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India Signs $350 Million Loan Agreement with ADB

December 21, 2024

The Government of India has recently signed a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance the logistics sector. This $350 million loan is part of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) programme, which aims to ..

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India and Vietnam Coast Guard Joint Exercise

December 21, 2024

The Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CSB 8005 departed Kochi after a successful visit that enhanced cooperation between the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). This four-day visit included various activities aimed at improving maritime security collaboration. ..

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Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024

December 21, 2024

The Maharashtra assembly recently passed the Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024, aimed at modernizing the state’s prison system. This legislation is based on the 2023 Model Prisons Bill from the central government and introduces substantial reforms. New Infrastructure ..

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World Meditation Day Observed on December 21

December 21, 2024

The United Nations General Assembly has recently declared December 21 as World Meditation Day, which aims to promote awareness of meditation’s benefits for health and well-being. It was co-sponsored by several nations, including India and Mexico, and emphasizes the right ..

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Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities (BULA), Bill

December 21, 2024

The central government has introduced a draft bill to combat unregulated lending, which follows recommendations from the Reserve Bank of India’s Working Group on Digital Lending. The bill is known as the Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities (BULA) and aims ..

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