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August 31, 2024 8:29 PM August 31, 2024 8:29 PM

Government will launch new scheme to help set up sustainable electronics component ecosystem in the country: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the government will launch a new scheme to help set up a sustainable electronics component ecosystem in the country. Addressing the ET World Leader Forum in New Delhi today, Mr. Vaishnaw said that more than 99 percent of all mobile phones us...

August 31, 2024 7:41 PM August 31, 2024 7:41 PM

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav urges youngsters at IIT Bombay to develop an ‘environmental sense’

Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender Yadav urged youngsters to develop an 'environmental sense' and leverage their capacities, talents, and innovations to tackle the challenge of climate change Speaking at an event at IIT Bombay, he outlined seven key areas for focus...

August 31, 2024 7:35 PM August 31, 2024 7:35 PM

Clean energy is not just another option but the only option: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has asserted that clean energy is not just another option but the only option. He said that without clean energy, the world will face the challenge of survival and struggle for a sustainable future. The Vice President was addressing scientists, faculty members, and st...

August 31, 2024 7:36 PM August 31, 2024 7:36 PM

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh releases BioE3 policy in New Delhi

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh today released the Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment (BioE3) Policy 2024 in New Delhi. While addressing the media, Dr. Singh said that this policy will foster high-performance bio-manufacturing in the country. H...

August 31, 2024 6:53 PM August 31, 2024 6:53 PM

Union Minister Annapurna Devi calls on Mamata Banerjee to expedite operationalisation of FTSCs to handle cases of rape and POCSO

Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi has again called on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to expedite the setting up and operationalisation of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) dedicated to handling cases of rape and POCSO. In a letter, the Union Minister expressed con...

August 31, 2024 4:00 PM August 31, 2024 4:00 PM

Indian Embassy in Laos rescues 47 Indians trapped in cyber scam centres

The Indian Embassy in Laos rescued 47 Indian nationals who were trapped in cyber scam centres located in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo province. In a social media post, the Embassy said that 29 individuals were handed over by Laos authorities following a crackdown on illeg...

August 31, 2024 3:07 PM August 31, 2024 3:07 PM

Union Minister Annapurna Devi launches the 7th edition of “Rashtriya Poshan Mah “at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar

Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi launched the seventh edition of nationwide "Rashtriya Poshan Mah "at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar today. This edition of Poshan Mah will focus on anaemia awareness, poshan bhi padhaai bhi, technology-based initiatives, and an additional di...

August 31, 2024 1:35 PM August 31, 2024 1:35 PM

Centre cuts windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil

The Centre has cut windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to one thousand 850 rupees per tonne from two thousand 100 rupees per tonne. In an official notification, the Government said that it has come into effect today. Windfall tax on the export of diesel and aviation turbine fuel has been...

August 31, 2024 2:23 PM August 31, 2024 2:23 PM

PM Narendra Modi flags off 3 new Vande Bharat Express Trains through video conferencing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off three Vande Bharat trains through video conferencing. The three trains are Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru and Chennai-Nagercoil Vande Bharat. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Modi said, today from North to South a new chapter is being added to the develo...

August 31, 2024 2:23 PM August 31, 2024 2:23 PM

India’s UPI processes nearly 81 lakh crore rupees transactions in April-July; surpasses world’s leading digital payment platforms

Surpassing the world’s leading digital payment platforms, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed nearly 81 lakh crore rupees transactions in the April-July period this year, which is a staggering 37 per cent increase (year-on-year). According to latest data by global payments hub Payse...

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Government will launch new scheme to help set up sustainable electronics component ecosystem in the country: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav urges youngsters at IIT Bombay to develop an ‘environmental sense’

Clean energy is not just another option but the only option: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh releases BioE3 policy in New Delhi

Union Minister Annapurna Devi calls on Mamata Banerjee to expedite operationalisation of FTSCs to handle cases of rape and POCSO

Indian Embassy in Laos rescues 47 Indians trapped in cyber scam centres

Union Minister Annapurna Devi launches the 7th edition of “Rashtriya Poshan Mah “at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar

Centre cuts windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil

PM Narendra Modi flags off 3 new Vande Bharat Express Trains through video conferencing

India’s UPI processes nearly 81 lakh crore rupees transactions in April-July; surpasses world’s leading digital payment platforms

PM Modi expresses concern over health of Bangladesh’s former PM Begum Khaleda Zia

UAE marks 54th National Day with nationwide celebrations

Angelo Mathews expresses gratitude to India for support amid heavy flooding, destructio...

PM Modi assures India’s continued support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu

India kick off their campaign at Women’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup with 13-0 victory ...

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PM Modi expresses concern over health of Bangladesh’s former PM Begum Khaleda Zia

UAE marks 54th National Day with nationwide celebrations

Angelo Mathews expresses gratitude to India for support amid heavy flooding, destructio...

PM Modi assures India’s continued support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu

India kick off their campaign at Women’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup with 13-0 victory ...