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Airtel Becomes First Private Telecom to Provide Mobile Services in J&K Border Villages

December 20, 2024

Bharti Airtel has recently achieved a milestone by becoming the first private telecom company to provide mobile services in seven border villages of Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative enhances connectivity for remote areas and aligns with the Vibrant Village Programme, ..

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EPFO Introduces ATM Withdrawals for PF Savings

December 20, 2024

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to revolutionize the way individuals access their provident fund (PF) savings, allowing members to withdraw funds and insurance claims directly from ATMs. The change aims to simplify the withdrawal process, which has ..

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Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore Campaign 2024

December 20, 2024

The “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” campaign is set to take place from December 19 to December 24, 2024, as part of the Good Governance Week activities across India. It aims to enhance service delivery and address public grievances, particularly in ..

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Masali: India’s First Border Solar Village Established

December 20, 2024

Masali village, located in Suigam taluka of Banaskantha, has recently achieved the distinction of being India’s first solar-powered border village. Situated approximately 40 kilometres from the Pakistan border, it is home to around 800 residents, which is part of a ..

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BharatGen: India’s First Multimodal AI Initiative

December 20, 2024

BharatGen is an innovative project aimed at developing advanced AI models tailored to India’s multifaceted languages and cultures, which is crucial for addressing the underrepresentation of Indian languages in existing data sources. BharatGen has launched the Bharat Data Sagar initiative ..

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India Tops Global Remittances for 2024

December 20, 2024

India continues to lead the world in remittances, with non-resident Indians (NRIs) sending home a remarkable $129 billion in 2024, marking an increase from the previous year’s remittance of Rs 8.95 lakh crore. The World Bank report confirms India’s position ..

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Karnataka Assembly Passes Key Legislative Bills

December 20, 2024

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has recently passed eight Bills, addressing various issues from groundwater safety to financial accountability. These legislative changes reflect the government’s commitment to enhancing public safety and improving regulatory frameworks. Karnataka Groundwater Regulation Bill This Bill aims ..

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Russia Develops mRNA Cancer Vaccine, Offers It For Free

December 20, 2024

Russia has made strides in cancer treatment with the announcement of a new mRNA vaccine. This vaccine aims to be available to patients free of charge by early 2025 and has undergone promising pre-clinical trials, showing potential to suppress tumor ..

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What is Protected Area Permit (PAP)?

December 20, 2024

The Manipur Government has reinstated the Protected Area Permit (PAP) system in response to security concerns, which affects Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland, where an increase in foreign visitors has raised alarms. Under the PAP system, foreigners must obtain permits to ..

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Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS)

December 20, 2024

The Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) has achieved milestones by connecting all 17,130 police stations in India. This extensive network was completed recently, enabling law enforcement agencies to file and access crucial documents like first information reports ..

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