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Ministry of Rural Development, Meesho sign MoU to onboard rural women as online sellers

The Ministry of Rural Development and Meesho signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to drive digital inclusion of all women registered under State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) and enable them to sell online.

This will give a big boost to the work of marketing. 2.35 crore self-help groups were there till 2014.

Vidit Aatrey - Founder and CEO - Meesho.

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By 2024, we have set a target of 10 crore houses.

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CSC SPV, NIC and NICSI Partner for providing one-stop managed end-to-end NIC’s eOffice and SPARROW Product

CSC E-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV), National Informatics Centre (NIC) and National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated (NICSI) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] for providing one-stop managed end-to-end NIC’s e-Office and SPARROW product to the Central and State Government Organizations/Enterprises.

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Cabinet approves MoUs between ICAI and ICA England & Wales for mutual recognition of qualification, training

The MoU is to provide recognition of the qualification, training of each other's members and admit the members in good standing by prescribing a bridging mechanism on the prevailing terms and conditions. The Parties to this MoU will provide each other with the information on material changes to their qualifying/admission requirements, CPD policy, exemptions, etc.

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India – Egypt hold 3rd ‘Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism’ meeting By PBNS

India has been collaborating with numerous countries and organizations to counter global terrorism at various levels. Egypt is one such country with whom India has constantly worked to combat terrorism.The third meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was conducted in New Delhi.

Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the president of Egypt.

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India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 achieves another milestone

In a boost to India’s lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3 has successfully underwent EMI-EMC (Electro-Magnetic Interference/ Electro-Magnetic Compatibility).

The EMI-EMC test is conducted for satellite missions to ensure functionality of the satellite subsystems in the space environment and their compatibility with the expected electromagnetic levels.

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India-Uzbekistan biennial military training Exercise DUSTLIK 2023 to begin in Uttarakhand

As part of a military-to-military exchange program between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army, the fourth edition of biennial training Exercise DUSTLIK (2023) will be conducted from 20 February to March 5, 2023 in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.

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Shri Parshottam Rupala launches Sagar Parikrama Phase-III from Hazira Port in Gujarat

Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, has launched the Sagar Parikrama Phase-III from Hazira Port in Gujarat.

The main objectives of Sagar Parikrama are to disseminate information of various fisheries-related schemes and programs being implemented by the government, promoting responsible fisheries and protecting marine ecosystems.

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Serum Institute to establish centre of excellence for Infectious Diseases & Pandemic Preparedness in Hyderabad

Serum Institute of India has announced the establishment of a Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Centre of Excellence in Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness at Hyderabad. It will be located at the Indian Institute of Public Health in the city.

The centre will serve as a hub for public health education, outreach, and response efforts during outbreaks of infectious diseases.

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Serum Institute of India Headquarter- Pune, Maharashtra,

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World Day of Social Justice | 20 February

The International Labour Organization (ILO) unanimously adopted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization on 10 June 2008. On 26 November 2007, the General Assembly declared that, starting from the sixty-third session of the General Assembly, 20 February will be celebrated annually as the World Day of Social Justice.

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2023 Theme: Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice.

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First G20 meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to be held in Bengaluru

The first G20 meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under the G20 Indian Presidency will be held on 24th and 25th February in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will jointly chair this meeting.

The G20 FMCBG meeting will be preceded by a meeting of G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies on 22nd Feb.

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Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur will inaugurate the G20 FCBD meeting.

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Bell in honour of late CDS Bipin Rawat placed at Nepal's Shree Muktinath temple

In a solemn ceremony at Nepal's Shree Muktinath Temple, a bell was placed in honour of India's late Chief of Defense Staff, General Bipin Rawat. The bell, named "Bipin Bell," was installed as a tribute to the late CDS.

The bell was placed during the visit of four former Indian army chiefs-Gen VN Sharma, Gen JJ Singh, Gen Deepak Kapoor and Gen Dalbir Suhag.

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Khajuraho Dance Festival to begin in Madhya Pradesh

In the 49th Khajuraho Dance Festival, the spring of art will blossom in the amphitheater of Khajuraho from today.

Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel will inaugurate 'Khajuraho Dance Festival-2023' at 7 p.m.

The first meeting of the Culture Working Group under the chairmanship of India in G-20 is also being held in Khajuraho from February 23 to 25.

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DMRC to soon launch India's first virtual shopping, recharge app for metro

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will soon launch India’s first virtual shopping app, 'Momentum 2.0' for the Delhi metro commuters.

The passengers will be able to get customised services like last-mile connectivity options, e-shopping choices, digital lockers at the metro stations via this app.

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