Month: May 2023

Hindi Advisory Committee meeting of the Ministry of Chemicals, and Fertilizers held

Manish Kumar

Promotion, and increased use of Hindi brings us closer to the Prime Minister’s vision of Ek Bharat, Shresth Bharat.” This was said by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers at the meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Chemicals, and Fertilizers. The Hindi Advisory Committee is a committee constituted in each ministry of the central government to promote official work in Hindi, which has a provision of holding at least two meetings in a year. The committee’s primary objective is to promote the use of Hindi…

Prime Minister calls on His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, The King of Cambodia

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, the King of Cambodia, who is on his maiden State visit to India from 29-31 May 2023, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today. Prime Minister and His Majesty, King Sihamoni underscored the deep civilizational ties, strong cultural and people-to-people connect between both countries. Prime Minister assured His Majesty of India’s resolve to strengthen the bilateral partnership with Cambodia across diverse areas including capacity building. His Majesty thanked the Prime Minister for India’s ongoing initiatives in development cooperation, and conveyed his appreciation…

Government invites applications for setting up Semiconductor and Display Fabs as per Modified Semicon India Programme from 1st June

Manish Kumar

Government has decided to invite new applications for setting up of Semiconductor Fabs and Display Fabs in India from  June 01, 2023 under the Modified Semicon India Programme. The applications will be received by India Semiconductor Mission, the designated nodal agency entrusted with the responsibility of implementing the Modified Semicon India Programme for development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem in India. Under the Modified Programme, Fiscal Incentive of 50 per cent of the project cost is available to companies/consortia/ joint ventures for setting up of Semiconductor Fabs in India…

NIA raids 16 locations linked to banned PFI in Karnataka to crack Hawala money network

Manish Kumar

In an attempt to crack South India’s Popular Front of India (PFI) hawala money network, the NIA on Wednesday raided 16 places.  The action comes after there were allegations that illegal hawala money from Gulf countries was being used for the purpose of terrorist acts in the country.  The PFI describes itself “as a non-governmental social organization whose stated objective is to work for the poor and disadvantaged people in the country and to oppose oppression and exploitation”.  Popular Front of India is an Islamic political organization in India, that…

150 Medical Colleges May Lose NMC Recognition for non-compliance, inadequate staff

Manish Kumar

Over 150 Medical colleges across India are likely to lose NMC recognition for non-compliance, and inadequate staff.  The list of medical colleges on the NMC’s radar includes those in Gujarat, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Tripura, and West Bengal.  The deficiencies were revealed during an inspection carried out by the Undergraduate Medical Education Board of the Commission for over a month.  Union health minister had warned of action against medical colleges that do not stick to rules or maintain proper faculty.  The medical colleges have the option to…

Chidambaram, Sitharaman in a war of words over ₹2,000 note

Manish Kumar

Congress leader P Chidambaram said that the introduction of ₹2,000 note and its subsequent withdrawal has cast “doubt on the stability” of the Indian currency.  BJP leader says the withdrawal of denomination is RBI’s decision.  Sitharaman tried to highlight the ‘achievements and successes’ of their government, whereas Chidambaram strove to put forth the ‘failures’ of the Centre.  The Indian economy is growing modestly at a much-reduced pace facing serious issues of unemployment, inflation, widening inequalities and stumbling welfare programmes,” said Chidambaram.  We are continuously monitoring inflation and the prices of…

Amid protests Wrestlers to throw medals in Ganga River, fast until death at India Gate

Manish Kumar

Wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh said that they will throw their medals in the Ganga River in Haridwar.  After that, they will stage a hunger strike until death at India Gate read the statement in Hindi.  A scuffle had escalated between wrestlers and cops on Sunday when the former tried to march towards the new Parliament building to hold ‘Mahila Mahapanchayat’.  According to officials, the protesting wrestlers were accused of disregarding the police’s warning that causing disturbance during the inauguration. Wrestlers protesting…

CBI files corruption case against British company Rolls Royce in jet Trainer deal; senior executive booked

Manish Kumar

The CBI has filed a corruption case against British aerospace and defence company Rolls Royce.  The CBI has booked the top executive for alleged “kickbacks” in the procurement of Hawk 115 Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force and Navy.  It is alleged that during 2003-12, these accused entered into a conspiracy with unidentified public servants who “abused their official positions” in lieu of “huge bribes, commissions, and kickbacks” paid by Rolls Royce to approve the aircraft purchase.  In 2012, media reports alleging corruption in the Rolls Royce…

Drones have hit several buildings in Moscow: Russia says Ukraine responsible

Manish Kumar

Drones have hit several buildings in the Russian capital Moscow, causing “minor” damage and leading residents to be evacuated.  Russia’s defence ministry has claimed Kyiv was behind a “terrorist” drone attack on its capital this morning.  Russia’s RIA state news agency reported that some residents of a building on Moscow’s Profsoyuznaya Street in the city’s south were being evacuated.  More than 10 drones were shot down in the region, Russia’s RBC news agency reports, citing sources.  Moscow mayor said in a Telegram post those drones “insignificant damage” to several buildings…

Get rid of RSS sympathizers from the bureaucracy: Congress High Command to Karnataka Govt

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The Congress government in Karnataka is all set to identify and snub bureaucrats affiliated with the RSS, according to sources.  CM and deputy CM have got the list of officers in various departments, who have close ties with the RSS and enjoyed the backing of the previous BJP government.  The state government has received a clear-cut instruction from the Congress High Command to get rid of RSS sympathizers from the bureaucracy, the sources added.  The top officers in the departments like education, finance, urban development, BBMP, BDA, and lucrative posts…