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CCI Joins ICN Steering Committee

October 26, 2023

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has achieved a significant milestone by securing a place on the esteemed 18-member steering committee of the International Competition Network (ICN). This accomplishment comes as a result of consistent efforts by the Indian regulatory ..

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Indian Army’s First Vertical Wind Tunnel

October 26, 2023

In a significant development for the Indian Army’s special forces and combat free-fallers, the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, has received the Army’s first Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT). Army Chief General Manoj Pande inaugurated this state-of-the-art ..

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Telangana’s Preventive Detention Law

October 26, 2023

As Telangana prepares for upcoming Assembly polls, its use of a stringent preventive detention law has come under scrutiny by the Supreme Court. In at least three instances, the Court has expressed concerns about the state’s utilization of this law. ..

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BIS Introduces EV Charging Connector Standard

October 26, 2023

In a significant development for India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has recently approved a novel AC and DC combined charging connector standard for light electric vehicles (LEVs) like scooters, bikes, and rickshaws. This standard, ..

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Rollout of ‘DNA and Face Matching’ Systems Delayed

October 25, 2023

More than a year after the passage of the Criminal Procedure Identification Act (CrPI) in Parliament, India is poised to introduce ‘DNA and Face Matching’ systems in 1,300 police stations nationwide. Despite the Act’s provisions, its complete implementation on the ..

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Delhi-NCR Air Quality Deteriorates, GRAP Stage II Invoked

October 23, 2023

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has deteriorated in recent days, with forecasts predicting that it may soon reach the “Very Poor” category, according to the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology. In response to the worsening ..

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India to Host “Bharat Tex 2024”

October 23, 2023

In a monumental initiative, India’s textile industry, in partnership with industry bodies, is gearing up to host “Bharat Tex 2024,” touted as the world’s largest textiles event. Scheduled from February 26 to February 29, 2024, in New Delhi, this mega ..

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‘Kasturi Cotton Bharat’ Initiative

October 23, 2023

India has taken a significant step to enhance the quality and traceability of its cotton by launching the official website of ‘Kasturi Cotton Bharat.’ The initiative, unveiled by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, aims to strengthen India’s competitiveness in the global ..

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Project Udbhav Launched

October 23, 2023

India has initiated a unique endeavor called ‘Project Udbhav,’ aimed at blending ancient strategic wisdom with contemporary military practices. The project, launched by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, seeks to create an indigenous strategic vocabulary rooted in India’s philosophy and culture ..

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ISRO Begins Testing for Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Program

October 23, 2023

Less than two months after the successful Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is embarking on a crucial series of tests as part of the preparations for launching Indian astronauts into space, possibly in 2025. These tests ..

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