed records on crop damage caused by wild animals. However, the government has taken several important steps to safeguard crops and protect…

DME Development Limited (DMEDL), a fully owned subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has successfully raised Rs. 775 Crore through a groundbreaking issuance of ‘Green Bonds’ in the roads and highways sector. NHAI Chairman Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, IAS, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the…

In a strategic move to bolster India’s startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has entered into a partnership with Flipkart, the homegrown e-commerce giant. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to support and mentor tech startups across India, providing them with resources, industry insights,…

In a significant step towards empowering women and enhancing financial inclusion, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today launched the ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ by Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in Panipat, Haryana. This initiative, aimed at offering employment and financial independence to women, aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to empower women…

The India-Norway Business Forum was held today in Mumbai, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The forum brought together policymakers, business leaders, and key stakeholders to explore…