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Indian Railways on MISSION MODE of becoming a “Green Railway” by 2030( Net Zero Carbon Emission)

Electrification of all routes on Broad Gauge by December 2023 Solar and wind energy to power the Railway electricity grid in a big way Indian Railways has completed electrification of more than 40,000 RKM (63%…

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NITI Aayog presents India’s second Voluntary National Review at UN’s High-Level Political Forum

Dr. Harsh Vardhan Visits Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre & Hospital at Chhattarpur

India more than 5.3 lakh recover from COVID-19; active cases at 2.9 lakh

Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah participates in the nationwide tree plantation drive of the CAPFs at CRPF Camp, Gurugram

NTPC wins prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2019

For the first time Indian Railways loads Special Parcel Train to Bangladesh

JNCASR spinoff launched molecular probes used in COVID-19 test kits

INST scientists formulate nanoparticle to reduce severity of rheumatoid arthritis

MoRTH asks NIC to ensure capturing FASTag details before new vehicle registration and while issuing fitness certificates for national permit vehicles

Come, Innovate in India, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan appeals to Indian students from across the globe

Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package – Progress So Far

Vice President asks people if right lessons were learned from life in corona times

Where you can buy Patanjali ayurvedic medicine for coronavirus:Coronil

NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission launches ATL App Development Module for school students nationwide

Comments invited on standards for safety evaluation of hydrogen propelled vehicles

NTPC Singrauli Exhibits exceptional operational efficiency

Gram Panchayat training goes digital under Jal Jeevan Mission

DCGI gives Nod for Restricted Emergency Use to Itolizumab for moderate to severe COVID-19 patients

India recovered cases cross 5 lakhs; outnumber active cases by more than 2.31 lakhs

Standard of care for Clinical Management Strategy for COVID-19

Dr. Harsh Vardhan emphasises Family Planning as a human rights issue on World Population Day; lauds its inclusion an essential Non-COVID Service

India’s Tiger Census sets a New Guinness Record for being the world’s largest camera trap wildlife survey

Shri Piyush Goyal addresses the valedictory session of FICCI Frames

Continuous action is being taken to control locust swarms in India

To combat Covid -19 , RCF comes out with a new product : Hand Cleansing Iso Propyl Alcohol (IPA) Based Gel

PM chaired review meeting on Covid-19 pandemic preparations

Vice President calls for the adoption of Green and Sustainable Architecture

NSNIS Patiala announces relaxation in admission criteria of coaching course to allow more eminent athletes to apply

M/o Tribal Affairs hosts Webinar along with Facebook India for sensitization of MPs from ST Constituencies on GOAL project

Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production and Use-Based Index for the Month of May, 2020 (Base 2011-12=100)

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launches AI-based ASEEM digital platform to bridge demand-supply gap of skilled workforce across sectors

Dr. Harsh Vardhan releases White paper on ‘Focused Interventions for ‘Make in India’: Post COVID 19’ by TIFAC

The National Rail and Transportation Institute announces admissions for Academic year 2020-21

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for dedicating Asia’s largest ‘750 MW Rewa Solar Project’ to the nation

Bamboo sector will be one of the important components of India’s Post-COVID economy: Dr.Jitendra Singh

CCI approves the acquisition (i) in Escorts Limited (Escorts) by Kubota Corporation (Kubota) and (ii) in Kubota Agricultural Machinery India Private Limited (KAI) by Escorts

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar holds meeting with States through Video Conferencing; deliberates upon recent initiatives by the Government to boost rural economy

Vice President advises DU authorities to continue the present quota procedure by earmarking seats for the talented artists

Union Minister of Jal Shakti held a VC with Tripura Chief Minister

FACT places import orders for 3 shipment of fertilizers to provide essential crop nutrients to farmers

MNRE issues fresh advisory against fraudulent websites inviting registration under PM-KUSUMScheme

India COVID recovery Rate further climbs up to 62.42%

Shipping Ministry issues draft “Aids to Navigation Bill 2020” for public consultation

More than 41 thousand Ayushman Bharat- Health & Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) provide Universal and Comprehensive Primary Health Care especially during COVID-19

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds telephonic conversation with Defence Minister of Republic of Korea

PM Shri Narendra Modi dedicated Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power project to the Nation

EESL signs agreement with NOIDA authority to install EV charging units and related infrastructure

