Science, Tech & Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020 open for public consultation, comments on DST website
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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Modi Cabinet approves Indian Missions in Estonia, Paraguay, Dominican Republic for trade, diplomacy
The Indian missions in these countries will also better assist the Indian community and protect their interests.
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Cabinet okays Akash missile export; Creates MoD, MEA, NSA committee for defence export approval
The export version of Akash will be different from the system currently deployed with Indian Armed Forces.
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IFSCA permits asset banking units to transfer assets using participation agreements: Finance Ministry
Transfer of assets through the risk participation agreement route is a common practice in many jurisdictions.
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Health Ministry recommends extending UK flight ban till Jan 7 over new Covid variant
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 TIFAC AAAN report on AtmaNirbhar Bharat, reviving Indian economy
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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Home Ministry extends Covid-19 surveillance guidelines up to 31 Jan 2021 in view of new UK variant
MHA: There is need to maintain surveillance, containment, and caution, keeping in view the surge in cases globally.
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Driving license, RC, permit, vehicle docs’ validity extended till March 2021 in light of Covid-19
This covers all documents whose validity has expired since 1st February 2020 or would expire by 31st March 2021.
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Shah lauds Modi for PM-JAY SEHAT health scheme in J&K, commends Lt Guv Sinha on Covid-19 mgmt
The health scheme is being launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the ‘Good Governance Week’.
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PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT health cover in J&K; Free treatment upto Rs 5 lakh
All 21 lakh J&K families are now expected to receive benefits after the SEHAT scheme.
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PM Modi to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT health cover for J&K residents today
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 joint vision; Ink 7 MoUs on defence, energy, healthcare
PM Modi & PM Nguyen co-chaired the virtual summit on Dec 21, discussing the vision for “Peace, Prosperity and People.”
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New rules to protect electricity rights of 30 Cr existing & potential consumers: Power Ministry
The rules will benefit about 30 crores existing and prospective consumers in the country.
Read moreIndia suspends UK flights over new Covid-19 strain till Jan; Passengers to get mandatory test, quarantine
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 ‘Ease of Doing Business’ reforms, can raise ₹16,278 Cr via open market borrowings
These states are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
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PM Modi delivers scathing criticism to opposition on farm laws, MSP, previous govt inaction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Agricultural reform discussion has been going on for last 20 yrs, laws not enacted overnight.
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CII P’ship Meet: Goyal unveils Indo-Aus Economic Strategy Report, calls to invest as FDI norms ease
Piyush Goyal: Trying to make FDI policies more facilitative, congenial & supportive of foreign investment.
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NCB India to work with BNN Indonesia to combat heroin, meth, drug trafficking: Home Ministry
NCB DG Rakesh Asthana highlighted the trafficking of heroin and Amphetamine Type Stimulant (ATS) in the country.
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CII Meet on Post-Brexit India-UK trade relations: Piyush Goyal, Secy Liz talk FTA, early harvest proposition
India will host UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson as chief guest on the 71st Republic Day Celebrations next year.
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Jal Jeevan Mission: Over 33k gram panchayats, 60k villages, Srinagar, Ganderbal in J&K get tap water connection
More than 423 blocks, 33,000 gram panchayats, and 60 thousand villages have achieved 100% household coverage
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