The 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14) will take place from December 4-6, 2024, in New Delhi, India. Organized by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the conference will feature a variety of high-quality oral and poster presentations, panel discussions, and a training workshop….
India’s Intervention at INC-5 Final Plenary in Busan Advocates for a Balanced Approach to Plastic Pollution and Sustainable Development
At the final plenary of the 5th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea, India highlighted the immense challenge posed by plastic pollution, emphasizing that no nation can resolve this issue alone. India thanked the Chair and Secretariat for their efforts in achieving a consensus-driven outcome…
Investigation Committee Formed Following Collapse of Median Wall at Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Construction Site in Kota
On the night of November 30, 2024, at around 12:15 AM, a sudden collapse occurred at the “Construction of 8-lane Delhi-Mumbai Expressway (Tunnel) DME Package-15” project in Kota, outside the tunnel, at the Cut & Cover section. The collapse involved the median side vertical wall, which had been secured with…
CCRAS Hosts Symposium on Ayurveda Research & Innovation to Mark 56th Foundation Day
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush, marked its 56th Foundation Day on December 1, 2024, by organizing a symposium titled “Research and Innovation in Ayurveda” at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of…
Excerpts from the Vice-President’s Address at the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Kanpur
Boys and girls, esteemed guests, as we step into the fourth quarter of the century since the adoption of the Indian Constitution, it is crucial that we resolve to use every moment in our democratic system for the welfare of the people. The temple of democracy exists for the common…
PM Attends the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police, held in Bhubaneswar on November 30 and December 1, 2024. During the valedictory session, the Prime Minister distributed the President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service to officers of the Intelligence Bureau. In his…
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Meets Italian Minister, Pledges Stronger Maritime Cooperation
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, met Adolfo Urso, the Italian Minister of Enterprises, to discuss deepening maritime cooperation between India and Italy. This meeting took place during the docking of the Italian Navy’s School Ship, Amerigo Vespucci, at the Indira Docks in Mumbai Port. Sonowal also…
Cyclone Fengal Hits Near Puducherry: Red Alert Issued for 10 Districts, Including Chengalpattu and Vellore
Cyclone Fengal has intensified as it moves toward Tamil Nadu, making landfall near Puducherry. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts in southern India due to expected heavy rainfall and strong winds. As of 5:30 PM IST on November 30, 2024, Cyclone Fengal was…
Over 20,000 Historic Stamps and Letters Displayed at Bihar Philatelic Exhibition 2024
The Bihar Philatelic Exhibition 2024 wrapped up on Saturday, showcasing over 20,000 postage stamps, postcards, and handwritten letters from historic figures. The three-day event in Patna attracted history enthusiasts from all over, with displays that spanned 450 frames and 128 unique themes. One of the highlight attractions was the world’s…
Russian Airstrikes Target Aleppo for the First Time Since 2016 as Jihadists Enter Syrian City
On Saturday, Russian and Syrian jets launched airstrikes on insurgents who had captured a suburb of Aleppo the day before. According to Syrian military sources, the bombing targeted not only the rebel-held suburb but also several towns and villages that had fallen to the rebels during a surprise assault from…
