Month: August 2023

Defence Correspondents Course – 2023 Commences at ENC, Visakhapatnam

Manish Kumar

The 2023 edition of Defence Correspondents Course (DCC), a three week course conducted by the Ministry of Defence for select journalists from National and Regional Media organisations, commenced at Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Visakhapatnam on 21 August 2023. Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena AVSM, NM Chief of Staff, ENC delivered the inaugural address and Shri A Bharat Bhushan Babu, Spokesperson (MoD) and Additional Director General (Media & Communication) gave an insight into Defence Journalism of the course at the Maritime Warfare Center. The aim of DCC is to bring media and…

PM’s departure statement ahead of his visit to South Africa and Greece

Manish Kumar

I am visiting the Republic of South Africa from 22-24 August 2023 at the invitation of H.E Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, to attend the 15th BRICS Summit being held in Johannesburg under the South African Chairmanship. BRICS has been pursuing a strong cooperation agenda across various sectors. We value that BRICS has become a platform for discussing and deliberating on issues of concern for the entire Global South, including development imperatives and reform of the multilateral system. This Summit will provide a useful opportunity for BRICS to…

IREDA signs MoU with Government, Revenue Target for 2023-24 set at ₹ 4,350 crores

Manish Kumar

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), a Mini Ratna (Category – I) Government of India enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has signed a performance-based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. The MoU, in alignment with guidelines issued by Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, outlines strategic targets that IREDA aims to achieve during the fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. As per the MoU, the Government of India has set a Revenue from Operations target…

announce 17-member squad for Asia Cup 2023, key players return to team India

Manish Kumar

BCCI has announced the 17-member squad for Asia Cup 2023. The tournament is set to commence on August 30 while India play Pakistan in their opening game on September 2. India have announced their much awaited 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. The tournament is set to start on August 30 with Pakistan facing Nepal while India will start their campaign on September 2 against arch-rivals Pakistan in Kandy. As for the squad, Jasprit Bumrah makes the much-anticipated return after proving his fitness in the T20I series against Ireland. Meanwhile, KL Rahul is…

PM addresses Madhya Pradesh Rozgar Mela

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Madhya Pradesh Rozgar Mela via video link today. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that those getting their appointment letters today are joining the important responsibility of teaching in this historical period. Throwing light on his address from the Red Fort detailing the critical role of national character in the development of the nation, the Prime Minister underlined that all those getting jobs today will hold the responsibility of molding the future generations of India, modernizing them and giving them a…

The Youth 20 (Y20) Summit concludes successfully today in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Manish Kumar

Under the overall framework of G20 Presidency, the Y20 India engagement Group meeting concluded successfully in Varanasi today (20th August, 2023). Y20, as part of  overall framework of G20 under Presidency of India has set new milestones for the world. During the summit, Y20 Communiqué was discussed and negotiated, thereafter, it has been signed successfully with unanimous consent. The major recommendations included in the Communique are – Empower Lifelong Learning Prepare The Global Workforce For Global Challenges Strengthen International Research Collaboration Promote Universal Gig Worker Rights and Implement Accessible Sustainable Financing…

Shri Nitin Gadkari to launch the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP)

Manish Kumar

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari will launch the much-awaited Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) on 22nd August 2023. This programme is a significant step forward in the Government’s commitment to improve road safety through raising the safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes in India. The programme aims to provide a tool to the car customers to make a comparative assessment of crash safety of motor vehicles available in the market.  Under this programme, car manufacturers can voluntarily offer their cars tested…

Dr Jitendra Singh met UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, discussed Digital Governance Plan for the state

Manish Kumar

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh called on the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Saturday, 19 August 2023. In their meeting lasting over an hour, they discussed threadbare the Digital Governance Plan for Uttar Pradesh. It was informed that the Uttar Pradesh District Good Governance Index (DGGI) 2022, the first of its kind survey of districts undertaken by any state in the country, is ready for release. The Good Governance…

Chairman KVIC inaugurates several KVI activities in Tamil Nadu

Manish Kumar

Chairman, KVIC Shri Manoj Kumar inaugurated several KVI activities during  Tamil Nadu visit  and interacted with Khadi workers during this visit. Presiding over a Khadi Karigar Sammelan held on August 19, 2023, at SITRA, Coimbatore,  he  expressed gratitude for the love and care extended by the Tamil people over the last 2 days. He emphasized that this event is not only a Khadi Karigar Sammelan but also a heartfelt interaction (“Man Ki Baat”) between him and the rural artisans. He said  Khadi serves as a weapon against poverty, starvation, and…

“Healthcare is not just a sector, but a mission”

Manish Kumar

Our vision is clear, our goals are ambitious, and our determination is unyielding.” This was stated by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers in his keynote address to the Indian Industry leaders in pharmaceuticals, and G20 Ministers and Delegates, on the sidelines of the G20 Health Minister’s Meeting in Gandhinagar. Dr. Mandaviya proudly acknowledged India’s prowess in the pharmaceuticals and medical devices field, emphasizing its role as a global hub for pharmaceutical excellence. “India is recognized as a cornerstone in the global pharmaceutical landscape,” he stated. The…