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Government

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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Prez Kovind gives Digital India Award 2020; Ravi Shankar Prasad, MeitY Secy Sawhney attend
President Ramnath Kovind [File Photo]
Digital Government Society 

Prez Kovind gives Digital India Awards 2020; Ravi Shankar Prasad, MeitY Secy Sawhney attend

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

For the first time, the Digital India Awards were conducted online, from nominations to screening to the final awards ceremony.

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Over Rs 1 lakh Cr GST collected in Nov, 3rd highest ever, domestic revenue grows 12%: Fin Min
States, UTs get 9th Instalment of Rs 6000 Crrore [File photo]
Government Economy 

States, UTs get 9th instalment of ₹6000 Cr to meet GST compensation shortfall: Finance Ministry

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

An amount of Rs. 54,000 crore has been borrowed so far by the Central Govt via the special borrowing window.

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Efforts on to attract investment for India's infrastructure: PM Modi inaugurates Agra Metro
PM Modi releases next Instal. under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi [File Photo]
Agriculture Government Politics 

PM Modi: ₹18,000 Cr deposited in farmer’s bank accounts; Regret that Bengal farmers not benefited

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

PM Modi released the next instalment of financial benefit under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi via video conference.

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AK Bhalla giving the e-HRMS report
AK Bhalla giving the e-HRMS report [Pic: DoPT/Twitter]
Government 

AI will help ministries, policy-makers: DoPT Secy Bhalla reveals e-HRMS report on Good Governance Day

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Secretary Bhalla: Application of AI tools will greatly help in policy-making and handling of matters related to personnel.

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Mumbai, Kanpur, Ahmedabad to get first 3 Indian Institute of Skills (IIS)
DST-Microsoft partnership to help in reskilling and upskilling of Young India [File Photo]
Education Digital Government 

DGT-MSDE inks pact with Microsoft, Nasscom for digital upskilling of 1.2 lakh young Indians

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

1.2 Lakh students in 3,000 ITIs across India can benefit from this digitised e-learning module via the Bharatskills portal.

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Dr Harsh Vardhan addresses S& T Ministers Conclave
Harsh Vardhan at S&T Minister Conclave [Pic: PIB]
Government Science 

Sci-tech can be used to solve agri, water, energy, health problems: Harsh Vardhan at S&T Conclave

December 25, 2020December 25, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The State S&T Ministers conclave held annually creates an opportunity for dialogue among stakeholders for centre-state S&T cooperation.

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Rs 1.03 lakh Cr GST collected in Nov, 3rd highest ever, domestic revenue grows 12%: Fin Min
Government Economy 

States, UTs given 8th Installment of ₹6000 Cr to meet GST compensation shortfall: Finance Ministry

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

An amount of Rs. 48,000 crore has been borrowed so far by the Central Govt via the special borrowing window.

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The Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s commitment to its development and capacity building partnership with Vietnam
India-Vietnam Virtual Summit
World Government 

India-Vietnam Meet: PMs Modi, Nguyen talk Covid, ASEAN, UNSC, defence line of credit, joint vision

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to its development & capacity building partnership with Vietnam.

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Tri-Colour Khadi facemasks for school children
Arunachal Pradesh purchases khadi cotton face masks for school children [Pic: PIB]
Business Government 

Arunachal Govt purchases 1 lakh KVIC khadi cotton face masks for school children

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The repeat order comes just over a month after KVIC supplied 60,000 face masks to the Arunachal Pradesh Govt.

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Health Minister presides over GoM
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan presides over GoM
Health Government 

Health Min Vardhan lauds Covid warriors at GoM Meet attended by MEA, MoCA, NITI, ICMR

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Vardhan began the meeting by expressing gratitude to all Covid-19 warriors who have been steadfast in their duty.

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PM Modi with Vietnam PM Nguyen Phuc
PM Modi and Vietnam PM Phuc [File Photo: Narendra Modi/Twitter]
World Government 

PM Modi, Vietnam PM Phuc to talk India-Vietnam strategic partnership at Dec 21 Summit

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The two leaders will exchange views on wide-ranging bilateral, regional, and global issues.

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Ajay Kumar Bhalla addresses the valedictory session of the 2nd Conference on Good Practices in CCTNS and ICJS organized by NCRB
2nd Conference on Good Practices in CCTNS and ICJS [Pic: PIB]
Digital Government Policy 

Home Secy Bhalla, NCRB Director Pawar address 2nd Meet on Good Practices in CCTNS & ICJS

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

NCRB Director Pawar: ICJS components such as eForensics, eProsecutions, ePrisons have all been expanded.

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Passing out of 70th Batch of IRS(C&CE) officers
70th batch of IRS (C&CE) officers [Pic: CBIC/Twitter]
Government 

Finance Minister Sitharaman congratulates 70th Batch of IRS (C&CE) officers (2018) on completion

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The 70th batch consists of 60 officers, including 15 lady officers.

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Ravi Shankar Prasad, Sanjay Dhotre attend India Post Meghdoot Awards, DakPay app launch
[Pic: India Post/Twitter]
Digital Government 

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Sanjay Dhotre attend India Post Meghdoot Awards, DakPay app launch

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Meghdoot award is given every year for excellence in postal service.

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Indian Post launches DakPay | Indus Dictum
[Pic: India Post/Twitter]
Digital Government 

India Post Payments Bank launches DakPay app for UPI, banking, utilities & bills, digital services

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

DakPay app allows users to create a UPI ID and link multiple accounts across banks in a single mobile app.

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Rs 1.03 lakh Cr GST collected in Nov, 3rd highest ever, domestic revenue grows 12%: Fin Min
Government Economy 

States, UTs given 7th Installment of Rs 6,000 Cr to meet GST compensation shortfall: Finance Ministry

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

An amount of Rs. 42,000 crore has been borrowed so far by the Central Govt via the special borrowing window.

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27 States availed 'Special Assistance for Capital Expenditure' scheme: FinMin
FM Nirmala Sitharaman [File Pic: Wikimedia/Vernon Young Jr]
Policy Economy Government 

27 States availed ‘Special Assistance for Capital Expenditure’ scheme, Rs 4,939 Cr released: FinMin

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The scheme was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as part of the AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package.

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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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