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India is all set for the biggest festival of democracy on the planet! The General Elections of the world’s largest democracy are scheduled to take place from April 19-June 01, 2024.
🎥 Watch how Bemisaal Bharat is gearing up for the mammoth electoral drive.
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“Dekho Apna Desh – People’s Choice 2024”
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Join Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's visionary initiative Dekho Apna Desh to shape India's tourism landscape! Cast your vote for your favorite destinations across Spiritual, Cultural & Heritage, Nature & Wildlife, Adventure, and more categories. Let's come together to celebrate the beauty of India and make our voices heard! Register and Vote - CLICK HERE
The poll ends on April 30th, 2024. Don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute!
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Consul General Manish participated in the Roots and Forward Food Conference organized at Simon Fraser University. During the Conference, Consul General Manish delivered a comprehensive presentation and shared insights and successes from India’s prominent role in the UN-designated International Year of Millets 2023, highlighting India's deep connection with millets, their health benefits, the key messages of #IYM2023, and how they contribute to fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals. He also emphasized India's position as a “Global Hub for Millets” and presented seven strategies to boost the production and consumption of millets, underscoring their importance for food security and sustainable development. An informative exhibition highlighting the health benefits of Millets was also displayed at the venue.
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During the Roots and Forward Food Conference at Simon Fraser University, an exhibition, and standees highlighting various types of millets grown in India and their health benefits were presented in the SFU Dining Commons. SFU Dining Commons Chief Chef Rajeev Arora and his team set up a display table with various millets and offered recipes made from them to promote their nutritional and environmental benefits to university students and other community members using the dining facility.
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Consul General Manish met with Professor Elicia Maine, Associate Vice-President of Knowledge Mobilization and Innovation, and her team at Simon Fraser University. They discussed the upcoming Hydrogen Hub, research taking place in SFU in the field of Green Hydrogen, and potential collaboration opportunities with India. Consul General made a presentation on India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, targeting the production of 5 million metric tons (MMT) of green hydrogen by 2030 and promoting clean energy for a sustainable future. He discussed potential research and development collaborations, highlighting the growing opportunities in this sector.
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Known for their smooth texture and vibrant colors, Channapatna toys from Karnataka include a wide range of toys, including dolls, spinning tops, and cars.
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Enjoy the tropical goodness of coconut from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The islands’ essence can be felt in every drop, from refreshing coconut water to creamy coconut milk.
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Mango jelly from Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh is made from the region's different mango varieties and is known for its flavor.
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Exploring India's diverse Shades of India, from every corner and dimension.
Name an underrated Indian heritage site that boasts a unique colour.
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Experience the magic of a royal wedding in Jaipur where every moment is woven with regal elegance and timeless romance. Come, say ‘I do’ surrounded by the opulent grandeur of this historic city.
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PM Modi conferred with Bhutan’s highest civilian award, dedicates it to 140 crore Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the ‘Order of Druk Gyalpo,’ making him the first foreign head of government to receive this prestigious accolade. The ceremony took place in Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital city, on March 22, where PM Modi expressed gratitude and dedicated the honour to the people of India.
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IAU approves Chandrayaan-3 landing site name 'Shiva Shakti'
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has approved the Chandrayaan-3 landing site name 'Shiva Shakti'. The approval came on March 19 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement following the success of the mission on August 26, 2023. IAU working group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name station 'Shiv Shakti' for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander......
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India lighthouse for smaller, aspiring space nations: WEF official
The excitement around space in India is attracting talent from around the world and inspiring them to start businesses and contribute to the growth of the sector, a senior World Economic Forum (WEF) official said. The Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), a platform of the WEF, launched the space technology program in India last week to forge global collaborations among various stakeholders as the private space...
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Indian economy to grow 6.8% in FY25: S&P Global Ratings
The Indian economy will likely grow 6.8% in FY25, owing to strong domestic demand and a pick-up in exports, S&P Global Ratings said Tuesday. “Even as we expect a mild slowdown in Asian EM economies, we generally see solid domestic demand growth and a pick-up in exports to drive robust growth, with India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam in the lead,” the global rating agency noted in a release.
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India pips countries like Germany, Britain in GDP (PPP) gains: Report
As countries like Germany, Japan and the UK continue to drop down in GDP (PPP) rankings over the years, India has achieved significant gains in GDP and the country's share has been significantly increasing, a latest has revealed. GDP (PPP) means gross domestic product based on purchasing power parity. According to research by Delhi-based nonprofit Social Policy Research Foundation (SPRF), as of 2024, ...
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India has robust regulatory framework for seafood units: Commerce min
India has a robust regulatory framework for its 548 seafood units and it has set up world-class facilities in the fish processing sector, which are regularly inspected and monitored by various government agencies, the commerce ministry said on Saturday. The statement comes in the backdrop of some reports alleging food safety and bad labour conditions in the Indian shrimp industry......
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Green hydrogen has potential to alter energy supply chain structure: MEA
Green hydrogen has the potential to drastically alter the structure of India’s energy supply chain over the next 20 years with a substantial positive impact on the economy, said P Kumaran, Special Secretary (Economic Relations and Development Partnership Administration), Ministry of External Affairs.Kumaran was addressing the gathering at the inaugural session of the Industry Outreach Programme, .....
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India-EFTA investment chapter: A new beginning
On March 10, 2024, 16 years, and 21 formal rounds of negotiations later, India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states signed the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The deal, which marks a significant incremental step in the long-standing relationship between India and the EFTA states (which include Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein), .....
