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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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tata Tiago hits the remarkable sales milestone of 5 Lakh units
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Tata Tiago hits the remarkable sales milestone of 5 Lakh units

Bengaluru, 6th July 2023.Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, today announced that the Tiago has achieved a significant milestone of 500,000 sales mark. The last 1 lakh units sold have come within a span of 15 months, which indicates its rising appeal to customers seeking a dynamic and comfortable driving experience. The celebration commenced with a symbolic roll-out at the Sanand facility in Gujarat, which is the home ground for the Tiago. Over the years, the Tiago has bagged over 40 prestigious awards and earned immense popularity among numerous young and dynamic customers due to its appealing design, exceptional safety features, feature-rich interiors, and cutting-edge technology integration. The Tiago range comes in multiple powertrain options of Petr...
Lizol’s #NoMoreHalfTruths Campaign Busts Myths Around Phenyls; Receives Massive Traction on Social Media, Generating 800M+ Views
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Lizol’s #NoMoreHalfTruths Campaign Busts Myths Around Phenyls; Receives Massive Traction on Social Media, Generating 800M+ Views

New Delhi, July 06, 2023.For decades, Indian consumers have believed that phenyls are highly effective floor cleaners, however studies indicate that ordinary phenyls kill only 50% of germs on mopping**. A joint study conducted by Lizol, India’s leading disinfectant brand, and an independent research agency revealed the presence of numerous bacteria and viruses on household surfaces, which can lead to various diseases and infections. These can be responsible for diseases, such as diarrhoea, and conditions like skin infections, urinary tract infections, acne, eye and bloodstream infections. In response, Lizol launched the #NoMoreHalfTruths social media campaign on May 29, 2023, aimed at debunking the myths surrounding phenyl efficacy and increasing consumer awareness about prop...
Unveiling LivAyur: Your Ultimate Retreat for Holistic Health and Wellness in India
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Unveiling LivAyur: Your Ultimate Retreat for Holistic Health and Wellness in India

New Delhi, July 06, 2023.LivAyur a rapidly growing health and wellness platform, is proud to announce itself as India's premier destination for holistic natural healthcare. LivAyur primarily focuses on Ayurveda and Yoga along with the four pillars of a healthy lifestyle, which are Ahar (food), Vihar (recreation), Achar (routines), and Vichar (thoughts). All these aspects provide credible, research-backed, and scientific information for improved lifestyle management.On the other hand, the healthcare industry in India is experiencing a rapid growth trajectory. It is primarily due to technological advancements, increased awareness, and a positive shift in people's general health and well-being consciousness, post Covid-19 pandemic. A testament to this growth is the remarkable growth o...
Minister R. K. Singh to inaugurate International Conference on Green Hydrogen
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Minister R. K. Singh to inaugurate International Conference on Green Hydrogen

New Delhi, July 05, 2023.The Government of India is organizing an International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023) during 5th – 7th July 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, to bring together the global scientific, policy, academic and industrial leaders to discuss recent advances and emerging technologies in the entire green hydrogen value chain. The conference will enable the sector stakeholders to explore the evolving green hydrogen landscape and innovation-driven solutions in the sector, thus strengthening the sustainability ecosystem of the sector.Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh will inaugurate the Conference in New Delhi tomorrow, July 5, 2023, in presence of Union Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Ga...
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh urges the State Governments to facilitate Central Deputation of IAS and other All India Services officers
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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh urges the State Governments to facilitate Central Deputation of IAS and other All India Services officers

New Delhi, July 05, 2023.Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh has urged the State Governments to facilitate Central Deputation of IAS and other All India Services officers. He called for following the practice of cooperative federalism in true letter and spirit.Addressing the Annual Conference of Principal Secretaries of States/UTs looking after Personnel, General Administration and Administrative Reforms, Dr Jitendra Singh said, it is both the responsibility of both the Central Government as well as the State Governments to maintain the All India character of the service and it is also in the interest of the officers to get exposure to wide range of experie...
HERO MOTOCORP & HARLEY-DAVIDSON CO-DEVELOPED PREMIUM MOTORCYCLE ‘HARLEY-DAVIDSON X440’ DEBUTS IN INDIA
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HERO MOTOCORP & HARLEY-DAVIDSON CO-DEVELOPED PREMIUM MOTORCYCLE ‘HARLEY-DAVIDSON X440’ DEBUTS IN INDIA

Jaipur, July 2023.Taking a significant step forward in their journey together, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, and iconic American motorcycle-maker Harley-Davidson launched their co-developed premium motorcycle – the Harley-Davidson X440 in India. The Harley-Davidson X440 becomes the first premium motorcycle to be introduced under the licensing agreement between the two brands.The Harley-Davidson X440 was unveiled at a ceremony at the world-class and state-of-the-art Hero Center for Innovation and Technology (CIT) today by Dr. Pawan Munjal - Executive Chairman of Hero MotoCorp and Mr. Jochen Zeitz - Chairman, President &Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Harley-Davidson in the presence of investors, media, dealers and partners.The ...
Union WCD Minister inaugurates Regional Symposium on Child Protection, Safety and Child Welfare
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Union WCD Minister inaugurates Regional Symposium on Child Protection, Safety and Child Welfare

