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…
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Centre Sells Over 12 Lakh Tonnes of Bharat Pulses to Consumers: Key Figures Revealed
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…
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President Droupadi Murmu Honors Excellence with National Panchayat Awards 2024
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…
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Guruvayur Ekadashi 2024: A Day of Devotion and Spiritual Significance
Guruvayur Ekadashi is a highly revered occasion among Hindus, particularly in South India, where it is celebrated with great enthusiasm. In North India, it is known as Mokshada Ekadashi, and devotees observe fasting with devotion and purity. This sacred day falls on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha in the…
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Mokshada Ekadashi 2024: जानिए कब शुरू होगी इस साल की मोक्षदा एकादशी
मोक्षदा एकादशी का हिंदू धर्म में विशेष धार्मिक महत्व है। हर महीने शुक्ल पक्ष और कृष्ण पक्ष की ग्यारहवीं तिथि को एकादशी व्रत रखा जाता है। यह व्रत विशेष रूप से भगवान विष्णु को समर्पित होता है। हर एकादशी का अपना अलग नाम और महत्व होता है। जो एकादशी मार्गशीर्ष…
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Mokshada Ekadashi 2024: Date, Timings, Rituals, and Significance
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…