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FSSAI’s CAC Proposes Extending Food Business Licenses to Five Years

August 25, 2023

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced that licenses for food business operators (FBOs) can now be issued for up to five years instead of the previous one-year duration. This recommendation was put forth during the 41st ..

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‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar’ Initiative

August 25, 2023

The government has announced the launch of the ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar’ initiative, aimed at fostering a culture of customers requesting invoices for all purchases. Starting on a pilot basis for 12 months from September 1, the initiative will be ..

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Patna Marine Drive

August 23, 2023

The Bihar government is set to undertake a major project, envisioning the conversion of the Digha to Gandhi Maidan stretch into the Patna Marine Drive. This ambitious plan involves creating lush green spaces, lining the JP Ganga Path with parks, ..

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Report on Stalled Real Estate Projects

August 23, 2023

A 14-member committee led by former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant submitted its report to Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Puri on August 21, 2023. The committee was established to investigate stalled real estate projects and propose solutions for ..

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Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IJBB)

August 23, 2023

In alignment with the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” initiative by the Government of India and the G20, the Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IJBB), in collaboration with the Department of Anatomy at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, presents ..

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Supreme Court to Set Modalities for Government Officials’ Court Appearances

August 22, 2023

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to establish modalities for the summoning of government officials by courts, responding to a request from the Centre to frame a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The decision comes in the context of a ..

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Study Reveals High Refill Rates and Limited Access Prevent the Impoverished from Utilizing LPG

August 22, 2023

A study conducted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and ASAR, an impact start-up, has highlighted significant barriers preventing low-income households in India from transitioning to cleaner cooking fuels like LPG. The study emphasizes that lack of ..

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CSIR Prima ET11

August 22, 2023

The Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) has unveiled the CSIR Prima ET11, India’s first indigenous e-Tractor. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, underlined the significance of Agri StartUps and urged the adoption of AI-driven ..

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TRAI releases recommendations on “License Fee and Policy Matters of DTH Services”

August 22, 2023

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on “License Fee and Policy Matters of DTH Services.” These recommendations come in response to a request from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) for guidance on license fee ..

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Committee Recommends Standardized Tenures and Selection Procedures for Akademi Leaders

August 21, 2023

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended the establishment of uniform tenures and selection processes for the heads and governing bodies of autonomous institutions overseen by the Ministry of Culture. The report highlighted the need for consistency among institutions like the ..

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