New Delhi, July 2023.The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India organized a one day Regional Symposium on Child Protection, Safety and Child Welfare today  at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today. There were  nine participating states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and UTs of Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The Symposium was attended by more than 2000 representatives from Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs), Members of Village Child Protection Committee (VCPC) and Anganwadi Workers. The programme is the start of a series of regional symposiums to be held across the country to raise awareness and outreach about child protection, safety and welfare issues.The Symposium wa...
MISSION GAGANYAAN – FIRST BATCH OF CREW MODULE RECOVERY DIVERS COMPLETE TRAINING
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MISSION GAGANYAAN – FIRST BATCH OF CREW MODULE RECOVERY DIVERS COMPLETE TRAINING

New Delhi, July 2023.The first batch of crew recovery team of Mission Gaganyaan completed Phase-1 of training at Indian Navy's Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) at Kochi. Utilising the state of the art facility, the team comprising of Indian Naval Divers and Marine Commandos underwent recovery training of crew module in varied sea conditions.The two weeks training capsule covered a brief on the conduct of the mission, actions to be taken during medical exigencies and familiarisation with different aircraft and their rescue equipment. The training also validated the SOPs formulated jointly by the Indian Navy and ISRO. On the concluding day, Dr. Mohan M, Director of Human Space Flight Centre, ISRO witnessed the recovery demonstration and interacted with the team. The team trai...
Startup20 Engagement Group’s Gurugram Shikhar Summit marks first major milestone in global Startup Ecosystem
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Startup20 Engagement Group’s Gurugram Shikhar Summit marks first major milestone in global Startup Ecosystem

The Startup20 Shikhar Summit, organized by the Startup20 Engagement Group under the India G20 Presidency, kicked off today in Gurugram. The two-day event represents a significant achievement, celebrating the successful completion of Startup20's inaugural year and the release of the final Policy Communiqué.The two day event marks the first major milestone of the Startup20 Engagement group.Prominent dignitaries, including Shri Som Parkash, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Shri Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa, and Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Chair of Startup20, graced the inauguration ceremony.Shri Som Parkash, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, expressed his enthusiasm for the summit, emphasizing its role in nurturing a thriving startup ecosystem. He stated, "The...
Tata Motors to take a marginal price hike on its passenger vehicles from July 17,2023
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Tata Motors to take a marginal price hike on its passenger vehicles from July 17,2023

Mumbai, July 03, 2023.Tata Motors, India’s leading vehicle manufacturer has announced that it will increase prices of its passenger vehicles (ICE and EVs), effective July 17, 2023, on an average of 0.6% across models and variants. The price increase is to offset the residual impact of the past input costs. Tata Motors will offer price protection to bookings made upto July 16, 2023 and deliveries upto July 31, 2023.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Display, Camera Specifications Confirmed Ahead of Launch
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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Display, Camera Specifications Confirmed Ahead of Launch

New Delhi, July 03, 2023.OnePlus Nord CE 3 is set to be unveiled at the company's Summer Launch Event on July 5. The smartphone is just a couple of days away from its debut and OnePlus has revealed some of its key specifications along with its design. The Chinese manufacturer has already teased the phone's processor as well as its design details, in addition to the colour options for the upcoming Nord CE 3 5G. Now, details about the phone's camera sensor have also been revealed via the launch page. The smartphone is confirmed to get a Sony IMX890 primary sensor.The OnePlus Nord CE 3 will get a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support. A previous leak has tipped the same along with an 8-megapixel sensor with a 112-degree ultra-wide-angle...
Ajit Pawar, NCP Rebel Leaders, Governor Meet At Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis’ Mumbai Residence
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Ajit Pawar, NCP Rebel Leaders, Governor Meet At Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis’ Mumbai Residence

Maharashtra, July 03, 2023. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar visited Karad town in Maharashtra's Satara district and addressed a public meeting today. The NCP supremo also visited the Preeti-Sangam memorial of his political mentor and the first chief minister of Maharashtra Yashwantrao Chavan at 10 am today. The party mobilised a large number of Sharad Pawar's supporters who arrived at the memorial.
Audi India sales grow 97% in H1 2023
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Audi India sales grow 97% in H1 2023

Mumbai, July 2023.Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, continued its robust sales performance on the back of strong demand, growth in the luxury car segment, evolving demographics and favourable economic conditions. The brand has retailed 3,474 units in the period January – June 2023 registering a growth of 97% compared to the same period last year. Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India said, “Our performance in the first half of the year, despite supply challenges and rising input costs has laid the foundation for a successful second half of the year. Our volume models Audi Q3, Audi Q3 Sportback, Audi Q5, Audi A4 and Audi A6 are seeing strong demand. Our top-of-the-line cars Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Audi A8 L, Audi S5 Sportback, Audi RS5 Sportback, Audi RS Q8 and Audi RS...
PM interacts with tribal leaders, SHG members and young football players in MP’s Shahdol
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PM interacts with tribal leaders, SHG members and young football players in MP’s Shahdol

Shahdol, July 01, 2023.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Pakaria village in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh and interacted with tribal leaders and others, officials said.He met PESA committee members, Lakhpati didis from SHGs (Self-Help Groups) and young football players, an official release said.Modi interacted with a group of people including women who informed him about their journey to economic empowerment through SHGs and Ajivika Mission, officials said.
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