(BS) Global oil prices “would have hit the roof” if big importer India had not bought oil from Russia following the Ukraine war, India’s oil minister said, adding that prices would determine where the country buys oil from. India, the world’s third largest oil importer and consumer, has become the top buyer of discounted Russian sea-borne oil shunned by Western countries since Ukraine’s invasion began in early 2022. Before that, India bought little oil from its long-running defence partner, Russia. New Delhi has repeatedly defended its purchases from Russia as necessary to keep prices in check in the developing country…
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(NDTV) Army officer was killed in action and three soldiers were injured during a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar. The army’s 16 Corps in a post on X said the Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar was killed in action in a joint counter-terror operation launched in Kishtwar’s Bhart Ridge on Saturday. The anti-terror operation comes amid an intensified hunt since the killing of two village defence guards (VDGs) recently. The latest encounter broke out around 11 am when joint search parties of the army and the police intercepted terrorists in a forest, a few…
Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, today interacted with the scholars of five newly classified classical languages – Prakrit, Pali, Marathi, Bangla, and Assamese. Chairman, Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, Shri Chamu KrishnaShastry; Chairman, UGC, Shri M. Jagadesh Kumar; academicians, scholars and officials of the Ministry were also present at the event. The scholars expressed their happiness and thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for including these beautiful Indian languages into the list of classical languages. They also extended their support towards promoting and enriching these languages. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that the government is making all-round…
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal urged the industry associations to engage with startups and be active in encouraging young leadership in the chambers. He urged the attendees to involve more women entrepreneurs in the industry associations. Speaking about the potential of tourism in augmenting a country’s economy during his address at the Annual Plenary Session of Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today in New Delhi, the Union Minister said that industry bodies must promote tourism through their representative offices spread across the world. We have to take it upon ourselves to develop language skills, he said.…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the ‘Karmayogi Saptah’ – National Learning Week on 19th October at around 10:30 AM at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Mission Karmayogi was launched in September 2020 and it has made substantial progress since then. It envisions a future-ready civil service rooted in Indian ethos, with a global perspective. The National Learning Week (NLW) will be the largest event of its kind providing fresh impetus towards individual and organisational capacity development for Civil Servants. This initiative will stimulate a renewed commitment to learning and development. NLW aims to create a “One Government” message,…
The Ministry of Coal has received an overwhelming response for the coal mines offered under the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions, with a total of 44 bids submitted in physical form. The substantial number of bids underscores the continued interest and participation from stakeholders in India’s evolving coal sector. The 10th round of auctions, launched by the Ministry of Coal on June 21, 2024, offered 67 coal mines for commercial mining. The auction process has drawn considerable participation from small and medium-sized players, indicating the inclusive nature of the auction process. This inclusivity highlights that the reforms in…
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organised a workshop on 23rd September, 2024, on Urban Poverty Alleviation. During the workshop, deliberations were held on the various aspects of poverty in urban areas, and methods that can be adopted to address the same. Shri Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, MoHUA delivered the keynote address at the workshop which was attended by State Mission Directors from across the country, Municipal Commissioners and city representatives of 25 select cities, along with senior officials from Ministry and other Departments. The workshop aimed to sensitize the States/ULBs on the contours of pilot implementation of a proposed…
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), a “Mini Ratna (Category-I)” Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Incorporated on 27th September 1999, IRCTC has grown as the extended arm of Indian Railways, managing catering, hospitality, and tourism services. To commemorate this milestone, IRCTC is thrilled to announce an exclusive, limited-time promotional discount on flights in partnership with Indigo airlines. Special 3-Day Offer: To mark the Silver Jubilee Week, IRCTC is offering up to 12% off on Indigo domestic and international flights booked through its platform. This special promotion…
HSCC Secures Aiims Darbhanga Project From Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare The Project is valued at Rs 1261 crore approximately AIIMS Darbhanga is the next world-class healthcare marvel crafted by HSCC after AIIMS, Nagpur, AIIMS, Kalyani, AIIMS, New Delhi, AIIMS, Raebareli, AIIMS, Mangalagiri, AIIMS Rajkot (Ongoing) etc. HSCC India Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NBCC (India) Limited has been officially appointed by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, as the executing agency for the construction of AIIMS Darbhanga. This landmark project is set to become one of the largest healthcare initiatives currently underway in…
Nikhil Swami, Corporate Communication Executive, NBCC (India) Limited has been recognized with the prestigious PR Person of the Year – Jury Special Mention 2024 award by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication Alumni Association (IIMCAA). This accolade celebrates his exemplary contributions to the transformative campaign that successfully revived the stalled Amrapali projects. His innovative strategies in communication have played a crucial role in bringing these projects back to life, positively impacting numerous homebuyers and the construction industry. With over six years of rich experience in Corporate Communications, Nikhil has demonstrated exceptional leadership and creativity in navigating complex communication challenges. His…