Trump Announces Leo Terrell as Senior Counsel to Assistant Attorney General
US President-elect Donald Trump announced Leo Terrell as the Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the US Department of Justice.
Leo is a highly respected civil rights attorney and political analyst. He received his law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has defended many high profile cases throughout his incredibly successful career.
Piyush Goyal Launches 8th Edition of National Programme for Organic Production
India's total export value of organic farming has the potential to reach Rs. 20,000 crore in the next three years. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal during his address at the launch of 8th edition of National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium (NASC Complex), Pusa in New Delhi.
SECI Secures "Excellent" Rating in MoU Performance for FY 2023-24
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) achieved "Excellent" rating for its performance under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the financial year 2023-24, earning a score of 96 out of 100. This achievement highlights SECI's unwavering dedication to operational excellence and upholding the highest standards of corporate governance.
As a leading Central Public Sector Enterprise, SECI plays a pivotal role in the development and expansion of renewable energy (RE) capacity in India, with a cumulative awarded generation capacity exceeding 73 GW as of December 31, 2024. SECI is the premier Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA) in the country, continuously working to meet climate goals and drive sustainable development.
Indian Army Hosts 'Know Your Army Mela' in Bengaluru
The Indian Army organised a "Know Your Army Mela" at the Manekshaw Parade Ground on Cubbon Road, Bengaluru. The Army invited Bengalureans to join them for a day of adventure, cultural activities, and equipment displays.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot was the chief guest of the event. The event offered a platform to interact with and understand the lives of soldiers who protect our borders.
The event featured para-motor gliding, tank displays, a daredevil motorcycle show, drone demonstrations, combat bridge-laying, the experience of driving Army vehicles through simulators, and cultural programmes by Army soldiers.
January 12 marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, and is celebrated as National Youth Day.
Vivekananda was Ramakrishna Paramhansa's chief disciple in the 19th century. He founded the Ramakrishna Math, a monastic order in Kolkata based on his guru's teachings, and the Ramakrishna Mission, a global spiritual movement based on Vedanta, an ancient Hindu philosophy.
In 1984, the government of India chose to observe Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary to the world as the National Youth Day. Since then, the day has been observed annually to promote Swami Vivekananda's ideas, teachings, and way of life among young people.
The Toda tribe residing in the Nilgiris Hills of Tamil Nadu, celebrated their traditional 'Modhweth' festival to mark the New Year.
It is one of the oldest ethnic groups residing in the Nilgiris Hills in Tamil Nadu, divided into five clans, namely: Paiki, Pekkan, Kuttan, Kenna and Todi.
They have their own language, without a script.
Their community is divided into two endogamous groups, namely Tharthazoll and Theveioll.
To maintain the social harmony or solidarity among the Toda tribal population of Todas are controlled for many generations by their own traditional Government called 'Noim'.
The IATO (Indian Association of Tour Operators) Executive Committee appointed Gurinder Singh as the Chairman of the IATO Punjab Chapter with immediate effect. Singh, the Managing Director of Discover Punjab Tours & Travels will lead the association's efforts in fostering ties with the local tourism industry and government bodies.
As a seasoned tourism professional, his deep industry knowledge and strong bonds with the Punjab government are likely to play a significant role in achieving the association's goals and targets.
With this appointment, IATO is eyeing to expand its membership base in the state while creating more tourism opportunities.