Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday that India aims to become a global hub for producing, utilizing, and exporting green hydrogen. Speaking at the International Conference on Green Hydrogen India 2024, organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) alongside various governmental departments, PM Modi highlighted the…
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Doctors Protest Kolkata Rape-Murder, Seek Urgent Meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee
Two days after receiving a stern rebuke from the Supreme Court, doctors in Kolkata protesting the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have agreed to engage with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The doctors have been vocal in their demand…
Manipur Government Imposes Five-Day Internet Ban Amid Ongoing Protests
In response to escalating protests in Imphal Valley, the Manipur Government has announced a five-day suspension of mobile internet, broadband, and VPN services. The temporary measures, which began on September 10, 2024, at 3 p.m. and will last until September 15, 2024, at 3 p.m., are aimed at maintaining public…
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Hosts Day 1 of Chintan Shivir: Focus on Marginalized Communities
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organized the first day of a two-day Chintan Shivir in Agra today. The event, attended by Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, along with Ministers of State Shri B. L. Verma and Shri Ramdas Athawale, focused on evaluating and…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Marks I4C Foundation Day with Key Cyber Crime Prevention Initiatives
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, celebrated the first Foundation Day of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi today. During the event, he launched several major initiatives aimed at bolstering cyber crime prevention efforts. Under the Secured Cyber Space…
Quality Council of India Approves National Test House for Drone Certification
The Quality Council of India (QCI) has granted provisional approval to the National Test House (NTH), Ghaziabad, as a certification body for drone type certification under the Certification Scheme for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This approval is a significant step in advancing India’s drone ecosystem, aligning with the government’s efforts…
Study Shows Siddha Medicine Reduces Anemia in Adolescent Girls
A recent study published in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (IJTK) by the PHI-Public Health Initiative reveals that a combination of Siddha medicines significantly alleviates anemia among adolescent girls. This research aims to integrate Siddha treatments into mainstream approaches to combating anemia. The study, conducted by researchers from prominent…
BJP Unveils Second List of Haryana Candidates: Vinesh Phogat to Face Captain Yogesh Bairagi
With Haryana Assembly elections set for October 5, the BJP is targeting a third consecutive win in the state. The party has now announced 87 candidates for the 90-seat assembly, with its second list adding 21 new names. Among the notable matchups, Olympian Vinesh Phogat will compete against Captain Yogesh…
Kolkata Protests: Junior Doctors to Persist Despite Supreme Court Order
Junior doctors in Kolkata have declared their intention to continue their protests, despite a Supreme Court directive. On September 9, the Court ordered the striking doctors to return to their duties by 5 p.m. on Tuesday or face potential consequences. The junior doctors have been on strike at state-run hospitals…
Batchmates Defend SEBI Chair Madhabi Puri Buch Against Recent Allegations
Madhabi Puri Buch, chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has received backing from her former classmates at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A), who have dismissed the allegations against her as unfounded. The batchmates argue that the accusations not only impact Buch personally but also…