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National Startup Day is celebrated annually on January 16th in India
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National Startup Day is celebrated annually on January 16th in India

Science & Tech 16/01/23 21:38 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in 2022 announced January 16 as the National Startup Day in order to promote entrepreneurship and promote businesses.' The Startup India Innovation Week is organiz Read More...

'Jallikattu'
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'Jallikattu'

Science & Tech 16/01/23 21:33 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The popular bull-taming sport 'Jallikattu' also known as 'Eru Thazhuvuthal' and 'Mancuvirattu' started in full swing in the Palamedu of Madurai district.' Jallikattu, practiced in Tamil Nadu as a Read More...

21st edition of naval exercise 'Varuna' between India and France begins
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21st edition of naval exercise 'Varuna' between India and France begins

Science & Tech 16/01/23 21:27 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The 21st edition of the bilateral naval exercise between India and France commenced on the western seaboard recently.' Initiated in 1993, the exercise was christened 'Varuna' in 2001 and has becom Read More...

United States R’Bonney Gabriel crowned 71st Miss Universe 2022
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United States R’Bonney Gabriel crowned 71st Miss Universe 2022

Science & Tech 16/01/23 21:19 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The United States candidate R’Bonney Gabriel has crowned Miss Universe 2022 at a ceremony held in New Orleans, Mexico.' Divita Rai of India reached the top 16, but she was unable to advance Read More...

75th Indian Army Day
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75th Indian Army Day

Science & Tech 15/01/23 21:34 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Indian Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15. On this day people pay respect to Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa.' On this day in 1949, M. Cariappa assumed office as the Officer-in-Ch Read More...

Sethusamudram project
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Sethusamudram project

Science & Tech 15/01/23 09:20 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has recently moved a resolution in the state assembly seeking the revival of the Sethusamudram Project, a proposed shipping canal project in India that would conne Read More...

Centre puts Neelakurinji on the list of protected plants
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Centre puts Neelakurinji on the list of protected plants

Science & Tech 15/01/23 09:11 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) has listed Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) under Schedule III of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, including it on the list of Read More...

Centre to end discretionary Haj quota
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Centre to end discretionary Haj quota

Science & Tech 14/01/23 09:22 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Irani said that the Centre has done away with the discretionary Haj quota for pilgrims.' The Haj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Read More...

PM SVANidhi  Scheme
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PM SVANidhi Scheme

Science & Tech 14/01/23 09:17 AM IST
by Mahesh

'In the past two years, PM SVANidhi has disbursed more than 40.07 lakh loans worth Rs. 4,606.36 crore to 45.32 lakh beneficiaries across two tranches.' PM SVANidhi has enabled the onboarding of 9,3 Read More...

India’s First Centre of Excellence in Online Gaming to be set up in Shillong
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India’s First Centre of Excellence in Online Gaming to be set up in Shillong

Science & Tech 14/01/23 09:09 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Digital India Startup Hub through the Software Technology Parks of India shall set up India’s first Centre of Excellence in Online Gaming at Shillong by March 2023.' The Ministry of Electron Read More...