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India, the UK sign MoU on Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualification

India and United Kingdom signed an agreement to provide student mobility and academic collaboration between higher education institutions (HEIs). Signed by: James Bowler, Permanent Secretary, Department of International Trade of United Kingdom (UK) and K Sanjay Murthy, Secretary (Higher Education), Ministry of Education, India. In May 2021, a comprehensive Roadmap to 2030 was adopted for an enhanced bilateral cooperation between the two […]

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Himachal Pradesh connects all VLTD vehicles equipped with ERSS

Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in India to connect all registered commercial vehicles equipped with Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) with Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). Vehicles can be tracked anywhere in the country through VLTD. It will be monitored by both the police and the transport department. CM also introduced the facility of panic button for the safety of

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NITI Aayog releases report on Digital Bank

The Niti Aayog has released its report on digital banks, offering a template and roadmap for licencing and regulatory regimes. Report titled: A proposal for Digital Banks in India: Licensing and Regulatory Regime Report recommendations: Issuing a restricted digital bank licence. Inclusion (of the licensee) in a regulatory sandbox framework enacted by RBI Issuance of a “full-scale” digital bank licence NITI

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NDB approves USD 875 million for development in Brazil, China and India

The New Development Bank has approved USD 875 million for water, sanitation, ecotourism and transport. Investments will support the Brazil, China and India towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Brazil: $ 300 million for water supply and sewage collection India: $ 79 million for the Meghalaya Ecotourism Infrastructure Development Project. China: EUR 265 million for Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport and RMB 805 million for

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Egypt’s Seif Ahmed appointed as acting president of FIH

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has appointed Seif Ahmed (Egypt) as its acting president after the resignation of Indian administrator Narinder Batra from the post. Batra has resigned as FIH president and also quit as chief of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). He also gave up his International Olympic Committee (IOC) membership which was directly linked with his IOA position. Batra became

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Rajarshi Gupta appointed as Managing Director of ONGC Videsh

Rajarshi Gupta, has appointed as MD of ONGC Videsh Ltd, is an overseas investment arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). He has replaced Alok Gupta who was superannuated in June 2022. He has more than 33 years of experience in supervisory, managerial and strategic planning capacities in domestic and international operations of ONGC and ONGC Videsh. He

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PM Modi unveiled India’s first passenger drone, Varuna

PM Narendra Modi has unveiled the ‘Varuna’, India’s first passenger drone. This drone is capable of carrying one person, equipment, or supplies from one moving warship to another with the help of autonomous take-off and landing features. It can also be used for medical evacuation. About Varuna: It has a range of 25 km. The drone can carry 130

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WHO Report: India was top remittance recipient in 2021 receiving $87 billion

India received 87 billion dollars in remittances in 2021, the top remittance recipient, and way ahead of countries like China and Mexico, according to a World Health Organisation report released on Wednesday. Key points of the report: China ($53 billion), Mexico ($53 billion), the Philippines ($36 billion) and Egypt ($33 billion) were the top five nations

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Filmmaker KP Kumaran honoured with JC Daniel Award 2022

Malayalam filmmaker K P Kumaran won the JC Daniel Award, the highest honour in Malayalam cinema, for his comprehensive contribution to the film industry. The award comprises of a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a citation, and a plaque. The 2021 jury included singer P Jayachandran, director Sibi Malayil, film academy chairman Ranjith, and Rani George, the principal secretary of the Department of Cultural

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National Broadcasting Day 2022 celebrates on 23rd July

In India, the “National Broadcasting Day” is observed on July 23 every year, to celebrate the radio, which has been an important part in people’s life in India, both as an easy medium of entertainment along with news. The day aims to remind Indian citizens about the impact of radio on our lives. Akashvani or All India Radio (AIR) is India’s

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