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Policy

India to be 3rd largest aviation market by 2022; IFSCA invites commen
IFSCA issues consultation paper on Aircraft Leasing Regulations [File photo]
Aviation Policy 

India to be 3rd largest aviation market by 2022; IFSCA invites comments on aircraft leasing regs: FinMin

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

Based on comments, IFSCA will finalise regulations and provide a framework for aircraft leasing entities.

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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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AICTE to release Rs 20,000 PMSSS allowance to J&K, Ladakh students: Edu Ministry
Education Policy 

AICTE to release Rs 20,000 PMSSS allowance to J&K, Ladakh students: Edu Ministry

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

The Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) is being implemented by AICTE.

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Ministry of Jal Shakti reviews National Hydrology Project | indusdictum
Ministry of Jal Shakti reviews National Hydrology Project [Pic: PIB]
Policy Environment 

Jal Shakti (Water) Minister Shekhawat reviews World Bank-backed National Hydrology Project

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

NHP was started in 2016 as a Central Sector Scheme with 100% grant to Implementing agencies on pan-India basis.

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HM Amit Shah | indusdictum
HM Shah on Cabinet decision to benefit sugarcane farmers [Pic: Amit Shah/Twitter]
Agriculture Policy 

Rs 3500 Cr to be deposited in farmers’ accounts: Amit Shah lauds Modi Govt’s sugarcane subsidy

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

This decision is said to benefit 5 crore sugarcane farmers, their families, and 5 lakh workers associated with this sector.

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Cabinet approves assistance of Rs 3500 Cr for sugarcane farmers | indusdictum
[Pic: Wikimedia Commons/Rabia Tahir]
Policy Agriculture 

Modi Cabinet okays Rs 3500 Cr subsidy to benefit 5 Cr sugarcane farmers, 5L sugar mill workers

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

The subsidy aims at covering expenses on marketing costs including handling, upgrading, and other processing costs.

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Education Minister Pokhriyal meets UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab | indusdictum
Education Minister Pokhriyal meets UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab [Pic: Ministry of Education/Twitter]
World Education Policy 

UK Foreign Secy Raab hails India’s NEP 2020; Meets Edu Minister Pokhriyal to set up joint Task Force

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

The joint Task Force will consist of designated higher education organisations from India & UK.

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UK Foreign Secretary discuses strategic partnership with PM Modi | indusdictum
Policy World 

PM Modi, UK Foreign Secy Raab discuss India-UK strategic partnership: PMO

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

The discussions covered various facets of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

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MoS Reddy Good Practices in CCTNS & ICJS | indusdictum
MoS Reddy at 2nd Conference on ‘Good Practices in CCTNS & ICJS' [Pic: PIB]
Tech Digital Policy 

CCTNS in 95%+ police stations: MoS Home Reddy, NCRB Director Pawar discuss ICJS at Conference

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

CCTNS data is being consumed electronically in courts in 28 states & UTs, and in prisons in 32 states & UTs.

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Bharatiya Kisan supports new farm law | indusdictum
Agriculture Minister Tomar meets Bharatiya Kisan Union members [Pic: PIB]
Agriculture Policy 

Farm Acts welcomed in various states; MSP is an admin decision, will continue: Agri Min Tomar

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

Members of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Kisan) from U.P. met Agriculture Minister Tomar at Krishi Bhavan on 15th Dec.

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All India Kisan Coordination Committee supports new farm law | indusdictum
[Pic: PIB/Twitter]
Agriculture Policy 

Farm Laws: AgriMin Tomar meets All India Kisan Committee reps from Maha, Telangana, Haryana, TN, Bihar; Says Govt’s intentions pro-farmer

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

Farmer leaders from Telangana, Maharashtra, Haryana, Tamil Nadu and Bihar spoke to the Agriculture Minister.

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Vision 2035: Public health Surveillance System | indusdictum
Launch of Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance System [Pic: NITI Aayog/Twitter]
Policy Digital Health 

Vision 2035 India paper: NITI Aayog suggests strengthening public health surveillance system

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

‘Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India’ is a continuation of the work on strengthening health systems.

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Boost for Green Railways as over 500 trains made eco-friendly, energy-efficient with new tech
Policy 

Unreserved tickets in Zonal Railway only for suburban, limited passenger trains: Rail Ministry

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Permission to Zonal Railways to issue unreserved tickets is only for suburban & limited no. of local passenger trains.

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5 states complete stipulated ease of doing business reforms
FM Sitharaman reviews AtmaNirbhar Bharat Package [Pic: Ministry of Finance/Twitter]
Policy Economy 

FM Sitharaman reviews AtmaNirbhar Package implementation: MSMEs, NBFCs, Farm Credit, others

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

FM Sitharaman concluded a comprehensive review of ANBP with Secretaries of various Ministries & Depts.

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eSanjeevani crosses 1 million telecommunications | indusdictum
eSanjeevani crosses 1 million telecommunications. [Pic: Ministry of Health/Twitter]
Health Digital Policy 

eSanjeevani telemedicine crosses 1 Mn teleconsultations, used in 550+ districts: Health Ministry

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

MoHFW: The public has started preferring telemedicine over OPDs for consulting a doctor.

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For the first time, Ganga project completed ahead of schedule: Water Resources Sec
IBRD official De Beauchene praised India's efforts towards river rejuvenation [File Photo]
Environment Policy 

IBRD Sanitation Official hails India’s efforts for river rejuvenation, cleanliness, Open Defecation Mission

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

De Beauchene: Who would have thought 5 years ago that 550 mn people will stop defecating in the open in India

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PM Modi condoles Motilal Vora's demise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi [File Photo]
Policy Environment World 

PM Modi at Climate Action Summit: India on track to achieve Paris Agrmt targets, exceed expectations

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Summit marks the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement – the most ambitious step in the fight against climate change.

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Handicrafts, GI toys exempted from Qual Ctrnl Order | indusdictum
[Pic: Wikimedia Commons/Pratheeps]
Policy Business 

Handicrafts, GI toys exempted from Quality Control Order to stimulate MSMEs: Commerce Ministry

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

A Quality Control order has been issued by the DPIIT for standardisation and quality adherence of toys.

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IFSCA notifies Bullion Exchange | indusdicum
Policy Economy 

IFSCA notifies Bullion Exchange Regulations: Finance Ministry

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

The regulations inter alia cover the Bullion Exchange, Clearing Corporation, Depository and Vaults.

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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

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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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