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Maharashtra assembly election campaign ends; voting on Nov 20

Mumbai, November 18, 2024. The election campaign for the Maharashtra assembly polls ended on Monday, with the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance vying to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine hoping for a strong comeback. Polling will be held in all the 288 assembly seats on November 20 and votes will be counted on November 23. The election campaign saw prominent leaders like Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and many Union ministers crisscrossing the state to garner votes for their candidates.

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Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal inaugurates National Workshop on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0

New Delhi, November 18, 2024. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power , Shri Manohar Lal, inaugurated the national workshop on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) in New Delhi today (18th November 2024), organised by the Ministry in partnership with Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO). The event was attended by of Shri Kuldip Narayan, Joint Secretary and Mission Director (JS&MD), Housing for All (HFA), Shri Sanjay Kulshrestha, Chairman and Managing Director, HUDCO and senior officials of the Ministry. Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of different States/UTs, PMAY-U Mission Directors of States/UTs also participated in the workshop. Addressing the distinguished audience, the Hon’ble Minister began his speech by saying that ...

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AYUSH Ministry’s Yoga at Work programme emerges as top performer on iGOT platform

New Delhi, November 16, 2024. Yoga Break at Workplace (Y-Break) programme by the AYUSH Ministry has been awarded a certificate of appreciation for its outstanding performance on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat Platform. Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), presented the award to Dr Kashinath Samagandi, Director, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), during the Valedictory Ceremony of the National Learning Week Karmayogi Saptah, held at Vigyan Bhawan. While lauding the efforts of MDNIY, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of AYUSH, Prataprao Jadhav said, "Fitness is essential for better workplace performance, and the Ministry of Ayush is committed to motivating and facilitating self-care through yoga. I co...

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Energy today has become spinal cord for economic growth and development: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, November 15, 2024. “Energy today has become the spinal cord for economic growth and development,” said Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, during the inaugural ceremony of GEO India 2024, India’s premier South Asian Geosciences Conference and Exhibition in Greater Noida today. In his keynote address, Shri Puri highlighted the critical importance of energy in driving economic progress, especially in a country like India, where the demand for energy is increasing rapidly in line with its growing economy. The Minister expressed his delight at being part of the event, which brings together leading experts from the Exploration and Production (E&P) sector both from India and abroad. GEO India 2024, organized by the Association of Petroleum Geolo...

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Devendra Fadnavis: ‘Batenge toh katenge’, ‘ek hain toh safe hain’ slogans for unity, nothing wrong with it

Mumbai, November 15, 2024. BJP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in an interview took the blame for the recent Lok Sabha loss and said that he failed to counter the Opposition’s “anarchist” and “ultra-leftist” narrative. He, however, said that it has all been sorted now with the help of organisations within the ideological family. Confident of a clear majority, Fadnavis spoke on a host of other issues. Excerpts: I completely admit that during the Lok Sabha elections, we failed miserably to set a counter narrative and we have to be blamed for that. At least in Maharashtra, I failed and we were also over confident. Basically during the Lok Sabha polls, we were not fighting against parties, but were fighting against forces… Bharat Jodo was a force, fo...

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Knowledge nugget of the day: Birsa Munda

Jaipur, November 15, 2024. November 15 marks the 150th birth anniversary of the tribal icon Birsa Munda, which is celebrated as “Janjatiya Gaurav Divas” to honour the contributions of the tribal freedom fighters. Known as “Dharti Aba” (“Father of the Earth”), Birsa organised the “Ulgulan” or the Munda Rebellion against British oppression in the late 1890s. Birsa Munda spoke against religious conversion while completing his secondary education. In 1875, while getting a secondary education, he raised his voice against religious conversion. When the entire country and 2/3rd of the world was ruled by the British, at that time, he showed courage to stand against religious conversion.

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Arvind Kejriwal welcomes former Cong MLA Veer Singh Dhingan into AAP

New Delhi, November 15, 2024. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Friday inducted former Congress leader Veer Singh Dhingan into his party and termed him the future MLA from the Seemapuri constituency. Dhingan, a Dalit leader who has won three terms as an MLA from Seemapuri—a reserved constituency—on the Congress ticket, is likely to contest for Aam AAdmi Party (AAP) in the upcoming elections. Kejriwal welcoming Dhingan at a media briefing at the party office, said he was an experienced leader and could be seen as the future MLA of Seemapuri constituency.

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi shares Sudarsan Pattnaik’s sand art honoring 200 GW RE Milestone

New Delhi, November 15, 2024. Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi shared the artwork of renowned sand artist Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik at Puri beach, Odisha. Union Minister Joshi posted on X " Honoring India's remarkable achievement of surpassing the 200 GW milestone in renewable energy! @sudarsansand #RenewablesPeChintan #REChintanShivir " India achieved a 200 GW milestone in renewable energy in October in line with the 'Panchamrit' goal of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This remarkable growth aligns with the country's ambitious renewable energy target of achieving 500 GW from non-fossil sources by 2030.

