National

October 8, 2024 1:25 PM

PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on Air Force Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to the Indian Air Force on the occasion of Air Force Day. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, the Air Force is admired for their courage and professionalism and their role in protecting the nation is extremely commendable. The Prime Minister...

October 8, 2024 12:42 PM

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya extends best wishes to Dipa Karmakar on her retirement

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has extended his best wishes to Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who announced her official retirement from professional competition yesterday. In a social media post, Mr. Mandaviya said that Dipa's talent has inspired millions o...

October 8, 2024 12:19 PM

National Workshop on Forest Rights Act and PESA issues to begin in Jabalpur

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs will jointly organise a two-day national workshop for training of trainers (ToT) on Forest Rights Act and Panchayat Extension in Scheduled Act (PESA) issues starting today at Jabalpur. Both ministries are collaborating for fo...

October 8, 2024 9:49 AM

President Droupadi Murmu meets President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar met with the President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in New Delhi yesterday. The President hosted a banquet in his honour. Both leaders reviewed the multifaceted India-Maldives bilateral relationship and reaffirmed their commitment t...

October 8, 2024 9:42 AM

India to host World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly from 14-24 Oct in New Delhi

India will host the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) of the International Telecommunication Union in New Delhi from the 14th to the 24th of October. For the first time, this event is being organized in the Asia-Pacific region. The event will see the participat...

October 8, 2024 8:37 AM

CBDT forms Internal Committee to oversee comprehensive review of Income Tax Act

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has formed an Internal Committee to oversee a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Ministry of Finance said that the goal of this committee is to make the Act concise, clear, and easy to understand, which will reduce disputes, litiga...

October 8, 2024 8:04 AM

Red Panda Program of Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo selected as finalist for WAZA Conservation Award

The Red Panda Program of Darjeeling's Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has been selected as a finalist for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Conservation Award 2024. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has undertaken several habitat restoration initiatives in collabo...

October 8, 2024 7:56 AM

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to visit Taj Mahal

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed are scheduled to visit Taj Mahal today. Akashvani correspondent reports that upon his arrival at the Agra airport, Mr. Muizzu and his wife will be welcomed by state minister Yogendra Updhyay on behalf of Chief Minister Yogi Aditya...

October 8, 2024 8:26 AM

Union Health Minister JP Nadda announces enhanced nutrition support for TB patients

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has announced several key initiatives aimed at enhancing nutrition support for TB patients and their household contacts. Underscoring India’s resolute commitment to eradicate TB, Mr Nadda informed that the monthly nutrition support under Ni-kshay Poshan Yoja...

October 7, 2024 9:23 PM

India, Nepal sign B2B Framework Agreement to develop petroleum infrastructure

Nepal and India have reached the B2B Framework Agreement regarding the development of petroleum infrastructure in Nepal. Recently, Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) inked a Business to Business (B2B) Framework Agreement in New Delhi in which the Executive Director of N...