Year: 2023

Patanjali signed an MoU for the wellness of uniformed personnel, called for applications of retired soldiers for various posts

Manish Kumar

An MoU focusing on various subjects, including yoga, ayurveda medicine, and wellness, was signed between the Indian Army and Patanjali Yogpeeth.  Patanjali and its affiliated organizations expressed their commitment to prioritizing the hiring of retired military personnel for various services at Patanjali.  Acharya Balkrishna said that Patanjali will leave no stone unturned in completing this work as part of its gratitude towards the nation.  Acting swiftly on the MoU Patanjali has called for applications of retired Army soldiers for various posts.  Acharya Balkrishna said that Patanjali is confident that retired…

BCCI drags Byju’s to NCLT; edtech giant attempting to settle the matter

Manish Kumar

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken embattled edtech firm Byju’s to the National Company Law Tribunal, as indicated by information on the website.   This comes months after Byju’s said it will not renew its branding partnerships as the edtech company said it looks to cut costs in order to achieve profitability.  Byju’s had three significant branding partnerships with the BCCI, ICC, and FIFA, all of which were up for renewal in 2023.  Byju’s confirmed earlier in the year that it would not renew any…

NASA chief says ready to work with ISRO to build Indian space station

Manish Kumar

NASA chief Bill Nelson’s comment on a possible Indian space station came in response to a question.   He said the US was ready to collaborate in building the ‘Bharatiya Antariksha Station’ (Indian Space Station) project,   The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) chief Bill Nelson on Tuesday said the joint Indo-USA NISER satellite would be “one of the great observatories” to look at the changes happening on the Earth.  PM Narendra Modi has asked the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to work towards building an Indian space station…

PM Modi interacts with workers rescued from Uttarkashi tunnel over phone

Manish Kumar

A multi-agency rescue operation was launched to evacuate 41 workers who were stuck inside the under-construction Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi after it collapsed following a landslide on November 12.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to workers who were evacuated from the Uttarkashi tunnel earlier today. All 41 workers were safely rescued in one of India’s biggest evacuation operations led by multiple agencies. The workers were trapped inside the tunnel after it collapsed on November 12 following a landslide. Since then, a massive operation was launched to rescue…

India’s Defence Ministry to Hold Crucial Meeting on Biggest Ever Fighter Aircraft Projects Worth ₹ 1.3 Lakh Crore

Manish Kumar

India’s Defence Ministry to Hold Crucial Meeting on Major Fighter Aircraft Projects.  The Indian Defence Ministry is set to deliberate on two of the country’s largest fighter aircraft projects, collectively valued at 1.3 lakh crore rupees.  The agenda will include discussions on the acquisition of the advanced 97 new Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 1A.  Upgrading the SU-30 MKI jets will modernize and enhance the technical capabilities of India’s existing fleet, contributing to the overall strength of the country’s air defense.  The Indian Air Force has already ordered 83 LCA…

MoU signed between Department of Social Justice & Empowerment and Shri Ramchandra Mission under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)

Manish Kumar

Substance use disorder is an issue, which has the potential to adversely affect the social fabric of the country. Dependence to any substance not only affects the individual’s health, but also disrupts their families and the whole society. Regular consumption of various psychoactive substances leads to dependence of the individual.   As per report of first comprehensive National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India conducted by Department of Social Justice & Empowerment through National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), AIIMS, New Delhi, Alcohol is the most…

Ministry of Tourism organizes prequel event of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam – a festival to celebrate the rich heritage of classical music

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in association with Ministry of Culture,  Sangeet Natak Academy and State Government of Andhra Pradesh successfully organised the prequel event of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam, a first of its kind festival to celebrate the rich heritage of classical music and promote lesser-known tourist attractions.     The prequel events  organized at six locations on November 27, 2023 across the state were a resounding success and offered a glimpse of the main event to be organized in December 2023. The Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam will be…

Union WCD Minister launches ‘Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children’ at National Outreach Program in New Delhi

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The Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children was launched by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in the presence of Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai, MoS MWCD and AYUSH, Shri Indevar Pandey, Secretary, MoWCD, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, DEPwD, and Dr. K K Tripathy, Economic Advisor, MoHFW at a national outreach programme organized on 28th November, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan. The event was organised to realize the commitment for strengthening Divyang children’s overall access to improved well-being. The event was attended by senior officers from MoWCD, MoHFW, DEPwD,…

Mines Ministry to Launch First Ever Tranche of Critical and Strategic Minerals Auction

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The Ministry of Mines, will be launching the first tranche auction of critical and strategic minerals here on 29th November, 2023. As Chief Guest, Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi will be launching the first ever critical minerals auction process. Twenty blocks of critical and strategic minerals being auctioned are spread across the country. This is a landmark initiative that will boost our economy, enhance national security and support our transition to a clean energy future. Critical minerals are essential for our country’s economic development and…

Mahatma Gandhi ‘Mahapurush’, PM Modi ‘Yugpurush’: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar described Mahatma Gandhi as the ‘Mahapurush’ of the last century and termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the ‘Yugpurush’ of this century.  Mahatma Gandhi freed us from slavery while PM Modi has taken us to a path where we always wanted to be, said Vice President.  One thing is common between the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and PM Narendra Modi is they have reflected with respect to Shrimad Rajchandraji,” he added.  The Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur is a global movement that endeavours to enhance…