Day: January 15, 2024

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt visits DRDO’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex Hyderabad

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Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt visited DRDO’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex Hyderabad on January 14, 2024. He reviewed the ongoing missile technologies and related Programmes at Research Centre Imarat (RCI). Sri U Raja Babu, Director General, Missiles & Strategic Systems [DG(MSS)] briefed the Raksha Rajya Mantri on various technological development. Lab Directors of DRDL, ASL & RCI, explained critical systems and technologies developed by them to RRM. Speaking on occasion, RRM said: “Knowledge and infrastructure base of the DRDO needs to be tapped by the MSME, private…

Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) operations have proved to be an effective tool in moderating price of rice and wheat: Shri Goyal

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Food Corporation of India should emerge as a trusted partner of farmers and people of the country, said Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Textiles and Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal said while delivering address during 60th Foundation of FCI here today. Shri Goyal said FCI plays a crucial role in facilitating flagship schemes like Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) by providing ration to beneficiaries in every corner of the country. However, he emphasized that the role of FCI is not only to deliver ration,…

PM takes part in Pongal celebrations in New Delhi

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today took part in Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister, Shri L Murugan in New Delhi. Addressing on the occasion, the Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes on the occasion of Pongal and said that the festive fervour can be witnessed emanating from every home in Tamil Nadu. Shri Modi wished for a continuous flow of the stream of happiness, prosperity and contentment in the lives of all citizens. He also noted Lohri celebrations taking place yesterday, the festive occasion of Makar…

PM to release first instalment to 1 lakh beneficiaries of PMAY (G) under PM-JANMAN on 15 January

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release the first instalment to 1 lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY – G) under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) on 15th January, 2024 at 12 noon via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also interact with the beneficiaries of PM-JANMAN on the occasion. In line with the Prime Minister’s efforts towards the vision of Antyodaya to empower the last person at the last mile, PM-JANMAN was launched for the socio-economic welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)…

PM to visit Andhra Pradesh and Kerala on 16th-17th January

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Kerala on 16th-17th January, 2024 On 16th January, at around 3:30 PM, Prime Minister will reach Palasamudram, Sri Sathya Sai District in Andhra Pradesh and inaugurate the new campus of National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN). Prime Minister will also interact with Officer Trainees of 74th and 75th batch of Indian Revenue Service (Custom & Indirect Taxes) as well as officer trainees of Royal Civil Service of Bhutan. On 17th January, at around 07:30 AM, Prime Minister…

Fire breaks out at BMC school in Mumbai’s Parel

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A fire broke out in the store room of closed BMC school in Mumbai’s Parel on Monday morning (January 15) at around 9.16 am. Fire officials were rushed to the spot. According to the officials, the fire was confined to electric wiring, electric installation, Mattress etc. on ground floor of the five floored BMC school building. No injury has been reported so far in the incident that took place in Saibaba School, Opp Mint Colony Mono Rail Station, Parel, Mumbai. The officials said that it was a Level-1 fire which was declared…

India celebrates its 76th Army Day | Here’s everything you need to know

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Saluting the Sentinels: India celebrates its 76th Army Day | Here’s everything you need to know As the country observes its 76th Army Day today, the adage “A soldier is never off duty” resonates deeply, encapsulating the unwavering commitment and sacrifice inherent in the lives of those who stand as the bulwark of the nation’s sovereignty. Army Day 2024: In the heart of January, the nation stands united, bowing its head in reverence and gratitude, as it commemorates ‘Army Day’ on the 15th. This annual observance serves as a poignant reminder…

Watching child porn in private not crime : High court

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The Madras High Court recently observed that watching child pornographic videos will itself not attract offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justice Anand Venkatesh noted that to attract the offences under the POCSO Act, a child or children must have been used for pornography. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh made this observation while quashing a criminal case against a youngster who had downloaded and watched child porn videos on his mobile phone; he stressed the need for society to tackle this issue from school onwards. The judge…