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YUVAi: Empowering Youth for AI Innovation and Social Impact

December 11, 2023

YUVAi, an initiative by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), and Intel India, is set to feature prominently at the upcoming Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. This collaborative program focuses on equipping ..

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India Nears Kala Azar Elimination Target in 2023

December 11, 2023

India is on track to achieve the elimination target for visceral leishmaniasis, commonly known as kala azar, this year. With no block in the country reporting more than one case per 10,000 people, India is making significant progress towards the ..

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Parliamentary Panel’s Recommendation Concerning Puja at Protected Monuments

December 11, 2023

A parliamentary panel has proposed that the government explore the possibility of allowing puja and worship at Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments with religious significance. This recommendation comes as part of the report on ‘Issues relating to Untraceable ..

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Additional Funds for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

December 11, 2023

With just months left for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the government is seeking Parliament’s approval for an additional Rs 3,147.92 crore expenditure, bringing the total proposed spending on the polls to over Rs 5,000 crore. Finance Minister’s Proposal Finance ..

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Who is Jammu and Kashmir Resident?

December 11, 2023

In the ongoing national debate surrounding Jammu and Kashmir, the definition of “people” and their rights has taken center stage. The discussions in Parliament and the Supreme Court, as well as among ordinary citizens, have highlighted the importance of understanding ..

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Two Important Jammu and Kashmir Bills Passed in Lok Sabha

December 8, 2023

The Lok Sabha has passed two significant bills related to Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at providing rights to those who faced injustice and were deprived of their rights in the Union Territory. Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Amendment ..

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Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023

December 8, 2023

In a significant development, the lower house of the Indian Parliament has successfully passed the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023, advancing the establishment of a crucial central tribal university in Telangana. The bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on December ..

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West Bengal Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023

December 8, 2023

The West Bengal Assembly has approved a bill that imposes the highest Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate of 28% on the full face value of bets in online gaming, horse racing, and casinos. The move is aimed at boosting ..

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UGC Approves Guidelines for Short-Term Industry-Relevant Certificate Courses

December 8, 2023
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has given the green light to guidelines facilitating the introduction of short-term, industry-relevant certificate courses. Aimed at addressing the skill gap and enhancing student productivity in the workplace, these courses will carry up to 30 ..

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‘Suchitwa Theeram’ Project

December 8, 2023

The Kozhikode district administration is taking a significant step towards maintaining the cleanliness of its coastal areas through the initiation of the ‘Suchitwa Theeram’ project. This endeavor falls under the broader ‘Malinya Muktha Navakeralam’ program, overseen by the Department of ..

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