A handful of Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 3, ousted Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy, as party infighting plunged Congress into further chaos just days after it narrowly averted a government shutdown. The 216-to-210 vote marked the first time in history that the House removed its leader, with eight Republicans voting with […]
The World Bank in its latest update released on Tuesday has projected Bangladesh’s economic growth to be 5.6 percent in the 2023-24 fiscal year ending next June. The global lender in its previous projection in April, forecasted a 6.2 percent GDP growth for the current fiscal year. The World Bank in its update stated that […]
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave its approval for introduction in Parliament, a Bill, namely, the Central Universities (Amendment), Bill, 2023 further to amend the Central Universities Act, 2009 for setting up of Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University at Mulugu District in the State of Telangana as provided in the […]
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt said that the LCA Tejas symbolizes India’s journey towards self-sufficiency in defence manufacturing. This programme has been a shining example of commitment to reduce country’s dependency on foreign aircrafts, and it serves as a beacon of hope for a self-reliant India. He was speaking at the handing over ceremony […]
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to a proposal of Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti to complete the balance works of North Koel Reservoir Project at a revised Cost of Rs. 2,430.76 crore (central share: Rs.1,836.41 […]
The Government of India today notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board. The National Turmeric Board will focus on the development and growth of turmeric and turmeric products in the country. The National Turmeric Board will provide leadership on turmeric related matters, augment the efforts, and facilitate greater coordination with Spices Board and other […]
The Department of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) at Army Hospital (R&R) in Delhi Cantt. has conducted 50 bilateral simultaneous cochlear implants in the last 18 months, becoming the only government hospital across the country to accomplish these many successful implants. Cochlear implant is a sophisticated medical device which enables hearing-disabled patients to come into […]
In Bangladesh, the death toll from dengue infection rose to 1017 this year with 11 more casualties reported in the last 24 hours till Monday morning. Besides, 2,596 new dengue patients were hospitalized during the same period, according to data released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The dengue outbreak has taken a […]
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is organising the 4th National EMRS Cultural, Literary and Kala Utsav – 2023, from 3rd October to 6th October in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The four-day event will witness participation of over 1500+ Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) students from across the country. This year the event will also […]
India’s monsoon rainfall hit its lowest level since 2018,primarily due to the El Nino weather pattern, which resulted in an unusually dry August, as reported by the state-run weather department. The monsoon, critical for India’s $3 trillion economy, supplies about 70% of the necessary rain for crops and water sources. This summer’s rainfall shortage may […]
