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July 19, 2024 10:20 PM

46th Session of World Heritage Committee to be held in Delhi

The 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from 21st July to 31st July. India is hosting this event for the first time and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the session on the 21st of this month. This ceremony will be graced by Madam Audr...

July 19, 2024 10:01 PM

Government discusses draft rules for moisture meters in agriculture

Government discussed draft rules for moisture meters used for measuring moisture level in cereal grains and oilseeds with all stakeholders. Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Nidhi Khare chaired the meeting in New Delhi on Friday. A moisture meter is a specialized device used to measure the ...

July 19, 2024 10:26 PM

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri calls on Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Friday. The Foreign Secretary reaffirmed the close bonds of friendship India shares with Bhutan and India’s firm commitment to further strengthen India-Bhutan ties as per the priorities of the Bhutan government and p...

July 19, 2024 9:48 PM

PM Modi expresses condolence at passing away of Dr. MS Valiathan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolence at the passing away of Dr. MS Valiathan, who was a pioneer in the field of healthcare and medical research. In his message, Mr Modi said his contributions have left an indelible mark and benefited countless people. He added that he will be rememb...

July 19, 2024 9:43 PM

EAM Dr Jaishankar discusses mutual interests with Ukrainian counterpart

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart on Friday afternoon and discussed issues of mutual interest. Briefing media in New Delhi on Friday afternoon, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has several engagements with Ukraine, including...

July 19, 2024 8:50 PM

Bangladesh Quota Protest: External Affairs Ministry urges Indians in Bangladesh to follow High Commission advisory

External Affairs Ministry has urged Indian nationals in Bangladesh to follow the advisory issued by the High Commission in Dhaka on Thursday and to be in touch with the High Commission. The High Commission in Dhaka and Assistant High Commissions are available on helpline numbers for any assistance r...

July 19, 2024 8:57 PM

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasizes need of urgent action to tackle climate change

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that climate change has emerged as a global disaster manifested as escalating sea levels, prolonged droughts, intensified wildfires, and unprecedented storms, contributing to community collapses worldwide. He said, these changes not only endanger vulnerable popul...

July 19, 2024 8:52 PM

President Murmu presents 94 Distinguished Service Awards

President Droupadi Murmu presented 94 Distinguished Service Awards to the serving and retired personnel of the Armed forces and Indian Coast Guard on Friday. She conferred 31 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, four Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, two Bar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medals and 57 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals. ...

July 19, 2024 8:58 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah stresses upon greater synergy between security and Law Enforcement agencies to dismantle terror networks

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting with various heads of security and Law Enforcement Agencies in New Delhi to review the functioning of Multi Agency Centre of Intelligence Bureau, responsible for tackling security challenges in the country. Addressing the meeting on Friday, ...

July 19, 2024 7:49 PM

India sets $100 billion export target for Textile sector, says Giriraj Singh

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh said his department wants to expand the size of the textile sector in the country from the present 176 billion to 350 billion dollars. Addressing the Media after the Textile Investors Meet in Patna on Friday, Mr. Singh said his ministry has fixed a 100 billion d...