The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the creation of three officer-level posts for assisting the 16th Finance Commission. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has granted approval for the establishment of three officer-level posts to support the 16th Finance Commission. The newly instituted positions consist of two […]
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday announced the creation of the B20 Global Institute, in line with India’s commitment during the G20 summit in Delhi last year. In a post on social media X, Irani said: “Furthering India’s contribution to the G20 at WEF2024, it […]
Speaking about how dynamic the semiconductor industry is, he said it is not easy to predict what changes will happen in the next 10 years. He said, “It’s too complex and too dynamic and too uncertain for anyone to bet that this is how the sector will be in 10 years from now.” Union Minister […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra will continue beyond February as the campaign received overwhelming love and support from people across the country. “Due to the love and support for the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, we have decided to continue this drive beyond February,” the Prime Minister said […]
In a move to accelerate the AI-driven transformation in agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has forged a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Farmers’ Welfare Programme Implementation Society, the National AI Portal of India (IndiaAI), and the Wadhwani Foundation. This collaborative effort signifies a major advancement in the agricultural sector, […]
North India continued to experience severe cold conditions on Thursday, with temperatures remaining in the single digits across several states. Dense fog and low visibility during the early hours impacted commuters, leading to disruptions in flight services and delays for 18 trains bound for Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported ‘very dense fog’ in […]
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launched its latest collection, “Sanatan Khadi Vastra,” on Wednesday, offering a refreshing take on India’s timeless handwoven fabric. Unveiled at the flagship Khadi Bhawan in Connaught Place, the new range boasts elegant designs crafted at the Khadi Center of Excellence (COEK) at NIFT, blending tradition with contemporary sensibilities. […]
The decline surpassed the 2022 decrease of 850,000, marking the first population drop since 1961 during the Mao Zedong era. China’s population faced a second consecutive year of decline in 2023, driven by a historic low birth rate and a surge in COVID-19 deaths following the lifting of strict lockdowns. The National Bureau of Statistics […]
A day following the Iowa caucuses results, former President Donald Trump, securing a significant victory, conducted a rally in Atkinson, New Hampshire on Tuesday alongside fellow GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy, expressing appreciation to the Indian-American leader for his endorsement. Ramaswamy withdrew from the race after a distant fourth-place finish in Iowa, as Trump solidified his […]
Pakistan said neighboring Iran has violated its airspace resulting in the death of two children, hours after Iranian state media said missiles targeted two bases of militant group Jaish al Adl on Tuesday. Islamabad warned that the incident could have “serious consequences” and was “completely unacceptable” in a statement released by Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson […]
