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Government to provide free-dish, improve All India Radio’s reach in border villages on Indo-China border: Shri Anurag Thakur
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Government to provide free-dish, improve All India Radio’s reach in border villages on Indo-China border: Shri Anurag Thakur

New Delhi, July 14, 2023. Union Information and Broadcasting, Minister Shri Anurag Thakur has announced that the Ministry will ensure supply of free Doordarshan DTH connections in far-flung areas in villages at Indo-China border. He has also said that better mobile connectivity to residents of these remote villages will be ensured soon and the Government is committed to ensure better all-round connectivity to these areas. The minister said this during an interaction he had with the villagers at Karzok Village of Ladakh some 211 kilometres from Leh. It may be recalled that to achieve the goal of reaching out to the people living in far-flung and border areas through the platform of DD “FreeDish”, the government has proposed to distribute 1.5 lakh free FreeDish connections in villag...
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India to host ASEAN Countries Conference on Traditional Medicines on 20th July 2023
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India to host ASEAN Countries Conference on Traditional Medicines on 20th July 2023

New Delhi, July 13, 2023. The Ministry of Ayush with support from the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Mission to ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat is gearing up to host the Conference on Traditional Medicines for ASEAN Countries on 20th July 2023. The Conference on Traditional Medicines aims to strengthen the platform between India and ASEAN Countries to share their best practices and draw a roadmap for future cooperation in the field of Traditional Medicines. Addressing the Media at the Curtain Raiser event today, Union Minister for Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, “The multi-dimensional relationship between India and ASEAN stands on a strong foundation of shared geographical, historical, and civilizational links which is far older that goes back to more than two millennia....
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ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3
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ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3

New Delhi, July 13, 2023. The Indian Space Research Organisation’s second attempt at a soft landing on the Moon, Chandrayaan-3, is set to launch at 2.30 PM IST on Friday, July 14. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is carrying many science payloads that will help scientists here on Earth understand the Moon better. But the main objective of the mission is to successfully carry out a soft landing on the Moon. The Chandrayaan-3 mission will be launched into space by the Launch Vehicle Mark-III, (LVM-III) which was earlier known as the GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) Mark-III. This will be the fourth operational mission for the launch vehicle. It is powered by two S2000 solid rocket boosters that will provide the thrust required for takeoff. After the solid boosters separ...
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Google Doodle celebrates India’s beloved street food pani puri
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Google Doodle celebrates India’s beloved street food pani puri

Jaipur, July 13,2023. Indians have an unparalleled love for their diverse and delectable street foods. Among the myriad choices, one snack is a favourite among all age groups: pani puri. Known by different names like gol gappe, phuchka, and gupchup, it is a beloved street food that encapsulates the essence of Indian culinary delights. It consists of crispy hollow puris filled with tangy and spicy water and a delightful medley of mashed potatoes, chickpeas, and chutneys. Celebrating this flavourful snack was Google’s recent Doodle which was an interactive game for all pani puri lovers. “Today’s interactive game Doodle celebrates pani puri — a popular South Asian street food made of a crispy shell stuffed with potatoes, chickpeas, spices, or chilis and flavoured waters,” it wrote....
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Procurement of 26 Rafale jets for Navy approved
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Procurement of 26 Rafale jets for Navy approved

New Delhi, July 13, 2023. The defence ministry on Thursday approved the proposed procurement of 26 Naval variant of Rafale jets from France, people familiar with the development said. The project was cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to Paris. The DAC, which is the defence ministry's highest decision making body on procurement, also cleared a proposal for construction of three more Scorpene submarines in India.
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IDT Sets the Stage for Fashion Innovation: Fashionova-2023 Showcases AI-Generated Prints and Unveils India’s First AI-Powered Fashion Designing Course
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IDT Sets the Stage for Fashion Innovation: Fashionova-2023 Showcases AI-Generated Prints and Unveils India’s First AI-Powered Fashion Designing Course

