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Global Summit on Traditional Medicine

August 15, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Ayush are set to co-host the groundbreaking Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, scheduled for August 17-18, 2023, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This historic event aims to highlight India’s leadership in advancing traditional ..

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Elephant Population Estimates

August 14, 2023

The recently released Elephant Population Estimates conducted jointly by the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala reveal varying trends in elephant populations. While Karnataka and Tamil Nadu witnessed slight increases in elephant numbers between 2017 and 2023, Kerala experienced ..

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Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023

August 14, 2023

The Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023, recently introduced in Lok Sabha, proposes significant changes to the taxation framework under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. The bill focuses on the taxation of specified actionable ..

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Odisha Government’s Scheme for Improving Banking Penetration

August 14, 2023

The Odisha state cabinet has approved a scheme aimed at enhancing financial inclusion by establishing banking outlets in 4,373 panchayats lacking banking penetration, utilizing a budget of Rs 500 crore. This initiative will be coordinated with six public sector banks ..

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Top States on Drug Seizure Chart

August 14, 2023

In the past three years, the Border Security Force (BSF) has confiscated significant amounts of narcotics from various Indian states. Data revealed by the Ministry of Home Affairs indicates that Punjab and Rajasthan, situated along the India-Pakistan border, have seen ..

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UP Government Partners with Private Firm for Maha Kumbh 2025 Accommodations

August 14, 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government has entered into an agreement with a private firm to provide approximately 5,000 special accommodations during the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh in 2025. These accommodations, including homestays, bed and breakfast establishments, and paying guest units, will be ..

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NCERT’s Textbook Panel for Classes 3-12

August 14, 2023

India’s apex advisory body on school education has set up a 19-member committee to align school syllabus, textbooks, and teaching materials with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for Classes 3-12. Fields medallist Manjul Bhargava, economist Bibek Debroy, philanthropist Sudha Murty, ..

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NMC’s Guidelines for the Professional Conduct of Registered Doctors

August 14, 2023

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently released comprehensive guidelines for the professional conduct of registered doctors in modern medicine. These guidelines cover various aspects of medical practice, including the use of social media, prescription practices, treatment refusal, continuous professional ..

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Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) Illegal Payments Case

August 14, 2023

Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), a Kochi-based export-oriented mineral sand processing company, has been embroiled in a political storm following an Income Tax Department report. The report accuses CMRL’s managing director, Sasidharan Kartha, of making illegal payments to politicians, ..

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Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill

August 11, 2023

Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill is set to be introduced in Rajya Sabha. This Bill isn’t just a bureaucratic reshuffle – it represents a comprehensive vision of electoral reform, ..

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