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Author: The ID Staff

DRDO foundation day
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh partakes in DRDO Foundation Day celebrations [Pic: DRDO/Twitter]
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

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PM Modi laying foundation of Light House Project
PM Modi laying foundation of Light House Project [Pic: Ministry of Housing/Twitter]
Energy & Infra Politics Tech 

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 6 Light House Projects in 6 states

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Special fund of Rs. 25,000 crore, created for incomplete housing projects, will also help the middle class.

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PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh
PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh [Pic: Meena Kotwal/Twitter]
Politics Society 

PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh, former Union Home Minister & Congress leader

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Prime Minister Modi: He was an experienced administrator & effective voice for the welfare of the poor as well as the downtrodden.

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ADB gives $10 Mn for horticultural expansion in Himachal
ADB gives $ 10 Mn loan for horticultural production in Himachal [Pic: Public Domain Pictures/Pixabay]
Agriculture 

ADB, India sign $10 mn project financing for horticulture, irrigation in Himachal Pradesh

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The ensuing project, to be designed by the PRF, will support the development of subtropical horticulture.

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Star Air to begin Indore-Kishangarh flight route under UDAN scheme
Star Air launches non-stop flights from Belagavi and Ajmer to Surat [File photo]
Aviation 

Star Air begins direct flights from Belgaum, Ajmer (Kishangarh) to Surat

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The airline commenced its operations in the Silk City of India i.e. Surat from 21st December 2020.

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ADB loan to build hydro power plant in Assam
ADB loan to build hydro power plant in Assam [Pic: ADB/Twitter]
Energy & Infra 

India, ADB sign $231 mn loan to build 120 MW hydroelectric power plant in Assam

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0 Comments

This is the 3rd tranche loan for the ongoing Assam Power Sector Investment Program approved by the ADB Board in July 2014.

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Interview with Prof Sharma 1 | Indus Dictum
DST Secretary Sharma interviewed on scientific temper and communication [Pic: DST]
Science Society 

DST plans to increase journalist-scientist interaction for masses to reap sci-tech benefit: Secy Sharma

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0 Comments

He underlined the importance of propagating scientific temper.

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Draft STIP 2020 released by DST
Draft STIP 2020 released by DST [Pic: DST/Twitter]
Policy Science Tech 

Science, Tech & Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020 open for public consultation, comments on DST website

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The policy was drafted through a 4-track process of consultations during the last 6 months and aims to bring profound changes.

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PM Modi at Port Blair [Pic: NaMo/Twitter]
Society 

PM Modi pays tribute to Bose on 75th anniversary of tricolour hoisting at Port Blair

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

To mark the 75th anniversary of this special day, he had gone to Port Blair and hoisted the Tricolour.

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Health Canada approves 1st legal 'Magic Mushroom' psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient
Psychedelic-assisted therapy gets Health Canada approval
Health World 

Health Canada approves 1st legal ‘Magic Mushroom’ psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

SYNTAC Institute is a non-profit organisation in Calgary working to bring legal psychedelic-assisted therapy to Canadians.

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PM Modi to lay foundation of LHPs
PM Modi to lay foundation of LHPs [File photo]
Tech Energy & Infra 

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Light House Projects under Global Housing Tech Challenge

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Prime Minister Modi will also release a certificate course on innovative construction technologies named NAVARITIH.

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Cabinet approves Rs 2,500 Cr capital infusion for OICL, NICL & UIICL
Modi Cabinat approves opening of 3 India missions [File Photo]
Government Policy World 

Modi Cabinet approves Indian Missions in Estonia, Paraguay, Dominican Republic for trade, diplomacy

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Indian missions in these countries will also better assist the Indian community and protect their interests.

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1st Manned Mission 'Gaganyaan' will use ISRO GSLV Mk III, crew training in Russia: MoS Space
India, Bhutan sign MoU on outer space co-operation [File Photo]
Government Space World 

Cabinet okays India-Bhutan MoU on outer space co-op; To make ISRO, DoS working group

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

This MoU is on cooperation in the fields of remote sensing of the earth, satellite communication & navigation, and space science.

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Cabinet approves 96% indigenously produced Akash missile
Cabinet approves export of Akash Missile system [Pic: Shripad Naik/Twitter]
Policy Defence Government 

Cabinet okays Akash missile export; Creates MoD, MEA, NSA committee for defence export approval

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The export version of Akash will be different from the system currently deployed with Indian Armed Forces.