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UPSC declares Final Result of the Combined Medical Services Examination, 2024

New Delhi, November 14, 2024. Based on the result of the Written Examination (Part–I) of the Combined Medical Services EXAMINATION, 2024held by the UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION on 14th July, 2024 followed by Personality Test (Part – II)held from September to November, 2024, the following listsof the candidates who have been recommended for appointment to the services/posts under two categories are appended: Category-I Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service; Category-II (a)             Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways; (b)            General Duty Medical Officer in New D...

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Indian economy sailing smoothly on strong macroeconomic fundamentals, stable financial system: RBI Governor

New Delhi, November 14, 2024. In the current challenging global environment, the Indian economy continues to remain strong led by robust macroeconomic fundamentals, a stable financial system and an resilient external sector, Reserve Bank of India’s Governor Shaktikanata Das said on Thursday. “Amidst headwinds and contradictions, the Indian economy is sailing through smoothly powered by buffers like strong macroeconomic fundamentals, stable financial system and resilient external sector,” Das said in his address at a CNBC TV18 event. The RBI’s endeavour has been to seize every opportunity to further strengthen the country’s fundamentals through prudent and proactive policy approaches. The focus has been to maintain financial stability, which breeds growth and prosperity, he said....

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58th Executive Committee Meeting of NMCG: Vital Projects on Biodiversity Conservation

New Delhi, November 14, 2024. The 58th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved various vital projects. The meeting was chaired by Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital, Director-General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga. These projects aim to take significant steps towards the conservation of the Ganga River and its aquatic life. A vital project for assessing the Environmental flow of the Chambal, Son, Damodar and Tons rivers has been approved by the Executive Committee. With an estimated budget of Rs. 11 crore, the objective of this project is not only to evaluate the environmental flow of these rivers but also to prepare hydrological and hydrodynamic models that allow scientific evaluation of flow systems. This will involve studying the existing ...

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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates National Workshop on Higher and Technical Education with Secretaries of States/UTs

New Delhi, November 13, 2024. Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated a two-day National Workshop on Higher and Technical Education with Secretaries of States/UTs in New Delhi today. Minister of State for Education and the Development of North Eastern Region, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, was also present at the event. Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy; Additional Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Shri Sunil Kumar Barnwal; Chairman, UGC, Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar; Joint Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Smt. Manmohan Kaur; Secretaries of States/UTs, academicians, Head of the Institutes, and officials of the Ministry were also present. While addressing the event Shri Pradhan said that the workshop will serve as a platfo...

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PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES SWAMI VIVEKANANDA VIDYA MANDIR AND ADDRESSES A PUBLIC FUNCTION AT SILVASSA

New Delhi, November 13, 2024. The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated ​Swami Vivekananda Vidya Mandir, Zanda Chowk and addressed a public function at Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu today (November 13, 2024). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the warmth with which she has been welcomed by the people of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu would always be etched in her memory. She thanked the people of this UT for the warm welcome. The President said she was happy to inaugurate the Jhanda Chowk School. She noted that the UT Administration has made many efforts to promote higher education. Government Engineering College was started in 2018 to provide quality technical education to students,...

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Super 30 Founder Anand Kumar to mentor project “Mission Kamyab” in Gujarat

Surat, November 30, 2024. Aspiring engineers and doctors, the journey to success just received a remarkable boost! De Mentoren Institution, in collaboration with G.D. Goenka International School, Surat, officially launched Mission Kamyab, an innovative program dedicated to empowering students preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). Powered by Mr. Anand Kumar, the visionary behind the Super 30 program, this initiative aims to redefine competitive exam preparation by integrating it within a robust school environment. "Mission Kamyab is a specialized JEE/NEET program designed to provide affordable, top-quality coaching right in the school, offering students an all-inclusive pathway to competitive exams, including Olympiads," ...

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PM Modi lays foundation stone for AIIMS Darbhanga, Bihar

Bihar, November 13, 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday showered accolades on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, praising the alliance partner for bringing in good governance in a state which was previously reeling under "jungle raj". "Today, we have more than two dozen AIIMS across the country. Healthcare is being made available to people of weaker sections through 1.5 lakh 'Aaryogya mandirs'". Besides, more than four crore people have benefited from the Ayushman Bharat scheme", the Prime Minister said. Modi also highlighted his government's efforts to increase the number of doctors by allowing pursuit of courses in medicine in Hindi and other vernacular languages besides "adding 75,000 new seats" in medical colleges across the country.  Known for his penchant...

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BJP will get two-thirds majority in Jharkhand, says Union Minister Shiv Raj Singh Chouhan

New Delhi, November 13, 2024. Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday expressed confidence that the BJP will get two-thirds majority in Jharkhand, where the first phase of polling is underway. He also said that people will vote for his party in order to end the "corrupt" rule of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-Congress-Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) alliance. Chouhan is Bharatiya Janata Party's assembly election in-charge in Jharkhand.

