Anusandhan National Research Foundation: The first meeting of the governing board of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) was chaired by the Prime Minister. It focused on initiatives to enhance India’s research capabilities and establish a strong research culture across institutions. Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR), the Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas […]
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Anti-Submarine Warfare Launch
Anti-Submarine Warfare Launch: Malpe and Mulki, the fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) project, being built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched in Kochi. INS Mahe, INS Malvan, and INS Mangrol were unveiled in 2023. The Mahe-class ASW SWC have been named […]
Typhoon Yagi
Typhoon Yagi: Typhoon Yagi has caused severe damage across Southeast Asia, affecting the Philippines, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and particularly Vietnam. It is the strongest tropicalcyclone Asia has encountered till September 2024 and the second most powerful globally after Hurricane Beryl (Atlantic Ocean). It originated as a tropical storm (wind speed upto 63 kmph) in […]
RE-INVEST : Event
RE-INVEST : Event The Prime Minister inaugurated the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It brings together key players in the renewable energy sector like government officials, industry leaders, investors, researchers, and policymakers. It was organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in collaboration with the Confederation […]
20th Maritime State Development Council
20th Maritime State Development Council: The 20th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) concluded recently in Goa with significant advancements in India’s maritime sector. This event brought together stakeholders from the Central Government, States, and Union Territories to resolve over 80 issues, focusing on port modernisation, maritime infrastructure, connectivity, and regulatory frameworks. Key Highlights of the […]
Banks and FIs to Invest Rs 32.5 Trillion in Renewable Energy by 2030
Banks and FIs to Invest Rs 32.5 Trillion in Renewable Energy by 2030: At the 4th RE-Invest Summit, hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), leading renewable energy (RE) developers, manufacturing companies, banks, and financial institutions pledged close to $386 billion (Rs 32.45 trillion) to develop […]
India and US Explore Enhanced Energy Cooperation
India and US Explore Enhanced Energy Cooperation: India and the US have committed to deepening their bilateral cooperation across the energy value chain, aiming for a just and orderly energy transition. This agreement emerged from a meeting between Indian Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, and US Assistant Secretary of State […]
3rd National Lok Adalat
3rd National Lok Adalat: The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) organised the 3rd National Lok Adalat of the year 2024 in the Taluks, Districts and High Courts of 27 States/UTs. It was organised under the stewardship of Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman, NALSA. Highlights of the 3rd […]
35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj : Collapsed
35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj : Collapsed A 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled at Rajkot Fort in Malvan in Sindhudurg district, collapsed in less than a year. It is in contrast with the Sindhudurg Fort, built by Shivaji Maharaj 357 years ago, remains resilient and has played a significant role in military […]
Invest India
Invest India: The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently announced the Centre’s Start-up India initiative will be moved out of the aegis of Invest India to a new non-profit company that could also house the National Start-up Advisory Council. Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India and acts as […]