Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, launched the Platform of Platforms (POP) under the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) on the sidelines of the State Agriculture and Horticulture Ministers’ Conference in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Equity grant of over Rs 37 crore was also released to 1,018 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) that will benefit about 3.5 lakh farmers. Besides Tomar, the dignitaries present included the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Ministers of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ms. Shobha Karandlaje and Kailash…
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Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu highlighted the importance of preventive measures to address the huge burden of genetic diseases like thalassemia and sickle cell anemia in the country. He wanted the states to undertake mass screening of the children for early identification and management of genetic disorders. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Research Laboratory, Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory and 2nd Blood Transfusion Unit at the Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society (TSCS) in Hyderabad, he urged the private sector and NGOs to complement the government’s efforts in combating genetic diseases. Recognizing that the available treatment options for these genetic conditions– bone…
Dunagiri, a Project 17A frigate, will be launched into the Hooghly river at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited, Kolkata on Friday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the Chief Guest for the event. Christened after a mountain range in the state of Uttarakhand, ‘Dunagiri’ is the fourth ship of P17A Frigates. These are follow-on of the P17 Frigates (Shivalik Class) with improved stealth features, advanced weapons and sensors and platform management systems. ‘Dunagiri’ is the reincarnation of the erstwhile ‘Dunagiri’, the Leander Class ASW Frigate, which in her 33 years of service from 05 May 1977 to 20 Oct 2010, had witnessed various challenging…
75 days – ‘COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsava’ will commence from Friday, to provide free Precaution Dose at all adult (18 years and above) eligible population at Government COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs). Being implemented in a ‘Mission Mode’ this special COVID vaccination drive is a part of the celebration for Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The special drive isaimed to increase uptake for the Precaution Dose of COVID Vaccineamong the eligible adult population. In a virtual meeting with State/UT Health Secretaries and NHM MDs chaired by Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan today, States and UTs have been urged to give an intensive…
According to a report by Bain and Company, India’s manufacturing exports are expected to touch US$ 1 trillion by FY 2028 driven by production capacity expansion, government policy support, heightened M&A activity and investments. According to the report titled “The Trillion-Dollar Manufacturing Exports Opportunity for India,” the growth would primarily be driven by chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textile, and electronics industries, which have been scaling up and expanding into new export markets. India’s manufacturing exports stood at US$ 418 billion in FY22, rising at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 15% over the last two years. According to the Bain…
Although ill and in terrible physical and psychological shape, 24 journalists imprisoned in Iran are being subjected to appalling conditions of detention and are being denied the medical care they need to survive. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the United Nations to do what is necessary to end this criminal behaviour, which is tantamount to state murder. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) wrote to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on 13 June – the first day of the UN Human Rights Council’s 50th session, which continued until 8 July – drawing her attention to the appalling conditions in…
During an investigation pertaining to M/s Oppo Mobiles India Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as ‘Oppo India’), a subsidiary company of “Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corporation Ltd”, China (hereinafter referred to as ‘Oppo China’), the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has detected Customs duty evasion of around Rs 4,389 crore. Oppo India is engaged in the business of manufacturing, assembling, wholesale trading, distribution of mobile handsets and accessories thereof, across India. Oppo India deals in various brands of mobile phones, including Oppo, OnePlus and Realme. During the course of investigation, searches were conducted by DRI at the office premises of…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the construction of Taranga Hill-Ambaji- Abu Road new rail line to be constructed by Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of Rs.2798.16 crore. The total length of the new rail line will be 116.65 kms. The project will be completed by 2026-27. The project will generate direct employment during construction for about 40 lakh mandays. In line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision of a New India, the project is going to enhance connectivity and improve mobility leading to overall socio economic…
According to a research, the country’s current account deficit is anticipated to reach US$ 105 billion, or 3% of GDP, this fiscal year, owing to a persistently expanding trade imbalance. Bank of America (BofA) Securities raised its prediction for the current fiscal year’s current account deficit (CAD) by 0.4 percentage points. The trade deficit increased to a record high of US$ 25.6 billion in June, up from US$ 24.3 billion in May. On a quarterly basis, the deficit climbed 122.8% to US$ 70.33 billion in the June quarter, up from US$ 31.43 billion the previous year. Although the delta wave…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is the nature of Bihar that the one who loves Bihar, Bihar returns that love manifold. “Today I have also got the privilege of being the first Prime Minister of the country to visit the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Complex. I bow to the people of Bihar for this affection”, he said. The Prime Minister said that the Shatabdi Smriti Stambh will inspire myriad aspirations of Bihar. He addressed the closing ceremony of the Centenary celebrations of the Bihar Legislative Assembly in Patna on Tuesday. He inaugurated Shatabdi Smriti Stambh which has been built…