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India to Export Forged Wheels for Railways

March 16, 2024

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced recently that India is on the cusp of becoming a major exporter of forged wheels used in trains, after being an importer for over six decades. The minister revealed that a new plant being set ..

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Central Panel Recommends Ban on ‘Ferocious’ Dog Breeds

March 16, 2024

In a significant move aimed at curbing rising instances of fatal dog attacks across the country, the central government has directed all states and union territories to impose an immediate ban on the import, sale and breeding of 25 breeds ..

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Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP)

March 15, 2024

The Department of Pharmaceuticals has notified the Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024, which aims to curb unethical marketing practices by pharmaceutical companies. The code, which came into effect on March 12, 2024, prohibits pharma companies from offering ..

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FLY91: India’s Newest Regional Airline

March 15, 2024

India witnessed the launch of a new regional airline, FLY91, on March 14, 2024. The airline, backed by aviation veteran Manoj Chacko, was virtually flagged off by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. FLY91’s inaugural flight took off from Goa’s Mopa ..

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Prasar Bharati Launches PB-SHABD service

March 15, 2024

In a significant development for the Indian media landscape, public broadcaster Prasar Bharati launched PB-SHABD, a news-sharing service designed to provide daily news feeds in various formats to media organizations. The launch event, held at the National Media Centre in ..

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Nayab Saini Elected as Haryana’s New Chief Minister 

March 14, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Manohar Lal Khattar resigned as the Chief Minister of Haryana on March 13, 2024, amid a fresh political crisis in the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislature party swiftly elected Nayab Saini as ..

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Centre Notifies Rules for Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Implementation

March 13, 2024

On March 11, 2024, the Centre notified the Rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), setting the stage for the implementation of the controversial law more than four years after its passage in Parliament in December 2019. The CAA aims ..

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Election Commissioner Arun Goel Resigns Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

March 11, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Election Commissioner Arun Goel tendered his resignation on March 9, 2024, just days before the anticipated announcement of the Lok Sabha election schedule. The sudden departure has raised questions about the functioning of the ..

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