NEW DELHI: India’s efforts to bridge the digital divide received a major international endorsement on Thursday as the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) flagship Samriddh Gram initiative secured the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize 2026 in the Action Line C6 – Enabling Environment category. The award was presented during the WSIS Forum 2026…
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BHUBANESWAR,09 JULY 2026: Stressing that scientific capability will be central to India’s transformation into a developed nation, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday called upon young researchers to lead the country’s innovation-driven growth while addressing the 15th Graduation Ceremony of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER). Describing NISER as a symbol…
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NEW DELHI,09 JUNE 2026: In a significant boost to India’s human spaceflight ambitions, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday announced that Australia will establish a temporary space tracking terminal on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands to support India’s landmark Gaganyaan mission. The announcement came during a joint press interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the…
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New Delhi, 8 July: The Rajput Association of North America (RANA) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Prof Yogesh Singh on his reappointment as the 23rd Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi, describing the achievement as a matter of immense pride for the Rajput community in India and across the world. In a congratulatory letter…
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NEW DELHI: The Centre has intensified its preparedness measures to tackle the possible impact of El Niño on the ongoing southwest monsoon, with Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assuring that all necessary steps are being taken to safeguard farmers and ensure smooth progress of the Kharif season. Addressing the media after…
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NEW DELHI, 08 JULY 2026: PM Requested to declare 22 july as National Flag Day : Former DGP sheel Madhur also Exhorts people to celebrate the occasion. 8 july. In a press conference sheel Madhur informed that he has requested the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare 22 july as National Flag Day to be…
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New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Education has released the Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States and Union Territories (PGI-S) and the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the academic year 2025-26, providing a comprehensive assessment of school education performance across the country. India’s school education system comprises over 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore…
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New Delhi, July 7, 2026: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Centre’s Mission for Cotton Productivity (Kapas Kanti) and stressed the need to accelerate technological innovation and significantly improve cotton yields to strengthen India’s position in the global textile and agriculture sectors. The review meeting, held at Uprashtrapati Bhavan,…
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New Delhi, July 7: Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched Delhi’s Mission 70 Lakh Plantation Drive, a major environmental initiative aimed at increasing the city’s green cover and promoting public participation in tree plantation activities. Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the campaign by planting a sapling at the Central Ridge area…
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Chandigarh, July 7: The Haryana Government has approved procurement and development proposals worth more than ₹340 crore during a meeting of the High Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) and the High Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The approved proposals relate to procurement and development works across various government departments…
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