September 10, 2024 9:25 PM

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MeitY Launches Third Phase of Capacity-Building Initiatives

As part of its ongoing commitment to the Digital India vision, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the third phase of its capacity-building initiatives. These initiatives focus on critical areas such as Digital Public Infrastructure, Contract and Procurement M...

September 10, 2024 9:47 PM

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West Bengal to Set Up Five New POCSO Fast Track Courts

The government of West Bengal has decided to set up five new POCSO fast-track special courts in West Bengal. There are already 62 POCSO courts in the state in addition to the six e-POCSO courts. Today, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Chandrima Bhattacharya announced the decision at a press co...

September 10, 2024 9:18 PM

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Gujarat Govt Sets Up GRIT as Policy Think Tank Under CM Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat government has set up Gujarat State Institution for Transformation-GRIT under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's chairmanship. The body will act as a policy think tank on the lines of NITI Ayog. The Chief Minister will be the Chairman of the Governing Body of this Grit, while the Finance Minis...

September 10, 2024 9:15 PM

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Sri Lankan President Removes Five State Ministers

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has removed five state ministers, including Geetha Kumarasinghe, with immediate effect. The others include Shasheendra Rajapaksa, Amith Thenuka Vidanagamage, Prasanna Ranaweera & D.V. Chanaka.   Earlier, last week, the President had removed four stat...

September 10, 2024 9:13 PM

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DoT Simplifies Telecom Licensing Processes

Department of Telecommunications, DoT has simplified approval processes for telecom licenses and wireless equipment. DoT has introduced significant changes to the processes for issuing Experimental Licenses, Demonstration Licenses, and Equipment Type Approvals. Ministry of Communications in a statem...

September 10, 2024 9:22 PM

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IMD Forecasts Extreme Rainfall for Chhattisgarh, MP, Gujarat & Vidarbha

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast extremely heavy rainfall over Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Vidarbha today and tomorrow. IMD also predicted heavy rainfall over Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh during the next 6 days. The same rainfall has been expected in Nagalan...

September 10, 2024 9:08 PM

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J&K Connects Yoga with SVEEP Program

In Jammu and Kashmir, in a unique initiative to promote active participation in the upcoming Assembly Elections, Assembly Constituency Hiranagar in Kathua district today connected the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program with the practice of Yoga. Akashvani Jammu ...

September 10, 2024 9:01 PM

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BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhi’s US Remarks on Reservation

The BJP today hit out at  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks about reservation during his visit to the US. Addressing media in New Delhi, Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said that  Mr Gandhi, who claimed to save the Constitution has said that his party will scrap reservation when the...

September 10, 2024 8:48 PM

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Govt Implementing Preparatory Measures Against Mpox

The government of India is implementing preparatory measures and public health strategies to address potential Mpox cases. Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, is a zoonotic viral disease with symptoms similar to Smallpox, though less severe. It typically resolves on its own within two to four weeks...

September 10, 2024 8:32 PM

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24K Gold Up 0.42%, Silver Up 0.61%

In the Indian Bullion Market, the 24 Karat Gold was trading 0.42 percent up at 72,150 rupees for 10 Grams and Silver 999 Fine, was trading 0.61 percent up at 83,990 rupees per one kilogram, a short while ago.   At Multi Commodity Exchange, Gold and Silver prices were trading up today. The precious m...