Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora program’ at a function in Maker Village Kochi, Kerala today.

The program shall be implemented by Digital University Kerala with joint funding from Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India and Government of Kerala and Industry partners, with the total budget outlay of Rs 94.85 Crore, wherein, Carborundum Pvt Limited joined as one of the main industry partners. Along with the startup products developed, the technologies and products also developed at research and development centers like India Innovation Centre Graphene (IICG), setup at Makers village, Kochi shall be considered for commercialization.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma said that a section 8 company (not for profit) called ‘India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (I-GEIC)’ shall be set up and the initial operations will start from the recently opened facility of Government of Kerala at Digital Science Park in Trivandrum. It shall fill the gap between R&D and commercialization by providing a complete facility to startup and industry.

Under the auspices of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala has unveiled the 'A-HELP' (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme along with an Infertility Camp, today in the State of Gujarat. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, is spearheading these initiatives as part of the Pashudhan Jagrati Abhiyaan under Inclusive Development. Ms Varsha Joshi, Additional Secretary (CDD), Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt. of India and Dr. N. H. Kelawala, Vice Chancellor, Kamdhenu University were also present.

Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala highlighted the pivotal role played by livestock and women in the comprehensive development of the livestock sector, particularly in Gujarat. 'A-HELP' programme and the Infertility Camp can mark a significant stride towards empowering women, enhancing livestock productivity, and advancing the socio-economic landscape of the region.

A total of 954 Police personnel have been awarded Police Medals on the occasion of Independence Day. Union Home Minister said, the President's Police Medal for Gallantry has been awarded to a CRPF personnel and the Police Medal for Gallantry has been awarded to 229 personnel. The Ministry said, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service has been awarded to 82 and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 642 personnel. According to the Home Ministry, 125 personnel from Left Wing Extremism affected areas, 71 personnel from Jammu and Kashmir region and 11 personnel from North East region are being awarded for their gallant action. 

The 77th Independence Day is being celebrated with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm across India and abroad today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the celebrations by hoisting the National Flag and addressing the Nation from the Ramparts of historic Red Fort. The Prime Minister highlighted the government’s achievements and various challenges and opportunities before the nation. In his 10th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Modi exuded confidence that India will become the third-largest economy in the world, in the next 5 years.

The Prime Minister said every rating agency of the world is commending India which has become the world's fifth-largest economy from the 10th rank in 2014. Mr. Modi said, the Triveni of demography, democracy and diversity has the potential to make true every dream of the country.

About Manipur, Mr. Modi said that peace is slowly returning to the region and the country stands with Manipur.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma inaugurated the Prime Hub Umdihar and Pineapple Processing Unit at Umdiharin Ribhoi district on Monday.

According to an official release, the unit has been inaugurated in the presence of MLA Dr Celestine Lyngdoh and MDC Macdaline Mawlong.

CM Conrad Sangma emphasized the strategic importance of nurturing entrepreneurship at various levels in his address at the inauguration ceremony.

Indian Naval ships (INS) Visakhapatnam and Deepak are on a visit to Port Mina Salman of Bahrain from August 14 to 17. The ships will share practices aimed at strengthening ties between the two Navies.

Indian Naval ships Visakhapatnam and Deepak under the Command of Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, Rear Admiral Vineet McCarty, are visiting Port Mina Salman, Bahrain from August 14 to 17.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the team of National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) of NCRB for winning the Gold Award under the Excellence in Government Process Reengineering for Digital Transformation Category-1 of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
 
Union Home Minister tweeted and wrote that National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) makes its mark as the shining example of efficient governance as it wins DAPRG's gold award in Category-1. The award for its excellence in delivering e-governance is a recognition of the dedication the entire NAFIS team has put into creating a fool-proof fingerprint identification system, in pursuit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji's vision of a secure India. Ministry of Home Affairs communiqué said that NAFIS has created a central database of fingerprints of criminals, which can be accessed by users from all States, Union Territories, and Central Agencies. This has resulted in a qualitative improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal detection and investigation process.

The government will observe the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day as the nation gears up to celebrate the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in 2021, saying, “Partition’s pains can never be forgotten. Millions of our sisters and brothers were displaced and many lost their lives due to mindless hate and violence … May the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day keep reminding us of the need to remove the poison of social divisions, disharmony and further strengthen the spirit of oneness, social harmony and human empowerment.”

Though the idea behind remembering genocide and mass violence is that the act of remembering will lead the citizenry to reflect on these events and this simple act will serve as a bulwark against such events repeating in the future, the political messaging behind the BJP’s decision was not lost on anyone. But members of the ruling establishment have framed the remembrance day in its immediate political context for them: targetting what the BJP calls the “appeasement politics” of Opposition parties and publicly putting Nehruvian politics in the dock.

Kicking off the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign ahead of Independence Day this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday urged citizens to change their display pictures on social media to the Tricolour. Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the campaign in Ahmedabad, while members of the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) took out rallies in Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir.

Speaking at an event in Ahmedabad, Shah said, “We can’t die for the country, since it has become independent, but no one can stop us from living for the country. During the ‘Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, Narendra Modiji worked to instil a feeling of patriotism across India.”

Ashutosh Agnihotri’s book “Kuch Adhure Shabd” is a collection of Hindi poems which is a testament to the simple joys of life. The poetic manoeuvres around the contradictions of the world and our lives are unmatched. The warmth and familiarity of the emotions, which take shape through the author's words, immediately make one feel intimate with the book and one’s deepest thoughts. The verses flow beautifully and take the reader through the vast and varied vicissitudes of life - love, loss, friendship, hope, despair, perseverance, dejection, strength and courage.