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Mumbai Overtakes Beijing to Become Asia's Billionaire Capital: Hurun Report
Even as confidence in the Indian economy grew to record levels, India has had a strong year adding almost 100 billionaires this year as compared to last year, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024. According to the report, Mumbai has overtaken Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital and Top-3 cities globally. The number of billionaires in Mumbai is now 92, compared with 91 in Beijing, according to the report.
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Singapore bullish on potential tourist arrivals from India, expands hospitality infrastructure
Bullish on potential tourist arrivals from India, is focusing on increasing its hospitality infrastructure such as hotel rooms, according to a senior tourism official here. Before the pandemic-induced lockdown, Singapore had received 1.4 million tourists from India in 2019. It then recovered to 1.1 million in 2023. With two offices in Mumbai and Delhi,.....
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Tamil Nadu scientists develop powerful new ‘light’ formula
It’s lightweight and low-cost but has the power to move you from darkness to light in a jiffy. The new emergency retrieval system (ERS), which comprises temporary support structures, can restore electricity supply when transmission line towers collapse or fail during natural disasters such as cyclones or disruptions such as vehicular accidents.
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ISRO honoured with Aviation Week Laureates Award for Chandrayaan-3; IAU recognises India's moon landing site as ‘Shiv Shakti’ Point
The country's elite space agency Isro has been honored with the prestigious US’s Aviation Week Laureates Award for its remarkable achievements in the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which made India the first country in the world to land on the Moon’s virgin south pole on Aug 23 last year. In another accolade for the space agency.....
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India is the fastest growing economy - IMF
India is ‘easily’ the fastest growing economy in the world, IMF executive director Krishnamurthy Subramanian said, as the country’s third quarter GDP growth blew past analysts’ estimates. At 8.4%, India’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in six quarters, data showed late Thursday, on strong private consumption and upbeat manufacturing and construction activity. Reuters estimates had pegged growth in the October to December period at 6.6%. “If you look at the GDP numbers ... India’s poised for about 8% growth this year,” Subramanian, who is also a former chief economic advisor to the Indian government told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” on Friday.
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French Aerospace firm partners with IIT-Madras to set up 100 Million Euro Start-up Hub
French aerospace and defense firm Starburst Accelerator SARL has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) to set up an innovative hub for start-ups with a funding support of 100 Million Euros. An MoU towards this collaboration was signed at IIT Madras campus by Mr. François Chopard, Founder and CEO, Starburst Aerospace, Mr. Cedric Vallet, Innovation and Venture Director, Starburst Aerospace, and Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, Prof. Manu Santhanam, Dean (ICSR), IIT Madras, in the presence of representatives from IIT-Madras and Starburst Aerospace.
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PSLV's POEM-3 accomplishes zero orbital debris mission, re-enters earth atmosphere
The Indian Space Agency has achieved yet another milestone when the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) met its fiery end through a re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. The PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission has practically left zero debris in orbit, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in an update.The PSLV-C58 Mission was successfully launched on January 1, 2024. After completing the primary mission of injecting all satellites into their desired orbits. The terminal stage of PSLV was transformed into a 3-axis stabilized platform, the POEM-3. The stage was de-orbited from 650 km to 350 km....
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India's investment rate to reach 36.2% by 2026: Morgan Stanley
India's investment rate is set to increase to 36.2% of GDP by 2026-27, up from 32.2% in 2022-23. The government's focus on capital spending post-pandemic has driven the recovery in capital expenditure. The recent budget proposes an 11.1% increase in capital expenditure outlay to Rs 11.11 lakh crore by 2024-25. India's investment rate is projected to rise to 36.2 percent of GDP by 2026-27, up from 32.2 percent in 2022-23, as per a Morgan Stanley report. The government's effort on capital spending has fueled the recovery in capital expenditure post-pandemic, as per the recently published report.....
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'India a key country for us': Bill Gates hails New Delhi's central role in global progress
Terming India as a crucial country for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's philanthropic vision, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said that his foundation has a deep-rooted partnership with the country, which is fuelled by extensive on-the-ground activities and collaborative initiatives with governmental and private entities."India is a key country for us," Bill Gates said on Wednesday while highlighting its importance for his philanthrophic endeavours and the impact India had on his career trajectory. "It's the country that we have the most on-the-ground activities and very deep partnership with many .....
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Indian pharma companies to post revenue growth of 8-10% in FY2025; US & Europe growth momentum to moderate, says ICRA
Indian pharmaceutical companies’ revenues are expected to grow by 8-10 per cent in FY2025, posting a YoY increase of 13-14 per cent in FY2024, said a report by ICRA. ICRA studied its sample set of 25 Indian pharmaceutical companies, which account for ~60 per cent of the overall Indian pharmaceutical industry to report the findings. The domestic market is expected to see stable growth at 6-8 per cent, while the emerging markets may log in an 8-10 per cent rise in FY2025, against 16-18 per cent in FY2024.
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India needs to grow at 9-10 pc to become $35 tn economy by 2047: Amitabh Kant
India needs to grow at 9-10 percent for the next three decades to become a USD 35 trillion economy by 2047, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Thursday. Kant further said India is going to be the third-largest economy by surpassing Japan and Germany by 2027. "India must grow at higher rates. India must grow at 9- 10 percent year after year...for three decades," he said at the Times Now Summit. India's economy grew at better-than-expected 8.4 percent in the final three months of 2023, logging the fastest pace in the past one-and-a-half years.
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India to rank among top five globally in semiconductor manufacturing by 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India will be among the top five countries for semiconductor manufacturing within the next five years, Union Minister for railways, telecommunication, electronics, and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The construction of the four semiconductor units has also been started in record time, he said. The focus of India’s semiconductor programme was to set up an entire ecosystem instead of throwing all weight behind setting up one chip foundry unit, Vaishnaw said at the Times Now Summit, 2024
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