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The first set of rules under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 (44 of 2023), ‘Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024’ was published vide notification of Government of India in Ministry of Communication, Department of Telecommunication number G.S.R. 530 (E), dated August 20, 2024 in the Gazette of India. The …

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in partnership with the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar (IIM Amritsar), is conducting a five-day residential Management Development Programme (MDP) from 2nd to 6th September 2024. The program involves Elected Representatives and Functionaries of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) from across ten States: Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, …

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry jointly with IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) organized a workshop on “Profiling of Potential Varieties of Non-Basmati Rice and Value-Added Products of Rice” at New Delhi on 29th August 2024. The workshop …

Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA) celebrated its 71st Raising Day at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on August 31, 2024. Secretary Defence Production (DP) Shri Sanjeev Kumar was the Chief Guest of the event. In his address, he lauded the journey of DGAQA and emphasised the importance of advanced QA techniques to keep pace with Global …

With the objective to develop a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to setup a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat. The proposed unit will be setup with an investment of Rs 3,300 crore. The capacity …

An antidepressant drug has the potential of being repurposed to provide cost effective solution for treatment of breast cancer. Due to expensive costs, long development times, and the requirement for drug trials and regulatory approvals, generating new and effective anticancer medications has been complex. However, biomedical scientists today frequently use …

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved new railway line project under Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 18,036 crore (approx.). The proposed new line between Indore and Manmad will provide direct connectivity and improve mobility, providing enhanced efficiency and …

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 2nd September 2024. Area:  In lakh hactare S. No.   Crop Normal Area (DES) (2018-19 – 2022-23) Area Sown 2024 2023 1 Paddy 401.55 408.72 393.57 2 Pulses 136.02 125.13 116.66 a Arhar 45.55 …

To enhance seamless movement at the Toll Plazas, Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a company promoted by NHAI, has developed a GIS-based software for ‘Real-time monitoring’ of the waiting time at the Toll Plazas. Initially, NHAI has identified around 100 toll plazas for live monitoring on the web-based software. …

In a concerted move towards enhancing operational efficiency and reducing expenditure, the leadership of RINL, the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, came together for a “Zero Demurrage Campaign” pledge today. The Zero Demurrage pledge was organized at the ED (Works) Conference Hall under the leadership of Shri Atul Bhatt, …