Newdelhi:8/7/24:The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved India to sign the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. This landmark decision marks a significant step towards the conservation and sustainable utilisation of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Often referred to as the ‘High Seas’, areas beyond national jurisdiction are the global common oceans open ...
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Departure Statement of Hon’ble PM for his official visits to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Austria
Newdelhi:8/7/24:I am embarking on an official visit to the Russian Federation for the 22nd Annual Summit and my first ever visit to the Republic of Austria over the next three days. The Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia has advanced over the past ten years, including in the areas of energy, security, trade, investment, health, education, culture, ...
Read More »DoT enhances telecom infrastructure for Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024
Newdelhi:8/7/24:Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced significant improvements in telecom infrastructure to ensure seamless mobile connectivity for pilgrims participating in the Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024. In collaboration with major Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) including Airtel, BSNL, and Reliance JIO, the infrastructure has been upgraded to provide continuous coverage along the Yatra routes. Increased Connectivity: To ensure coverage, a total of ...
Read More »MOUNTAINS, FORESTS, RIVERS AND SEASHORES APPEAL TO SOMETHING DEEP WITHIN US: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU
Puri:8/7/24:The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu spent some time this morning (July 8, 2024) at the sea beach of the holy city of Puri, a day after participating in the annual Rath Yatra. Later she penned her thoughts about the experience of being in close commune with nature. Here is the text that was posted on X: “There are ...
Read More »Government reopens application window for PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) for 90 days from 15th July, 2024
Newdelhi:8/7/24:The application window for the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) is being reopened based on the appetite of the Industry to invest more under the Scheme, which is an outcome of the growing market and confidence generated due to manufacturing of key components of ACs and LED Lights in India under the PLIWG Scheme. The application ...
Read More »Application window to remain open from 15th July 2024 to 12th October 2024
Newdelhi:8/7/24:The application window for the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) is being reopened based on the appetite of the Industry to invest more under the Scheme, which is an outcome of the growing market and confidence generated due to manufacturing of key components of ACs and LED Lights in India under the PLIWG Scheme. The application ...
Read More »President Murmu, Odisha CM Majhi, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, BJD Supremo Naveen Patnaik Witness Rath Yatra
Puri: 7/7/24:President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Puri to take the darshan of Lord Jagannath as the two-day Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri to commence today. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, and other dignitaries were also present. The President visited Puri by a special helicopter of the Indian Airforce to witness the world-famous Rath ...
Read More »Thousands of people pulled forward giant chariots from the 12th century Jagannath temple in Puri
Puri: 7/7/24:Thousands of people pulled forward giant chariots from the 12th century Jagannath temple in Puri towards Gundicha temple, around 2.5 km away, on July 7. Amid chants of Jai Jagannath, the pulling of chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra began at around 5 pm in Odisha’s Puri today. Lakhs of devotees, who thronged ...
Read More »President Droupadi Murmu, Governor Raghubar Das, and Chief Minister Mohan Majhi joined them in pulling the Rath
Puri:7/7/24: The nine-day annual sojourn of the sibling deities of Shree Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri began around 4.45 pm, with the puling of Taladhwaja chariot of Lord Balabhadra by lakhs of devotees, who congregated at Bada Danda (Grand Road) on Sunday. President Droupadi Murmu, Governor Raghubar Das, and Chief Minister Mohan Majhi also joined them in pulling the Rath ...
Read More »Pre-Budget consultation meetings for the forthcoming Union Budget 2024-25 conclude
Newdelhi:7/7/24:The Pre-Budget consultations for Union Budget 2024-25 that started from 19th June 2024 onward in the Ministry of Finance and chaired by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman concluded on 5th July 2024. In the course of the in-person consultations, more than 120 invitees across 10 stakeholder groups, including experts and representatives from farmer associations & agriculture ...
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