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Mr. Justice P.C. Pant, Member, NHRC appointed as the Acting Chairperson of the Commission
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Mr. Justice P.C. Pant, Member, NHRC appointed as the Acting Chairperson of the Commission

Science & Tech 04/05/21 01:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Hon’ble President of India has authorized Mr. Justice Prafulla Chandra Pant, Member, National Human Rights Commission, NHRC India, to act as its Chairperson.' Prior to his appointment as Read More...

Sindhu, Michelle Li appointed ambassadors for IOC's 'Believe in Sport' campaign
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Sindhu, Michelle Li appointed ambassadors for IOC's 'Believe in Sport' campaign

Science & Tech 04/05/21 01:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Badminton World Federation announced that India shuttler PV Sindhu and Canada's Michelle Li have been nominated as athlete ambassadors for the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) 'Believe in Read More...

India, Russia to establish a ‘2+2 ministerial dialogue’
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India, Russia to establish a ‘2+2 ministerial dialogue’

Science & Tech 03/05/21 06:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India and Russia have agreed to establish a ‘2+2 Ministerial Dialogue’ at the Foreign & Defence Minister level between the two countries.' Russia is the 4th country and 1st Non-Qua Read More...

Indian Navy launches operation Samudra Setu-II
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Indian Navy launches operation Samudra Setu-II

Science & Tech 03/05/21 05:10 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Indian Navy launched operation ‘Samudra Setu-II’ to bring oxygen-filled cryogenic containers to India from abroad as the country faces a severe shortage of medical oxygen in the wake Read More...

T Rabi Sankar named RBI deputy governor to succeed B P Kanungo
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T Rabi Sankar named RBI deputy governor to succeed B P Kanungo

Science & Tech 03/05/21 05:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Reserve Bank of India (RBI) executive director T Rabi Sankar has been named as the fourth Deputy Governor of the central bank.' Rabi Sankar is in charge of the payments system, fintech, informatio Read More...

World Press Freedom Day
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World Press Freedom Day

Science & Tech 03/05/21 01:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) is an annual celebration of press freedom, observed on 3rd May every year.' The main celebration is organized by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Orga Read More...

Anand Mahindra launches ‘Oxygen on Wheels’ project
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Anand Mahindra launches ‘Oxygen on Wheels’ project

Science & Tech 03/05/21 01:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Mahindra group has embarked on a project aimed at delivering oxygen cylinders to different parts of the country.' "Today, Oxygen is the key to reducing mortality. The problem is not of oxygen pro Read More...

Shwas, Arog schemes
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Shwas, Arog schemes

Science & Tech 01/05/21 09:45 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) — the principal financial institution focusing on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) — has earmarked Rs 200 crore for its newl Read More...

Vaishali Hiwase becomes 1st woman to be appointed officer commanding in BRO
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Vaishali Hiwase becomes 1st woman to be appointed officer commanding in BRO

Science & Tech 01/05/21 05:25 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Vaishali S Hiwase became the first woman officer to be appointed as officer commanding in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) where she will be responsible for providing connectivity through an Indo- Read More...

UK becomes first country to allow ‘self-driving’ cars at low speeds on motorways
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UK becomes first country to allow ‘self-driving’ cars at low speeds on motorways

Science & Tech 01/05/21 05:00 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The United Kingdom has become the first country to announce regulation for the use of self-driving vehicles at low speeds.' The UK wants to be at the forefront in rolling out autonomous driving te Read More...