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19th Meeting of MSDC

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is set to lead the 19th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) meeting on August 18th and 19th in Kevadia,...

August 18, 2023

Centre’s Draft SOP Urges Courts to Exercise Restraint

A draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) note prepared by the Centre suggests a reimagined approach to the treatment of government officials summoned to court, especially in contempt cases....

August 18, 2023

Private Corporate Investment: Performance and Near-term Outlook

According to a study by RBI staff, Uttar Pradesh (UP) has emerged as the top state in attracting investment funds from banks and financial institutions, surpassing Maharashtra. UP...

August 18, 2023

Floodwatch Mobile App

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has introduced the ‘FloodWatch’ mobile application, enabling real-time flood forecasts up to seven days. Developed in-house, the app employs satellite data analysis, mathematical...

August 18, 2023

India’s First Common Testing Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems

Tamil Nadu is set to host India’s inaugural Common Testing Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones), with an allocated budget of Rs 45 crore. Under the guidance of...

August 17, 2023

India’s First Night Street Circuit

In a collaborative effort involving Racing Promotions Private Limited (RRPL), the government of Tamil Nadu has launched a groundbreaking street circuit in Chennai. Minister for Youth Welfare and...

August 17, 2023

NHAI’s New Design Division

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has established a dedicated Design Division to ensure effective review and maintenance of bridges, specialized structures, and tunnels on the country’s...

August 17, 2023

Expansion of the Digital India Programme

The Digital India programme, launched in 2015 for digital service delivery, is set to expand with a budget of ₹14,903 crores. The Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra...

August 17, 2023

Mukhyamantri Nishulk Annapurna Food Packet Scheme

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Annapurna Food Packet Scheme on Independence Day. Under this initiative, families covered by the National Food Security Act (NFSA)...

August 17, 2023

SC Handbook on Gender Stereotypes

Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, has released a 30-page handbook aiming to address gender stereotypes in judicial discourse. The handbook, intended for judges and legal practitioners, highlights...

August 17, 2023

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