Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced that veteran actor Waheeda Rehman will be honoured this year’s Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award. Waheeda Rehman is regarded as one of India’s finest actors and is best known for her roles in films like “Pyaasa”, “CID”, “Guide”, “Kaagaz Ke Phool”, “Khamoshi” and “Trishul”, “Chaudhvin Ka Chand” and […]
The meeting was attended by sweet manufacturers and associations across the country. More than 150 food Business operators participated in the meeting. The meeting was focused on sensitising the ecosystem regarding the perishable high risk edibles to ensure safe food throughout the touch points including manufacturing, storage, distribution & point of sale to the consumer. […]
During the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York, UAE’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with Minister of External Affairs Minister, Dr. S.Jaishankar. They discussed the longstanding ties between the UAE and India and the ways to enhance their comprehensive strategic partnership. The two leaders […]
There is a need to have a more ambitious approach towards Indo-US bilateral relations, said US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said at the 20th Indo-US Economic Summit organized by Indo-American Chamber of Commerce. Addressing the summit, the ambassador said that both sides should strive for moving towards a frictionless bilateral relationship. The theme of […]
NGOs from India participated at the 54th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) informing the world about the country’s efforts towards women empowerment and gender equality. Speaking during the UN’s Annual discussion on the ‘Integration of a Gender Perspective’, a social activist and founder of Akshar Foundation, a women-led NGO based in […]
Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook on Bangladesh’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Negative from Stable, and affirmed the IDR at ‘BB-‘ An IDR represents an assessment of an issuer government’s relative likelihood of defaulting on its financial obligations. A Long Term Foreign Currency IDR indicates its ability to meet its financial obligations […]
The programme intends to bridge the barriers in teaching to go a long way in improving learning outcomes for tribal students. Empowering teachers in local languages, particularly within tribal communities in India, will enable them to effectively deliver the curriculum and equip tribal students to excel in our increasingly technologically advanced world. To empower the […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed about 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits via video conferencing today at Rozgar Mela. He also addressed the Rozgar Mela virtually. The Rozgar Mela was held at 46 locations across the country. The recruitments are occurring across Central Government Departments and State Governments/UTs supporting this initiative. The recruits, selected […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently announced that the monsoon’s retreat from India commenced on September 25, 2023, marking an eight-day delay from the usual withdrawal date of September 17. This marks the 13th consecutive year of a delayed monsoon retreat, raising concerns about its impact on agricultural production. Traditionally, the southwest monsoon sweeps over […]
The Bharat Drone Shakti event has drawn the involvement of over 75 drone startups and corporate entities. This event anticipates hosting approximately 5,000 attendees, including delegates from the central government, state departments, both public and private sectors, the armed forces, paramilitary forces, and delegates from friendly nations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Bharat Drone […]
