Month: January 2023

PM bows to Mahatma Gandhi on his Punya Tithi

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his Punya Tithi and recalled his profound thoughts. Shri Modi also paid homage to all those who have been martyred in the service of our nation. The Prime Minister tweeted; “I bow to Bapu on his Punya Tithi and recall his profound thoughts. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred in the service of our nation. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten and will keep strengthening our resolve to work for a developed…

Worst over for global economy, softer recession likely: RBI governor

Manish Kumar

The global economy is expected to contract significantly this year but the worst seems to be behind us, both in terms of growth and inflation, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday. “On the growth front, projections are now veering around to a softer recession as against a severe and more widespread recession projected a few months back,” Das said at an event in Dubai. according to a Business Standard report. According to the International Monetary Fund’s latest economic outlook, global growth is forecast to slow…

BJY is aimed at flagging economic disparity, political dictatorship in the country: Jairam Ramesh

Manish Kumar

The Congress on Friday, while attacking the government, alleged that an “undeclared emergency” prevailed in the country and an attempt was being made to “make the judiciary part of the PMO”. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the Bharat Jodo Yatra is aimed at highlighting such “dangers” the country is facing. Ramesh said the yatra is aimed at flagging increasing economic disparity, the RSS and the BJP allegedly spreading social polarisation for electoral advantage and the ”political dictatorship” prevailing in the country.”There is an undeclared emergency in the country. There…

Hindenburg uncovers manipulation in Adani stocks

Manish Kumar

Shares of some Adani group companies plummeted 10-15% in early trade on Friday, extending Wednesday’s losses, after Hindenburg Research said it stood by the findings of its report which, among other things, accuses that the group’s stocks were “manipulated” and accounting fraud over the years by offshore funds whose antecedents remain relatively unknown. Hindenburg Research, a US-based investment research firm that specialises in activist short-selling said, just days before the billionaire’s flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd. launched India’s biggest ever primary follow-on public offering that’s seeking to raise 200 billion…

SCO Film Festival begins in Mumbai today

Manish Kumar

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival began with a grand star-studded opening ceremony and a colourful cultural evening highlighting the diversity of India, at NCPA in Mumbai today. With popular film personalities of Indian cinema as well as SCO countries in attendance, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and Minister of State (External Affairs and Culture) Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi inaugurated the SCO Film Festival. The Guest of Honour in the opening ceremony Ms. Hema Malini and other eminent film personalities like…

Shri Parshottam Rupala interacts with different pastoral communities from across the country today

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Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister, Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying along with officials from the Ministry interacted with different pastoral communities from across the country today at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC) , New Delhi. The main concerns expressed by pastoral communities during the interaction ranged from gradual loss of pasture lands, official recognition of pastoralists to documentation of traditional knowledge and ethno veterinary practices followed by the community. The Minister highlighted that the department has recently formed a ‘Pastoral cell’ to prioritize the enabling policies for the community, encouraged…

Follow up searches lead to recovery of another 139 animals belonging to 48 different species, 4 arrested

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Acting on a specific intelligence, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officers intercepted three passengers, including a lady passenger, arriving from Bangkok at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru on 22-01-2023. Upon examination of their checked-in baggage resulted in the recovery of non-indigenous 18 animals (4 primates and 14 reptiles) with the assistance of Karnataka Forest Department officials. 10 of these were also included in Appendix II of CITES; The import of wild animals (including their parts and products) as defined in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (as amended from time to…

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) celebrates International Customs Day, 2023

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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and all its field formations observed the International Customs Day, 2023 today. The theme for this year, as given by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) was “Nurturing the Next Generation: Promoting a Culture of Knowledge-sharing and Professional Pride in Customs”. A formal function to mark this event was organised at the Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi, in the afternoon, which was attended through the virtual mode by the field formations. The event was graced by the Chairman CBIC, Sh. Vivek…

PM interacts with students, teachers and parents at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023

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In the 6th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, interacted with students, teachers and parents today at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. He also witnessed the exhibits of students showcased at the venue before the interaction. Pariksha Pe Charcha has been conceptualised by the Prime Minister wherein students, parents, and teachers interact with him on various topics related to life and exams. About 38.80 Lakh registrations have taken place this year from 155 countries in this year’s edition of PPC. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister…

Vice President calls upon youth to practise and follow Fundamental Duties

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The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today called upon the youth to  practise and follow Fundamental Duties in the Constitution, while exercising their Fundamental Rights. Flagging the challenge of climate change, he said this critical issue can be addressed effectively by taking our fundamental duties towards the environment seriously. Interacting with the volunteers of the NSS contingent which took part in the Republic Day parade, the Vice President complimented the students for their efforts in the betterment of communities. Commending that there was an equal number of boys and girls…