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Subedar Major Yadav authored autobiography titled "The Hero of Tiger Hill"

Subedar Major Yadav authored autobiography titled “The Hero of Tiger Hill”

Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) has written an autobiography titled “The Hero of Tiger Hill”, tells the inspiring story of Yogendra Singh Yadav. Yogendra Singh Yadav is the youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee (India’s highest gallantry award) at the age of 19 for his actions in the 1999 Kargil conflict. This book was published by Srishti Publishers. It is the true story of […]

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UGC to launch 'e-Samadhan' portal to address student grievances

UGC to launch ‘e-Samadhan’ portal to address student grievances

Higher education sector regulator University Grants Commission (UGC) will now monitor and resolve all grievances of students and staff in varsities through a centralised portal called `e-Samadhan`, which will be made operational next week, an official said. Aim: This platform will address all the students’ problems online Definite timelines for addressing issues: For student-related matters, the deadline

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International Day for People of African Descent observed on 31st August

International Day for People of African Descent observed on 31st August

The International Day for People of African Descent will be celebrated for the first time on 31 August 2021. Through this Observance the United Nations aims to promote the extraordinary contributions of the African diaspora around the world and to eliminate all forms of discrimination against people of African descent. International days reflect the values

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President Droupadi Murmu meets with Queen Máxima of Netherlands

President Droupadi Murmu meets with Queen Máxima of Netherlands

President of India, Droupadi Murmu has met with the Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at Rashtrapati Bhavan to discuss the various aspects to strengthen the bilateral relation between India and the Netherlands. Queen Máxima of Netherland is on a three day visit to India (29-31 August 2022). During their discussion, both leaders discussed the universal financial inclusion initiatives. Netherland’s Capital: Amsterdam;

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IIT Madras, IIS- Karnataka partner to develop boxing analytics software

IIT Madras, IIS- Karnataka partner to develop boxing analytics software

IIT Madras researchers have joined hands with Inspire Institute of Sports, Karnataka to develop an advanced boxing analytics platform named Smartboxer. Aim: To increase India’s boxing medal tally at the 2024 Olympics. This multi version software is being developed by the Center of Excellence for Sports Science and Analytics at IIT Madras. Feature: Provide feedback and performance assessments using Internet of

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Eminent economist, Abhijit Sen passes away

Eminent economist, Abhijit Sen passes away

Renowned economist and former Planning Commission member, Abhijit Sen has been passed away at 72 due to heart attack. In his career, he taught economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and hold several important government positions including the chair of the Commission of Agricultural Cost and Prices. He was a member of Planning Commission from 2004 to 2014,  during the tenure

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J&K LG, Manoj Sinha inaugurates 8th India International MSME Start-up Expo

J&K LG, Manoj Sinha inaugurates 8th India International MSME Start-up Expo

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha has inaugurated the 8th India International MSME Start-up Expo & Summit at New Delhi. This Expo provides a platform to SMEs, startups, trade, industry, service providers to explore new opportunities for buyers and sellers, and exchange information about federal, state, and local programmes. J&K has one of the fastest growing horticulture

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