Year: 2024

India and Brunei Forge Stronger Ties with New Enhanced Partnership

Manish Kumar

Bandar Seri Begawan, September 4, 2024 – At the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India undertook a historic visit to Brunei Darussalam from September 3 to 4, 2024. This marked the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Southeast Asian nation and came on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Brunei. Upon arrival, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, and held a bilateral meeting with His…

Indian Navy Intensifies Flood Relief Operations in Andhra Pradesh

Manish Kumar

Andhra Pradesh – In response to the severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, the Indian Navy, under the Eastern Naval Command, has ramped up its relief efforts to assist the State Administration and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The Navy’s operations are focused on evacuating stranded individuals and providing essential supplies to those affected by the floods. Naval helicopters have been instrumental in the ongoing relief missions, with 1,820 kg of food packets and 22 kg of medicines airdropped to isolated and…

Suhas Yathiraj: Silver Streak Continues at Paris Paralympics

Manish Kumar

Indian para-shuttler and IAS officer Suhas L. Yathiraj once again showcased his remarkable talent by clinching a silver medal in the Men’s Singles SL4 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. This achievement follows his silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, making Suhas the first Indian para-badminton player to win medals at two consecutive Paralympic Games. In a fiercely contested final, Suhas faced France’s Lucas Mazur, but despite his valiant effort, Mazur emerged victorious. Nonetheless, Suhas’s performance further cements his legacy in Indian para-badminton, as he continues to dominate the…

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Felicitates Indian Para-Badminton Contingent for Record-Breaking Performance in Paris 2024

Manish Kumar

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today felicitated the Indian Para-Badminton contingent upon their return from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. India achieved its best-ever performance in Para-Badminton, securing an impressive tally of five medals, including 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 2 Bronze. Addressing the athletes in New Delhi, Dr. Mandaviya expressed immense pride in their accomplishments, stating, “You have made the entire nation proud with your outstanding performance. Your dedication and spirit have set a new benchmark for Indian sports.” He…

ITDC Supports Healthcare Facilities in Meghalaya Under CSR Initiative

Manish Kumar

Mumbai, September 4, 2024: In a significant effort to bolster healthcare services in Meghalaya, the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) has dedicated a fully-equipped ambulance to Nongpoh Civil Hospital in Ri Bhoi District. This initiative aims to improve the hospital’s capacity to provide timely and effective medical care to the local community, particularly for remote outreach in the district. The Ambulance handing over ceremony was led by Dr. Manan Kaushal, Independent Director of ITDC and graced by Shri Abhilash Baranwal, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Ri Bhoi District, Government of Meghalaya.…

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the banquet hosted by the Sultan of Brunei

Manish Kumar

Ladies and Gentlemen, I express my heartfelt gratitude to His Majesty and the entire royal family for the warm welcome and hospitality. This is the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei. However, with the closeness and warmth I have received here, I am reminded every moment of the centuries old ties between our countries. Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this year marks the 40th anniversary of Brunei’s independence. Under your leadership, Brunei has made progress with the confluence of tradition and continuity. Your vision for Brunei –…

CURTAIN RAISER FOR HIM- DRONE-A-THON-2 & HIMTECH-2024: DRONES IN HIGH ATTITUDE AREAS

Manish Kumar

Indian Army unveiled two landmark events; ‘HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2’ and ‘HIMTECH-2024’ landmark events designed to harness military technologies for operations in high altitude areas. Envisaged as an opportunity to the Indian Drone Industry to showcase the capabilities of their drone solutions for high altitude areas, HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 will take place at Wari La, near Leh on 17-18 September 2024. It will be followed by HIMTECH-2024 on 20-21 September 2024, an event conceptualised to discuss, demonstrate and discover new avenues for development, incorporation and cross pollination of technology, ideas and innovations with…

Mission Poshan 2.0: Tracking Growth, Transforming Lives

Manish Kumar

In a significant stride towards ensuring the health and well-being of children of 0-6 years of age, Mission Poshan 2.0 has made remarkable progress in tracking the growth of millions of young lives, through its Monthly Growth Monitoring initiative – Poshan Tracker, which is also a theme for this year Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024. The Poshan Tracker program has successfully identified and addressed growth issues, paving the way for targeted interventions and improved nutritional outcomes.   The Ministry of Women and Child Development has received the National Award for e-Governance 2024…

Sheetal Devi & Rakesh Kumar: Shooting to Success

Manish Kumar

India’s para-athletes continue to make the nation proud on the global stage. Among the standout performances in Paris were those of Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar, who clinched a bronze medal in the Mixed Team Compound Open Archery event. Their victory adds another chapter to India’s growing legacy in para-sports! [1]   Sheetal Devi’s Journey Sheetal Devi, born on January 10, 2007, in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, has captivated the world with her incredible journey. Despite being born without arms, she has shown that physical limitations are no barrier to achieving greatness. Her early…

WorldSkills is a biannual skilling competition featuring the best talents from 70 countries

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized a send-off ceremony for one of its largest contingents ever—the WorldSkills India Team, comprising 60 participants. These skilled individuals will compete across 61 categories against the best from over 70 countries in Lyon, France. The international competition, set to take place from September 10-15, 2024, at Euroexpo Lyon, will see more than 1,400 competitors and over 1,300 experts. This grand event is expected to attract over 2.5 lakh participants. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of…