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India attends 3rd Global Conference on Road Safety held in collaboration with WHO, World Bank

February 18, 2020

On February 17, 2020, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari represented India at the 3rd global Conference on Road Safety. The Conference aimed at achieving Global Goals 2030. It was held in Stockholm, Sweden. Highlights The conference was held in collaboration with WHO and World Bank. The conference aims at renewing the ..

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‘Martyrs’ Day’ observed on January 30

January 31, 2020

‘Martyrs’ Day’ is observed across the country every year on January 30. The day is observed to pay homage to the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the sacrifices of other Indians who laid down their lives for the country. This year India observes the 72nd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. All national leaders including ..

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Skill Development Minister announces IndiaSkills 2020

November 16, 2019

Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, has announced the opening of online registrations for IndiaSkills 2020, a biennial competition to which provides a platform for skilled and talented Indian youngsters to showcase their abilities at regional and national level competitions in over 50 skills. Regionally it will be organized in four zones ..

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China to host first edition of expanded 24-team FIFA World Cup for Clubs in 2021

October 24, 2019

China will host the inaugural edition of the expanded 24-team FIFA World Cup for Clubs in 2021. The current Club World Cup features 7- teams including the holders of the UEFA Champions League. Qatar will host the competition in 2019 & 2020.

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India Sports Summit–Fitness: $10 Billion Opportunity organised in New Delhi

October 11, 2019

The ‘India Sports Summit- Fitness: $10 Billion Opportunity’ was held on 10 October 2019 in New Delhi. It was organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), Sportscom, and Sportskeeda Key Highlights of Summit Objective: It is focused on driving objective of ‘Sports and Industry’ ..

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2019 International Army Scout Masters Competition to be held in Jaisalmer

May 16, 2019

The 5th edition of “International Army Scout Masters Competition” will be organized under the aegis of Konark Corps at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan from 24 July to 17 August 2019. This is the first time that India is the venue for the Army Scouts Masters Competition, which is part of International Army Games steered by Russia. It ..

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