Month: April 2024

“IPL 2024: RR Captain Sanju Samson Fined Rs 12 Lakh for Slow Over Rate”

Manish Kumar

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over rate during the Indian Premier League match against Gujarat Titans. (As It Happened | Scorecard) The Royals’ four-match winning streak was broken by the Shubman Gill-led Titans, who won the match by three wickets in a last-ball thriller on Wednesday. “Sanju Samson, the Rajasthan Royals captain, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai…

KABIL and CSIR-IMMT sign MoU for Technical and Knowledge cooperation for Critical Minerals

Manish Kumar

Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) for Technical & Knowledge cooperation for Critical Minerals. The MoU was signed by Shri Sadashiv Samantaray, Director (Commercial), NALCO & CEO, KABIL and Dr. Ramanuj Narayan, Director, CSIR-IMMT, in the presence of Shri Sridhar Patra, CMD, NALCO & Chairman, KABIL, at NALCO Corporate Office in Bhubaneswar, today.   Under the MoU, KABIL will leverage the technical expertise and services of CSIR-IMMT to…

“Lok Sabha Election 2024: Can Kangana Ranaut’s Bollywood Glamour Cut It for BJP in Mandi?”

Manish Kumar

In the 18th Lok Sabha elections, all eyes are on the Mandi seat in Himachal Pradesh because of its links with Bollywood. Once known as the royal mandi (market) of various kingdoms, it seems to have turned into a veritable theatre of politics these days. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped into a minefield of controversy by fielding the feisty Rajput actress Kangana Ranaut in this prestigious constituency. Mandi is considered a ‘safe seat’ for the BJP as nine out of 10 seats in Mandi district are currently held…

“Patanjali Misleading Ads: ‘Won’t Accept Apology’, SC Tells Ramdev, with a ‘Rip You Apart’ Warning to Uttarakhand”

Manish Kumar

Yoga guru Ramdev, the co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved, was back in the Supreme Court on Wednesday in connection with the “misleading” ads case, days after tendering an apology before the court in the matter. Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the apology is only on paper after they — Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna — “were caught on wrong foot in court.” Rejecting the second affidavit of apology submitted by Patanjali, the Supreme Court warned Patanjali MD Acharya Balkrishna and co-founder Ramdev to be ready to face action in the contempt…

PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES A HOMOEOPATHY SYMPOSIUM ON WORLD HOMOEOPATHY DAY

Manish Kumar

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a two-day Homoeopathy Symposium, organized by Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, in New Delhi today (April 10, 2024) on the occasion of the World Homoeopathy Day. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Homoeopathy has been adopted in many countries as a simple and accessible treatment method. All over the world, many institutions at international, national and local levels have been promoting Homoeopathy. She appreciated the Ministry of AYUSH, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, National Commission for Homoeopathy, National Institute…

EU-India join forces to promote start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries under Trade and Technology Council

Manish Kumar

The European Union (EU) and India today launched an Expression of Interest (EoI) for startups working in Battery Recycling Technologies for Electric Vehicles (EVs) for a matchmaking event. The matchmaking aims to enhance the cooperation between European and Indian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the clean and green technologies sector. The intended exchange of knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in advancing the circularity of rare materials and transitioning towards carbon neutrality in both India and the EU. This initiative takes place under the India-EU Trade &…

61st National Maritime Day celebrated with full Valour

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), celebrated Sports Day event commemorating the National Maritime Day. The Sports Day event was held at Commonwealth Sports Stadium, Akshardham, New Delhi on April 05, 2024. The event witnessed a jubilant gathering of maritime enthusiasts, professionals, and dignitaries, marking a vibrant celebration of the maritime industry’s legacy and resilience. The day is celebrated to commemorate embarkation of the first Indian-owned vessel “S S Loyalty” on her maiden voyage from Mumbai to London, on this day in 1919. SS Loyalty, a symbol of…

NTPC launches new edition of Girl Empowerment Mission

Manish Kumar

NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power company, is gearing up to launch the latest edition of Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM), its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. The program aligns with the Government of India’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative and aims to tackle gender inequality by nurturing girls’ imaginations and fostering their ability to explore opportunities. GEM does this through a 1-month workshop for young girls during summer holidays, by offering them a platform for their all-round upliftment and development. Starting from April 2024, the new edition of GEM will add nearly…

Government extends deadline for submission of R&D Proposals under National Green Hydrogen Mission

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India has issued Guidelines for implementation of R&D Scheme under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The R&D scheme seeks to make the production, storage, transportation and utilization of green hydrogen more affordable. It also aims to improve the efficiency, safety and reliability of the relevant processes and technologies involved in the green hydrogen value chain. The scheme also aims to foster partnerships among industry, academia and government in order to establish an innovation ecosystem for Green Hydrogen technologies. The Scheme will also help…

Indian Coast Guard Vessel Samudra Paheredar makes a port call at Muara, Brunei

Manish Kumar

Indian Coast Guard’s Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Paheredar made a port call at Muara, Brunei on 09 April 2024, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries. The visit of ICG specialized vessel to ASEAN countries is in pursuance of India ASEAN Initiative for Marine Pollution, as announced by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in the year 2022 in Cambodia during the ASEAN Defence Minister Plus Meeting. During the three-day visit, the crew of ICGS Samudra Paheredar will engage in professional interactions focusing on Marine Pollution Response…