New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Indian National Science Academy has selected Professor Diwan S Rawat of Delhi University as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy (FNA). It is considered to be the topmost honour of Indian Science. Rawat is a Senior Professor of Chemistry at the University of Delhi and is currently serving as Vice Chancellor of Kumaun University. The Professor has published over 175 research papers and has nine patents to his credit.According to the Indian National Science …

Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US state of Iowa, paving the way for collaboration in agriculture, biotechnology, financial services, infrastructure, renewable energy, and technology. The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.CM Fadnavis announced that this partnership will create new opportunities for innovation and exchange between the two states. He furthe…

Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) Despite facing all round-pressure both from outside and within her party over her recent comments on the Matua community, Trinamool Congress’ Lok Sabha member from Krishnanagar constituency in Nadia district of West Bengal, Mahua Moitra, on Friday stuck to her stand on the issue and justified her comments that created political stir in the state since the beginning of his month.At a recent public meeting at Krishnanagar, Moitra commented on the leanings of the Matua commun…

Imphal, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will begin a two-day visit to Mizoram, Manipur and Assam on Saturday, said on Friday that his government is fully committed to ensuring inclusive and all-round development of Manipur. Ahead of his visit to the three northeastern states, the Prime Minister, in a series of posts on his X handle, outlined his vision for the region’s development.He said: “I will be attending programmes in Churachandpur and Imphal tomorrow, 13th September. W…

Thrissur, Sep 12 (IANS) The CPI-M leaders in Kerala’s Thrissur were on the defensive on Friday after a leaked audio clip of DYFI district secretary and state secretariat member V.P. Sarath Prasad triggered a political storm, prompting CPI-M district secretary Abdul Khader to dismiss the allegations as “baseless” and “distorted.”Khader, responding to the controversy, said the recording dates back several years and has been sensationalised by television channels.“There is nothing in it…

Bhubaneswar, Sep 12 (IANS) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday raised strong concerns over the shortage of fertilisers in Odisha, accusing the government of failing to ensure timely supply for farmers during the crucial cultivation season. Briefing the media, senior BJD leader Sanjay Das Burma on Friday said that farmers several districts across the state facing severe difficulties due to non-availability of fertilizers. He alleged that despite repeated demands, the authorities have f…

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Highlighting that millions of manuscripts were destroyed and lost in the cruel tides of history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the Gyan Bharatam Portal aimed at accelerating the digitisation, while stressing on exploring the past through technology.Emphasising the importance of preservation and public access to manuscripts, the Prime Minister said that despite the destruction in the past, India still possesses the world’s largest collection and emphas…

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The launch of the Gyan Bharatam Portal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been hailed as a landmark achievement in preserving and promoting India’s vast manuscript heritage. The portal aims to digitally catalogue, preserve, and share India’s priceless ancient knowledge contained in millions of manuscripts, many of which have been scattered across the world.Experts, students, and scholars from across India and neighbouring countries have expressed their excitement an…

Pathankot, Sep 12 (IANS) In the wake of unprecedented floods that wreaked havoc across Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured farmers of the border village Thinda that they will be compensated for every grain lost to the disaster. Visiting the worst-affected areas, PM Modi interacted with locals and village representatives, offering both solace and substantial support. In Thinda, floodwaters reached alarming levels, inundating homes up to 4 to 5 feet. Fields once brimming with wheat an…

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 4th edition of the global mega food event, World Food India (WFI) 2025, on September 25 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, according to an official statement issued on Friday.Organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, World Food India 2025 will be held from September 25-28. This flagship global event aims to position India as the ‘Food Hub of the World’ by fostering collaboration, innovation, and…