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New Consumer Protection Apps Launched in 2024

On National Consumer Day 2024, the Department of Consumer Affairs introduced three innovative applications aimed at enhancing consumer protection. These apps focus on combating deceptive online practices known...

December 23, 2024

Govt Launches ‘Udaan Yatri Cafe’ Initiative

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the “Udaan Yatri Cafe” at Kolkata airport, which aims to provide affordable food and beverages to air travellers. The cafe will...

December 23, 2024

India-Kuwait Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait. They discussed various areas of cooperation, enhancing their nations’ strategic partnership...

December 23, 2024

National Farmers’ Day Observed on December 23

National Farmers’ Day, observed on December 23, recognizes the vital contributions of farmers to India’s development, which serves to honor the agricultural community’s efforts in ensuring food security...

December 23, 2024

55th GST Council Meeting Highlights

The 55th GST Council meeting took place in Jaisalmer, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The meeting focused on issues, particularly the tax treatment of gift vouchers and...

December 23, 2024

National Mathematics Observed on December 22

National Mathematics Day is observed annually on December 22, which commemorates the birth of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a renowned Indian mathematician. The theme for 2024, “Mathematics – A bridge...

December 23, 2024

India Ranks 49th in Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024

India has risen to 49th place in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI), climbing 11 positions from the previous year. This ranking is published by the Portulans Institute...

December 23, 2024

24th BIMSTEC Senior Officials Meeting 2024

Shri Jaideep Mazumdar represented India at the 24th BIMSTEC Senior Officials Meeting, on December 19, 2024, and was hosted by Thailand. Officials reviewed BIMSTEC’s progress since March 2023....

December 23, 2024

WHO Endorses New Obesity Treatment Options

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved GLP-1 receptor agonists as a treatment for obesity, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, to mimic hormones that regulate appetite and blood...

December 23, 2024

Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme

The Government of India made revisions to the pension system for freedom fighters on August 15, 2016, aim of honoring the contributions of freedom fighters to India’s independence...

December 23, 2024

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