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Justice Fathima Beevi Passes Away

November 24, 2023

India bid farewell to its pioneering legal luminary, Justice Fathima Beevi, the country’s first female Supreme Court judge, who peacefully passed away at the age of 96. A Storied Legacy After her illustrious tenure on the Supreme Court, Justice Beevi ..

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Girish Chandra Murmu Takes Key Role in UN Panel of External Auditors

November 23, 2023

Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, has achieved a significant position by being elected as the Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of External Auditors. The election took place during the sixty-third session of the Panel, held ..

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Vir Das Makes History with International Emmy Win

November 23, 2023

Indian comedian Vir Das has achieved a milestone by winning an International Emmy Award for his Netflix show, “Vir Das: Landing on Monday.” This accomplishment makes him the first Indian to secure a victory in the comedy category. Das shares ..

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Advancing Inland Waterways: Amazon and IWAI Sign MoU

November 23, 2023

In a significant move toward optimizing logistics and promoting economic development, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (Amazon) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration focuses on enhancing cargo movement and transporting ..

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Indian Naval Ship Sumedha’s Diplomatic Voyage to Mozambique

November 23, 2023

Underlining India’s commitment to bolstering diplomatic ties and maritime cooperation, the Indian naval ship Sumedha made a significant port call to Maputo, Mozambique on November 21 as part of its extended operational deployment to Africa. Strengthening Diplomatic Relations Through Port ..

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Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race 2023

November 23, 2023

In a vibrant celebration of maritime skill and adventure, the Indian Navy kicked off the second edition of the Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race 2023 from Kochi to Goa in a grand ceremony at Naval Base, Kochi on November 22, ..

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Centre Plans Special Cell to Monitor Food Prices

November 23, 2023

To strengthen the monitoring of essential commodities and contain food inflation, the Indian government is considering the creation of a special cell under the Department of Food and Public Distribution. The proposed cell would focus on analyzing prices of key ..

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India Hosts ASEAN-India Millets Festival in Jakarta

November 23, 2023

India has launched a five-day “ASEAN-India Millets Festival” in Jakarta, Indonesia, aimed at raising awareness about millets as a farmer-friendly and sustainable food choice. Organized by the Indian Mission to ASEAN and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, the ..

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Indian Armed Forces Contingent Heads for Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23

November 23, 2023

An Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising 81 personnel has departed for Australia to participate in the second edition of the Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23. The exercise is scheduled to take place in Perth, Australia, from November 22 to December 6. ..

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CCRAS Launches “Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative” (AGNI)

November 23, 2023

The Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, has introduced the “Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative” (AGNI) to bolster research, scientific validation, and evidence-based practices in Ayurveda. The initiative invites qualified Ayurveda practitioners to express ..

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