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Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2023

On November 10, 2023, the Information & Broadcasting Ministry unveiled the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, signaling a significant step towards modernizing and regulating India’s broadcasting sector. This proposed legislation aims to replace outdated Acts, Rules, and Guidelines with ..

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Streamlining Medical Counselling

The National Medical Commission (NMC) is undertaking efforts to refine the medical counselling process. Their aim is to create a more user-friendly system and ensure full occupancy of medical seats. Challenges in the Counselling Process The counselling for medical education ..

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IREDA Launches CSR Portal for Enhanced Transparency in Social Initiatives

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), operating under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has unveiled a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) portal aimed at bolstering transparency in its CSR initiatives. This initiative aligns with IREDA’s commitment to social ..

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Ministry of Tourism Showcases ‘Incredible India’ at WTM London 2023

The Ministry of Tourism, India, along with various stakeholders, is actively participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) London from November 6 to November 8, 2023. The Ministry has set up an impressive 650-square-meter space for the ‘Incredible India Pavilion’ ..

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Jharkhand Government Initiates Land Title Drive Under Forest Rights Act

On November 6, the Jharkhand government launched a special campaign named “Abua Bir Dishom Abhiyan” with the goal of providing land title certificates to individuals and communities under the Forest Rights Act. This initiative is aimed at recognizing and securing ..

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State Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Kerala

The draft State Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Kerala holds promising prospects for significant energy savings by 2030. The plan, developed by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with support from the Energy Management Centre, Kerala, in collaboration with the ..

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OECD Report: Indian Farmers Faced $169 Billion Implicit Tax Due to Export Measures in 2022

In 2022, Indian farmers experienced implicit taxation totaling $169 billion as a result of export bans, duties, and permits on various commodities such as wheat and rice. This taxation was imposed to stabilize prices for consumers, as revealed by the ..

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High Dengue Cases in Bihar

Bihar has been grappling with a severe dengue outbreak in 2023, with more than 15,000 reported cases and 59 deaths. This marks the highest number of dengue cases and fatalities in the state in the last five years, signifying a ..

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