Indian Government
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Google, MeitY collaborates to empower India's cybersecurity workforce: Know-how
Technology | Sep 07, 2023, 02:41 PM ISTAs part of partnership, the focus is on cybersecurity training and skill development through various initiatives. One notable initiative involves training a 'cyber force' consisting of 1,000 government officials to equip them with best practices in cyber defense.
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Government exempts LPG imports from 15 per cent agri cess
Business | Sep 01, 2023, 01:06 PM ISTThe Finance Ministry in a notification said that imports of LPG, liquified propane and liquified butane have been fully exempted from Agriculture Infrastructure Development cess (AIDC) effective September 1.
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Boeing begins production of Apache helicopters in Arizona for Indian Army: All you need to know
World | Aug 17, 2023, 07:59 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force received a fleet of 22 AH-64 Apache helicopters in 2020 via a $3.1 billion contract with the US government and Boeing.
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No separate policy for incentives to Tesla; can apply under existing schemes: Govt official
Business | Jul 23, 2023, 01:30 PM ISTIn 2021, the US-based electric car maker demanded a reduction in import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) in India.
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Operation Kaveri closed! 3,862 Indian nationals rescued from conflict-torn Sudan
India | May 05, 2023, 07:04 PM ISTA total of 3,862 people were rescued from strife-torn Sudan under Operation Kaveri.
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Centre assures SC to form panel to address concerns of same-sex couples
India | May 03, 2023, 01:08 PM ISTSolicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud that the government is positive about the suggestion for exploring administrative steps in this regard.
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Amid Sudan clash, govt sets up dedicated control room in Delhi to oversee safety of stranded Indians
India | Apr 19, 2023, 11:43 AM ISTThe major development came hours after politicians in India engaged in a war of words, where senior Congress leader and former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah sought help from the Centre for the safety of the people of Karnataka who have been stuck in Sudan.
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Budget 2023: Understanding the Budget process - here are the various steps involved
Budget | Jan 23, 2023, 12:49 PM ISTThe Indian budget process for is a significant event that outlines government revenues and expenditures. The budget is passed after discussion and debate in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
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Indian govt 'aggressively' developing infrastructures near LAC to counter Chinese aggression
India | Dec 20, 2022, 12:40 PM ISTAmid the border row between China and India, the government said it wants to connect even the remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh to promote the social and economical development of the region.
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India bans export of 'broken rice' with immediate effect
India | Sep 09, 2022, 08:50 AM ISTThe ban on exports assumes significance as it appears that the overall sown area under paddy this Kharif season could be lower than that of last year. This can have an impact on both crop prospects as well as prices going forward.
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Government issues new guidelines to curb 'misleading ads'; bans surrogate commercials
India | Jun 11, 2022, 12:05 PM ISTThe guidelines, notified by the consumer affairs ministry and that have come into force with immediate effect, also specify due diligence to be carried out while endorsing in advertisements.
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Indian Govt fully committed to boosting tourism potential of Meghalaya: PM Modi
India | Nov 28, 2021, 11:25 AM IST"Grateful to the people of Kongthong for this kind gesture. The Govt of India is fully committed to boosting the tourism potential of Meghalaya. And yes, have also been seen great pictures of the recent Cherry Blossom Festival in the state. Looks beautiful," PM Modi tweeted.
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Indian government aims to block irresponsible crypto ads
India | Nov 14, 2021, 12:03 PM ISTThe crypto stakeholders and govt have reached a consensus that such advertisements are misleading youths and must be curbed.
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US body hails Indian govt's move to withdraw retrospective tax law
World | Aug 06, 2021, 07:29 AM ISTUSISPF applauds India’s move to withdraw the retrospective tax amendment relating to tax on indirect transfers
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Indian govt's schizophrenia led to COVID ravages: Amartya Sen
India | Jun 05, 2021, 10:17 AM ISTIndia's "confused" government focused on taking credit for its actions, rather than working to restrict the spread of COVID-19, resulting in schizophrenia that led to massive troubles, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has said.
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162 pressure swing adsorption plants sanctioned to augment medial oxygen: Govt
India | Apr 18, 2021, 01:59 PM ISTPSA plants manufacture oxygen and help hospitals become self-sufficient in their requirement for medical oxygen, while also reducing the burden on national grid for its supply of medical oxygen.
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Special flight carrying stranded NRIs leaves for Canada
News | May 19, 2020, 10:08 PM ISTAmid lockdown 4.0 and followed relaxations, stranded NRIs left for Canada by a special flight.
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Coronavirus outbreak: Concerned about shortage, WHO asks to increase safety equipment
World | Mar 04, 2020, 12:39 PM ISTIn the wake of mounting cases of COVID-19, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called upon the governments and the industry to increase the manufacturing of personal protective equipment.
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Attention! Govt advice to Indians under 20 years to renew OCI cards after each passport renewal
India | Jan 08, 2020, 11:54 PM ISTThe Indian government is advising Indians under 20 years of age who hold Overseas Citizen of India or OCI cards to get them re-issued each time they get their passport re-issued. For OCI cardholders above 50 years, the card needs to be re-issued only once after passport renewal, according to details in a press release issued by the Indian Consulate in New York.
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Republican lawmaker applauds Indian government for ensuring 'stability' in Kashmir
World | Dec 31, 2019, 04:39 PM ISTDescribing Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir as an "outdated provision" of the Indian Constitution, a Republican lawmaker has applauded the actions of the Indian government and the Parliament in ensuring "stability" in Kashmir.