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Skill Ministry launches digital version of employability skills curriculum. The Indian Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has taken a significant step towards promoting skill development among the country’s youth by launching a digital version of its Employability Skills Curriculum (ESC). The digital version of the ESC has been developed to provide accessible and affordable skill training to a larger audience across India. The ESC is an initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) scheme, which aims to train 10 million youth in industry-relevant skills by 2022. The program has been designed to enhance the employability of learners…
According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Nation’s first Digital Science Park, which will be constructed in Thiruvananthapuram, would support Digital India. The Nation’s Technology, according to the Prime Minister, is searching for new digital goods. At the ground-breaking ceremonies for the Kochi Water Metro and the first-ever Digital Science Park of the upcoming Digital University in Thiruvananthapuram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered remarks. The country is placing focus on digital connectivity, he declared. “It will increase the digital park’s popularity. The debate about the Nation’s digital Infrastructure surprises the rest of the world. We are looking for fresh digital…
Historic moment: Kerala’s Vande Bharat flagged off by PM Modi Kerala’s first Vande Bharat train journey began as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged it off at Thampanoor Central Railway Station. This has become a historical moment for Kerala. The Prime Minister interacted with 42 selected students in the C2 coach of the Vande Bharat train, which was halted at Platform No. 1 of Thampanoor Railway Station before the flag-off. Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, and MP Shashi Tharoor were present at the flag-off ceremony. Modi also spoke to loco pilots. Chief Minister Pinarayi…
T-Series Enters the OTT Arena with Biopics, Originals, and Direct-to-OTT Releases T-Series, India’s largest music label, plans to enter the over-the-top (OTT) content industry this year, with the goal of producing 3-4 long-form web originals every year. The company, which began producing films a few years ago, has a biography in the works about choreographer Saroj Khan and has purchased the rights to a book on VG Siddhartha, the creator of Café Coffee Day. It has also begun production on a show with filmmaker Hansal Mehta, and a show for Disney+Hotstar has been completed and will be released later this year. Given that most theatre…
According to a recent report, the Indian Government is exploring the possibility of establishing power connections with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to address the country’s growing demand for electricity. The potential plan would involve the construction of undersea power cables that would enable India to import electricity from these countries. If the proposal moves forward, it could provide a reliable source of energy to meet the country’s increasing power demand, which is expected to grow by 6% annually. This growth in demand is being driven by the country’s rapidly expanding economy and population. As a result,…
According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the government is not considering any proposal to regulate financial influencers on social media, but is working with the Reserve Bank of India and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) to combat ‘Ponzi apps’ that make exaggerated financial claims. “There are also apps that are coming out and reaching out to people saying we can do this, we can do that, your money will fetch you this much—many of which are Ponzi apps on which we are working with Meity and the Reserve Bank, and clamping down on them like never before,…
Discover the ultimate Eid destination at Global Village Dubai with extended timings, festive performances, and delicious dining options. Global Village, Dubai’s cosmopolitan attraction, will formally close its 27th season on April 29. As the park closes this month, visitors can take advantage of extended Ramadan hours until 2 a.m. daily. The renowned tourist location features a Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum, an ice rink, a floating market, dining options, rides, arcade games, and more. Majlis of the World has returned for the Ramadan season, where guests can purchase Iftaar or Suhoor meals or bring food from any of the…
Revolutionizing Rail Travel: Kerala’s First Vande Bharat Express Begins Operations The inaugural Vande Bharat Express for Kerala is set to depart from Thiruvananthapuram on April 25 after being flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasargod are the 11 districts that the Vande Bharat train would pass through. Sunday morning saw the opening of reservations. The Thiruvananthapuram Central-Kasaragod corridor and back will be served by the inaugural Vande Bharat Express train to run in Kerala, trains 20634 and 20633, respectively. The chair vehicle has 914 seats in total, and the executive chair car has 86 seats. Every day, excluding Thursdays, the…
Fresh Bus introduces eco-friendly electric buses on Bengaluru-Tirupati route Fresh Bus, an Indian transportation company, has launched electric buses on the Bengaluru-Tirupati route, providing a sustainable travel option for passengers. These buses are equipped with various features such as comfortable seating arrangements, USB charging ports, a fire suppression system, and GPS tracking. The electric buses have a range of 300 km on a single charge, which takes around four hours. They can accommodate up to 32 passengers and have a maximum speed of 70 kmph. The company has made a significant investment in this green initiative, having installed charging stations…
Reliance amasses one lakh crore in digital revenue Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited Mukesh D. Ambani: “We are delighted to see that Reliance’s initiatives in digital connectivity and organized retail are driving greater efficiency in the economy and contributing to India’s emergence as one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Jio continues to digitally empower millions of citizens across the country, extending true 5G coverage to 2,300+ cities and towns in 6 months. Steady growth in mobility and FTTH subscriber base and expanding content and digital services Jio business continues to deliver impressive growth in…