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POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES TO GET EMERGENCY LIQUIDITY INFUSION OF RS 90,000 CRORE

In a relief to Power Distribution companies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a liquidity flow of 90 thousand crore rupees to the PFCs and RECs .

INS KESARI DELIVERS FOOD AID TO MALDIVES UNDER MISSION SAGAR

Maldives became the first stop for Indian navy ship INS Kesari as it reached Male port his morning to deliver 580 tons of food aid to the neighbouring country as part of mission Sagar initiative.

PATENTING OF INNOVATIVE LOW COST PPE DEVELOPED BY INDIAN NAVY PAVES WAY FOR RAPID MASS PRODUCTION

In a major step towards rapid mass production of the Medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) developed by the Indian Navy, a patent has been successfully filed by the Intellectual Property Facilitation Cell (IPFC) of Min of Defence, in association with National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), an enterprise under Min of Science & Technology.

DRDO LAB DEVELOPS AUTOMATED UV SYSTEMS TO SANITISE ELECTRONIC GADGETS, PAPERS ETC

Hyderabad based Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) premier lab, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), has developed an automated contactless UVC sanitisation cabinet, calledDefence Research Ultraviolet Sanitiser (DRUVS).

Govt. Launches National Broadband Mission, Aims To Provide Broadband For All'

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the National Broadband Mission which aims to fast track growth of digital communications infrastructure, bridge the digital divide and provide affordable and universal access of broadband for all

Vice President says focus should be on agro-based industries, other non-farm avenues to double farmers income

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu says Prime Minister has given a call for doubling farmers’ income by 2022. He said if the target is to be achieved, focus should be on agro-based industries and other nonfarm avenues for generating income

Over 3000 global leaders to meet at WEF's 50th Annual Meeting in Davos

Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Mansukh Mandaviya as well as three chief ministers -- Amarinder Singh, Kamal Nath and B S Yeddyurappa -- will join over 100 Indian CEOs in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos next month for the WEF's 50th annual meeting, which will be attended by thousands of rich and powerful from across the globe.

INTACH to provide consultancy services for reconstruction of earthquake affected Cultural Heritage sites in Nepal

The Government of India has deployed Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) to provide consultancy services for the Post-Earthquake reconstruction of 11 Cultural Heritage sites in Nepal.

66th National Film Award: Vicky Kaushal, Ayushman Khurrana bag best actors award; Keerthy Suresh best actress

66th National Film Award: Vicky Kaushal, Ayushman Khurrana bag best actors award; Keerthy Suresh best actress

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India-Uzbekistan signs 3 MoUs in the field of Military Medicine and Military Education

National Press Day

The day, observed on 16th November every year, is symbolic of a free and responsible press.

Supreme Court puts CJI office in RTI ambit

The Chief Justice of India's office will now fall within the ambit of the right to information; the Supreme Court's constitution bench upholds the Delhi High Court order, says only names of judges recommended for appointment by collegium can be disclosed, not the reasons.

India releases USD 27.9 million to Nepal for reconstruction of houses damaged in 2015 earthquake

The Government of India has released USD 27.9 million to Government of Nepal as a concessional Line of Credit towards reimbursement of 3rd tranche of housing reconstruction in Nuwakot and Gorkha districts.

Sikh pilgrims from India visit Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan

A large number of Sikhs from India have visited the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara in Pakistan and installed a golden palanquin at the shrine.

Gotabaya Rajapakasa sworn-in as Sri Lanka's new President

Sri Lanka’s newly sworn-in President Gotabaya Rajapakasa has said that he will follow a neutral foreign policy and stay out of any conflict with world powers.

Yemen govt, southern separatists sign powersharing deal

Yemen's Saudi-backed government and southern separatists signed an agreement on to end a power struggle in the south of Yemen.

Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai make it on new global prosperity index

Bangalore emerged as India's highest-ranked city at No. 83 in a new index of the world's 113 cities in terms of economic and social inclusivity, topped by Zurich in Switzerland.

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih Thanks India Govt For Its Support In Defence & Security Areas

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has thanked the Indian Government for its continued mutually beneficial assistance, especially in the areas of defence and security.

Mary Kom Signs Off With Bronze In World Championships

Six-time champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) settled for a bronze medal in the World Women's Boxing Championships after losing to Turkey's Busenaz Cakiroglu in an intense semifinal bout in Ulan-Ude, Russia.

Supreme Court says road traffic offences can be prosecuted under the Indian Penal Code also

Supreme Court has ruled that road traffic offences can be prosecuted under the Motor Vehicles Act as well as the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The apex court also set aside a Gauhati High Court order to prosecute offenders of road accidents under motor vehicle act only.

Reserve Bank of India anounces fifth straight cut in key rates

Reserve Bank of India announces fifth straight cut in key rates; Repo rate cut by 25 basis points, to 5.15 percent while Reverse Repo rate reduced to 4.90 percent; Revises GDP target for financial year 2019-20 to 6.1 percent.

Mithali Raj becomes 1st female player to complete 20 yrs in international cricket

India women's cricket captain Mithali Raj has became the first female player to last more than 20 years in international cricket.