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Indian Navy Commissions INS Jatayu

March 8, 2024

The Indian Navy has taken a significant step towards enhancing its operational capabilities and maritime domain awareness in the strategically important Lakshadweep islands with the commissioning of INS Jatayu at Minicoy Island on March 6, 2024. The new naval base, ..

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ISRO’s New Spaceport: What is Dogleg Maneuver?

March 8, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a new spaceport at Kulasekharapatnam in Tamil Nadu to efficiently launch payloads to polar orbits. This strategic location offers a significant advantage over the launch pads in Sriharikota, as it allows small ..

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India by the Creek: Festival Celebrating Dubai-India Ties

March 8, 2024

Dubai and India share a deep-rooted and dynamic tourism relationship, characterized by mutual cultural affinity and robust economic ties. To honor this enduring partnership, Dubai is hosting the India by the Creek festival from March 8 to 10, 2024. Organized ..

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Government to Divest 7% Stake in NLC India

March 8, 2024

The Government of India is set to offload a 7% stake in state-run lignite producer NLC India Ltd. through the offer-for-sale (OFS) route, which includes a green shoe option of 2%. The OFS is expected to rake in approximately ₹2,058 ..

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Jharkhand Introduces India’s First Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme

March 8, 2024

In a groundbreaking initiative, the state of Jharkhand has become the first in the country to launch the ‘Vidhwa Punarvivah Protsahan Yojana’ (Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme). Under this scheme, women who choose to remarry after the death of their husbands ..

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NDRF Collaborates with ITBP to Deploy Rescue Teams along China Border

March 8, 2024

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is partnering with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to deploy rescue teams in high-altitude regions along the India-China border. The initiative aims to prepare NDRF personnel for disaster response operations in the Himalayan ranges, ..

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Tamil Nadu Launches ‘Neengal Nalama’ Beneficiary Outreach Programme

March 8, 2024

In March 2024, the Tamil Nadu government launched the ‘Neengal Nalama’ (Are you fine?) scheme, a beneficiary outreach programme aimed at reviewing the implementation of flagship schemes and addressing the grievances of the public. The initiative was kicked off by ..

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Supreme Court Bans Tiger Safari in Core Areas of Jim Corbett National Park

March 7, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the Supreme Court of India reprimanded the Uttarakhand government for its involvement in the felling of trees and unauthorized construction activities within the Jim Corbett National Park. The apex court imposed a ban on tiger safaris ..

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Indelible Ink for Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

March 7, 2024

As India prepares for the upcoming general elections in 2024, Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd (MPVL), the sole manufacturer of indelible ink, is working diligently to meet the unprecedented demand for this essential product. The company has received its largest ..

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Swiggy and IRCTC Partner to Deliver Food on Indian Railways

March 7, 2024

In a significant move to enhance the travel experience for passengers, online food ordering and delivery platform Swiggy has partnered with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to deliver pre-ordered meals on trains. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ..

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