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SC lays down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties

New Delhi, November 13, 2024. Coming down hard on instant 'bulldozer justice', the Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties and said the Executive cannot become a judge, declare an accused as guilty and demolish his house. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan said it will be "totally unconstitutional" if houses of people are demolished merely because they are accused or even convicts. Pronouncing the verdict, Justice Gavai said it is not a happy sight to see women and children on streets overnight. The bench directed that no demolition be carried out without prior show cause notice and within 15 days from the date of the notice being served. It directed that proceedings of demolition shall be videographed. The benc...

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World University of Design Honors Prof. Lalit Kumar Das with the 2024 “Design Guru” Award

New Delhi, November 2024. World University of Design (WUD), India’s first University dedicated to education in the creative domain, has honored Professor Lalit Kumar Das with the prestigious "Design Guru" Award on November 11, 2024, at a glittering ceremony on their campus. Professor LK Dasstands out as a pioneering force in industrial design education, renowned for his innovative approaches to inclusive and sustainable design. His leadership in the field has not only shaped the next generation of designers but also underlined the importance of creating products and environments that are accessible and beneficial for all. This award presented by the World University of Design, marks the occasion of National Design Guru Day, commemorating leaders who have made transformative contribut...

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Rupee slips 1 paisa to close at fresh all-time low of 84.39 against US dollar

New Delhi, November 12, 2024. The rupee fell 1 paisa to a new lifetime low of 84.39 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday as persistent foreign fund outflows and a strengthening greenback against major crosses overseas dented investor sentiments. Forex traders said the rupee is likely to trade between 83.80 and 84.50 in the medium term, with the Reserve Bank of India likely limiting any significant downside, aided by its robust foreign exchange reserves. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.39 against the US dollar. During the session, the local currency touched a high of 84.39 and a low of 84.41. It finally settled at 84.40 (provisional), a decline of just 1 paisa against the US currency, registering a loss for the fifth straight session.

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Retail inflation hits 14-month high, rises to 6.21 per cent in October

Jaipur, November 12, 2024. India’s retail inflation surged to a 14-month high of 6.21% in October, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) target range. This rise in inflation, attributed to higher food and fuel prices, may prompt tighter monetary policies in the coming months. India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) showed a positive shift, expanding by 3.1% in September compared to a 0.1% contraction in August. According to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), key sectors such as mining, manufacturing, and electricity recorded growth rates of 0.2%, 3.9%, and 0.5%, respectively, indicating a recovery in industrial output.

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Pankaj Tripathi appointed as face of Madhya Pradesh Tourism

New Delhi, November 12, 2024. Be it "Stree" films or "Oh My God 2", Pankaj Tripathi has shot extensively in Madhya Pradesh and the actor on Tuesday said he is deeply honoured to be named the face of the state's tourism. As someone who believes in the power of travel to open minds and enrich lives, the actor said he is excited to help showcase the beauty of the state to the world. "I am deeply honoured to be chosen as the face of Madhya Pradesh Tourism. Madhya Pradesh is not just a destination for me—it’s a place that holds countless memories and connections, both personally and professionally.

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EPFO sees 7.8% rise in claims settled, subscribers up by 7.6%: Labour Ministry

New Delhi, November 12, 2024. The number of total claims settled by the retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) increased 7.8 per cent year-on-year to 4.45 crore in 2023-24 from 4.13 crore in the previous year, as per the latest data shared by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Sunday. The number of contributing members under the EPFO have also increased 7.6 per cent to 7.37 crore in 2023-24 from 6.85 crore in the previous year, while the number of contributing establishments under the EPFO have increased by 6.6 per cent to 7.66 lakh in 2023-24 from 7.18 lakh, the data showed. The total claims of 4.45 crore settled by the EPFO includes all claims for final provident fund settlement, PF transfer, part withdrawal, pension, pension withdrawal and Employe...

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OPPO Find X8 Series with ColorOS 15 to Launch Globally, Setting a New Standard for Flagship Smartphones

New Delhi, November 12, 2024. OPPO India will launch the Find X8 Series and ColorOS 15 at a global event on November 21, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia. Both devices-the all-new Find X8 and Find X8 Pro-redefine excellence in flagship smartphones.  “Until now, flagship camera phones with ultra-zoom, power, battery life, and AI tools have been weighed down by thick, heavy designs, but Find X8 Series changes the game,” said Pete Lau, SVP and Chief Product Officer at OPPO. “The Find X8 is a thin and light powerhouse with a sterling battery life and a periscope zoom. The Find X8 Pro takes zoom further, delivering ultra-grade experiences without the bulk. And with ColorOS 15’s smart and smooth experience, the Find X8 Series is set to mark an exciting shift for the smartphone ...

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