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PM Modi Visits Mazargues War Cemetery

February 13, 2025

Recently, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseilles. They paid tribute to the 900 Indian soldiers commemorated there for their service in World War I. This event marks the ..

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SEBI Launches MITRA Platform

February 13, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new digital platform named Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA). This initiative aims to assist investors in tracking inactive or unclaimed mutual fund folios. The platform responds ..

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14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum

February 13, 2025

The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) was inaugurated on February 12, 2025, at Pusa Campus in New Delhi. This event marks moment for global fisheries and aquaculture. Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh brought into light India’s commitment ..

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HAMMER Weapon System and LEAP Engine

February 13, 2025

Recently, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics & Defense of France announced a partnership to manufacture the HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) smart precision-guided air-to-ground weapon in India. Apart from this, Safran Aircraft Engines expanded partnership with ..

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Tribal Housing Near Brahmagiri Sanctuary

February 13, 2025

The recent decision by the Karnataka state government to construct a village for tribal communities within the buffer zone of Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary has sparked debate. This initiative is intended to address the housing needs of over 570 tribal families. ..

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Crocodile Catfish Discovered in Bahini River

February 13, 2025

The recent identification of the Crocodile Catfish in the Bahini River (a tributary of Brahmaputra) has sparked ecological concerns in Guwahati. This invasive species poses threat to local fish populations and the overall aquatic ecosystem. The State Fishery Department is ..

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Supreme Court Rules on Lottery Taxation Authority

February 12, 2025

The Supreme Court of India recently made ruling regarding the taxation of lottery distributors. This decision clarifies the authority of state governments versus the central government in levying taxes on lotteries. The ruling specifically states that only state governments have ..

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IIT Madras and ISRO Develop IRIS Chip

February 12, 2025

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have achieved milestone in semiconductor technology. They have developed and successfully tested an aerospace-quality SHAKTI-based semiconductor chip named IRIS (Indigenous RISCV Controller for Space Applications). ..

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