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World’s 1st Transatlantic Flight Using 100% Green Fuels Takes Off

November 30, 2023

Virgin Atlantic has made history with the world’s first transatlantic flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight, named Flight100, departed from London’s Heathrow Airport and is en route to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Here ..

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India Requires $101 Billion Investment to Achieve Tripled Renewable Energy Targets: Report

November 30, 2023

A report by the energy think tank Ember highlights that India needs an additional investment of $101 billion to align with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Net Zero target of tripling renewable energy capacity. The report emphasizes that this financing ..

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China Dominates New Coal Plant Construction in 2023, Says Global Energy Monitor

November 30, 2023

According to the Global Energy Monitor (GEM), a non-profit tracking global coal projects, more than 95% of the coal plant capacity beginning construction in 2023 is in China. Despite a trend of some coal projects being canceled or shelved, new ..

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“La Fiancée Hesitante”: Unveiling the 19th-Century Portrait of Female Rage

November 30, 2023

In the masterpiece “La Fiancée Hesitante” (The Reluctant Bride) by French master Auguste Toulmouche, painted in 1866, a bride adorned in opulent white sits surrounded by two comforting women. Despite the soft scene, her eyes reveal a rebellious and disgruntled ..

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Indian Navy’s Operational Demonstration at Sindhudurg Fort

November 30, 2023

On December 4, 2023, the Indian Navy is set to showcase its operational prowess and capabilities through a spectacular ‘Operational Demonstration’ at the iconic Sindhudurg Fort on the western seaboard of India. Hosted by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of ..

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Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag’s Three-Day Visit to Oman

November 30, 2023

The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, reached Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman, on November 29, 2023, marking a three-day visit as part of the Indian Coast Guard’s deployment to West Asia. The visit is aimed at ..

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Consumer Protection Alert: Safety Notice on Acid Purchase through E-commerce Platforms

November 30, 2023

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), under the leadership of Chief Commissioner Mrs. Nidhi Khare, has issued a Safety Notice under Section 18(2)(j) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The notice aims to caution consumers against the purchase of highly ..

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Empowering Women in Agriculture: Central Sector Scheme for Drones

November 30, 2023

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for a Central Sector Scheme aimed at providing drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs). With an outlay of Rs. 1261 Crore for the period from ..

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Continuation of Fast Track Special Courts

November 30, 2023

The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. This scheme, with ..

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Sixteenth Finance Commission’s Terms of Reference

November 30, 2023

The Union Cabinet, under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Terms of Reference of the Sixteenth Finance Commission. This significant step is part of the constitutional process outlined in Article 280(1), aiming ..

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