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Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2023

November 15, 2023

The annual Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD), an apex-level international conference organized by the Indian Navy, is set to take place in New Delhi from November 15 to 17, 2023. This prestigious event features a distinguished lineup of speakers and aims ..

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APEC Leaders’ Week in San Francisco

November 15, 2023

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week, taking place in San Francisco, has garnered significant attention as it hosts the first in-person meeting in a year between US President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping. The meeting is set ..

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Attend ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Jakarta

November 15, 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on an official visit to Jakarta on November 16 and 17. His visit is in connection with the 10th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). During his ..

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New Guidelines for IIM Director Appointments

November 14, 2023

The central government has recently issued fresh guidelines for the selection of directors at Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). These guidelines bring significant changes to the qualifications required for IIM director appointments and grant enhanced authority to the President as ..

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MoRTH Proposes Uniform Cyber Security Standards for Four-Wheelers

November 14, 2023

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has introduced a draft proposal for uniform Cyber Security and Management Systems (CSMS) provisions for specific categories of four-wheelers, including both passenger and commercial vehicles. The aim is to safeguard these vehicles ..

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OPEC Maintains Confidence in Oil Market Despite Price Drop, Blames Speculators

November 14, 2023

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has expressed confidence in the oil market’s underlying strength, emphasizing robust fundamentals. Despite recent price declines, OPEC cited healthy global growth trends, strong Chinese imports, minor downside risks to economic growth, and ..

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UN Report Highlights Severe Water Scarcity Impacting Children in South Asia Due to Climate Change

November 14, 2023

The United Nations has identified South Asia as the region with the highest number of children struggling due to severe water scarcity compounded by the effects of climate change. A staggering 347 million children under the age of 18 in ..

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Smart Cities Mission Progress

November 14, 2023

As the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission in India approaches in June 2024, cities in states like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan have emerged as the top performers. These cities are leading in terms ..

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India Signs USD 400 Million Loan Agreement with ADB to Boost Urban Reform Agenda

November 14, 2023

The central government of India has inked a significant USD 400 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support its urban reform agenda. The agreement aims to enhance urban infrastructure, service delivery, and governance systems. Program ..

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GPS Tracker Anklet: Monitoring Accused Individuals and the Legal Implications

November 14, 2023

In recent news, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, accused of offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), was released on bail with a special condition imposed by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Jammu – the affixing of a GPS ..

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