VISIT OF BRAZILIAN NAVY DELEGATION
VISIT OF BRAZILIAN NAVY DELEGATION A Brazilian Navy delegation led by Vice Admiral Liberal Enio Zanelatto, Director of Industrial Production & Engineering, visited New Delhi on 15 Jul 22 and held discussion with senior officers of the Indian Navy. The head of the Brazilian delegation also called on Vice Admiral Sandeep Naithani, Chief of Materiel, […]
WEF’s Gender Gap Report 2022: India ranks low at 135th globally
WEF’s Gender Gap Report 2022: India ranks low at 135th globally India ranks 135 among a total of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2022 of the World Economic Forum (WEF). It is the worst performer in the world in the “health and survival” sub-index where it is ranked 146. India also ranks […]
India’s GM D. Gukesh wins Gijon Chess Masters
India’s GM D. Gukesh wins Gijon Chess Masters India’s D. Gukesh won the Gijon Chess Masters, with eight points out of nine rounds. GM Alexandr Fier of Brazil finished second with 6.5 points while International Master Pedro Antonio Gines of Spain came third scoring six points. With the win, Gukesh took his FIDE rating to […]
‘Father of Indian Internet’ BK Syngal passes away
‘Father of Indian Internet’ BK Syngal passes away Brijendra K Syngal, former Chairman of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL), passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 82. Syngal, who has been acknowledged as the father of the Indian Internet, was known for his strong views and fearlessness in taking on the establishment. As the […]
PM addresses Natural Farming Conclave
PM addresses Natural Farming Conclave The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed a Natural Farming Conclave today via video conferencing. The conclave, organised in Surat, Gujarat, is witnessing participation of thousands of farmers and all other stakeholders who have made adoption of Natural farming in Surat a success story. The conclave was also attended by […]
Former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe passes away after being shot
Former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe passes away after being shot Shinzo Abe, Former Japan’s Prime Minister, who was shot at during an election campaign in western Japan’s Nara city, has passed away. The Nara fire department had earlier said that the 67-year-old Abe was in cardiopulmonary arrest before he was taken to the hospital. […]
PM Modi unveils 30-ft statue of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju
PM Modi unveils 30-ft statue of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 30-feet bronze statue of Alluri Sitarama Raju at Bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district on the 125th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter. The 125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju, along with 100 years of ‘Rampa […]
The Diamond League competition, Neeraj Chopra wins the silver medal
The Diamond League competition, Neeraj Chopra wins the silver medal At the renowned Diamond League competition in Stockholm , Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won his first-ever medal after breaking his own national mark twice in a month. Chopra had a tremendous throw of 89.94 metres and placed second at the Stockholm Diamond League. […]
9th Army to Army Staff Talks between India and Australia held in Dehradun
9th Army to Army Staff Talks between India and Australia held in Dehradun The ninth Army to Army Staff Talks, which were held in Dehradun, between the Australian and Indian armies were centred on developing a roadmap for improved defence cooperation and joint military exercises. The Indian Military Academy (IMA) was the location of the […]
NTPC Commissions India’s largest floating solar power project in Telangana
NTPC Commissions India’s largest floating solar power project in Telangana NTPC Ltd has declared the Commercial Operations Date (COD) of the last part capacity of 20 MW out of 100 MW Ramagundam Floating Solar PV Project in Telangana. Ramagundam Floating Solar PV Project is India’s largest Floating Solar Plant commissioned by NTPC. Now the total […]