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May 9, 2023

The “Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail” project has been approved by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the ..

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Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)

May 8, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently launched an initiative to provide an overview of different aspects of Space Science and Technology to students. The program, named Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START), is an introductory-level training program ..

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One Minute Traffic Light Plan

May 8, 2023

The Indian city of Shimla will soon have a new traffic system aimed at easing traffic congestion during peak tourist and apple harvest seasons. According to the One Minute Traffic Light Plan proposed by the police, traffic lights will be ..

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Lucknow Smart City’s School Health Program

May 8, 2023

In a bid to improve the overall health and well-being of municipal school students, the Urban Development Department in Uttar Pradesh and Lucknow Smart City have launched a School Health Program in Lucknow. The program has been initiated in three ..

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Odisha Government’s Financial Assistance for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients

May 8, 2023

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic disorder that affects approximately 1 in 3,500 boys worldwide. It is a progressive and incurable disease that leads to muscle weakness, loss of mobility, and ultimately, premature death. In India, the state ..

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Love in 90s: First Feature Film Based on Tagin Community

May 8, 2023

Love in 90s, a new feature film directed by Tapen Natam, recently had its trailer released by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi. The movie is significant as it is the first one to be based on the Tagin ..

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IRDAI to Tighten Rules on Insurance Advertisements

May 8, 2023

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is the statutory body responsible for regulating and developing the insurance industry. Recently, the regulatory authority proposed to tighten norms for insurance advertisements by assigning higher responsibility to the senior management ..

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All India Radio to be Exclusively Known as Akashvani

May 8, 2023

The Central Government has ordered that All India Radio (AIR), the country’s public broadcaster, be exclusively referred to as Akashvani in all broadcasts and programmes. This move is in line with the Prasar Bharati Act, 1990, passed by Parliament, and ..

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RITES to Provide Technical Support for Waste Management under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0

May 6, 2023

The Indian government has hired technical and infrastructure specialists from Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) to create a uniform standard for processes and facilities that manage solid waste and used water in towns with less than one lakh ..

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Student Suicides in India

May 6, 2023

Student suicide rates in India have become a significant problem, with mental health issues among students highly stigmatized in the country. According to the National Crime Record Bureau’s 2021 report, India recorded 35 daily student suicides, especially during Covid. Due ..

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