Year: 2024

Electoral Bond Controversy: Congress Demands Nirmala Sitharaman’s Resignation Over FIR

Manish Kumar

The ongoing debate over the electoral bond scheme has escalated into a major political confrontation. The Congress party, India’s principal opposition, has called for the resignation of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after an FIR was filed against her in connection with the now-scrapped scheme. Accusing her of “undermining democracy,” the Congress has demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the case. This article delves into the controversy, the allegations, and the broader implications for Indian democracy. Electoral Bonds and the Controversy Electoral bonds, introduced by the government in 2018, were…

MMMM 2024 International Conference Inaugurated by Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Focus on Green Steel

Manish Kumar

Sri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries inaugurated the comprehensive event MMMM 2024 comprising of international conference on “Process & Product Innovations in Metal Production” and Open Seminar on Green Steel Production organised by Hyve India Ltd, IIM Delhi Chapter, Metalogic PMS, and World Metal Forum at Yashobhoomi from 27th September 2024 to 29th September 2024. Speaking on the occasion Hon’ble Minister of State lauded the technological Innovations and material efficiency in the steel sector that has driven the global steel production close to 2 billion tonnes from a few kgs in earlier eras and the global…

Delhi Hosts NIELIT’s “Yuva Rojgar Mela” 2024, Connecting Youth with Employment

Manish Kumar

National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), an Autonomous Scientific Society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, organized NIELIT Delhi’s Job Fair – “Yuva Rojgar Mela” on 29th of September, 2024. The job fair was held at NIELIT Delhi’s office at Pankha Road, Janakpuri, New Delhi for facilitating placement opportunities for NIELIT’s alumni and students. 16 companies shortlisted candidates against 1000+ job openings in their respective companies. More than 1300 candidates registered for the Job Fair. Bridging the skill divide The Director General, NIELIT and Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,…

Shri Goyal Engages with CEOs of PLI Beneficiary Companies Under Make in India Campaign

Manish Kumar

Marking a decade of the transformative “Make in India” initiative, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, today urged the Indian industry to  focus on prioritizing the production of high-quality goods to promote Brand India through sustainable practices in line with Prime Minister’s vision of Make in India with “Zero Effect; Zero Defect”. Shri Goyal said this while engaging with the CEOs of over 140 PLI beneficiary companies in an interactive session, celebrating their achievements under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. Addressing the gathering, Shri Piyush Goyal applauded the efforts…

PM Modi Addresses Nation in the 114th Episode of Mann Ki Baat

Manish Kumar

My dear countrymen, Namaskar. Once again we have the opportunity to connect in Mann Ki Baat. This episode today is going to make me emotional. It’s flooding me with a lot of old memories… The reason is that this journey of ours in Mann Ki Baat is completing 10 years. 10 years ago Mann Ki Baat started on the day of Vijayadashami on the 3rd of October. And what a divine coincidence it is that this year on the 3rd of October when 10 years of Mann Ki Baat are…

Pune Metro’s District Court to Swargate Section Inaugurated, Boosting Urban Connectivity

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation various projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 11,200 crore via video conferencing today. Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister recalled the cancellation of his event in Pune due to bad weather two days ago and credited technology for today’s virtual event saying that this land of inspiration of great personalities is witnessing a new chapter of Maharashtra’s development. Shri Modi mentioned the inauguration of the Pune Metro section of District Court to Swargate and…

PM Inaugurates 3 PARAM Rudra Supercomputers and HPC System

Manish Kumar

The PARAM Rudra supercomputer exemplifies India’s commitment to self-reliance in the field of high-performance computing (HPC). This investment in advanced technologies aims to empower the scientific community with the necessary tools to foster innovation and contribute significantly on a global scale. By developing and deploying such sophisticated computing capabilities, India is positioning itself as a key player in the global scientific arena, enhancing research potential across various domains and facilitating breakthroughs in areas like climate modeling, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence. Indigenously developed under the National Supercomputing Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

Karnataka Govt. in Talks with Apple to Expand Manufacturing

Manish Kumar

The Karnataka government is currently in discussions with Apple and its contract manufacturing partners to strengthen the state’s manufacturing ecosystem. The plan involves expanding existing facilities and attracting more component suppliers, aiming to create a more comprehensive ecosystem capable of producing a wider range of products beyond iPhones. Aiming to create a more robust ecosystem that can make products beyond iPhones, Karnataka Government is in discussion with Apple and its contract manufacturing partners to expand the existing facilities and bringing in more component suppliers. This move is part of Karnataka’s…

India Delivers Strong Warning to Pakistan: Cross-Border Terrorism Will Have Consequences

Manish Kumar

India issued a sharp rebuke to Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) following Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remarks on the Jammu and Kashmir issue. In a stern statement, India warned that Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism would result in “inevitable consequences.” India’s Pointed Response to Pakistan’s Kashmir Remarks During his speech at the UNGA, Prime Minister Sharif called for India to reverse its 2019 decision to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 and demanded renewed dialogue between the two nations. India responded firmly…

Rising Tensions: Israel Intensifies Airstrikes on Beirut, Uncertainty Over Hezbollah Leader’s Fate

Manish Kumar

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah reached a critical point on September 28, as Israel launched a series of powerful airstrikes on Beirut. The attacks, which targeted Hezbollah’s command center, were unprecedented in scale, signaling a sharp escalation in hostilities that have spanned nearly a year. Amid the chaos, speculation over the fate of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has only added to the uncertainty of the situation, potentially pushing the conflict closer to full-scale war. Conflict on the Edge of War The Israeli-Hezbollah conflict has seen frequent exchanges of…