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Exemption for PSUs from Minimum Public Float Rules

January 4, 2023

The Indian government has announced that public sector entities will be exempt from the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norm. The MPS norm mandates that listed companies must have at least 25% of their shares held by the public. However, this ..

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India’s First Green Hydrogen Blending Project

January 4, 2023

NTPC Limited and Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL) have commissioned India’s first green hydrogen blending project in the piped natural gas (PNG) network of NTPC Kawas township, Surat. The project, which aims to supply H2-NG (natural gas) to households in the ..

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Arunachal Pradesh Siyom bridge

January 4, 2023

Defence minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the Siyom bridge in Arunachal Pradesh, along with 27 other infrastructure projects completed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). These projects, costing a total of 724 crore rupees, will significantly improve India’s border infrastructure, ..

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Manipur Gaan Ngai festival

January 4, 2023

The Gaan Ngai festival is a major event in the state of Manipur, celebrated by the Zeliarong community every year after the harvest season. On January 4, 2023, the community will come together to show their gratitude for a good ..

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Hydrogen for Heritage: Indian Railways Introducing Hydrogen Power Trains on Heritage Lines

January 3, 2023

At the start of the New Year 2023, Indian Railways has set a goal to modernize its heritage lines with the latest technology. To achieve this, the Ministry of Railways has announced a plan to introduce hydrogen power trains on ..

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PM Remarks on Indian Science Congress (ISC)

January 3, 2023

In his address at the 108th Indian Science Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significant progress India has made in the field of science and innovation. He stated that India is now ranked 40th on the Global Innovation Index, ..

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RBI’s Systemic Risk Survey (SRS)

January 3, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) latest Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) has shown that global spillovers, financial market and general risks have increased, while macroeconomic risks have moderated. The survey, which was conducted in November 2022 and solicited the perceptions ..

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J&K Legal Aid Defence Counsel System

January 3, 2023

Recently, Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Justice Tashi Rabstan, launched the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System (LADCS) in ten districts of the Union Territory. Expansion of the System The system, which aims to ..

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Second Phase of the Sari Festival “VIRAASAT” Begins

January 3, 2023

The second phase of the Sari Festival “VIRAASAT” will be held from January 3 to 17, 2023, at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Textiles, the event will take place from 11 AM to 8 PM ..

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New Technology to filter micro-plastics from Water

January 3, 2023

Scientists from South Korea have developed a new water purification system that can effectively remove microplastics from water in just 10 seconds. The system uses a polymer that is relatively inexpensive and has excellent adsorption performance and good photothermal properties. ..

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