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India Unveils National Electricity Plan For 500 GW Renewable Goal

October 15, 2024

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has started an ambitious National Electricity Plan (Transmission). This plan aims to increase India’s renewable energy capacity significantly. It sets a target of 500 GW (gigawatts) of renewable energy by 2030 and more than 600 ..

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New Aadhaar Rules Cause Enrollment Issues for Overseas Citizens

October 14, 2024

New rules were introduced for people applying for Aadhaar, India’s unique identification number. These changes affect Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Now, anyone over 18 must prove that they have stayed in India for at least ..

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India Digital Agri Conference 2024

October 12, 2024

The India Digital Agri Conference 2024 was held in New Delhi, co-organized by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) and IIT Ropar TIF – AwaDH. The event aimed to explore how digital technology can change the way farming ..

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India’s Vaccine Regulatory System Declared ‘Functional’ by WHO

October 12, 2024

India’s vaccine regulatory system was evaluated by international experts from the World Health Organization (WHO). The evaluation confirmed that India meets the WHO’s standards for an effective vaccine regulatory system. This recognition highlights India’s important role in the global pharmaceutical ..

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MHA Declares Hizb-ut-Tahrir Terrorist Organization in India

October 11, 2024

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently declared Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This decision is a major step in India’s efforts to combat radicalism and terrorism. Why was Hizb-ut-Tahrir Declared a ..

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India Inaugurates Asia’s Largest Cherenkov Telescope in Ladakh

October 10, 2024

In Hanle, Ladakh, the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE), Asia’s largest imaging Cherenkov telescope, was inaugurated at an impressive altitude of nearly 4,300 meters. Developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in collaboration with several Indian industries, this marks ..

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National Space Commission Approved India’s Fifth Lunar Mission

October 9, 2024

After the success of Chandrayaan-3 in August 2023, India’s National Space Commission has approved a new lunar mission, called the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex). This mission is a partnership between India’s space agency ISRO and Japan’s space agency JAXA, ..

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WHO Honors India for Eliminating Trachoma as Health Problem

October 9, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently praised India for successfully eliminating trachoma as a public health issue. This makes India the third country in the Southeast Asia Region to achieve this, following Nepal and Myanmar. Significance of the Achievement The ..

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