India has set a target to achieve $500 billion in electronics manufacturing by 2030, with $350 billion from finished goods manufacturing and $150 billion from components manufacturing. The NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, Suman Bery, launched the report titled “Electronics: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains” in New Delhi yesterday. The report extensively analyzes India’s…
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted that a combination of slow wage growth and severe inflation had led to an unprecedented decline in real wages when adjusted for price rises. The Congress party, in light of this “decline in real wages,” has demanded a nationwide minimum wage of ₹400 per day ahead of the National Democratic…
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The Supreme Court has ordered the National Testing Agency (NTA) to upload NEET-UG 2024 results center-wise on its website by 12 p.m. on July 20 to ensure transparency. The order also mandates the NTA to mask the identity of the students in the published results. With the counseling for undergraduate medical courses scheduled to begin…
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San Francisco-bound Air India flight AI-183 from Delhi was diverted to Krasnoyarsk International Airport in Russia today due to a technical reason. In a social media post on X, Air India confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and that they are working with relevant authorities to ensure passengers are taken care of while determining the…
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New Delhi, July 18 2024 : The Supreme Court of India officially welcomed two new judges, Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh and Justice R. Mahadevan, in a swearing-in ceremony held this morning at 10:30 AM. With this appointment, the Supreme Court is now back to its full strength of 34 judges. Justice Kotiswar Singh, formerly the Chief…
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New Delhi July 17, 2024 : Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah today, seeking urgent release of Rs. 9,042 crore in financial assistance for disaster management in Himachal Pradesh. Highlighting the state’s vulnerability to natural disasters, Sukhu emphasized the critical need for funds following last year’s severe monsoon-triggered flash…
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Today, Ashura-e-Muharram is being observed across the country with reverence and solemnity. This day commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his companions who sacrificed their lives for truth, righteousness, and justice in Karbala. Tazia processions are being held nationwide to honor this occasion. In Delhi, Muharram processions are…
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New Delhi, July 17 2024 : The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has reconstituted the NITI Aayog, incorporating 15 Union ministers, including representatives from BJP allies, as either ex-officio members or special invitees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will remain the chairperson, with economist Suman K Bery continuing as the vice-chairperson, according to an official notification issued…
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The Pune Collector who ordered the transfer of probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, subsequently facing a harassment case filed by her, was Pune Collector Suhas Divase. He reported her alleged misuse of power to the Maharashtra government, resulting in her transfer from Pune, where she served as assistant collector, to Washim as a supernumerary assistant…
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New Delhi, 16 July 2024: All India Inter Railway Powerlifting Championship for the year 2024-25 was held at Maha Laxmi Sports Complex’s Mumbyai from 5th to 9th July 2024 in which all zonal Railway had participated. Northern Railway powerlifting team secured 3rd position. Team member of Northern Railway Powerlifting team met with General Manager Northern Railway…
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