EducationUSA launched an app in collaboration with the United States India Educational Foundation The app is available on both Android and iOS platforms for free The US embassy launched a mobile application that gives comprehensive and latest information about studying in the United States.  The main aim is at students who may not be geographically […]

The day is celebrated to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors.  The theme is – Blood Donation and Universal Access to Safe Blood Transfusion The main aim is to use as a component of achieving universal health coverage.  The theme encourages more people all over the

The project will be constructed once the ‘Gaganyaan’ human space mission is completed successfully, says ISRO’s K Sivan India has set its eye on building its own space station in low earth orbit to conduct microgravity experiments in space in 5 to 7 years, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) revealed on Thursday. The prospects of setting up

On the occasion of Eid ul Fitr, Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said granted a royal pardon to 17 Indians serving various jail sentences in Oman.  Indian Embassy in Oman and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar appreciated the merciful gesture of Oman’s Sultan.India – Oman Relations India–Oman relations are between the Republic of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday agreed to expedite the dialogue on the India-China boundary issue for securing a “fair” solution. The two leaders met in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where they will participate in the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). “The two leaders have asked the Special Representatives

Centre has reduced the employer’s and employee’s contribution under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act. It will be effective from July 1. ESI Act gives insured workers medical benefits among other facilities.  Aim: The move aimed at benefiting 36 million insured persons and 1.3 million organizations. It will also formalise the informal workforce in India.  It will

Central government plans to launch a village-level campaign to enroll an additional one crore farmers in Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme over the next 100 days,The scheme urged States to ensure wider coverage of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna (PM-Kisan) and pension schemes Currently, there are about 6.92 crore KCC holders. Around 14.5 crore operational

Dell emerged as the most trusted brand in India in 2019, according to the report of TRA Report 2019. Around 31% Brand Trust Index (BTI) difference from Dell, an auto brand Jeep attained a dramatic entry in the second spot. LIC and Amazon ranked on third and fourth spots . Apple and iPhone emerged as India’s

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra with the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)Snowflake Ball in the month of December. The event will be held on December 3 in New York. She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. She visited Ethiopia last month. She is known for her contribution to social causes  She

Executive Council of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) planned to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar with the ‘Distinguished Alumni Award’ on the third convocation of the university The function is to be held in the month of August. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman studied in the School of Social Sciences and the School of International