Month: July 2024

Severe Flooding Hits Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh: Residents Urgently Seek Government Assistance

Manish Kumar

The flood situation in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, has become dire due to the rising levels of the Ganges and Garra River, resulting in severe flooding of villages across the district. Water has inundated homes, reaching neck-deep levels, and disrupting the lives of many residents. The affected people are pleading for government assistance as they struggle to cope with the disaster. The situation mirrors other regions in Uttar Pradesh facing similar challenges due to heavy monsoon rains. In hardoi , for instance, over 400 villages are submerged as the Ganges and…

India Hosts 46th Session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee and Young Professionals Forum

Manish Kumar

India is set to host the prestigious 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the first time from July 21st to 31st, 2024, in New Delhi. This significant event will include the 2024 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum, organized under the theme “World Heritage in the 21st Century: Building Capacities and Exploring Opportunities for Youth.” The Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology, a sub-office of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), will host the Young Professionals Forum from July 14th to 23rd. The forum aims to enhance the…

PM Modi to Attend UN General Assembly’s High-Level Meeting in September

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the UN General Assembly’s high-level meeting in New York this September, according to the preliminary program released by Assembly President Dennis Francis’ office. The program, made public on Monday, has Prime Minister Modi’s speech scheduled for the afternoon session on September 26. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Prime Minister of Nepal are also scheduled to speak in the same session. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s fifth address to the General Assembly during the annual week-long meeting that attracts presidents,…

PM Modi’s Vision Inspires Creation of IIM-Like World-Class Institutions, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to education and his vision for a ‘New India’ have inspired the creation of world-class institutions similar to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology. Addressing the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) at Jagti on the outskirts of Jammu city, Dr. Singh emphasized the transformative impact of PM Modi’s government on India’s aspirational generation. “Startups are booming, and new opportunities are opening up. Technology has been a great leveller, providing everyone, regardless…

Global Conference on Space Research Begins in Busan, South Korea

Manish Kumar

The 45th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) commenced on Monday in Busan, South Korea, marking the first time the country has hosted this biennial global conference. The event aims to foster international scientific research in space and has attracted around 3,000 space scientists and industry officials from 60 nations, according to the Korea Aero Space Administration (KASA), as reported by Yonhap news agency. Notable attendees include Pam Melroy, deputy administrator of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and Hitoshi Kuninaka, director general of the…

Bharti Airtel Foundation launches ‘Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program’

Manish Kumar

New Delhi: Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, is commemorating its 25 years with the launch of a prestigious ‘Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program’.  This merit-cum-means based Scholarship Program aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds with a focus on girl students, pursuing Technology-based Engineering UG and integrated programs (up to 5 years) in the top 50 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) (Engineering) colleges, including IITs. This will be applicable to students eligible for admissions in August 2024. Starting this year with 250 students, the Program is designed to scale up incrementally with its successful implementation through each…

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Inaugurate 96th ICAR Foundation and Technology Day

Manish Kumar

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will inaugurate the 96th Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Foundation and Technology Day today. The event will witness the release of 40 innovative new technologies designed to advance agricultural practices and recognize the efforts of developers in the field. The exhibition will showcase novel technologies developed by various ICAR institutes, aiming to enhance agricultural production, improve quality, and increase farmers’ income. Sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture will be a central theme, highlighting eco-friendly technologies for crops such as rice, wheat,…

Oil India Limited Launches EV Charging Station in Noida Under CSR Initiatives

Manish Kumar

Oil India Limited (OIL) has launched a new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station in Noida as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The inauguration of this charging station marks a significant step in promoting sustainable energy solutions and supporting the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the region. The new EV charging station, strategically located to serve the burgeoning population of EV users in Noida, aims to enhance the infrastructure for electric vehicles and encourage more people to switch to environmentally friendly transportation options. This initiative aligns with…

Thousands of Pilgrims Depart for Amarnath Cave Shrine from Jammu Base Camp

Manish Kumar

In a remarkable display of devotion, another batch of 4,132 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu, heading towards the Kashmir Valley to undertake the sacred pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave Shrine. The pilgrims set off early this morning in a convoy of 151 vehicles. This group comprised 2,872 men, 1,168 women, 18 children, 68 sadhus, and 6 sadhvis (female sadhus). At 3:04 AM, 1,808 pilgrims left for the Baltal base camp, while 2,324 pilgrims departed for the Pahalgam base camp at 3:54 AM, from…

India Releases G20 Task Force on Digital Public Infrastructure Report

Manish Kumar

G20 Sherpa of India, Amitabh Kant, announced today that India has accomplished in nine years what would have taken 50 years without the aid of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This statement was made during the release of the final report of Task Force on Digital Public Infrastructure. Mr. Kant highlighted India’s significant advancements in digitization, noting that the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is now utilized by everyone from street vendors to large shopping malls. This widespread adoption has propelled India to the forefront of global digital transactions. He emphasized that…