New Delhi, July 13, 2023. IDT Sets the Stage for Fashion Innovation: Fashionova-2023 Showcases AI-Generated Prints and Unveils India's First AI-Powered Fashion Designing Course Fashionova-2023 took place at the Platinum Hall of the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC) in Sarsana, inaugurated by Chief Guest Smt. Darshna Jardosh (Union Minister of State for Textiles) and graced by Guest of Honour Shri Rajiv Saxena (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India). In conjunction with the fashion show, IDT also organized a conclave on the "Impact of AI on the Textile and Garment Industries of Surat." With the eminent speakers on the panel Mr. Ashok Goyal (Chairman-IDT), Rahul Mehta (Chief Mentor to CMAI), Kuldeep Sainani (Director, Alliance Fibres Ltd....
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Ms Leena Nandan, Secretary, MoEFCC inaugurates the IICA Certified ESG Professional: Impact Leader Programme’s second batch
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Ms Leena Nandan, Secretary, MoEFCC inaugurates the IICA Certified ESG Professional: Impact Leader Programme’s second batch

New Delhi, July 2023. Ms Leena Nandan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change inaugurated the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)’ flagship initiative – the IICA Certified ESG Professional: Impact Leader Programme’s second batch during an Inaugural Event. Addressing the gathering, Ms. Nandan lauded IICA for such timely initiatives in the domain of ESG, she reaffirmed the continued support of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to the IICA. While addressing the concerning impacts of Climate Change and India’s commitments towards climate change mitigation and adaptation, she emphasised the significance of resource efficiency which is being promoted by MoEFCC by adoption of the mandate of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Further,...
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India Mobile Congress’s 7th Edition Set to Take Place on October 27th-29th
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India Mobile Congress’s 7th Edition Set to Take Place on October 27th-29th

New Delhi, July 13, 2023. The seventh edition of Asia’s premier digital technology exhibition, India Mobile Congress (IMC), co-hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) will be held from 27th – 29th October at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi this year. With the theme of ‘Global Digital Innovation’, IMC is an ideal meeting point and showcase for industry, government, academics and other key stakeholders in the technology ecosystem. The prestigious IMC 2023 event will witness around 1,00,000 Plus participants, 5,000 Plus CXO-level delegates, 350 Plus speakers, and 400 Plus exhibitors. Since its inception in 2017, IMC has promoted India's positioning and serves as a key forum for global th...
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Great Learning to offer Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI Certifications to its learners
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Great Learning to offer Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI Certifications to its learners

Bangalore, 12 July 2023.  Great Learning, a leading global edtech company for higher education and professional training is collaborating with Microsoft to offer their learners various Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI learning paths aligned to Microsoft Certifications. These 6-week online programs are designed and developed by Microsoft and delivered by Great Learning faculty and Microsoft Certified Trainers. The programs are relevant for young graduates and working professionals aspiring to build careers in high-demand domains such as Cloud Computing, Data Science and Data Engineering. The relevance of Azure in today's technology landscape cannot be overstated. As businesses increasingly migrate to the cloud, Azure has emerged as a leading cloud infrastructure platform, p...
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Mrs. India Inc. 2023, Season 4: An Unprecedented Journey Like Never Before at Cinnamon Grand, Sri Lanka
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Mrs. India Inc. 2023, Season 4: An Unprecedented Journey Like Never Before at Cinnamon Grand, Sri Lanka

Mumbai, July 10, 2023.  Mrs. India Inc, the esteemed beauty pageant celebrating the essence of womanhood, is all set to unveil its highly anticipated Season 4. This year promises to be a truly remarkable and international affair, as the grand finale will take place in the captivating island nation of Sri Lanka. It will be the first time in the history of Mrs. India Inc that the prestigious event will be held on an international stage. With an impressive participation of 75 contestants from various parts of India and across the globe, Season 4 of Mrs. India Inc is expected to be the most diverse and enthralling edition yet. The pageant has attracted talented individuals from different countries, making it a truly global celebration of beauty, grace, and cultural diversity. The high...
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Domino’s Pizza India Stuns Audiences with Ground-breaking Event: Unveils Spicy-hot Pizza Range
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Domino’s Pizza India Stuns Audiences with Ground-breaking Event: Unveils Spicy-hot Pizza Range

