Month: September 2024

Delhi CM Designate Atishi to Be Sworn In on September 21, Date Proposed by LG: Sources

Manish Kumar

Atishi has played a significant role in shaping various initiatives, particularly in the education and public health sectors. Atishi, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi minister, is set to take her oath of office on September 21. The event will formalize her continued role in the Delhi government and further strengthen her position within the party. Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena has proposed September 21 for the swearing-in of Chief Minister-designate Atishi, following Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. Sources say that Kejriwal’s resignation letter has been forwarded…

Trump Praises Indians as ‘Sharpest People’ but Vows to Impose Tariffs

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Though Trump applauded the intelligence of Indians and called Prime Minister Modi a ‘fantastic’ man, he stuck to his guns on tariffs countries around the world, including India, on American exports. Washington: Former president Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet him next week during his upcoming three-day visit to the US. While the Republican presidential candidate slammed India as an “abuser” on the issue of import tariffs, he described Modi as a “fantastic man”. PM Modi will be visiting the US from September 21 to 23.…

India-Denmark Maritime Partnership Advances with Emphasis on Green Shipping and Digital Solutions

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India and Denmark’s maritime relations continue to strengthen, with both nations working closely to advance sustainable maritime practices. Under the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership, the collaboration has expanded across key areas such as Quality shipping, Cooperation on Port State Control, Maritime training and education, research and development, Piracy, Green maritime technology, shipbuilding and green shipping. Denmark, a global leader in sustainable maritime technologies, has been sharing its expertise in green and digital solutions, aligning with India’s goals under the Sagarmala initiative and the Maritime India Vision 2030. Scope of the…

World Food India 2024: 4-Day Mega Event Begins Tomorrow in New Delhi

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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is set to host World Food India 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi  covering a vast area of 70,000 square meters. This highly anticipated global event from 19-22 September, 2024 will see participation from over 90 countries, 26 Indian States and Union Territories, and 18 Central Ministries and allied government bodies. The event promises to be a major convergence of innovation, technology, and sustainability in the food processing sector. With just one day until World Food India 2024, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries…

MNIT Jaipur Hosts 18th Convocation with President of India as Chief Guest

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The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the 18th convocation of Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) at Jaipur, Rajasthan today (September 18, 2024). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that NITs were established to promote quality technical education and research in the country. They are playing a major role in providing skilled and capable human resources. Given the importance of NITs, they have been given the status of ‘Institutions of National Importance’. The President said that half the students in the NITs come from the home state while the…

Sri Lanka in Trouble After Losing Both Openers Early in 1st Test vs New Zealand – Live Score

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka are coming off only their fourth Test win in England at the Oval, tells you how significant that moment was. Now a week later, they are at home, in their comfort zone, against a side which is looking to find its footing in sub-continent. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Live Updates: A start of the long cricket season and a couple of Test matches in the sub-continent headlining it? It can’t get any better. First up, it’s Sri…

When Will the Government Conduct the National Census? Amit Shah Provides Update

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The Census in India is a nationwide exercise conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is one of the largest and most detailed censuses in the world, providing critical data about the population and its demographics. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday that the government will “very soon” make an official declaration regarding the country’s decadal census, which has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing a press conference to mark the completion of 100 days…

PM Modi Launches ‘SUBHADRA’ Flagship Scheme in Odisha, Over 1 Crore Women to Benefit

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The scheme is named after Goddess Subhadra, the younger sister of Lord Jagannath, Odisha’s presiding deity. Over five years till 2028-29, the scheme will provide financial assistance of Rs 10,000 annually to over 1 crore women across the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (September 17) launched the flagship Scheme of the Odisha government — ‘SUBHADRA’ which is expected to cover over 1 crore women. The Prime Minister is on a visit to the state to launch developmental projects in the state. This is a scheme of the Odisha…

North Korea Conducts Second Short-Range Ballistic Missile Test in a Week Amid Heightened Tensions

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North Korea had last fired ballistic missiles on Thursday last week, the latest in deteriorating relations between the two Koreas. The US, Ukraine and other allies have accused Pyongyang of supplying rockets and missiles to Russia to be used against Ukraine. Seoul: As tensions rise in the Korean Peninsula, South Korea and Japan reported that North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday that landed in the sea off its east coast, days after Pyongyang unveiled a uranium enrichment facility and vowed to further boost its nuclear arsenal. The…

Explosives Planted by Israel in 5,000 Taiwan-Made Pagers Ordered by Hezbollah: Reports

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Around 3,000 of the pagers used in Lebanon exploded when Israel reportedly sent a “cryptic message”, killing nine people and wounding thousands. This could be one of the most advanced warfare against Hezbollah, which has sworn punishment against Israel. Beirut: In a ‘crazy’ new manner of technological warfare, thousands of pagers exploded across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing nine people and injuring nearly 3,000 members of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, including fighters and medics, and Iran’s envoy to Beirut. A senior Lebanese security source and another source told Reuters that…