India Strengthens Support for Entrepreneurs and Farmers with Flagship Economic Scheme

More than 750 industrial units have benefitted from the initiative. Photo: iStock

The government of Mizoram, a state in northeastern India, has taken a significant step towards fostering economic self-reliance by formalising agreements with partner banks to facilitate loans under its flagship programme, the Bana Kaih scheme.  The initiative is designed to drive inclusive development and align with the Indian government’s initiative, “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India), and… Continue reading India Strengthens Support for Entrepreneurs and Farmers with Flagship Economic Scheme

India And South Africa Join Forces To Train Future Energy Professionals

A view of the Redstone Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Project near Postmasburg in Northern Cape Province of South Africa on 20 August. Photo: Xinhua

India and South Africa’s Matla-Urja Energy Conference concluded with the signing of an agreement to train future energy professionals. The two-day forum, described as a significant event, attracted more than 200 participants from the energy sector. Consul General Mahesh Kumar highlighted its successes. “We brought together the best of Indian businesses and academia and their… Continue reading India And South Africa Join Forces To Train Future Energy Professionals

India Embarks On Historic Undersea Mineral Auction To Harness Vast Offshore Resources

India will host its first auction of offshore mineral blocks, an initiative of the Ministry of Mines. This step propels the nation into the realm of undersea resource exploration, tapping into the immense potential of its territorial waters, continental shelf, and expansive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Spanning over 2 million square kilometres, India’s EEZ is… Continue reading India Embarks On Historic Undersea Mineral Auction To Harness Vast Offshore Resources

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City Of Kollam Pioneers India’s First 24/7 Online Court For Filing And Resolving Cases Without Physical Presence

Kollam is becoming the first city in India to launch a 24/7 online court, offering litigants an unprecedented digital platform for filing and resolving cases without the need for physical presence or paperwork. The cour represents a transformative leap in the country’s justice system, designed to ensure seamless and round-the-clock access for citizens, as reported… Continue reading City Of Kollam Pioneers India’s First 24/7 Online Court For Filing And Resolving Cases Without Physical Presence

India Launches The Country’s First Analogue Space Mission

A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying satellite MISRSAT-2 blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Gansu Province in northwest China on 4 December 2023. Photo: Xinhua

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the launch of India’s first analogue space mission in Leh, Ladakh. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The main objective of the project is to simulate the conditions of life on an interplanetary station and study the challenges of establishing such a base.… Continue reading India Launches The Country’s First Analogue Space Mission

India To Present Updated Plan For Environmental Agenda At UN Biodiversity Conference

World leaders at the 2023 G20 summit in New Delhi, India. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's decision to skip the summit suggests they regard BRICS as far more important than G20. (Photo: CGTN).

At the UN Conference on Biodiversity (COP16) in Cali (Colombia), India will announce its intention to seek international funding for its updated national biodiversity protection plan. This was announced by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS, citing Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh. Singh emphasised the need to secure financial resources and… Continue reading India To Present Updated Plan For Environmental Agenda At UN Biodiversity Conference

Russian Ambassador To India Identifies Major Outcomes Of XVI BRICS Summit

Leaders of 22 countries will attend the summit meeting. Photo: TV BRICS

In a media briefing held at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi, Denis Alipov, the Russian Ambassador to the Republic of India, presented the outcomes of the XVI BRICS Summit, hosted in Kazan under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security”. The ambassador highlighted that the event reinforced BRICS’s role as a unifying platform… Continue reading Russian Ambassador To India Identifies Major Outcomes Of XVI BRICS Summit

India’s Telemedicine Initiative Enhances Chronic Disease Management In Rural Areas

India’s DigiSetu telemedicine initiative is revolutionising healthcare access and management for chronic disease patients in underserved regions, as highlighted in a recent study conducted in Tamil Nadu. Designed to bridge healthcare gaps, the DigiSetu model combines telemedicine with trained health professionals, providing much-needed support for patients with conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. This is… Continue reading India’s Telemedicine Initiative Enhances Chronic Disease Management In Rural Areas

India To Launch Three AI Centres Of Excellence Focused On Healthcare, Agriculture, And Sustainable Cities

Indian Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan is set to announce the establishment of three AI Centres of Excellence (CoE) focussing on healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable cities. This initiative is part of India’s vision for “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) and aims to foster a robust AI ecosystem in key sectors. This is reported by… Continue reading India To Launch Three AI Centres Of Excellence Focused On Healthcare, Agriculture, And Sustainable Cities

UN Recognises India’s Progress In Achieving The Sustainable Development Goals

World leaders at the 2023 G20 summit in New Delhi, India. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's decision to skip the summit suggests they regard BRICS as far more important than G20. (Photo: CGTN).

India has made significant strides in reducing poverty, expanding electrification and access to drinking water, and improving sanitation. This was stated by Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in an interview with ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. She said that partnering with a republic that is achieving such results… Continue reading UN Recognises India’s Progress In Achieving The Sustainable Development Goals

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