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February 29, 2024 5:16 PM

150 Railway and 6 Metro Stations now certified for Healthy Eating

Millions of people travel through railway stations every day in India. Now, 150 of these stations have been recognized for providing safe and healthy food options. This achievement comes through the "Eat Right Station" certification program by the Fo...

February 29, 2024 4:52 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate multiple development projects during two-day visit to Jharkhand, West Bengal and Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day visit to Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar on March 1st and 2nd. The visit aims to kickstart a slew of development projects across these states, enhancing infrastructure, connectivity, and ...

February 29, 2024 4:52 PM

India advocates for digital industrialization at WTO Ministerial Conference

During the Working Session on the Work Programme on E-Commerce at the World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference on February 29, India highlighted the importance of digital industrialization in driving economic growth and prosperity, espe...

February 29, 2024 4:47 PM

Cabinet approves establishment of International Big Cat Alliance

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the establishment of International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with headquarters in India with a one-time budgetary support of Rs.150 crore for a period of five years from 2023-24 to 2027-28. Acknowledging India's ...

February 29, 2024 4:55 PM

Cabinet approves rooftop solar scheme for 1 cr households; up to 300 units free electricity

By: Aditya Ahuja The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Launched on February 13, this ambitious scheme, with a total budget of Rs.75,021 crore, aims to install rooftop solar panels ...

February 29, 2024 4:43 PM

Israel planning its largest water desalination plant

Israel is gearing up to build its largest water desalination plant yet, aiming to address the country's water needs for the future. The project, announced by the inter-ministerial tender committee for seawater desalination, will focus on renovating, ...

February 29, 2024 4:19 PM

Cabinet approves establishment of 3 semiconductor units

Union Cabinet today approved the establishment of three semiconductor units. These units, to be constructed within the next 100 days show major step in India's journey towards self-reliance in semiconductor production. The decision comes as part of ...

February 29, 2024 3:53 PM

PM Modi and Mauritian PM jointly inaugurate new facilities and projects at Agalega Island

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth today jointly inaugurated several significant projects on Agalega Island via video conferencing. Among these projects were a new airstrip, St. James Jetty, and six community d...

February 29, 2024 3:47 PM

India Advocates Policy Space for Digital Industrialization calls for re examination of Moratorium

By: Vinod Kumar In the 13th Ministerial Conference of WTO in Abu Dhabi, India underscored the imperative need for policy flexibility to foster digital industrialization, particularly for developing and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). During the...

February 29, 2024 3:42 PM

India and South Africa block China’s IFD proposal at WTO

By: Vinod Kumar On the third day of the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Abu Dhabi, India and South Africa successfully blocked a key proposal led by China. The proposal in question, named the Investment Faci...