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India-European Free Trade Association deal
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India-European Free Trade Association deal

Science & Tech 14/02/24 14:43 PM IST
by Mahesh

'A clause in a draft free trade agreement text being negotiated between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — Switzerland, Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway — could delay a Read More...

India wants to develop high-altitude pseudo-satellite vehicles, powered by the Sun
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India wants to develop high-altitude pseudo-satellite vehicles, powered by the Sun

Science & Tech 14/02/24 14:33 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Bengaluru-based National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) successfully flew a prototype of a new-generation unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is being seen as a huge technology breakthrough.' I Read More...

PM Modi to inaugurate BAPS temple in UAE
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PM Modi to inaugurate BAPS temple in UAE

Science & Tech 14/02/24 14:25 PM IST
by Mahesh

'During his two-day visit to UAE, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Abu Dhabi, the first Hindu temple in the Gulf nation.' The inauguration of the 108-ft Read More...

Smart Gram Panchayat
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Smart Gram Panchayat

Science & Tech 13/02/24 08:02 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh will inaugurate the pilot project titled ‘Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat. Read More...

A global alliance to bridge the gender equity gap
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A global alliance to bridge the gender equity gap

Science & Tech 13/02/24 07:30 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India established the "Global Alliance for Global Good - Gender Equity and Equality" at the 54th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, gaining full support from WEF for promoting women's empowe Read More...

The Centre’s big push for residential rooftop solar plans
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The Centre’s big push for residential rooftop solar plans

Science & Tech 13/02/24 07:10 AM IST
by Mahesh

'In a fresh attempt to spur activity in the segment and improve the share of solar power in the grid, the Centre last month unveiled the Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana (PMSY) to tap into the vast pot Read More...

Hygiene and sanitation rating system for the hospitality sector yet to take off
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Hygiene and sanitation rating system for the hospitality sector yet to take off

Science & Tech 13/02/24 06:29 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Hotels and homestays in India will be ranked for sanitation and hygiene in the first such exercise by the Union Tourism Ministry.' The idea behind the proposal is to give tourists more comfort and Read More...

Protesting farmers want MSP law
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Protesting farmers want MSP law

Science & Tech 13/02/24 06:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'With more than 200 farmers’ unions from Punjab gearing up to march to Delhi, the Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 across the national capital for a month.' One of the key demands for the Read More...

Parliament passes the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill 2024
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Parliament passes the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill 2024

Science & Tech 12/02/24 07:44 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Rajya Sabha has passed three bills related to reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and modification of the lists of SC and ST in Jammu & Kashmir.' The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodi Read More...

India- UAE relations
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India- UAE relations

Science & Tech 12/02/24 07:21 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Prime Minister Modi’s February 13-14 visit to the UAE will be his third in the last eight months and the seventh since 2015.' He will hold bilateral meetings with President Sheikh Mohamed bi Read More...