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Hyderabad’s Sadar Festival: A Carnival Celebrating Buffalo Cattle

November 15, 2023

Hyderabad is gearing up for the annual Sadar festival, a lively celebration centered around buffalo cattle, held every year on the second day after Diwali. This vibrant festival is a cherished tradition of the Yadav community and is also known ..

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Maharashtra’s Climate-Resilient Agriculture Project Faces Funding Disparities and Sustainability Concerns

November 15, 2023

Since 2018, Maharashtra has initiated a pioneering project known as the Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture (pocra), aimed at helping farmers transition to climate change-resilient practices. This ambitious endeavor, implemented in 16 out of the state’s 36 districts, is touted ..

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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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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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