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India-Kuwait Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait. They discussed various areas of cooperation, enhancing their nations’ strategic partnership...

December 23, 2024

National Farmers’ Day Observed on December 23

National Farmers’ Day, observed on December 23, recognizes the vital contributions of farmers to India’s development, which serves to honor the agricultural community’s efforts in ensuring food security...

December 23, 2024

55th GST Council Meeting Highlights

The 55th GST Council meeting took place in Jaisalmer, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The meeting focused on issues, particularly the tax treatment of gift vouchers and...

December 23, 2024

National Mathematics Observed on December 22

National Mathematics Day is observed annually on December 22, which commemorates the birth of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a renowned Indian mathematician. The theme for 2024, “Mathematics – A bridge...

December 23, 2024

India Ranks 49th in Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024

India has risen to 49th place in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI), climbing 11 positions from the previous year. This ranking is published by the Portulans Institute...

December 23, 2024

24th BIMSTEC Senior Officials Meeting 2024

Shri Jaideep Mazumdar represented India at the 24th BIMSTEC Senior Officials Meeting, on December 19, 2024, and was hosted by Thailand. Officials reviewed BIMSTEC’s progress since March 2023....

December 23, 2024

WHO Endorses New Obesity Treatment Options

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved GLP-1 receptor agonists as a treatment for obesity, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, to mimic hormones that regulate appetite and blood...

December 23, 2024

Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme

The Government of India made revisions to the pension system for freedom fighters on August 15, 2016, aim of honoring the contributions of freedom fighters to India’s independence...

December 23, 2024

Dinga Dinga: Uganda’s Mysterious Illness

A new illness known as “Dinga Dinga” has emerged in Uganda, particularly affecting the Bundibugyo district, with around 300 reported cases, mostly among women and girls. Symptoms include...

December 23, 2024

Automated & Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) System

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) is enhancing the efficiency of National Highway projects through Automated & Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) systems, which aim to tackle...

December 23, 2024

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