Jaipur, July 10, 2023. Domino's Pizza, India's largest pizza chain has set a new standard in event marketing with a fiery on-ground activation event in Gurgaon that brought to life the sensations of spice in a thrilling spectacle. Focused on the new range of pizzas, the event provided a sensory feast of fiery displays, smoky ambiances, and the unparalleled excitement of spice. The whole activation was so unique and captivating that it set the onlookers mesmerized. Creating an eye-catching environment, a blazing pizza slice billboard captured the attention of locals, sparking conversations and drawing the interest of those passing by, which was captivated by smoky fumes of the billboard. The electrifying spectacle reached its climax as a fire tender arrived at the scene, dousing the s...
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Namami Gange’s Webinar Series ‘Igniting Young Minds: Rejuvenating Rivers’ Goes Global
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Namami Gange’s Webinar Series ‘Igniting Young Minds: Rejuvenating Rivers’ Goes Global

New Delhi, July 10, 2023. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has taken the webinar series ‘Igniting Young Minds: Rejuvenating Rivers’ global. The 13th edition of the webinar series, now titled, ‘Igniting Young Minds: A Global Campaign’ was virtually organised on 8th July 2023 in collaboration with APAC News Network, with the objective of invoking participation from ‘Young Water Sustainers to Build Tomorrow’s Global Sustainability Leaders’. The theme of the webinar was Water Conservation. In this special session, the urgent need for rainwater conservation, collaboration with universities, and community engagement to ensure sustainable water management and river rejuvenation were discussed. Mr. G. Asok Kumar, Director General, NMCG chaired the webinar. The panelists incl...
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Last date for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar extended to 31st August, 2023
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Last date for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar extended to 31st August, 2023

New Delhi, July 10, 2023. Ministry of WCD has extended the last date for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from 31st July, 2023 to 31st August, 2023. It is for information of General Public that the applications for the PRADHAN MANTRI RASHTRIYA BAL PURASKAR (PMRBP), 2024 are now started on National Awards Portal https://awards.gov.in). The awards are given in the fields of Bravery, Sports, Social Service, Science & Technology, Environment, Arts & Culture and Innovation, which deserve recognition at the national level. Any child, who is an Indian Citizen and residing in India, and not exceeding 18 years (as on the last date of receipt of application/nomination) may apply for the award. Any other person may also nominate deserving child ...
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Chandrayaan-3, scheduled to be launched from Sriharikota this week
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Chandrayaan-3, scheduled to be launched from Sriharikota this week

New Delhi, July 10, 2023. Chandrayaan-3, scheduled to be launched from Sriharikota this week, will make India the fourth country to land its Spacecraft on the surface of the Moon. Stating this here today in an exclusive interview to a news agency, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent USA visit was marked by significant Space related agreements indicating that the countries which had started their Space journey long before India are today looking up to India as an equal collaborator. After such a quantum rise in our Space expertise under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's regime, India...
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DPIIT announces One District One Product Awards
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DPIIT announces One District One Product Awards

New Delhi, July 08, 2023. In its continued dedication to advancing the vision of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi for balanced regional development, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) proudly launched the One District One Product (ODOP) Awards on June 15th on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal. These prestigious awards aim to recognize and honour those who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments within their respective Districts, States/UTs, and International Missions abroad in achieving economic development through the ODOP approach. The Awards focus on the following: (i) Encouraging constructive competition, innovation, and efficient public service delivery in successful ODOP interventions; (ii) Promoting replication and institutio...
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Samsung Galaxy M34 5G launched in India
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Samsung Galaxy M34 5G launched in India

Jaipur, July 07, 2023. The newly launched Samsung Galaxy M34 5G offers the same design language as most of the recently launched Samsung phones. The company calls it the ‘Samsung Signature Design’. Overall, the design of the phone looks quite clean and the model also feels sturdy in the hands. We will talk about the real-life experience in the full review of the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G later today.
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High command message to Rajasthan Cong: unity first, no CM name before polls
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High command message to Rajasthan Cong: unity first, no CM name before polls

New Delhi, July 07, 2023. The Congress high command is learnt to have assured Sachin Pilot that it will direct the Ashok Gehlot government to act on his three demands, including a probe into alleged corruption cases against the previous Vasundhara Raje regime in Rajasthan, and warned against leaders speaking outside party forums. At a much-awaited meeting to put its house in order in Rajasthan, where the party is caught in a long-running tussle between Pilot and Gehlot, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday assured the younger leader and cautioned the senior, while praising Gehlot for his government’s popular welfare schemes. Pilot was present at the meeting along with 28 other leaders from the state for talks that lasted four hours, with...
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G20 Summit in Meghalaya: Unveiling ‘Nature Solves’ – A New Framework for Our Sustainable Futu
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G20 Summit in Meghalaya: Unveiling ‘Nature Solves’ – A New Framework for Our Sustainable Futu

