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China Approves $137-Billion Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Near Indian Border

China Approves $137-Billion Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Near Indian Border

China has approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on the Yarlung Zangbo (Brahmaputra) in Tibet, close to the Indian border. Estimated at $137 billion, this project raises strategic and environmental concerns for India and Bangladesh. The massive hydropower dam, located at a tectonic boundary prone to earthquakes, has been touted as safe by

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President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates 16th ASOSAI Assembly

President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates 16th ASOSAI Assembly

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the 16th Assembly of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) on September 24, 2024, in New Delhi. This significant event marks the beginning of crucial discussions centered on the evolving role of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) in promoting transparency and accountability. A notable aspect of this year’s assembly

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President Droupadi Murmu Unveils New Supreme Court Flag and Insignia

President Droupadi Murmu Unveils New Supreme Court Flag and Insignia

In a significant event marking the evolution of India’s judiciary, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the new flag and insignia of the Supreme Court of India during the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary held in New Delhi. The ceremony, attended by members of the judiciary from across the nation, symbolized the rich cultural and legal

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PM Modi Inaugurates New Campus of Nalanda University in Bihar

PM Modi Inaugurates New Campus of Nalanda University in Bihar

On June 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University, an international institution of learning near the ancient ruins of Nalanda in Rajgir, Bihar. The PM asserted that Nalanda is a symbol of India’s academic heritage and a proclamation of the enduring nature of knowledge. Establishment and Functioning Reviving a Global Centre of Learning PM Modi emphasized that the renaissance

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India’s First Multi-Purpose Green Hydrogen Pilot Project Inaugurated in Himachal Pradesh

India’s First Multi-Purpose Green Hydrogen Pilot Project Inaugurated in Himachal Pradesh

India takes a significant step in renewable energy with the inauguration of its first multi-purpose green hydrogen pilot project at the 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in Himachal Pradesh’s Jhakri. Spearheaded by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), the project aims to produce green hydrogen through renewable energy sources. Project Overview The project features a 20Nm3/hr

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Dr. Manmohan Singh to Retire from Rajya Sabha

Dr. Manmohan Singh to Retire from Rajya Sabha

Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, retire from the Rajya Sabha, marking the end of his three-decade-long tenure in the Upper House. About Manmohan Singh Major Policies of Manmohan Singh Economic Liberalisation (1991) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) (2005) Right to Information Act (RTI) (2005) The Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement (2005) Retirement of Rajya Sabha Members

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World’s First Om-Shaped Temple Inaugurated in Rajasthan

World’s First Om-Shaped Temple Inaugurated in Rajasthan

The world’s first-ever temple designed in the iconic Om shape has been inaugurated in the village of Jadan, Pali district of Rajasthan. This architectural masterpiece, spanning across 250 acres, is not only expected to attract tourists but will also boast an impressive visual presence visible from space. Pioneering Global Endeavor This groundbreaking endeavor marks a significant milestone as it

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Amit Shah Launches Tur Dal Procurement Portal for Farmers

Amit Shah Launches Tur Dal Procurement Portal for Farmers

In a significant move towards agricultural reform, Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a tur dal procurement portal, enabling farmers to register and sell their produce to the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) and the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Limited (NCCF). The portal guarantees a minimum support price (MSP) or market price for

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