Day: September 11, 2024

Rahul Gandhi Critiques PM Modi’s China Policy, States Opposition to Pakistan’s Influence During US Visit

Manish Kumar

Rahul Gandhi indicated that the Congress is aligned with the BJP on major policy issues like Pakistan and India-US relations, although he criticised PM Modi’s approach to China. He asserted that Indian democracy was broken in the last 10 years and is now fighting back. Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi once again launched a tirade of accusations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during his US visit, slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not properly handling India’s border situation with China. However,…

India’s Social Enterprises Attract Growing Investment, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Reveals

Manish Kumar

The estimated market opportunity and potential for social enterprises in India is estimated to be US$ 8 billion (€ 7 billion) by next year, said Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Highlighting the increased investor interest in India’s social enterprises at an event today, the Minister noted the increase in average deal size for social impact investments grew from US$ 7.6 million (€ 6.7 million) to US$ 17.6 million (€ 15.4 million) between 2010 and 2016. The Minister was speaking at the Award Ceremony of 15th Social…

Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh: Panchayats Crucial in Achieving the Goal of Viksit Bharat

Manish Kumar

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh inaugurated three-day National Workshop on Theme of Socially Just and Socially Secured Panchayats today at Gyan Bhawan, Samrat Ashok Convention Centre, Patna, Bihar. The National Workshop is organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Bihar from 10th September to 12th September, 2024. The inaugural session of the National Workshop was graced by several dignitaries, including Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar Shri Samrat…

Cybersecurity Extends Beyond Digital: A Crucial Component of National Security

Manish Kumar

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addressed the first Foundation Day program of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) as the Chief Guest at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi today and launched key initiatives for prevention of cyber crime. The Home Minister dedicated the Cyber ​​Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC) to the nation and launched the Samanvay platform (Joint Cyber ​​Crime Investigation Facility System). Shri Amit Shah also inaugurated the ‘Cyber ​​Commandos’ program and Suspect Registry. The Union Home Minister also unveiled the new logo, vision and mission…

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Marks 4th Anniversary of Fisheries Growth and Development

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Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh will launch Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojna, and release of Standard Operating Procedure on Production & Processing Clusters in Fisheries Sector at the 4th Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna tomorrow at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel and Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Minority Affairs Shri George…

Digital India Vision: MeitY Unveils Phase III of Capacity-Building Initiatives

Manish Kumar

As part of its ongoing commitment to the Digital India vision, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the third phase of its capacity-building initiatives. These initiatives focus on critical areas such as Digital Public Infrastructure, Contract and Procurement Management, the Application of AI & ML, Managing Large Digital Transformation Projects, Digital Governance, and Data Management. To enhance the capabilities of officials at both Central and State levels, a series of specialized training programmes are being conducted across the country. The second regional programme of this series focused on ‘Digital Public Infrastructure,’ was inaugurated on 10th September…

Telecom Licenses and Wireless Equipment Approvals Streamlined by DoT

Manish Kumar

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced significant changes to the processes for issuing Experimental Licenses, Demonstration Licenses, and Equipment Type Approvals (ETA). These changes are part of its ongoing efforts to enhance ease of doing business in the telecom sector. These reforms are aimed at reducing delays and simplifying regulatory requirements, fostering innovation and streamlining operations for businesses and telecom operators. For Experimental Licenses (Radiating Category), fixed timelines have been introduced to ensure quicker approvals. For Experimental Licenses cases not requiring Inter-Ministerial Consultation, the license will be deemed issued after 30…

IIFT Ranks First Globally for Networking in LinkedIn MBA Rankings 2024, Secures 51st Overall

Manish Kumar

India’s premier business school under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) globally ranked No. 1 in Networking and 51 in LinkedIn’s Top 100 MBA Programmes in the world. Congratulating the Institute, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal said that this prestigious recognition indicates IIFT’s growing dynamism with emphasis on its networking strength worldwide.  Expressing optimism, the Commerce Secretary, Shri Sunil Barthwal stated that the achievement is the testament to the Institute’s consistent efforts to achieve excellences in…

Study Finds Siddha Drug Combination Reduces Anemia in Adolescent Girls

Manish Kumar

A recent study published in the reputed Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (IJTK) by researchers conducting the PHI-Public Health Initiative claims the drug reduces anaemia among adolescent girls. The initiative was undertaken to mainstream the use of ‘Siddha’ drugs to combat anaemia. The group of researchers from eminent Siddha institutions of the country, including the National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Ministry of Ayush; Xavier Research Foundation, Tamilnadu; and Velumailu Siddha Medical College & Hospital, Tamilnadu. The researchers found that ABMN (Aṉṉapēticentūram, Bāvaṉa kaṭukkāy, Mātuḷai maṇappāku and Nellikkāy lēkiyam), a combination of Siddha drug treatment can…

PM Modi Chairs First Governing Body Session of Anusandhan National Research Foundation

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the first meeting of the Governing Board of Anusandhan National Research Foundation at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. The meeting focussed on discussion about India’s Science and Technology landscape and redesigning of research and development programmes. During the meeting, Prime Minister said that today a new beginning has been made with the first meeting of the Governing Body of Anusandhan National Research Foundation. Prime Minister stressed on the need to identify and remove obstacles in the research ecosystem of the…