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Minister Goyal reviews USBRL work in J&K
Minister Goyal reviews USBRL work in J&K [Pic: Ministry of Railway/Twitter]
Energy & Infra 

Rail Minister Piyush Goyal reviews USBRL project in J&K; Chenab Bridge arch work 95% complete

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Laying of the remaining 12 mega bridges and one more minor bridge is to be completed by 2021-22.

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MoES launches Digital Ocean platform
Digital Ocean Platform [Pic: MoES/Twitter]
Science Environment Tech 

Earth Sciences Ministry launches INCOIS ‘Digital Ocean’ platform to collect, utilise ocean data

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Digital ocean is a web-based platform that integrates all oceanographic data available in the country.

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IFSCA permits banking units to transfer assets [Pic unrelated]
Policy Economy 

IFSCA permits asset banking units to transfer assets using participation agreements: Finance Ministry

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Transfer of assets through the risk participation agreement route is a common practice in many jurisdictions.

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World Bank & Indian Govt sign $80M loan to develop agriculture, water mgmt in Himachal
Government buys crop worth Rs. 86,242 crore [File photo]
Agriculture 

Paddy purchase up 24% from 2019, 56L farmers benefit as Govt buys 456 lakh tons during KMS ops

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

About 56.55 lakh farmers have already benefited from the ongoing KMS procurement operations.

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Registrations for IFFI 2020 open
Registration for 51st IFFI open [Pic: IFFI/Twitter]
Society Culture 

IFFI 2020: Media registrations open for 51st India Int’l Film Fest, online participation encouraged

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Registrations close by midnight of 10th January, 2021.

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India suspends UK flights over new Covid-19 till Dec 31, passengers to get mandatory test, quarantine
Recommendation to extend flight suspension from UK till 7th January 2021 [File Photo]
Health Aviation Policy 

Health Ministry recommends extending UK flight ban till Jan 7 over new Covid variant

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

After Jan 7th, strictly regulated resumption of a limited number of flights originating from the may be considered.

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FEATURES

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law
Politics Feature Law 

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0

“The policemen who were responsible for allowing this must be called to account under the law, suitably investigated at a senior level.”

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19
Health Feature World 

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0
antibiotic resistance (virus)
Health Feature Science 

Stories from the frontlines of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) during Covid-19

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 The ID Staff 0

THE LATEST

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

PM Modi laying foundation of Light House Project
Energy & Infra Politics Tech 

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 6 Light House Projects in 6 states

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh
Politics Society 

PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh, former Union Home Minister & Congress leader

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
ADB gives $10 Mn for horticultural expansion in Himachal
Agriculture 

ADB, India sign $10 mn project financing for horticulture, irrigation in Himachal Pradesh

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

WORLD

Health Canada approves 1st legal 'Magic Mushroom' psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient
Health World 

Health Canada approves 1st legal ‘Magic Mushroom’ psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0

SYNTAC Institute is a non-profit organisation in Calgary working to bring legal psychedelic-assisted therapy to Canadians.

Cabinet approves Rs 2,500 Cr capital infusion for OICL, NICL & UIICL
Government Policy World 

Modi Cabinet approves Indian Missions in Estonia, Paraguay, Dominican Republic for trade, diplomacy

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
1st Manned Mission 'Gaganyaan' will use ISRO GSLV Mk III, crew training in Russia: MoS Space
Government Space World 

Cabinet okays India-Bhutan MoU on outer space co-op; To make ISRO, DoS working group

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Lt Gen MM Naravane appointed Chief of Army Staff after Gen Rawat, takes over on Dec 31
World Defence 

Army Chief Gen Naravane visits South Korea to meet leaders, discuss India-Korea defence relations

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

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DEFENCE

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

Cabinet approves 96% indigenously produced Akash missile
Policy Defence Government 

Cabinet okays Akash missile export; Creates MoD, MEA, NSA committee for defence export approval

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0
CH-4B UAV drone
Defence Startups Tech 

Indian Army, SIDM outreach attracts 89 startups to pitch ideas on drones, robotics, AI, blockchain

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 The ID Staff 0

AUTO

Police & traffic agencies advised to accept license, vehicle docs in electronic form: Gadkari
Policy Auto 

Driving license, RC, permit, vehicle docs’ validity extended till March 2021 in light of Covid-19

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

This covers all documents whose validity has expired since 1st February 2020 or would expire by 31st March 2021.

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected
Politics Auto Digital Policy 

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Volvo, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to increase traffic safety
Auto Government World 

Volvo, Saab, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to improve traffic safety

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0
FASTags compulsory from Dec 1, trial runs underway
Digital Auto Policy 

FASTag to be available free of charge for 15 days

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0

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