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Rejected twice, Indian squash prodigy gets US visa; timely diplomatic intervention saves the day

Indian squash prodigy Yusha Nafees secures US visa after two rejections, thanks to timely diplomatic intervention. The young athlete is now ready to represent India at the World Junior Squash Championship in the USA.

Jul 11, 2024

Quick data analysis by IIT Madras claims no mass malpractice in NEET exam

The quick data analysis using parameters like marks distribution, city-wise and centre-wise rank distribution, and candidates spread over the marks range, was done by experts of the IIT Madras but found "no abnormality," said the Centre to Supreme Court.

Jul 11, 2024

PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome in Vienna on landmark Austria visit

Modi begins Vienna visit, first time by Indian PM in 41 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Federal Chancery as he began his landmark visit to Austria, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 41 years.

Jul 10, 2024

Urad prices fall as Govt increases procurement; Sown area expands as well

The prices of Urad have started declining in the domestic market on the back of a higher procurement of the summer crop by government agencies and the outlook for the kharif crop has improved with the increase in sown area this year due to a better monsoon

Jul 10, 2024

SC Collegium recommends appointment of 7 permanent judges in Bombay HC

The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, has recommended the appointment of seven additional judges of the Bombay High Court as permanent judges and an extension of term of two additional judges for a year.

Jul 10, 2024

Telecom PLI scheme: Equipment manufacturing surges, sales cross Rs 50K crore

The telecom equipment manufacturing sales have crossed Rs 50,000 crore under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, creating more than 17,800 direct jobs and many more indirect jobs

Jul 10, 2024

CCPA directs Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore to consumers affected during Covid lockdown

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Tuesday directed online travel platform Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore pending amount to consumers affected due to cancelled air tickets during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Jul 10, 2024

SC asks Centre to mull formation of menstrual leave policy

Supreme Court Urges Consideration of Menstrual Leave Policy

In a significant move, the Supreme Court of India has called upon the central government to contemplate the establishment of a menstrual leave policy. This directive, announced on July 8, 2024, was in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an advocate.

Jul 9, 2024

Modi's Russia Visit: Not timing but nurturing longevity is key

Any resolution to the Ukraine conflict adheres to the UN Charter and honors Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty, says US setting pre-conditions for India's efforts seeking conflict-resolution.

Jul 9, 2024

NEET-UG paper leak: SC asks Centre, NTA to initiate action against wrong beneficiaries, next hearing on July 11

Asking the Centre and National Testing Agency (NTA) about the action initiated against the wrong beneficiaries in the NEET-UG examination held on May 5, the Supreme Court on Monday remarked that denial to the allegations of paper leak is only adding to the problem.

Jul 8, 2024

Pulses Cultivation Surges, Promises Food Price Stability

The Ministry of Agriculture reports a 14.1% increase in kharif crop sowing in 2024 due to favorable monsoon conditions. The area under pulses cultivation surged by 50%, which is expected to alleviate food inflation caused by a shortage of pulses.

Jul 8, 2024

20K farmers to get AI training on their phones; Govt plans to boost skilling, AI literacy in agriculture

The two day 'Global IndiaAI Summit' concluded last week in New Delhi displaying "India's commitment to advancing the responsible development, deployment, and adoption of AI." With a focus on future skilling, a new phone-based AI skilling application will be tested by 20,000 farmers in Maharashtra.

Jul 8, 2024

SC to hear on Monday pleas pertaining to NEET-UG exam

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a batch of pleas about the NEET-UG examination, including its cancellation.

Jul 7, 2024

Smart home refridgerator by LG at the IFA Electronics show

LG acquires majority stake in Netherlands-based Athom in AI push

Even after the acquisition by LG Electronics, Athom will continue to operate independently, maintaining its business operations and branding

Jul 7, 2024

India electricity generation jumps by 15% for May amid scorching heat wave

India's electricity production went up by a robust 15.06 per cent to 167.55 billion units in May this year compared to 145.61 billion in the same month last year, as demand surged amid the scorching heat wave, according to the monthly report of Central Electricity Authority.

Jul 6, 2024

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Search Results for: Ministry of External Affairs

Rejected twice, Indian squash prodigy gets US visa; timely diplomatic intervention saves the day

Quick data analysis by IIT Madras claims no mass malpractice in NEET exam

Modi begins Vienna visit, first time by Indian PM in 41 years

Urad prices fall as Govt increases procurement; Sown area expands as well

SC Collegium recommends appointment of 7 permanent judges in Bombay HC

Telecom PLI scheme: Equipment manufacturing surges, sales cross Rs 50K crore

CCPA directs Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore to consumers affected during Covid lockdown

Supreme Court Urges Consideration of Menstrual Leave Policy

Modi's Russia Visit: Not timing but nurturing longevity is key

NEET-UG paper leak: SC asks Centre, NTA to initiate action against wrong beneficiaries, next hearing on July 11

Pulses Cultivation Surges, Promises Food Price Stability

20K farmers to get AI training on their phones; Govt plans to boost skilling, AI literacy in agriculture

SC to hear on Monday pleas pertaining to NEET-UG exam

LG acquires majority stake in Netherlands-based Athom in AI push

India electricity generation jumps by 15% for May amid scorching heat wave

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