New Delhi, November 24, 2020: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India today issued an order under section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocking access to 43 Chinese apps. Ministry of Electronics & IT said that this action was taken based on the inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities which […]
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Rs. 2 lakh crore to be invested for setting up 5000 Compressed bio gas plants
New Delhi, November 20, 2020: To boost availability of affordable and clean transport fuels, a MoU was signed today between MoPNG and leading oil & gas marketing companies & technology providers to establish Compressed Bio Gas CBG) plants across India under the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiative, in the presence of Union Minister […]
QRSAM Missile System Achieves Major Milestone
New Delhi, November 14, 2020: Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) System has achieved a major milestone by a direct hit on to a Banshee Pilotless target aircraft at medium range & medium altitude. The missile launch took place from ITR Chandipur on 13th Nov 2020 at 1550 hrs off the Odisha Coast. The missile […]
Indo-Brazil cooperation in economic recovery efforts discussed
New Delhi, November 12, 2020: External Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar held a virtual meeting with Minister of External Relations of Brazil, Ambassador Ernesto Araujo on 11 November 2020. The Ministers had an extensive exchange of views and agreed to further strengthen their cooperation in global affairs. The Ministers discussed opportunities to strengthen the India-Brazil […]
When Indian astronomers joined hands with Nobel laureate on Thirty Meter Telescope Project
New Delhi, November 11, 2020: 2020 Physics Nobel Laureate Prof. Andrea Ghez had worked closely with Indian astronomers on the design of back-end instruments and possible scientific prospects of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project being installed at Maunakea in Hawaii, which can revolutionized the understanding of the universe and the enigmas in it. Besides, Prof. […]
PM to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of various development projects in Varanasi
New Delhi, November 8, 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects in Varanasi on 9th November at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. The total cost implication of these projects is Rs. 614 crores. Prime Minister will also interact with the beneficiaries of these projects during the event. […]
Everything you need to know about MALABAR naval exercise
New Delhi, November 3, 2020: The 24th edition of the MALABAR naval exercise is scheduled in two phases in November 2020. Phase 1 of the Exercise MALABAR 20 involving participation by Indian Navy (IN), United States Navy (USN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is set to commence off Visakhapatnam […]
Rs 1,05,155 crore of gross GST revenue collected in October 2020
New Delhi, November 1, 2020: The Ministry of Finance said today that the gross GST revenue collected in the month of October, 2020 is Rs 1,05,155crore of which CGST is Rs 19,193 crore, SGST is Rs 25,411 crore, IGST is Rs 52,540 crore (including Rs 23375crore collected on import of goods) and Cess is Rs 8,011crore […]
Greece and India to cooperate in commerce and technology
New Delhi, October 29, 2020: Greece and India are planning more cooperation in several fields. External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held virtual consultations with Greek FM, Nikos Dendias on 29 October 2020. Both leaders undertook a detailed review of bilateral ties, underpinned by long-standing historical and friendly relations as well as commonality of views on […]
Newly identified tectonically active zone in Himalayas could alter earthquake study & predictions
New Delhi, October 26, 2020: The suture zone of the Himalayas or the Indus Suture Zone (ISZ) in the Ladakh region where Indian and Asian Plates are joined has been found to be tectonically active, as against current understanding that it is a locked zone. This could have major implications in terms of earthquake study, prediction, […]