Month: August 2023

INS Sunayna visit to port of Durban, South Africa

Manish Kumar

INS Sunayna visited port of Durban, South Africa from 21-25 Aug 23 reinforcing India’s ties with the maritime partners towards and in accordance with Prime Minister’s vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). During the visit, personnel from Indian Navy and South African Navy engaged in a wide range of professional and training interactions, deck visits and sports fixture. Joint training sessions were conducted on various aspects of navigation, firefighting, damage control and Visit Board Search & Seize. Spreading the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, a joint…

50 employers’ desk were setup and conducted interview of 793 talented candidates

Manish Kumar

National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), an Autonomous Scientific Society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, organised NIELIT Job Fair 2023 “Yuva Rojgar Manch”- Sashakt Yuva, Sashakt Rashtra in association with Directorate General of Employment (DGE), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India for NIELIT students as well as for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on 24th and 25th of August, 2023, at National Career Service Centre, Karkardooma, Vikas Marg, New Delhi. The Director General, NIELIT, Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi inaugurated the event by lightning…

Culture Working Group discussions have paved way for enhanced cultural diplomacy: Smt Meenakashi Lekhi

Manish Kumar

The discussions on the Draft declaration at the fourth G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting, under India’s Presidency, with the delegates from the G20 members, and international organisations participating  concluded in Varanasi, today. The CWG under India’s G20 Presidency, through its Outcome Document and Chair’s summary, emphasized on positioning culture at the heart of global policymaking. The  Culture Ministers’ Meeting will be held  tomorrow 2023 in Varanasi. Earlier in the day, speaking to the media , Shri G. K Reddy said that the Varanasi Culture meetings have created an  opportunity…

Traditional & Local Architecture Influence on upcoming Terminal Buildings at various airports across India

Manish Kumar

The Minister of Civil Aviation & Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia released a coffee table book on traditional and local architecture of various terminal buildings at AAI airports in New Delhi today. The book highlights the facade of terminal buildings at 19 airports. This publication is a remarkable endeavour that portrays the upcoming Airport Terminal buildings in the light of traditional values. The future terminals will ingeniously blend Indian architectural excellence with practicality, effectively conveying the essence of our heritage. The airport terminal building orchestrates the seamless transition between aircraft…

Student Scientist Connect Program Event under the “One Week One Lab” Campaign CSIR- (CGCRI)

Manish Kumar

Under the “One Week One Lab” Campaign CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata conducted a school connect programme on 25th August, 2023. It was intended to promote scientific temper among school students and encourage them to pursue research in different scientific domains. Dr S.K. Mishra, Director CSIR-CGCRI welcomed the participants. The Chief Guest Dr. K. J. Sreeram, Director of CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute highlighted the role of CSIR in nation-building activities, and the Guest of Honour Dr. Arun Bandyopadhyay, Director of CSIR – Indian Institute of Chemical Biology inspired the students to pursue science…

PM addresses Team ISRO on success of Chandrayaan-3

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visited the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru after his arrival from Greece and addressed Team ISRO on the success of Chandrayaan-3. The Prime Minister met and interacted with ISRO scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission where he was also briefed about the findings and progress in the Chandrayaan-3 Mission. Addressing the scientists, the Prime Minister expressed great delight in being present at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru and said that such an occasion is extremely…

PM addresses G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via video link today. The Prime Minister welcomed the dignitaries to Varanasi, also known as Kashi, and expressed delight that the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting is taking place here as the city is his parliamentary constituency. Referring to Kashi as one of the oldest living cities, the Prime Minister mentioned the nearing town of Sarnath where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. “Kashi is known to be a treasure chest of knowledge, duty and…

Grand welcome as PM Modi arrives in Bengaluru after productive trip to South Africa & Greece

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi landed at Bengaluru after his four day visit to South Africa and Greece, today. The Prime Minister participated in the BRICS Summit in South Africa and later visited Greece. The Prime Minister had various bilateral meetings and meetings with local thought leaders. He also met with the vibrant Indian communities in both the countries. The Prime Minister who had witnessed the landing of Chandrayaan-3 Moon Lander via VC landed in Bengaluru to interact with the ISRO team later. PM Modi who was given a…

Modi Reaches Greece, First Visit by Indian PM In 40 Years

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Greece on Friday on a daylong visit, the first by an Indian premier in 40 years  “I look forward to my visit to Greece opening a new chapter in our multifaceted relationship,” Modi said as he left for the first leg of his visit.  The Indian community in Greece was excited to welcome Mr. Modi.  Greece backed India in the aftermath of the 1998 nuclear tests at Pokhran when several countries slapped the country with sanctions.  The Prime Minister will be accompanied by a…

Ukraine fired missiles towards Moscow and hit Crimea with drones claims Russia

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Moscow says missile downed under 200 km (124 miles) away  Ukraine sends 42 zones to Crimea; Moscow says counters all  No immediate comment from Ukraine on the apparent big attack  No casualties or damage reported.  President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told an international conference this week that Kyiv would “de-occupy” Crimea.  Russia shows no sign of leaving Crimea, which it has used to launch missiles at Ukraine.  Russia said Ukraine had fired a missile towards Moscow and attacked Crimea with 42 drones, in what would be one of the biggest known coordinated…