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December 6, 2024 6:37 AM

Deadline for Viksit Bharat Quiz Challenge extended to Dec 10

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has announced the extension of the date of participation for the ongoing Viksit Bharat Quiz Challenge till the 10th of this month. Earlier the last date was 5th of December. The youth can visit the MY Bharat Platform to participate in t...

December 5, 2024 10:24 PM

India’s nuclear power plants among the safest in the world: Dr Jitendra Singh

Minister of State for Atomic Energy Dr Jitendra Singh today said that India’s nuclear power plants are among the safest in the world, with stringent safety protocols and international oversight. Responding to a question on nuclear safety during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Dr Singh emphas...

December 5, 2024 9:33 PM

‘Anna Chakra’ PDS Supply chain optimisation tool, SCAN portal launched

Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi today launched Anna Chakra, a tool to enhance the efficiency of the Public Distribution System (PDS) supply chain in New Delhi. This tool will revolutionise and modernise the PDS logistics network and enable the seamless movement of food grains acr...

December 5, 2024 9:24 PM

India, Egypt hold 13th round of FOC in New Delhi

India and Egypt held the 13th round of Foreign Office Consultations FOC in New Delhi today. It was co-chaired by the Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) in the Ministry of External Affairs Arun Kumar Chatterjee from the Indian side and Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia...

December 5, 2024 9:22 PM

India and Rwanda Hold Second Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi

The Second India-Rwanda Foreign Office Consultations were held in New Delhi today. The Indian side was led by Joint Secretary (East and Southern Africa) in the Ministry of External Affairs Mayank Singh and the Rwandan side was led by Director General (Asia, Pacific and Middle East Affairs), Ministry...

December 5, 2024 9:06 PM

India, China hold diplomatic talks, review situation in border areas

India and China have agreed on the need for effective border management and maintenance of peace and tranquillity in accordance with relevant bilateral agreements, protocols and understandings reached between the two Governments. The 32nd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation a...

December 5, 2024 8:55 PM

India, Vietnam Hold Third Security Dialogue to Boost Strategic Partnership

India and Vietnam today exchanged views on global and regional security and implementation of aspects of the Action Plan for the India - Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Third India-Vietnam Security Dialogue was held in Ha Noi, Vietnam. It was co-chaired by Deputy National Security A...

December 5, 2024 8:31 PM

Deadline for Viksit Bharat Quiz Challenge extended till Dec 10

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has announced the extension of the deadline for the ongoing Viksit Bharat Quiz Challenge till the 10th of this month. In a social media post, Dr Mandaviya said, the extension has been taken in view of the enthusiasm and participation of the you...

December 5, 2024 8:21 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi tomorrow. The three-day mahotsav will showcase the culture, vibrant textile industry, artisanal crafts, tourism opportunities and unique products of all eight North Eastern states. Over 250 artisans wi...

December 5, 2024 9:13 PM

Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis today took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra along with two deputy chief ministers, Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP’s) Ajit Pawar. The BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP combine had secured a landslide victory in the recently held Maharashtra...