New Delhi, September 13, 2020: As the world runs out of fossil fuels and looks out for alternate sources of clean energy, there is good news from the Krishna-Godavari basin or the KG Basin. The methane hydrate deposit in this basin is a rich source that will ensure adequate supplies of methane, a natural gas. […]
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Disinfectant Sprays to protect fruits and vegetables from microbial infections
New Delhi, September 13, 2020: At a time when COVID pandemic has created havoc globally, Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology- IPFT an autonomous Institution under the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has successfully developed two new technologies namely “Disinfectant spray for surface application” and “Disinfectant spray for Vegetables & fruits.” […]
President appoints Paresh Rawal as the new Chairman of National School of Drama Society
New Delhi, September 13, 2020: Veteran Actor Paresh Rawal has been appointed as Chairman of National School of Drama Society by President of India Ram Nath Kovind. Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel congratulated Paresh Rawal and said that his talent will benefit the students and artists of the country. Paresh […]
India participates in the Intra-Afghan negotiations at the invitation of Qatar
New Delhi, September 13, 2020: The External Affairs Minister (EAM) participated in the inaugural session of the intra-Afghan negotiations held in Doha on 12 September 2020 via VTC. EAM’s participation was in response to an invitation extended to him by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar, Mohammad bin Abdulrahman […]
India: China continues to undertake provocative activities in the Eastern Ladakh
New Delhi, September 9, 2020: The situation in the Eastern Ladakh continues to remain tense as a scathing statement by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) lays bare the extent of Chinese treachery. MoD in a statement issued late on September 8th said that India, while is committed to disengagement and de-escalating the situation on the […]
Tripura receives first ever inland shipping cargo from Bangladesh
New Delhi, September 4, 2020: Relations between India and Bangladesh reached another milestone on September 3rd 2020, following the operationalization of the Daukandi (Bangladesh) – Sonamura (Tripura) Inland Waterway Protocol route. Bangladeshi vessel, MB Premier carrying cement started from Daukandi on September 03, 2020 and will reach Sonamura on September 05, 2020, traversing 93 kms […]
India ranked in the top 50 nations in the Global Innovation Index
New Delhi, September 3rd, 2020: India has climbed 4 spots and has been ranked 48thby the World Intellectual Property Organization in the Global Innovation Index 2020 rankings. In midst of the COVID -19 pandemic, it comes as uplifting news for India and is a testament of its robust R&D Ecosystem. India was at the 52nd position […]
Unlock 4 opens up more activities outside Containment Zones
New Delhi, August 29, 2020: Unlock 4 is here! The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines today for opening up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones in Unlock 4. In Unlock 4, which will come into effect from September 1, 2020, the process of phased re-opening of activities has […]
78 New Routes Approved Under UDAN 4.0
New Delhi, August 27, 2020: 78 new routes under the 4th round of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)- UdeDesh Ka AamNagrik (UDAN) have been approved following the three successful rounds of bidding by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. This will further enhance the connectivity to remote and regional areas of the country. The North Eastern Region, Hilly […]