Mokshada Ekadashi, a prominent Hindu festival, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and holds great spiritual significance. It is observed during the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha, occurring once every year. The term “Mokshada” means the “bestower of liberation,” symbolizing the festival’s importance in helping devotees attain freedom from…
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Union Cabinet Approves MoU Between GSI and CNR-IRPI, Italy for Landslide Forecasting Collaboration
the Union Cabinet approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection (CNR-IRPI) of the National Research Council (Italy). This MoU aims to enhance collaboration in landslide forecasting and early warning systems. The partnership focuses on building expertise and…
CCI Approves Acquisition of Covestro AG by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of Covestro AG by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). The approval pertains to a two-part transaction involving ADNOC and its subsidiaries. Firstly, ADNOC, through its entities ADNOC PJSC, ADNOC International Limited, and ADNOC International Germany Holding AG, will…
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Opposition Seeks Removal of Vice President Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha Chairperson, Citing Bias
In an unprecedented move, approximately 60 opposition MPs from the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) bloc submitted a notice to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General P.C. Mody on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, calling for the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as Chairperson of the Upper House. The MPs…
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Raksha Mantri and Russian Defence Minister Co-Chair 21st Session of India-Russia Military Cooperation Commission
On December 10, 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov co-chaired the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) in Moscow. The session focused on strengthening the bilateral defence ties between the two nations. Rajnath Singh highlighted the strong…
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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow
On December 10, 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, during the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC). The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral defence ties between the two countries. the meeting, Rajnath Singh conveyed Prime…
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BEST Bus Accident in Mumbai: Electric Vehicle Plows Through Pedestrians and Vehicles Before Stopping in Residential Area
A serious incident occurred in Mumbai when a bus operated by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking lost control and caused chaos. According to officials, the 12-meter-long electric bus, manufactured by Hyderabad-based Olectra Greentech and leased by BEST, plowed through pedestrians and vehicles before it eventually entered the…
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S.M. Krishna to Be Cremated with Full State Honours in Mandya on December 11
S.M. Krishna, former External Affairs Minister and Karnataka Chief Minister, passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 92. The veteran leader, who had been in poor health for some time, died at his residence. Krishna’s family confirmed the news, and tributes have poured in from across the…
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Prime Minister Highlights Government’s Efforts to Enhance Connectivity and Infrastructure
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi emphasized the government’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and harness connectivity to drive prosperity. He specifically highlighted the upcoming Noida International Airport as a significant development that will enhance connectivity and improve the “Ease of Living” for residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) and…
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Enhancement of ‘Material Cost’ under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme
The Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme, a centrally sponsored initiative, provides hot, cooked meals to approximately 11.7 crore students studying in Balvatika and classes I to VIII across 10.24 lakh government and government-aided schools on every school day. The scheme’s primary goal is to ensure nutritional support…