G20’s Culture Working Group (CWG) held its inaugural session today in Hampi, Karnataka, focusing on the significance of culture. Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Coal and Mines, delivered a speech at the event. He highlighted the transition from identifying priorities to reaching consensus on actionable recommendations, which would play a crucial role …
The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced a new scheme aimed at enhancing and modernizing fire services in various states across India. This initiative falls under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and has been allocated a total budget of Rs 5,000 crore. Out of this amount, Rs 500 crore will be designated for incentivizing …
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In a meeting held at the Pragati Maidan convention center in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a discussion with the Union Council of Ministers, sparking speculation about a potential major cabinet reshuffle in the final year of his government’s second term. Following the meeting, PM Modi tweeted about the fruitful exchange of views …
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Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued cybersecurity guidelines that prohibit the use of AnyDesk and TeamViewer by government departments. The guidelines, applicable to all ministries, departments, and government institutions, aim to enhance information security practices. These guidelines can be accessed via the CERT-In website. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics & Information …
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the 42nd edition of PRAGATI, an ICT-based platform for proactive governance and timely implementation, where he chaired a meeting involving the central and state governments. The meeting focused on the review of twelve key projects, seven of which were from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, two from …
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The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) is set to mark ‘Udyami Bharat MSME Day’ on June 27th at Vigyan Bhawan with the launch of several initiatives aimed at promoting the growth and development of the MSME sector. One of the key initiatives to be unveiled is the Champions 2.0 Portal and mobile …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden recently took part in an India-US Hi-Tech Handshake event at the White House in Washington D.C. The event, moderated by US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, brought together prominent CEOs of technology companies and startups from both countries. The main focus of the event was on the …
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Amit Agrawal has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Starting his tenure on Monday, Agrawal, a 1993 batch IAS officer from the Chhattisgarh cadre, brings with him a wealth of experience. Having graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, he has held various …
Chandrayaan 3, India’s upcoming lunar mission, is scheduled to be launched in July, most likely in the second half of the month, according to Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to demonstrate crucial technology with this mission, specifically the ability to land the …
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The central government has given its approval for projects worth over Rs 7,500 crore aimed at modernizing fishing harbours and fish landing centres. Parshottam Rupala, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, inaugurated the foundation stone laying ceremony for the modernization and upgradation of the Cochin Fishing Harbour in Thoppumpady, Samudrika Hall, Willingdon …
