Rajasthan becomes 12th State to complete One Nation One Ration Card system reform

Rajasthan has become the 12th State in the country to successfully undertake “One Nation One Ration Card system” reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

India, Afghanistan sign MoU for construction of Lalandar [Shatoot] Dam

A signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of the Lalandar [Shatoot] Dam in Afghanistan took place over VTC.

Govt increases budget of Dept of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences by 30 per cent

The Union Government has increased the budget of Department of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences by 30 per cent as compared to the revised estimate of 2020-21.

White House says 'vast majority' of migrants at U.S.-Mexico border will be turned away

The United States will turn away most migrants apprehended at its border with Mexico under a Trump-era policy aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus and to give the Biden administration time to implement humane asylum processing systems, a White House official said.

World Bank to provide USD 500 million to Bangladesh for improving Road and Digital Connectivity

The government of Bangladesh signed an agreement with the World Bank for the upgradation of rural roads and connectivity in the western region.

Lok Sabha passes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2021

Lok Sabha passes the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill seeks to merge the J&K cadre with the AGMUT cadre for All India Services.

G7 Foreign Ministers condemn violence against Myanmar protestors

The Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US, and the High Representative of the European Union have firmly condemned violence by Myanmar's security forces against peaceful protests.

DRDO conducts two successful launches of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two successful launches of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM).

Dr Ajay Mathur elected new Director General at special assembly of International Solar Alliance

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) today announces Dr. Ajay Mathur as its new Director-General following his election at the first special assembly of ISA members.

Biden revokes National Emergency Declaration used to fund Mexico border wall

United States President Joe Biden has revoked the national emergency order used to fund former President Donald Trump's Mexico border wall project.

WORLD BANK SIGNS $105 MILLION PROJECT TO IMPROVE WATERWAYS IN WEST BENGAL

The Government of India, the Government of West Bengal and the World Bank today signed a $105 million project to improve the inland water transport infrastructure in Kolkata, West Bengal.

MORTH NOTIFIES RULES FOR FACILITATING RENEWAL OF INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENCE WHILE TRAVELLING ABROAD

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification on 7th Jan 2021 to facilitate the issuance of an International Driving Permit (IDP) for Indian citizens whose IDP has expired while they are abroad.

PM MODI DEDICATES KOCHI MANGALURU NATURAL GAS PIPELINE TO THE NATION

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Kochi Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline to the Nation through a video conference.

Memorandum of Understanding between POI FEB, Russian Academy of Sciences and CSIRNIO/NGRI

V.I. IlIchev Pacific Oceanological Institute (POI), Russia along with CSIR- National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), Goa & CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Marine Sciences and Technology.

HIMACHAL PRADESH CELEBRATES ITS GOLDEN JUBILEE STATEHOOD DAY

Himachal Pradesh is celebrating its golden jubilee statehood day across the state today. It was on this day in 1971 Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of India.

ISRO IN COLLABORATION WITH PRIVATE SECTOR WILL BOOST “ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT”: DR JITENDRA SINGH

Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh stated today that ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) in collaboration with private sector will boost “Atmanirbhar Bharat”.

Government announces 23rd January to be celebrated as “PARAKRAM DIWAS' every year

Government of India has decided to celebrate the 125th Birth Anniversary year of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in a befitting manner at the national and international level, beginning from 23rd January 2021.

EASE OF DOING BUSINESS WITH RAILWAY GETS A SOLID BOOST

Indian Railways is the backbone of the country's logistics sector.

CENTRE DECIDES TO FORM COMMITTEE TO PROTECT LANGUAGE, CULTURE & LAND OF LADAKH

Centre has decided to form a committee to protect the language, culture and land of Ladakh and ensuring citizen's participation in the Union Territory's development.

BIMSTEC REGION HAS HUGE PROSPECTS FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION- BANGLADESH STATE FOREIGN MINISTER

The BIMSTEC region has huge prospects for economic cooperation much of which still remains unexplored and unexploited.

India and USA agree to cooperate in data sharing operations, drug treatments and spreading awareness against drug abuse

The officials of India and United States of America met virtually for the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-India Counternarcotics Working Group (CNWG).

Two new Zoos one each in Bihar & UP get recognition by Centre

At the 37th General Body meeting of Central Zoo Authority chaired by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar two new zoos the Rajgir Zoo Safari in Nalanda, Bihar and Shaheed Ashfaque Ullah Khan Prani Udyaan in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh were granted recognition.

India contributes USD 2 million to UNRWA

India has contributed US$ 2 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in support of the Agency's programmes and services, including education, health care, relief, and social services for Palestine refugees.

Government constitutes High-level Ministerial Committee for implementation of Paris Agreement

In another move that re-affirms India‟s seriousness to „walk the talk‟ on climate change, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has constituted a high-level inter-ministerial Apex Committee for Implementation of Paris Agreement (AIPA) under the chairmanship of Secretary, MoEFCC.

Elephant health camp organised by Kaziranga national park

An elephant health camp was recently organised by the Kaziranga National Park authority for the routine health care of the departmental elephants of the park.

Education Minister sets up task force for preparing roadmap on imparting technical education in Mother Tongue

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal „Nishank‟ has set up a task force for preparing a roadmap on imparting technical education in Mother Tongue

Experts discuss how STIP 2020 can help country become future-ready & face situations like COVID 19

Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member, Niti Aayog highlighted how COVID 19 created opportunities and will have profound long-term consequences while Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST), underlined how the new Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020 would make us future-ready to face such situations, at a webinar.

Education Minister holds virtual bilateral meeting with UAE's Minister of Education

Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal „Nishank' virtually held a meeting with Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.

Cabinet approves setting up of Public Wi-Fi Networks by Public Data Office

Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for the proposal of DoT for setting up of Public Wi-Fi Networks by Public Data Office Aggregators (PDOAs) to provide public Wi-Fi service through Public Data Offices (PDOs) spread across length and breadth of the country to accelerate proliferation of Broadband Internet services through Public Wi-Fi network in the country.

Cabinet approves Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has given its approval for Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) to boost employment in formal sector and incentivize creation of new employment opportunities during the Covid recovery phase under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package 3.0.