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Inauguration of Hamfest India 2023

November 27, 2023

The two-day national convention, Hamfest India 2023, was inaugurated by Shri Devusinh Chauhan, the Minister of State for Communications, at Vigyan Bhawan, Science City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on November 25, 2023. Hamfest India 2023: A Comprehensive Platform Hamfest India 2023 serves ..

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Rahul Gandhi Faces Election Commission Notice for “Panauti” Remark

November 25, 2023

The Election Commission (EC) recently issued a showcause notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to him as a “pickpocket” and a “panauti.” These remarks were made during election rallies in Rajasthan. ..

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India-Australia RISE Accelerator Aims to Boost Circular Economy Startups

November 24, 2023

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog, in collaboration with Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have launched the Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator. This new initiative aims to support startups in the circular economy sector, fostering collaboration ..

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25th Meeting of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan

November 24, 2023

The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, chaired the 25th meeting of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOS DCP) on the coast of Vadinagar in Gujarat. This crucial gathering brought together major stakeholders, including ports, ..

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Himachal Pradesh Takes a Technological Leap in Education with Vidya Samiksha Kendra

November 24, 2023

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) in Shimla recently. This innovative data repository is set to transform the state’s education system by incorporating technology and data-driven approaches. Data Repository for Ministry of Education ..

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Delhi Motor Vehicles Licensing of Aggregator (Premium Buses) Scheme, 2023

November 24, 2023

In a significant development for India’s transportation sector, the Delhi government has introduced the Delhi Motor Vehicles Licensing of Aggregator (Premium Buses) Scheme, 2023. This scheme is tailored exclusively for premium buses, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s transportation ..

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India Plans Stricter Age Verification for Social Media

November 24, 2023

The Indian government is developing a comprehensive “risk-based” framework to enforce age-gating on social media and other internet intermediaries, requiring users to access these services only with parental consent. The framework, part of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of ..

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The Unintended Consequences of Mosquitofish Introductions in India

November 24, 2023

In recent months, various regions in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab have released mosquitofish into local water bodies to address mosquito problems. While the biological control of mosquitoes, including the use of mosquitofish, gained traction in the 1960s as an ..

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Advancing Inland Waterways: Amazon and IWAI Sign MoU

November 23, 2023

In a significant move toward optimizing logistics and promoting economic development, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (Amazon) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration focuses on enhancing cargo movement and transporting ..

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Centre Plans Special Cell to Monitor Food Prices

November 23, 2023

To strengthen the monitoring of essential commodities and contain food inflation, the Indian government is considering the creation of a special cell under the Department of Food and Public Distribution. The proposed cell would focus on analyzing prices of key ..

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