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February 13, 2024 12:17 PM

18 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka return to Chennai

Eighteen Indian fishermen, detained by the Sri Lankan Navy for purportedly trespassing into their territorial waters, returned to Chennai on Tuesday following their release by the Sri Lankan government. The fishermen, residents of Tamil Nadu's Raman...

February 13, 2024 12:10 PM

NITI Aayog launches GROW initiative to transform India’s wastelands through agroforestry

NITI Aayog on Monday unveiled the Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) report and portal, aiming to bolster efforts in environmental conservation and sustainable land use across India. Utilizing cutting-edge remote sensing ...

February 13, 2024 9:32 AM

Prime Minister Modi’s two-day visit to UAE, will inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) beginning today, marks the beginning of a new era in the relations of the two countries. During the visit, Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with the President of the U...

February 12, 2024 4:06 PM

Government partners with TERI to establish center for energy transition in Hyderabad

Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh, unveiled a collaborative endeavour between the Government of India and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to establish a center dedicated to energy transition. The announcem...

February 12, 2024 3:50 PM

India launches UPI in Sri Lanka and Mauritius

India's cutting-edge Unified Payment Interface (UPI) technology was officially introduced in Sri Lanka and Mauritius on Monday, marking a crucial milestone in digital connectivity between the three countries. The virtual launch event was attended ...

February 12, 2024 2:44 PM

Prayers for Global Harmony Resound in Abu Dhabi Ahead of Hindu Mandir Inauguration

By: Vinod Kumar In a poignant display of unity and reverence, over 980 individuals gathered at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi to participate in the Vishwa Samvadita Yagna, a ceremony of Vedic prayers for global harmony. This event, serving as ...

February 12, 2024 2:31 PM

India-Bangladesh opened trade through Maia-Sultanganj river ports

By: Navalsang Parmar (Dhaka) India-Bangladesh opened trade through Maia(West Bengal)-Sultanganj (Bangladesh) river ports on the Ganga river on Monday. Shantanu Thakur, Indian Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways flagged off the First ...

February 12, 2024 1:01 PM

Lekhi releases Rs 200, Rs 10 coins to commemorate Sri Satguru Ram Singh’s bicentennial birth anniversary

Minister of State for Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, unveiled a commemorative coin of Rs 200 and a currency coin of Rs 10 on Sunday to mark the bicentennial birth anniversary of Sri Satguru Ram Singh. Revered as a great philanthropist, thinker, seer, and...

February 12, 2024 12:40 PM

PM Modi distributes over 1 lakh appointment letters at Rozgar Mela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today distributed more than 1 lakh appointment letters to newly inducted recruits under Rozgar Mela, via video conferencing. The PM also virtually laid the foundation stone of Phase I of the integrated complex 'Karmayogi...

February 12, 2024 11:39 AM

World Governments Summit: Over 70% of Global Economic Growth Predicted from the East, Led by India

By: Vinod Kumar (Dubai) The World Government Summit, a pivotal gathering of global leaders, commenced in Dubai with India, Qatar, and Türkiye as guests of honour, showcasing their significance on the world stage.Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, M...

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