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A high-level Indian Delegation Participated in G-20 DRRWG Ministerial Meeting in Belem, Brazil

Brazil , 2 November , 2024- A high-level Indian Delegation, led by Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, Dr. PK Mishra, took part in G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRRWG) Ministerial Meeting from 30th October to 1st November 2024, held in Belem, Brazil. With the active participation of the Indian Delegation, consensus arrived in finalising the first…

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Union Minister of Energy, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal visited Bandhwari Waste Management Plant

New Delhi, November 1– Union Minister for Energy, Housing, and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal visited the Bandhwari Waste Management Plant on the Gurugram-Faridabad Road on Thursday, emphasizing the importance of maintaining cleanliness on Diwali. During his inspection of the plant, he instructed officials to accelerate waste management efforts under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The Union…

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Anurag Rastogi assumes charge as Chief Secretary

New Delhi , 1 November , 2024 – Sh. Anurag Rastogi, a seasoned IAS officer from the 1990 batch, officially took over as the Chief Secretary of Haryana today. Known for his extensive administrative experience and deep understanding of governance, Sh. Rastogi is expected to bring a fresh perspective and vigor to the role during…

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Railways Ordered to Compensate Passenger ₹25,000 for Poor Toilet Conditions

New Delhi , 30 October , 2024 – In a recent judgment emphasizing passenger rights and accountability, the Railways has been directed to compensate a passenger ₹25,000 due to poor toilet facilities onboard a train. This decision came after the complainant highlighted severe sanitation issues in the train’s restroom, which compromised his comfort and well-being…

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MoU Signed to Strengthen Technical Collaboration Between Indian and Swiss Railways

New Delhi, 29 October 2024: In a move set to transform India’s railway infrastructure, Indian Railways and Swiss Railways formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical cooperation aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and reliability within India’s rail system. The agreement was signed today via video conference, with Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s Minister of…

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95 kg of Methamphetamine Seized, Key Members of Drug Syndicate Apprehended

Delhi, 29th October 2024– In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Drug-Free India (Nasha Mukt Bharat) and in response to Union Home Minister’s directive for an exhaustive crackdown on drug trafficking networks, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a clandestine methamphetamine lab operating in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi. The…

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FM Urges World Bank to Focus on High-Impact Skilling Sectors to Boost Employment

New Delhi : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on the World Bank to work closely with nations in pinpointing high-priority skilling sectors, with a particular focus on generating employment, skill matching, and sustaining labor retention. Speaking at the plenary lunch during the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., Sitharaman emphasized that…

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Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed as 51st Chief Justice of India

New Delhi : Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India, following approval from President Droupadi Murmu after consultation with Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. As per the announcement made by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Justice Khanna will officially assume office on November 11, succeeding Justice Chandrachud, who retires a…

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Cabinet approves two Railway projects worth Rs 6,798 crore to be completed in 5 years

New Delhi , 24 October , 2024- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved Two Railway projects of Ministry of Railways with total estimated cost of Rs.6,798 crore (approx.). Two approved projects are – (a) doubling of Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga & Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur Section covering 256 kms and…

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Northern Railway makes elaborate arrangements to provide smooth travel experience during this festive season

New Delhi, October 23, 2024 – During this festive season, Northern Railway has made elaborate arrangements to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey for passengers. To accommodate the expected surge in demand, Northern Railway in association with other zonal railways is operating 3,144 Festival special trains during the festival season from 01.10.2024 to 30.11.2024. Northern…

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