Month: February 2024

NeGD, MeitY organises State Capacity Building Workshop for Chief Information Security Officers of UP Government under Capacity Building Scheme

Manish Kumar

A Cyber Security and best practices workshop is being conducted in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, from February 27 – 29, 2024, with the participation of more than 51 CISOs across 30 plus State Departments. This programme is being conducted by National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Center for e-Governance (CeG), Department of IT & Electronics, Government of UP. The three-day intensive workshop is intended to spread awareness, build capacities, and enable government departments to take steps to create a cyber-resilient ecosystem; it…

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches SWAYAM Plus platform

Manish Kumar

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, launched the SWAYAM Plus Platform today in New Delhi. Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education Shri K. Sanjay Murthy; Chairperson, UGC, Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar; Chairperson, NCVET, Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi; Chairperson, NASSCOM, Shri Rajesh Nambiar; Director, IIT Madras, Prof. V Kamakoti; Chairman, AICTE, Prof. T.G. Sitharam; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education, Shri Govind Jaiswal, other academician and dignitaries were also present at the event. A video on SWAYAM PLUS was shown during the launch event.…

GENERAL PIERRE SCHILL, CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF OF FRENCH ARMY ON A VISIT TO INDIA

Manish Kumar

General Pierre Schill, Chief of Army Staff of French Army is on a visit to India from 27th to 29th February 2024. The visit commenced with a poignant wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial on 27th February 2024, where the French General paid homage to the fallen heroes of the Indian Armed Forces who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. Thereafter, a ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented to the Chief of Army Staff of French Army at the South Block Lawns in New Delhi after which he called…

Indian Startup Ecosystem aims for global dominance, gears up for the first ever Startup Mahakumbh

Manish Kumar

India is all set to witness its first-ever ‘Startup Mahakumbh’, the largest celebration of Indian startups from March 18-20, 2024, at the prestigious Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Spearheaded by the collaborative efforts of ASSOCHAM, NASSCOM, Bootstrap Incubation & Advisory Foundation, TiE and Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), the event will cement India’s reputation as a melting pot of innovation and amplify the country’s global startup footprint. With the purpose of enabling handshakes and connecting startups with a spectrum of inventors such as VCs, angel investors, family offices, and…

Academic and Policy Research to get further boost, RIS will bring forth Ayush Service Sector report soon

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Ayush and Research and Information System for Developing Countries, (RIS) New Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at New Delhi. This MoU will bring forth the overview of Ayush Service sector and will serve the continuation of academic cooperation and collaboration with RIS (a Policy Research autonomous institute of Ministry of External Affairs). Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha signed the MoU on behalf of Ministry of Ayush, whereas Director General Prof Sachin Chturvedi was the signatory on behalf of RIS. This Knowledge Partnership, through this MoU,…

NIA signs MoU with Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine of Government of Thailand

Manish Kumar

The National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur under the Ministry of Ayush of the Government of India and Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine of the Ministry of Public Health of the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) on the establishment of an Academic Collaboration in Ayurveda and Thai Traditional Medicine in New Delhi, India at 10th India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting held at Hyderabad House, New Delhi today. Shri B.K. Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, and Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, Director General, Department…

“Today our MSMEs have a great opportunity to become a strong part of the global supply chain”

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participated in the program ‘Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs’ in Madurai, Tamil Nadu today and addressed thousands of Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) entrepreneurs working in the automotive sector. The Prime Minister also interacted with Gandhigram-trained women entrepreneurs and schoolchildren Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister said that it is a delightful experience to be present among minds of the technology and innovation sector and remarked that the feeling is similar to visiting a laboratory that crafts the…

PM participates in ‘Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs’ program in Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participated in the program ‘Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs’ in Madurai, Tamil Nadu today and addressed thousands of Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) entrepreneurs working in the automotive sector. The Prime Minister also interacted with Gandhigram-trained women entrepreneurs and schoolchildren Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister said that it is a delightful experience to be present among minds of the technology and innovation sector and remarked that the feeling is similar to visiting a laboratory that crafts the…

President Droupadi Murmu Embarks on Transformative Four-Day Journey Across Odisha

Manish Kumar

President Droupadi Murmu’s upcoming four-day odyssey across Odisha promises to bring forth a wave of transformative initiatives, fostering development and cultural preservation in the region. Commencing today, the President’s itinerary is packed with significant engagements aimed at uplifting various sectors and communities across the state. Day One: Laying Foundations and Empowering Communities President Murmu will kick off her visit by laying the foundation stone for the Central Government Holiday Home at Rairangpur, symbolizing the initiation of a project pivotal for tourism and hospitality in the region. Additionally, she will virtually…

Supreme Court’s Rebuke: Patanjali Ayurved and Government Criticized for Misleading Ads

Manish Kumar

In a scathing rebuke, the Supreme Court of India has chastised Patanjali Ayurved and the central government for disseminating misleading advertisements. The bench, condemned the company’s dissemination of “false” and “misleading” claims about its medicines across electronic and print media, accusing the government of turning a blind eye to the issue. The recent case, brought forth by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), highlighted evidence of misleading advertisements by Patanjali and other ayurvedic medicine companies. The case prompts critical questions about the effective regulation of medical advertisements, the government’s role in…