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December 4, 2024 8:25 AM

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Navy Day 2024: Remembering Indian Navy’s Operation Trident

Navy Day is being celebrated today. The day is celebrated on the 4th of December every year to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy. It was on this day in 1971, during Operation Trident, the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, killing hundreds of Pakistan...

December 4, 2024 5:50 AM

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CBIC rejects media reports on GoM’s GST rate recommendations as speculative

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has rejected media reports regarding the Group of Ministers (GoM) recommendations on GST rate changes on various goods and services saying that such reports are premature and speculative. The CBIC said that the GST council has not received any r...

December 3, 2024 8:51 PM

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Govt launches 16 initiatives to empower Divyangjans

On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024, the government today launched sixteen initiatives in New Delhi to empower Divyangjans across the nation. Addressing the gathering in New Delhi, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar, emphasized that the ...

December 3, 2024 10:20 PM

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LS Secretariat requests MPs not to hold protest at the gates of parliament

 Lok Sabha Secretariat has requested the Members of Parliament not to hold protests or demonstrations in front of the Gates of Parliament House. It added that such actions cause serious hindrance to the movement of members to the Parliament Chambers during sittings of the Houses. It also drew their ...

December 3, 2024 8:29 PM

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Lok Sabha passes Banking Laws Bill allowing four nominees in bank accounts 

  The Lok Sabha has passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill seeks to amend the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the State Bank of India Act, 1955, the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 and the Banking Companies (...

December 3, 2024 8:17 PM

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India invites Israel for partnership in developing quantum technologies

India has invited Israeli startups to partner with Indian institutions to co-develop critical quantum technologies.  Israel's Industry and Economy Minister Nir Barkat, who is currently on a visit to India, called on Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh today. The meeting between the ...

December 3, 2024 7:39 PM

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RS takes up Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak meant for aircrafts maintenance

The Rajya Sabha today took up the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024 for discussion. The Lok Sabha has already passed the Bill in the Monsoon session this year. Moving the Bill, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said, the Bill defines the design, manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft which w...

December 3, 2024 7:25 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu on state visit to Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu arrived at Bhubaneswar this evening on a five-day visit to her home state Odisha to attend several official programmes including Indian Navy Day tomorrow at the Blue Flag Beach in Puri. She was given a warm welcome by Governor of Odisha Raghubar Das, Chief Minister Mohan Cha...