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Assam Assembly Passes Bill Regulating Muslim Marriages and Divorces

August 30, 2024

The Assam Legislative Assembly passed a new law called the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Bill, 2024. This law is designed to address serious issues like child marriage, marriages without mutual consent, and polygamy. It replaces an ..

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Union Cabinet Approves 12 New Industrial Smart Cities

August 29, 2024

The Union Cabinet has given the green light to build 12 new industrial smart cities across different states, with a budget of ₹28,602 crore. This plan, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to boost domestic manufacturing. Objective The goal ..

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Union Cabinet Approves Unified Pension Scheme for Employees

August 26, 2024

Indian government will start a new pension system called the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), on April 1, 2025, after getting approval from the Union Cabinet. This scheme aims to address the dissatisfaction among government employees with the current National Pension ..

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Union Cabinet Approves BioE3 Biomanufacturing Policy

August 26, 2024

The Union Cabinet of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the BioE3 policy, which stands for “Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment”, on August 25, 2024.  This policy aims to use advancements in biotechnology to support India’s development ..

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India Amends Power Export Rules Amid Bangladesh Electricity Supply Concerns

August 20, 2024

India made changes to its rules about exporting electricity to other countries, in August 2024. These changes were made to protect Indian companies from political risks in countries like Bangladesh. The new rules allow Indian power companies to bring the ..

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Union Cabinet Approves Three Major Metro Projects in India

August 17, 2024

The Union Cabinet approved three new Metro projects in India to improve city transportation. These are the Bengaluru Metro Phase-3, Thane Integral Ring Metro, and an extension of the Pune Metro, with a total estimated cost of ₹30,765.5 crore. Bengaluru ..

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New Zealand Proposes Legislation to Modernize Gene Technology Laws

August 16, 2024

The New Zealand government announced plans to create new laws on August 13, to make it easier to develop and use gene technologies, including gene editing. This effort is led by Judith Collins, the Minister for Science, Innovation, and Technology. ..

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Union Cabinet Approves ₹24,657 Crore Railway Projects for Connectivity

August 10, 2024

On August 9, 2024, the Union Cabinet in India approved eight new railway projects, with a total investment of ₹24,657 crore. These projects aim to improve connectivity, make travel more efficient, and be environmentally friendly by reducing logistics costs and ..

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