Day: September 13, 2024

PM Modi Celebrates India’s Paralympic Success with Athletes at Residence

Manish Kumar

In a moment of national pride, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s Paralympic athletes at his residence following their historic performance at the Paris Paralympic Games. India achieved its highest-ever medal tally at the Paralympics, securing 29 medals in total: seven Gold, nine Silver, and 13 Bronze. This surpasses the previous record of 19 medals from the Tokyo Games. Historic Achievements The athletes, who returned to India on September 10, were first greeted by PM Modi before attending a formal felicitation ceremony in New Delhi. The Prime Minister expressed his…

Miss Switzerland Finalist Kristina Joksimovic Murdered by Husband: Details Emerge

Manish Kumar

In a harrowing case that has shocked Switzerland and beyond, Kristina Joksimovic, a former model and Miss Switzerland finalist, was brutally murdered by her husband, Thomas. The gruesome details of the crime, which occurred in February this year, have recently come to light, revealing a chilling sequence of events. Crime and Confession Kristina Joksimovic, 38, was found dead in her home in Binningen, near Basel. Her husband, Thomas, 41, initially claimed he had discovered her body and dismembered it in panic. However, during a crime reconstruction in March, Thomas confessed…

Trump Declines Another Debate with Kamala Harris, Says ‘There Will Be No Third’ Amid Polling Surge

Manish Kumar

In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will not participate in a third debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. This decision comes after polls indicated Harris had an edge over Trump following their September 10 debate. Many observers felt Harris put Trump on the defensive, raising questions about his preparedness and focus. Trump, posting on his Truth Social platform, declared, “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” and accused Harris and President Joe Biden of “destroying the country.” He criticized the Democratic leadership for issues…

AAP Celebrates as Supreme Court Grants Bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: ‘We Missed You’

Manish Kumar

The Supreme Court, on Friday, granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy “scam” case. Kejriwal was granted bail on a bond of Rs 10 lakh and two sureties. This decision was met with strong support from AAP leaders, who lauded the verdict and emphasized the triumph of truth over false allegations. AAP MP Raghav Chadha expressed his joy on social media, posting on X, “Welcome back Arvind Kejriwal, we missed you! Truth can be troubled but not defeated!…

INDUS-X Summit’s Third Edition Concludes in California, Strengthening India-US Partnerships

Manish Kumar

The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit concluded in the United States, marking  a progress in the advancement of a joint defence innovation ecosystem in India and the USA. Held on 9-10 September 2024, the Summit was a landmark event jointly organised by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University. During the summit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between iDEX and the Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) under the US Department of Defence, to increase co-operation in defence innovation and deepen collaboration to facilitate industry, research, and…

Dr. Jitendra Singh Kicks Off 4th Edition of Global Bio India 2024

Manish Kumar

“Global Bio India Unveils 30 Breakthrough Startups, Paving the Way for the Future of Biotech” says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at the inaugural ceremony of Global Bio India 2024 here today at Pragati Maidan. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Global Bio India Conference, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh congratulated DBT and BIRAC for enabling the phenomenal…

Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav: ‘DakGharNiryat Kendra’ Key to Linking Local Entrepreneurs with Global Opportunities

Manish Kumar

Department of Posts is continuously expanding its services, integrating new technologies and innovations, reaching last miles of society. Various new facilities have been introduced for corporate clients, exporters and local entrepreneurs. DakgharNiryat Kendra (DNK) is a significant step towards enhancing the export capabilities of local businesses. Now, the products of ODOP (One District, One Product), GI (Geographical Indication), and MSME will rapidly reach the global markets through the postal network. Postmaster General of North Gujarat Region, Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav expressed these views while addressing the interactive session on ‘Advancement…

FDDI Partners with Top Research and Academic Institutes Through Four MoUs

Manish Kumar

Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), an institution under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) scripted a new chapter in the technological advancement and expertise in raising the bar of its excellence in the domain of footwear design and development at par with international standards by signing four separate Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious academia namely Tamil Nadu Physical and Sports University, Chennai, Vellore Institute of Technology( VIT), Chennai, Woxsen University, Hyderabad and Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar at a simple ceremony organised…

2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation Adopts Delhi Declaration

Manish Kumar

The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation concluded today with the adoption of Delhi Declaration. The two-day conference ended with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing unanimous passing of the Delhi Declaration. The 2 day conference saw the participation of delegates from 29 Countries Ministers and Policy Makers, and 8 International Organizations including ICAO which celebrated its 80 years of operations as part of the conference.  Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), successfully hosted the conference at Bharat Mandapam,…

DRDO, Indian Navy Successfully Test Vertical Launch SAM off Odisha Coast

Manish Kumar

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, on September 12, 2024, at approximately 1500 hours. The flight test was carried out from a land-based vertical launcher, targeting a high-speed aerial target flying at a low altitude. The missile system successfully tracked and engaged the target. This test aimed to validate multiple updated elements of the weapon system, including the Proximity…