Recent data reveals a promising trend in India’s coal sector, with a noticeable reduction in the share of coal imports in the country’s total coal consumption. From April 2023 to January 2024, the share of coal import dropped to 21%, down from 22.48% during the corresponding period in the previous year. This shift reflects a …
Today in New Delhi, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) orchestrated a consultative workshop to discuss the status of the Blue Economy Pathways study report. The event brought together a diverse array of experts from esteemed institutions including the World Bank, and various line Ministries such as the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Ministry …
In a significant blow to narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered an international syndicate operating in New Delhi. Today, DRI officers seized a staggering 1.59 kg of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 15 crore, as part of their ongoing crackdown on drug smuggling. The syndicate, which specialized in smuggling Narcotic Drugs …
Vice President of India delivered a speech at the inaugural International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN-STEP), highlighting the importance of global collaboration and comprehension regarding strategic matters. Hosted at Uprashtrapati Nivas, the event was coordinated by the National Defence College (NDC), attracting participation from international delegates representing 21 countries alongside Indian officers. In his speech, the …
The National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT), an infrastructure Investment Trust managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has successfully completed its fund-raising activities through ‘InvIT Round-3’ for National Highway stretches totaling 889 kilometers, with an Enterprise Value exceeding Rs. 16,000 crore. This marks the largest monetization endeavor by NHAI and stands as one …
Addanki, Bapatla District, March 18, 2024. Indian Air Force, Demonstrating operational preparedness and effective coordination between civil and military authorities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted operations on an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) airstrip located on National Highway 16 near Addanki in Bapatla district. During this significant event, Su-30 and Hawk fighters performed overshoots, while …
Today, a contingent from the Indian Army embarked for Seychelles to partake in the tenth iteration of the Joint Military Exercise known as “LAMITIYE-2024” alongside the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). Scheduled to take place from March 18th to March 27th, 2024, in Seychelles, this biennial training event, named after the Creole word for ‘Friendship,’ has …
The Vice-President of India on CAA, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, emphasized India’s historical role as a proponent of diversity, with the principle of Sarv Dharm Samabhav at the core of its cultural identity. He remarked on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), stating its aim to assist persecuted minorities while safeguarding the rights of existing citizens. He …
Today, Shri Arjun Munda, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Agriculture, and Farmers’ Welfare, virtually inaugurated the commencement of the ‘Centre for Preservation and Promotion of Tribal Culture & Heritage’ in Padampur, Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. This museum aims to portray and safeguard the extensive heritage of the tribal community in Jharkhand, illuminating their rich way of …
A remarkable Passing Out Parade (POP) for the third batch of Agniveers (02/2023) took place at INS Chilka in Odisha on March 15, 2024. A total of 2,630 Agniveers, including 396 women Agniveers, graduated in a ceremony held after sunset, overseen by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff. Vice Admiral V Srinivas, …