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FSSAI Directs E-commerce Platforms to Correctly Categorize Energy Drinks

April 3, 2024

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently issued a directive calling all E-Commerce companies to appropriately categorize beverage drinks. In its statement, the FSSAI refrains E-Commerce platforms from referring to cereal based, dairy based or malt ..

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Odisha Day- Utkal Divas

April 2, 2024

Odisha was officially established as a separate state on April 1, 1936, making it the first state in India to be formed on a linguistic basis (during British Era). After independence, Andhra State was first to be formed on linguistic ..

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Amul’s Fresh Milk Export

March 26, 2024

Amul, India’s largest dairy products brand, has announced the launch of four fresh milk variants in the United States market. This marks the first time that Amul’s parent company, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), will be exporting fresh milk ..

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Study Reveals Overestimation of Anaemia Prevalence in India

March 26, 2024

A multi-institutional study led by Dr. Anura Kurpad from St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, has found that previous surveys, such as the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), have overestimated the prevalence of anaemia in India. The study, which involved 4,613 ..

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Election Commission of India’s Initiatives for Accessible Voting

March 25, 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched several initiatives to ensure accessible voting for all citizens, with a special focus on elderly voters and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The ECI’s motto, “no voter is left behind,” underscores its commitment ..

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BhashaNet Portal

March 22, 2024

The BhashaNet portal, a joint initiative by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), was unveiled at the Universal Acceptance (UA) Day event on March 21, 2024. This launch marks a ..

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Fact-Checking Unit

March 21, 2024

The Central government of India notified the setting up of a fact-checking unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The FCU has been established to monitor content on social media platforms related ..

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Keltron Secures Contracts from Tamil Nadu

March 21, 2024

Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation (Keltron), a state-owned enterprise, has recently secured three significant work orders from the Tamil Nadu government, collectively valued at ₹1,076 crore. The orders, awarded through competitive bidding, involve the establishment of hi-tech IT labs, smart ..

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Inter-State Transportation of Captive Elephants

March 19, 2024

In a significant development, the Central government has issued an order permitting the inter-state transportation of captive elephants through a Gazette notification. The move has been welcomed by festival organizers, particularly Paramekkavu Devaswom, one of the organizers of Thrissur Pooram, ..

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Pilot for Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims

March 16, 2024

Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced the launch of a pilot project to provide cashless treatment to victims of road crashes. The programme, which will be initially implemented in Chandigarh, is designed to ensure that accident victims ..

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