Newdelhi:3/9/24: A series of review meetings have been scheduled with Ministries/Departments with significant Capex outlays. The meetings will be chaired by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to review the progress of Capital Expenditure (Capex) in the coming days. In the first such meeting held today, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala ...

Pune:3/9/24: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the 21st convocation of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) at Pune, Maharashtra today (September 3, 2024). Addressing the students, the President said that today they have become so capable that they can bring positive change in the country and abroad with their personality and knowledge. They can make effective contributions in management, ...

Newdelhi:3/9/24:Anemia is one of the major themes through which this year Poshan Maah is being celebrated. Anemia has always been one of the key focus areas under Jan Andolans so far. Anemia is a health concern, mainly affecting young children, adolescent girls, pregnant, postpartum women, and women of the reproductive age. The period of adolescence is the right window of ...

Newdelhi:2/9/24:To enhance seamless movement at the Toll Plazas, Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a company promoted by NHAI, has developed a GIS-based software for ‘Real-time monitoring’ of the waiting time at the Toll Plazas. Initially, NHAI identified around 100 toll plazas for live monitoring on web-based software. These toll plazas have been selected based on congestion feedback received through ...

Newdelhi:2/9/24:The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved seven schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 14,235.30 Crore. 1. Digital Agriculture Mission: based on the structure of Digital Public Infrastructure, Digital Agriculture Mission will use technology to improve farmers’ lives. The Mission has a total outlay of Rs ...

Newdelhi:1/9/24:The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the valedictory session of the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary, organised by the Supreme Court of India, in New Delhi today (September 1, 2024). She also unveiled the flag and insignia of the Supreme Court on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the President said that since its establishment, the Supreme Court ...

Newdelhi:1/9/24:The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an Order against Shankar IAS Academy for misleading advertisement regarding UPSC Civil Service Exam 2022. The CCPA is headed by Chief Commissioner, Smt. Nidhi Khare, and Commissioner, Shri Anupam Mishra. The CCPA has imposed a penalty of ₹ 5 lakh for misleading advertisements on Shankar IAS Academy. The decision was taken to ...

Newdelhi:1/9/24:The government of India is committed to extending social security benefits to gig and platform workers, Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, announced today while chairing a review meeting in New Delhi. In a significant move aimed at safeguarding the welfare of gig and platform workers, Dr Mandaviya highlighted that the government is actively exploring various avenues ...

New Delhi:31/8/24:  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today released a commemorative postage stamp celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court of India. The stamp was unveiled during the inaugural session of the District Judges Conference held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Supreme Court Chief Justice Dr D Y Chandrachud; Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of Law & Justice and ...

Newdelhi:31/8/24:The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was launched from Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat today. The event, centered on promoting nutrition-related awareness and well-being across the nation, was graced by Smt. Annapurna Devi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Smt. Bhanuben Babariya, Minister of Women and Child Development, Government of Gujarat, senior officers from ...