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Policy

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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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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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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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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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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Harsh Vardhan releases AAAN report
Dr Harsh Vardhan releases AAAN report [Pic: PIB]
Policy Economy 

Harsh Vardhan releases TIFAC AAAN report on AtmaNirbhar Bharat, reviving Indian economy

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

AAAN is a consequential follow-up of the TIFAC White Paper on Focused Interventions for ‘Make in India’: post Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Masks & sanitizers now under Essential Commodities Act, jail term for prices above MRP
MHA extends guidelines, SOPs in view of new Covid variant [File photo]
Policy Health 

Home Ministry extends Covid-19 surveillance guidelines up to 31 Jan 2021 in view of new UK variant

December 29, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

MHA: There is need to maintain surveillance, containment, and caution, keeping in view the surge in cases globally.

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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 Comments

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

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HM Shah and PM Modi on Jammu & Kashmir
HM Shah and PM Modi launch SEHAT scheme [Pic: PIB]
Health Policy 

Shah lauds Modi for PM-JAY SEHAT health scheme in J&K, commends Lt Guv Sinha on Covid-19 mgmt

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

The health scheme is being launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the ‘Good Governance Week’.

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PM Modi launches PM-Jay SEHAT in J&K
PM Modi launches PM-Jay SEHAT in J&K [Pic: Harsh Vardhan/Twitter]
Policy Health 

PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT health cover in J&K; Free treatment upto Rs 5 lakh

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

All 21 lakh J&K families are now expected to receive benefits after the SEHAT scheme.

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Sex ratio improved from 926 in 1991, to 943 in 2011: MoS Health Ashwini Choubey
PM to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-Jay SEHAT for J& K residents [File Photo]
Policy Health 

PM Modi to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT health cover for J&K residents today

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

The Scheme provides financial cover up to Rs. 5 lakh per family on a floater basis to all residents of J&K.

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India-Vietnam Meet: PM Modi, Nguyen talk security p'ship, ASEAN, UN; Ink 7 MoUs on defence, energy, health
PM Modi holds virtual summit with Vietnam PM Nguyen
World Policy 

India-Vietnam Meet: PM Modi, Nguyen talk joint vision; Ink 7 MoUs on defence, energy, healthcare

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

PM Modi & PM Nguyen co-chaired the virtual summit on Dec 21, discussing the vision for “Peace, Prosperity and People.”

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Present installed generation capacity sufficient to meet electricity demand: Power Min RK Singh
New electricity rules drafted by Government [File photo]
Policy Energy & Infra 

New rules to protect electricity rights of 30 Cr existing & potential consumers: Power Ministry

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

The rules will benefit about 30 crores existing and prospective consumers in the country.

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India suspends UK flights over new Covid-19 till Dec 31, passengers to get mandatory test, quarantine
India suspends UK flights fearing new [File Photo]
Health Aviation Policy 

India suspends UK flights over new Covid-19 strain till Jan; Passengers to get mandatory test, quarantine

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

Airlines operating flights to India from other countries shall not board any passenger travelling from UK to India.

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5 states complete stipulated ease of doing business reforms
[File Photo: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman]
Business Economy Policy 

5 States complete ‘Ease of Doing Business’ reforms, can raise ₹16,278 Cr via open market borrowings

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

These states are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.

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PM Modi addresses farmers in Kisan Sammelan in MP
PM Modi addresses Kisan Sammelan in MP [Pic: ANI]
Agriculture Economy Policy 

PM Modi delivers scathing criticism to opposition on farm laws, MSP, previous govt inaction

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Agricultural reform discussion has been going on for last 20 yrs, laws not enacted overnight.

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Minister Goyal on Ind-Aus trade relations at CII
Piyush Goyal on Ind-Aus trade relations at CII
World Business Policy 

CII P’ship Meet: Goyal unveils Indo-Aus Economic Strategy Report, calls to invest as FDI norms ease

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

Piyush Goyal: Trying to make FDI policies more facilitative, congenial & supportive of foreign investment.

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4th DG level Joint Working Group on Drug Control Cooperation
4th DG level meeting between NCB India and BNN Indonesia [Pic: PIB]
Crime Policy World 

NCB India to work with BNN Indonesia to combat heroin, meth, drug trafficking: Home Ministry

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

NCB DG Rakesh Asthana highlighted the trafficking of heroin and Amphetamine Type Stimulant (ATS) in the country.

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Dialogue between govt & industry necessary for India growth story: Piyush Goyal at FICCI AGM
[File Photo: Piyush Goyal at 2019 FICCI Convention]
Economy Policy World 

CII Meet on Post-Brexit India-UK trade relations: Piyush Goyal, Secy Liz talk FTA, early harvest proposition

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

India will host UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson as chief guest on the 71st Republic Day Celebrations next year.

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Mumbai tap water cleanest, safest; Delhi drinking water fails all health tests: Report
Srinagar, Ganderbal in J&K get 100% tap water connection [File Photo]
Energy & Infra Policy 

Jal Jeevan Mission: Over 33k gram panchayats, 60k villages, Srinagar, Ganderbal in J&K get tap water connection

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

More than 423 blocks, 33,000 gram panchayats, and 60 thousand villages have achieved 100% household coverage

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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

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Education Digital Startups 

EduTech start-up Mokusei offers full funding for students’ education via ‘Vallued AI’ app

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Mokusei Intelligence is offering up to 100% funding to cover education expenses via its “vallued.ai” platform.

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
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

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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