INDIAN SPACE MISSION REACHING WHERE NO ONE HAS
“We have achieved soft landing on the moon! India is on the moon!” these words of ISRO chairman Sreedhara Somanath, after the landing of Chandrayaan-III near the south pole of the moon, are now etched with golden letters in the Indian Space history. On August 23 2023, India became the first country to land its […]
‘Bharat Mandapam’ India’s largest MICE destination
The International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, named ‘Bharat Mandapam’ – derives its root from Lord Basaveshwara’s idea of Anubhav Mandapam, which was a pavilion for public ceremonies. This complex will be available for everyone and have all the facilities. The International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) project has been developed as […]
INDIA’S RECORD HAUL OF 107 MEDALS AT THE ASIAN GAMES
The whole nation is thrilled as our athletes surpassed the milestone of 100 medals in the Asian Games. India finished its Asian Games 2023 campaign in Hangzhou, China, with a record haul of 107 medals (28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze) to finish fourth (on gold-medal count), improving on its 2018 tally of 70 medals at the 2018 Jakarta, by a whopping 37 medals.
MILLETS A HUGE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN INDIA
The United Nations General Assembly at its 75th session in March 2021, declared 2023 the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023). It contributes to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is collaborating with partners to unlock the great potential of millets as an affordable […]
‘VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM’ “ONE EARTH, ONE FAMILY, ONE FUTURE”
The G20 Summit, hosted under India’s Presidency, brought global concerns to the fore and helped build a consensus on many aspects. Attended by Presidents and Prime Ministers of 20 countries, it set a new benchmark for world peace and the roadmap to achieve collective good for every citizen of the world. The outcomes of the […]
Bridging with EU Nations
India-EU relations date to the early 1960s, with India being amongst the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community. A cooperation agreement signed in 1994 took the bilateral relationship beyond trade and economic cooperation. The EU is India’s third largest trading partner, accounting for €88 billion worth of trade in goods […]
India’s first Budget of the Amrit Kaal
The Union Budget 2023-24 provides a strong base to fulfil the aspirations and resolutions of a developed India. It gives the people of India an opportunity to achieve their dreams while attempting to balance global challenges. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his team, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget 2023-24 with lots […]
India celebrates the 74th Republic Day with josh
The President of India urged the people of India to remember the people behind ushering in the Republic. She highlighted the sacrifice of forces in safe guarding the country. On the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, conveyed her special appreciation to our jawans who guard our borders and […]
India’s impressive performance at Global Innovation Index
NITI Aayog has been continuously working towards improving India’s ranking in the global indices, including the Global Innovation Index. The Science and Technology Vertical is the nodal department in NITI Aayog concerning improving India’s ranking in the Global Innovation Index. India has come a long way in the Global Innovation Index (GII), from the 81st […]
India leading for a Better World through G20
The previous 17 Presidencies of the G20 delivered significant results – ensuring macroeconomic stability, rationalising international taxation, and relieving debt burden on countries, among many other outcomes. India will benefit from these achievements and build further upon them. The challenges are no less than in the past. The leadership will set a new benchmark for […]
National Sports Awards 2022 brings cheers to Nation
National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. This year was special, with many emerging players with the support of government-run schemes excelling at various national and international events. The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu presented the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2022 (Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna […]
World’s two big democracies redefine Bilateral partnership
India and the United States enjoy a comprehensive global strategic partnership covering almost all areas of human endeavour, driven by shared democratic values, the convergence of interests on various issues, and vibrant people-to-people contacts. It is estimated that about 4.2 million Indian American/Indian origin people reside in the U.S. Persons of Indian origin (3.18 million] […]
India is a growing giant in the Logistics sector
A Comprehensive and synergetic whole-of-government effort is planned to ensure that the problems facing the logistics ecosystem are viewed in their entirety and solved with an end-to-end perspective to capitalize on the massive infrastructure investments already made and further planned. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the National Logistics Policy, yet another important step towards […]
Young Indian Women create history in Cricket
Victorious ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Shafali Verma has wasted no time in turning her attention to leading India to more success at next month’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. India put up a terrific display in the final against England to emerge as the first-ever winners at the Women’s U19 T20 World […]
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: CRUCIAL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
It is impossible to imagine a strong and healthy society without women’s empowerment,” President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, urges people to build a strong and healthy society with women’s empowerment. Speaking at the Foundation Day Celebration of the National Commission for Women in New Delhi today (January […]
India and United Arab Emirates (UAE ) enjoy strong bonds of friendship based on age-old cultural, religious and economic ties between the two nations
India-UAE bilateral relations have received impetus from time to time with the exchange of high-level visits from both sides. The traditionally close and friendly India- UAE bilateral relationship has evolved into a significant partnership in the economic and commercial sphere The two countries have entered into agreements in the areas of (i) facilitation of Institutional […]
Who said what on India’s G20 Presidency
What has India gained out of G20 Presidency? How should India use the G20 Presidency? What India as a country should have achieved by the end of its G20 Presidency? These were some of the questions that we tried to examine in the cover story report on G20. We felt the need to highlight a […]
Sailing smoothly with Ports and Shipping Expansion
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways is working diligently towards achieving major objectives of Maritime India Vision 2030. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (PSW) is working diligently towards achieving Maritime India Vision objectives. This has resulted in the ministry clock growth & improvement […]
Infra and Manufacturing Sectors Boost Employment
Employment generation, coupled with improving employability, is the priority of the Government. Accordingly, the Government of India has taken various steps for generating employment in the country. The Government has put emphasis on railways, roads, urban transport, power, telecom, textiles and affordable housing amid continued focus on the National Infrastructure Pipeline. Budget 2021-22 launched Production […]
Infrastructure growth is key to becoming Vishwaguru
Infrastructure development plays an important role in fulfilling the vision of India. The importance of well-developed infrastructure for enhancing economic activity, and creating additional fiscal space by improving the government’s revenue base, cannot be ever undermined. Infrastructure development plays an important role in fulfilling the vision of India becoming a vishwaguru. No doubt, given the […]