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SWAMIH Fund Helps in Completion of 28,000 Homes Since 2019

April 9, 2024

The Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Fund, backed by the central government, has played a crucial role in the completion of over 28,000 homes since its inception in 2019. The fund, managed by SBICap Ventures Ltd, has ..

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Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Imposes Double Property Tax for Non-Marathi Signboards

April 9, 2024

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that starting May 1, 2024, shops and establishments in Mumbai that fail to display signboards in Marathi or Devanagari script will face double property tax. This move comes as part of the BMC’s ..

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Indonesian Delegation Visits India to Learn Best Practices in Mid-Day Meal Scheme and Digital Inclusion

April 9, 2024

An Indonesian delegation led by Mochammad Firman Hidayat, Deputy Coordinating Minister of Maritime Resources, Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, visited India last week to explore collaboration in various sectors and learn from India’s best practices in the mid-day ..

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Who is General Dimitrios Choupis?

April 9, 2024

General Dimitrios Choupis, the Chief of Greece National Defence General Staff, arrived in India for an official visit on Monday, April 8, 2024. As part of the ceremonial reception, General Choupis received the Guard of Honour at South Block Lawns ..

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India’s First Military-Grade Geospatial Satellite TSAT-1A Launched by Private Sector

April 9, 2024

Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), a subsidiary of Tata Sons, has successfully launched India’s first military-grade geospatial satellite built entirely by the private sector. The satellite, named TSAT-1A, was launched recently, in collaboration with Satellogic, marking a significant milestone in ..

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Cochin Shipyard Signs Master Shipyard Repair Agreement with U.S. Navy

April 9, 2024

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a state-run shipbuilding facility in Kochi, has become the third Indian shipyard to enter into a Master Shipyard Repair Agreement (MRSA) with the U.S. Navy. This agreement enables CSL to repair U.S. Navy ships, following in ..

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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Respond to Karnataka’s Plea for Drought Relief Funds

April 9, 2024

The Supreme Court of India has stressed the importance of cooperation between the central and state governments in addressing the release of funds for drought relief. The court’s remarks came in response to a plea filed by the Karnataka government, ..

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Supreme Court Recognizes Right Against Adverse Effects of Climate Change

April 9, 2024

In a significant judgment released recently, the Supreme Court of India recognized the right against adverse effects of climate change as a fundamental right within the ambit of Articles 14 (right to equality) and 21 (right to life) of the ..

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President’s Greetings on eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba

April 8, 2024

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, has conveyed her greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Cheiraoba. These festivals, celebrated in different parts of the country, mark the beginning ..

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India Gets First Batch Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS)

April 8, 2024

The Indian Army has received the first batch of 24 Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) and 100 missiles as part of a larger deal that includes domestic production in India. This procurement aims to enhance the Army’s ..

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