Union Minister of Jal Shakti held a VC with Manipur Chief Minister

India recovered cases 1.75 times the number of Active cases

Central Pollution Control Board to strengthen monitoring of Pollution in tributaries of Ganga.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh e-inaugurates six strategic bridges in Jammu & Kashmir

First five re-printed volumes of Mongolian Kanjur Manuscripts released

States/UTs can complete distribution of remaining free food grains and whole gram allocated under Atma Nirbhar Bharat scheme by 31st August 2020

PM interacts with representatives from Varanasi based NGOs

Text of PM’s inaugural address at India Global Week 2020

PM addresses the inaugural session of India Global week

PM to dedicate to the nation the 750 MW Rewa Solar Project

Shiv Nadar University and Dassault Systemes Establish a Unique Center of Excellence for Design and Innovation

Envoys of three Nations Present Credentials through Video Conference

151 Trains proposed to be run by Private operators once the selection process is over, would be OVER and ABOVE the already existing trains

Intense rainfall spell over northern parts of India during 9th to 12th July, 2020.

CCI approves proposed combination involving Eros Plc, STX and Marco

Indian Navy Completes “Operation Samudra Setu”

Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’

Cabinet approves extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan package-Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana – distribution of free of cost Whole Chana for five months from July to November, 2020

Cabinet approves capital infusion for the three Public Sector General Insurance Companies – Oriental Insurance Company Limited, National Insurance Company Limited and United India Insurance Company Limited

National COVID-19 Recovery Rate continues to sharply improve; touches 61.53%

Cabinet approves developing of Affordable rental housing Complexes for urban migrants / poor

Cabinet approves the proposal to extend the EPF contribution 24% (12% employees share and 12% employers share) for another three months from June to August 2020 under PMGKY/AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT

Cabinet approves extension of time limit for availing the benefits of “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana” for Ujjwala beneficiaries by three months w.e.f. 01.07.2020

Road Transport Ministry issues SOP for processing of publication of fee notifications through e-office and mandatory filling of checklist template

KVIC begins online sale of Khadi Face Masks

To strengthen Central Govt’s efforts to reduce COVID mortality, AIIMS Delhi starts Tele-Consultation guidance to State doctors on COVID Clinical Management

Unmarried disabled sons eligible for ECHS facilities even after attaining 25 years

Reimbursement of one pulse oximeter per family allowed under ECHS to fight COVID-19

PM to interact with representatives from Varanasi based NGOs tomorrow

Government to announce SoPs for resumption of film production – Prakash Javadekar

15th Finance Commission holds meeting with the World Bank and its HLG on Health Sector For the First Time Finance Commission to Devote Entire Chapter on Health Financing

Farmers now assured of barrier-free trading and remunerative prices for agriculture produce after recent agricultural reforms – Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare

World Bank provides $400 million to enhance support for rejuvenating the Ganga

“We cannot let the pandemic stop us”; Dr. Harsh Vardhan discusses bilateral Health Co-operation with his Swedish counterpart in the background of COVID-19 pandemic

Nitin Gadkari chairs the Group on Infrastructure meeting

Shri Mansukh Mandaviya calls for developing lighthouse tourism opportunities in India

BSIP joins hands with Govt of UP to combat COVID 19 in the state

Sun like stars in their later life hold key for Li increase in the Universe – new findings

Union HRD Minister releases UGC Revised Guidelines on Examinations and Academic Calendar for the Universities in view of COVID-19 Pandemic

India has one of lowest COVID-19 cases per million in the world

Enhancement of CRCL and Contactless Customs

MoU Signed between National Medicinal Plants Board and ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources

Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of ‘5.22% GS 2025’, Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of ‘6.19% GS 2034’, and Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of ‘7.16% GS 2050’.

India recovered cases more than 4.24 lakhs, exceed active cases by more than 1.7 lakh

Ministry of Tourism organises 40th webinar titled “Women of India -Shifting Gears” under Dekho Apna Desh campaign

NATMO publishes 4th updated version of its COVID 19 Dashboard

NHAI to Rank Roads for Quality Service

On a mission mode, Indian Railways takes decisive steps to transform itself as ‘Net Zero’ Carbon Emission Mass Transportation Network by 2030.

Dr. Bishnu Prasad Nanda has taken over as Director General, Railway Health Services (DG RHS) Railway Board

Union Minister DrJitendra Singh inaugurates IAS Professional Course Phase-II (2018 Batch) of LBSNAA through a video conference

National COVID Positivity Rate is 6.73% while many States report lower Positivity Rate