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‘Vivatech 2020’ Conference: India recognized as ‘country of the year’

‘Vivatech 2020’ Conference: India recognized as ‘country of the year’

Vivatech 2020, Europe’s biggest start-up conference has recognized India as the “country of the year.” It is a tremendous honour for India to be named “country of the year” in Vivatech 2020. This is due to the global contribution of Indian start-ups. This is how Indian start-ups are recognised, said, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics […]

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Jammu and Kashmir to host G-20 meetings in 2023

Jammu and Kashmir to host G-20 meetings in 2023

In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir will be hosting the 2023 meetings of G-20, an influential grouping that brings together the world’s major economies, with the Union Territory government Thursday setting up a five-member high level committee for overall coordination. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was appointed as India’s Sherpa for the G20 in September 2021. According

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Assam becomes the 36th State/UT to implement One Nation One Ration Card

Assam becomes the 36th State/UT to implement One Nation One Ration Card

Assam has operationalised the Centre’s ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ programme, with this, it is implemented across the country. Beneficiaries can get their quota of subsidised foodgrains from any electronic point of sale device (ePoS)-enabled fair price shops. Beneficiaries can use their existing ration cards with biometric authentication. The implementation of ONORC was initiated in August 2019. The government

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Indian women's Wrestling team wins U-17 Asian Championship, Kyrgyzstan

Indian women’s Wrestling team wins U-17 Asian Championship, Kyrgyzstan

Indian women’s Wrestling team has clinched five medals to claim the Under-17 Asian Championship, held at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. India has lifted the title with a total of 235 points (eight golds, one silver and one bronze). With 143 points, Japan finished at second and Mongolia at third with 138 points. Indian women including: Ritika( gold in 43 kg), Ahilaya Shinde (gold

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Govt to collaborate with SBI for creation of integrated pension portal

Govt to collaborate with SBI for creation of integrated pension portal

Government’s Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) will collaborate with the State Bank of India (SBI). Aim: to create an integrated pension portal, which helps to enhance ease of living of pensioners. It was decided during the special session, that immediate efforts are needed for the creation of pension portal by linking the existing portals of the

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Lisa Sthalekar becomes first female president of FICA

Lisa Sthalekar becomes first female president of FICA

Legendary Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar has become the first woman president of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA). The 42-year-old former Australia captain was confirmed in the role at the FICA Executive Committee meeting held in Nyon, Switzerland. Her appointment was made at a meeting of the organisation’s executive committee in Switzerland, the first

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