Month: May 2024

T20 World Cup 2024 Co-Host West Indies Get ‘Terror Threat’ From Pakistan:

Manish Kumar

T20 World Cup 2024 is less than a month away with the first match of the marquee cricket event set to be played on June 1, in a shocking piece of news it is now being reported that the Cricket West Indies (CWI) has received a ‘terror threat’ over hosting the global cricketing competition. Notably, USA and the Carribean Islands are co-hosting the T20 World Cup 2024. Despite the threat, CWI have assued that proper checks and balances are in place to ensure there is no risk to the major…

PM Modi Performs Puja, ‘Dandavat Pranam’ At Ayodhya Ram Mandir Before Mega Roadshow

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Uttar Pradesh ahead of the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, on Sunday performed puja and darshan at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, which he inaugurated in January this year. PM Modi’s Sunday visit comes ahead of the third phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections which will take place on May 7 for ten constituencies including Sambhal, Hathras, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Badaun, Bareilly, and Aonla. Earlier in the day, he addressed a public meeting in…

Muslim Community Cong, I.N.D.I.A Bloc Using Them As Pawns: PM Modi Attacks Oppn In UP

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a visit to Uttar Pradesh ahead of the third phase of voting in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, took a swipe at the Congress on Sunday and said that the grand old party and the opposition bloc, I.N.D.I.A are using Muslims as their pawns, and the people of the community have understood it. Addressing a rally in support of BJP candidate Rekha Verma in UP’s Dhaurahra, PM Modi claimed that the Muslim community is distancing itself from the opposition after seeing the development…

PM Modi Confident: BJP Poised for ‘Double-Engine Govt’ in Odisha

Manish Kumar

Odisha is going to Lok Sabha and Assembly elections simultaneously this month. PM Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Berhampur and exuded confidence in forming the BJP government in the state. PM Modi stepped up the attack on Congress and Naveen Patnaik’s BJD and said that the people of the “rich state” remained “poor” and both the parties are responsible for it. PM Modi’s pledge to implement electoral declarations with utmost diligence reinforced his persona as a leader of action, poised to effectuate meaningful change upon assuming office. His…

Powerful voices of amazing women leaders resonated at the United Nations Headquarters

Manish Kumar

marked a momentous occasion as the powerful voices of women representatives resonated within the hallowed halls of the United Nations Headquarters. Elected women representatives (EWRs) from India’s Panchayati Raj Institutions took centre-stage at the CPD57 Side Event titled “Localizing the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way”, captivating the audience with their inspiring stories and transformative initiatives. Three iconic women Panchayat leaders – Smt. Supriya Das Datta, Smt. Kunuku Hema Kumari and Smt. Neeru Yadav – inspired with their ground-breaking work empowering women and girls through initiatives…

IREDA holds 16th Stakeholders’ Meet

Manish Kumar

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) organized its 16th Stakeholders’ Interaction Meet at the India International Centre in New Delhi today, May 4, 2024. The Stakeholders’ Meet witnessed enthusiastic participation from business partners spanning the renewable energy spectrum, including Solar, Wind, Hydro, Bio Energy, and New & Emerging technologies. Notably, this was the second in-person meeting out of 16, with 14 meetings having been conducted virtually. The event featured a presentation highlighting IREDA’s recent achievements, emphasizing its historic annual performance in FY 2023-24. The discussion covered major initiatives undertaken for renewable…

India and Australia reaching around 24 billion USD in 2023-24, signaling significant potential for further growth.

Manish Kumar

Australia is an important trading partner of India in Oceania region with merchandise trade between India and Australia reaching around 24 billion USD in 2023-24, signaling significant potential for further growth. The Joint Committee Meeting serves as a vital platform for both nations to further strengthening trade ties and exploring new opportunities for bilateral economic cooperation in areas such as trade facilitation, investment promotion, as well as co-operation in other areas including support for technology. An Indian delegation led by Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal had a very constructive and productive…

Largest ever global delegation to witness India’s General Election

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In keeping with the tradition of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to foster a culture of transparency and reiterate its commitment to high standards of electoral practices amidst the democratic nations, 75 delegates representing 23 countries are in India to witness the Indian General Elections as part of the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP). The event today was inaugurated in the presence of CEC Shri Rajiv Kumar and ECs Shri Gyanesh Kumar and Shri Sukhbir Singh Sandhu at New Delhi. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar while addressing the…

REC gets RBI nod to set up subsidiary in GIFT City, Gujarat

Manish Kumar

REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has received a ‘No Objection Certificate’ (dated May 3, 2024) from the Reserve Bank of India, for setting up a wholly owned subsidiary in International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (“GIFT”), Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The decision to expand operations into GIFT, a burgeoning hub for financial services in India, comes as REC continues to diversify its portfolio and explore new avenues for growth. The proposed subsidiary will engage in a range…

China’s Chang’e-6 Mission: Pioneering Sample Collection from the Far Side of the Moon

Manish Kumar

China embarked on a historic endeavor as it launched the Chang’e-6 mission, aimed at collecting rocks and soil from the far side of the Moon, marking the first such ambitious attempt by any nation. Successful Launch: China’s Long March-5, its largest rocket, soared into the skies carrying the Chang’e-6 probe from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan at around 5:27 pm local time. Weighing over eight metric tonnes, the Chang’e-6 probe embarked on its monumental journey, setting a new milestone in space exploration. International Collaboration: The launch garnered global…