Shillong, July 2023. The Government of Meghalaya, started the two-day long conclave on the pressing topic of climate change “Nature Solves: A New Framework for Our Sustainable Future” under the aegis of G20 Summit being hosted by Government of India. The keynote address was delivered by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad K Sangma. Representatives from United Nations, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Kenya, France, Nepal, USA, Bangladesh, Italy, Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Maldives, Rome and organizations like World Economic Forum, SEWA India, ASCON India, South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA), TERI India, besides others will be joining this discussion on various topics pertaining to the impact of climate change. The inaugural session was also attended by, Hon'ble Chief Secret...
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CWG champion Jeremy Lalrinnunga ‘weeded out’ of weightlifting national camp for not travelling to USA for injury management
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CWG champion Jeremy Lalrinnunga ‘weeded out’ of weightlifting national camp for not travelling to USA for injury management

New Delhi, July 07, 2023. Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jeremy Lalrinnunga has been ‘weeded out’ of the weightlifting national camp after he refused to travel to St Louis in the United States for rehabilitation of a back injury under the supervision of Dr Aaron Horschig, a strength and conditioning specialist who Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu consults. Jeremy, 20, didn’t participate in the trials of the Asian Games and the World Championships held in Patiala on June 30 and ‘at the last minute’ he refused to travel to St Louis though the proposal was cleared by the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) president Sahdev Yadav said on Thursday. “Jeremy has been weeded out of the camp. The reason being he is unfit and there is no performance. So the...
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World Food India-2023
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World Food India-2023

New Delhi, July 2023. With regard to the upcoming World Food India-2023, an investor roundtable interaction was co-chaired by the Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), and the Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries with agri-food processing companies in New Delhi, yesterday. The roundtable witnessed participation from the leading global and Indian food processing companies. During the interaction, the future plans of the participating companies and their prospects of partnerships with MoFPI for the WFI-2023, being organized from 3-5 November, 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, were discussed. In his special address, Secretary, DPIIT emphasized on the importance of manufacturing sector in the growing Indian GDP. He also mentioned the fa...
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G-20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) delegates pay a study visit to IIT Bombay
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G-20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) delegates pay a study visit to IIT Bombay

New Delhi, July 2023. As a part of G20 Research Ministers Meeting (RMM) program schedule, the Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) delegates paid a study visit to IIT Bombay today (6th July 2023). The delegates were received by Acting Director, IIT Bombay Prof. S. Sudarshan and Secretary,  Department of Science and Technology (DST) Dr. Srivari Chandrasekhar. Prof. S. Sudarshan presented an overview of the IITs, Prof. Upendra Bhandarkar spoke about the R&D ecosystem and Prof. Asim Tewari talked about the entrepreneurship and innovation environment at IIT Bombay, followed by a brief interaction with the delegates . They were informed about the research, innovation and technology incubation and infrastructure facilities in the institute. Prof. S. Sudarshan presented a...
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NLC India Ltd bags GeM Award in “Timely Payments (CPSEs)” Category for 2023
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NLC India Ltd bags GeM Award in “Timely Payments (CPSEs)” Category for 2023

New Delhi, July 07, 2023. NLC India Limited, a navratna company under the Ministry of Coal,  bagged GeM award in the category "Timely Payments (CPSEs)" for the year 2023 for its outstanding contribution in improving the reliability of e-market practices in line with the vision of GeM.  NLCIL registered and on-boarded in GeM portal in the year 2017. NLCIL’s growth in GeM procurement started from a small value of Rs 2.21 crore during the year 2018-19 and   the company has registered an impressive growth of Rs 984.93 crore during the year FY 2022-23. Government e-Marketplace GeM is a dedicated e-Market service platform, a National public procurement portal, governed by Government of India for marketing different goods and services. To promote the power market in line with GEM's visi...
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