Month: December 2024

The family of Atul Subhash’s estranged wife, Nikita Singhania, has reportedly gone into hiding after being named in an FIR related to the Bengaluru techie’s suicide. According to reports, Subhash’s in-laws left their residence in Jaunpur under cover of night, fearing imminent arrest. The Bengaluru police have filed charges against…

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, urged industry leaders to play a key role in empowering divyangjans (persons with disabilities) by creating skill development programs and offering employment opportunities tailored to their needs. Speaking at the BML Munjal Awards 2024 in New Delhi, Shri Goyal emphasized the…

On December 11, 2024, the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressed a question in the Lok Sabha regarding the support for homegrown space products. The government currently offers a Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption on services related to satellite launches and the transfer…

On December 11, 2024, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Panchayat Awards to 45 exemplary awardees in recognition of their outstanding contributions to sustainable and inclusive development. The ceremony, held in New Delhi, celebrated the efforts of Panchayats across India that have played a significant role in empowering communities….

Why Is Snakebite a Major Concern? Snakebites are a huge public health challenge in India. Every year, around 3 to 4 million snakebites are reported, and 58,000 people lose their lives due to it, according to the 2020 Indian Million Death Study. Earlier this year, the government launched the National…

On December 11, 2024, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the former President of India, on his birth anniversary. The tribute ceremony was held at Ashok Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Murmu commemorated the life and contributions of the late leader. Shri Pranab Mukherjee, who…

Bharat Brand Pulses and Grains: Key Sales Figures and Updates The Bharat Dal initiative was launched in July 2023 to provide affordable pulses to consumers. The government converted Chana stock from the price stabilization buffer into Chana Dal for retail sale at an MRP of Rs. 60 per kg for…

On December 11, 2024, President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious National Panchayat Awards to 45 awardees for their outstanding contributions to sustainable and inclusive development in New Delhi. Empowering Villages for a Developed India Speaking at the ceremony, the President emphasized that around 64% of India’s population resides…