Tag: national

New Delhi [India], August 22: After a gap of five years, India has decided to officially reopen its e-visa facility for Chinese nationals. The move, effective 24 July 2025, was announced by the Indian Embassy in Beijing. This ends a long pause caused by border tensions triggered by the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes and COVID-19 […]

New Delhi [India], August 19: For Rockstar DSP, Independence Day celebrations have always been core memories. He unlocked his first back in 2022 when he became the first-ever Indian musician to be invited to New York to illuminate the iconic Empire State Building in celebration of Independence Day. Recalling the moment, DSP says, “It was […]

Ranebennur (Karnataka) [India], August 16: Marking the 79th Independence Day with a historic milestone, the iconic T-55 battle tank Shivashakti was unveiled in Ranebennur, Karnataka. This initiative, spearheaded by MLA Shri Prakash Koliwad, reflects the state’s deep respect for India’s military heritage and its commitment to honouring the armed forces. The ceremony was graced by […]

New Delhi [India], August 11: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Odisha hosted an Interactive Session with Hon’ble Members of Parliament from Odisha in New Delhi, drawing participation from 14 MPs representing various constituencies across the state, alongside members of the CII Odisha State Council. The session focused on advancing Odisha’s socio-economic growth through stronger industry & […]

New Delhi [India], August 6: The prestigious Global Indians Conclave & Awards (GICA) 2025, an initiative by I Am Still Human NGO, concluded with great enthusiasm and impact on 5th August 2025 at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi. The event brought together distinguished leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers from across India and abroad. The highlight of the event was the launch of a nationwide […]

New Delhi [India], August 6: As part of its ongoing Start-up Series Roadshow, the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) partnered with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), the industry interface organisation of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), to host an engagement session aimed at advancing global opportunities for India’s next-generation start-ups. […]

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 4: NASA and ISRO’s joint NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) Earth observation satellite has lifted off in a landmark mission, and Kolkata-born scientist Subhradip Ghosh played a pivotal role in its success. NISAR will measure Earth’s changing ecosystems and dynamic surfaces – from melting ice sheets to vegetation changes – […]

New Delhi [India], July 28: The Government of India has extended the cut-off date for opting into the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) until 30th September 2025. This move gives central government employees more time to weigh their options between UPS and the National Pension System (NPS). Here’s a breakdown of what this means, who is […]

New Delhi [India], July 26: As India marked the 26th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, a powerful wave of patriotism swept the nation from schools to colleges, offices to parks and memorials across the country. In a landmark initiative, State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest bank and Fitistan- Ek Fit Bharat, India’s largest […]

New Delhi [India], July 23: In light of new cybersecurity mandates affecting intelligent transport systems (ITS), this policy recommendation recommends extending the ER-01 cybersecurity certification deadline for CCTV network cameras to January 1, 2026. The ITS India Forum fully supports the intent of the ER-01 mandate – effective April 9, 2025 – to safeguard national […]