On August 18, 2024, in New Delhi, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the growing concern of microplastic contamination in food. The project, titled “Micro-and Nano-Plastics as Emerging Food Contaminants: Establishing Validated Methodologies and Understanding the Prevalence in Different Food…
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Committee to Be Established for Recommending Safety Protocols for Healthcare Professionals
Following a recent incident involving a resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, representatives from the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and Resident Doctors’ Associations of Government Medical Colleges & Hospitals in Delhi met with the Union Ministry of Health &…
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National Centre for Good Governance Concludes Advanced Leadership Development Program on Public Policy and Governance for Civil Servants from FIPIC/IORA Nations
The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) successfully concluded its inaugural Advanced Leadership Development Programme on Public Policy and Governance for civil servants from the FIPIC and IORA nations. The event, held at NCGG, New Delhi, from August 5th to August 16th, 2024, hosted 40 high-ranking officials from Seychelles, Somalia,…
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India Excels at the 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad in Beijing
The Indian student team has secured multiple prestigious medals at the 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad (IESO), held in Beijing, China, from August 8-16, 2024. The four-member team, comprising students from Gujarat, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, brought home three gold, three bronze, and two silver medals across three competition categories:…
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Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Highlights Key Achievements and Future Vision for Metro Rail and RRTS Projects
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, today spotlighted the significant progress made in India’s Metro Rail network over the past decade. Speaking to the media, he emphasized that in 2014, the Metro Rail system in India was limited to just 248 km and operational in only…
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Jasprit Bumrah Reveals the India Captain Who Gave Him ‘Unwavering Support’ – And It’s Not Rohit Sharma
Jasprit Bumrah Reflects on the Captains Who Shaped His Career: From Dhoni to Rohit India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah is widely regarded as a rare talent, and his rise has been carefully managed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Since making his international debut in 2016,…
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Vice President Urges Industry and Commerce to Prioritize Local Production Over Unnecessary Imports
Vice-President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today urged the nation’s industry, trade, and commerce sectors to champion local production and minimize avoidable imports. In his address, he emphasized economic nationalism as an extension of Swadeshi principles and the “vocal for local” movement, stressing that unnecessary imports strain the economy by draining foreign…
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Emotional Homecoming: Vinesh Phogat Breaks Down, Expresses Gratitude to Supporters
Vinesh Phogat Receives Hero’s Welcome on Returning Home After Paris Setback Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was greeted with a massive show of support as hundreds of fans and well-wishers gathered at Delhi’s IGI airport on Saturday to welcome her back to the country. The crowd, which included stars like Bajrang Punia,…
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Health Ministry Pledges Enhanced Safety Measures for Doctors Amid Nationwide Protests
Healthcare Associations Meet with Union Health Ministry, Demand Action on Safety Following Kolkata Incident In the wake of the tragic assault on a resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, representatives from the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA), the Indian Medical Association (IMA), and Resident Doctors’ Associations…
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CBI to Conduct Psycho-Analysis Test of Kolkata Murder Case Suspect: Key Developments Unfold
CBI Sends Forensic Team for Psycho-Analysis of Kolkata Murder Accused: Key Updates and Nationwide Reactions The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has formally appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding enhanced security measures like “airport-level security” at hospitals. In a major development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) dispatched a specialized…