Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to further enhance its capability through optimum use to technology and strive to strengthen the infrastructure of the border areas at a faster pace. He was addressing all ranks of the BRO at an event organised in New Delhi on Saturday, to celebrate the 63rd Raising Day of the Organisation. “The Chinese presence has increased in the Northern sector in the recent past. Due to their proficiency in construction in mountainous areas, they manage to reach different places very quickly. The BRO must continue to work in parallel and…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and observed that the implementation of NEP 2020 in the two years since its launch, has seen many initiatives being unrolled to achieve the objectives of access, equity, inclusivity and quality, as laid down under the policy. From special efforts to track out of school children and bring them back into the mainstream, to introduction of multiple entry and exit in higher education, many transformative reforms have been initiated that will define and lead the progress of the country as we enter the ‘Amrit Kaal’. He…
Largest ever contingent of 8500 players from across the country would participate in the 4th Khelo India Youth Games. The Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur said this during the launch of Logo, Anthem, Jersey and Mascot for the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 in Indradhanush Auditorium, Panchkula. He said Haryana with just about 2% of the country’s population has given the country a major share of medals in most of the sports events. Stressing for the preservation of traditional sports, Thakur said that five traditional games namely Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta, Mallakhamba and Yogasana would be part of the…
The 200-million strong ITUC and the biggest global peace network, the IPB, have written personally to Presidents Putin and Zelensky urging them to mark Europe’s “day of liberation” – 8-9 May – by declaring a cease fire as a precursor to negotiations. The two organisations draw attention to the innocent civilians and soldiers on both sides who are dying daily; the devastation and destruction blighting the lives, livelihoods and life’s work of millions of people; and the buildings and neighbourhoods reduced to rubble by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They also express concern about the impact of the war on living…
The wave of Unicorns in India has soared to new heights as the country witnessed the birth of its 100th Unicorn on 2nd May 2022. Today, 1 out of every 10 unicorns globally have been born in India. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal highlighted the achievement in a tweet. The term ‘Unicorn’ refers to the rarest of the rare startups who become Unicorns attaining a valuation of more than USD 1 billion. The Indian Startup Ecosystem, the third-largest in the world in number of Unicorns, as of 5th May 2022, is home to 100 unicorns with a…
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said with the help of proven technology, economic viability, availability of raw material and marketing there is wide scope for the start ups in the automobile industry. Use of electric vehicles in the county is increasing and Pune has the potential to become transport hub for these vehicles. Gadkari inspected a selection of start-up products related to transport and commuting at a special interactive function organised by Science and Technology Park, Pune. He also conducted virtual inauguration of Green Joules – a Start-Up under STP (Pune) for converting agro industrial waste…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of Jain International Trade Organisation’s ‘JITO Connect 2022’ today via video conferencing. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister noted the spirit of ‘Sabka Prayas’ in the theme of today’s programme and said today the world is considering India’s development resolutions as a means of achieving its goals. Be it global peace, global prosperity, solutions related to global challenges or strengthening of the global supply chain, the world is looking toward India with great confidence. “I have just returned after informing many European countries about India’s resolution for the ‘Amrit kaal’” he added.He…
Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu today emphasized the need for Universities to accord greater importance to implementable patents under Intellectual Property rights to give a fillip to economy and industry. He termed it necessary to strengthen industry-institute linkages for better research outcomes. Addressing the 69th Convocation ceremony of Panjab University in Chandigarh, the Vice President said that we should move away from mediocrity and not be satisfied with what we have achieved. He also exhorted Panjab University to work towards attaining ranks in top ten universities globally. Naidu wanted the universities to further create an environment of continuous professional development…
The Information Technology-Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector is predicted to lease 100 million square feet by 2026, according to the report ‘Tech-Towns of the Future’, published by Savills India, a global property consultancy business. During the last half-decade, the IT-BPM sector has been absorbing big office spaces. Its current market share is expected to be more than half of all office space leased in the last five years. Over the next five years, it is predicted that 80-120 million sq. ft. of space in grade-A office buildings, including co-working spaces, will be taken up. In the evolution of tier-II and…
After launching missions to the Moon and Mars, the ISRO is now preparing to launch a spacecraft into orbit above Venus to investigate what lurks beneath the surface of the solar system’s hottest planet, as well as the mysteries that lay behind the Sulphuric Acid clouds that surround it. Dr. S Somnath, Chairman of ISRO, claimed the Venus mission has been conceptualised, a project report has been prepared, and money has been located during a day-long seminar on Venusian research. The space agency is targeting a launch date in December 2024, with orbital manoeuvres scheduled for the following year, when the…