Category: National

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 9 launched the ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ in Panipat, Haryana. The initiative has been introduced by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). Key points Bima Sakhi Yojana aims to promote financial inclusion and economic Read More …

While chairing the DISHA (District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee) meeting Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh made out a strong case of promoting the Udhampur “Kalahari”, a local Milk Food product which was also mentioned by Read More …

Referred to as Bhagawad Gita Jayanti Samaroh, the International Gita Mahotsav commemorates the birth of ‘Srimad Bhagwat Gita’ throughout the world by all devotees of this sacred scripture. Key points

Justice Bharat Deshpande of the Bombay High Court at Goa signed his living will or advanced medical care directive on the day of his retirement.

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has urged all states to make snakebite cases and deaths a “notifiable disease” under relevant provisions of the State Public Health Act or other applicable legislation.

The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Pralhad Joshi launched ‘Anna Chakra’, the Public Distribution System (PDS) Supply chain optimisation tool. About Anna Chakra SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA) portal

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has been awarded one certificate of merit with special mention from the jury for its mobile application (Ask An Appointment – AAA+) at the Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific (RSSF Read More …

The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, is developing the National Legal Metrology Portal (eMaap) to integrate State Legal Metrology Departments and their portals into a unified National System. This initiative aims to streamline processes for issuing licenses, conducting Read More …

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reclassified packaged drinking/mineral water under the ‘high-risk’ food category. The move is effective immediately following an order dated November 29, 2024. Key points

Uttar Pradesh government has declared the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj as a new district. The newly formed district will be known as Maha Kumbh Mela. The decision was made to streamline the management and administration of the upcoming Kumbh Read More …

The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF) inaugurated on 30th November at IIT Guwahati. The festival is centered around the theme “Transforming India into an S&T-driven Global Manufacturing Hub”. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), with coordination by Read More …

Uber has launched Asia’s first water transport service, “Uber Shikara,” in the picturesque Dal Lake of Jammu and Kashmir, combining technology with tradition to revolutionize tourist experiences. With this innovative initiative, tourists can now enjoy hassle-free, pre-booked shikara rides through Read More …

A recent study by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School (SBS) has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s PRAGATI infrastructure monitoring system for accelerating 340 projects worth $205 billion across the country and bringing about economic transformation. Key points About PRAGATI

Government highlighted that it has approved proposal for 9 One Stop Centres (OSCs) to support distressed Indian women abroad. About One Stop Centre (OSC)