Category: Development
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Political Row Erupts Over ISRO Ad Featuring ‘Chinese Flag’ Amidst Foundation of New Launch Complex
The political atmosphere in Tamil Nadu heated up as the BJP and DMK exchanged barbs over an advertisement for ISRO’s upcoming spaceport. The ad, which mistakenly featured a Chinese flag, led to a controversy shortly before the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP’s jibe was encapsulated when…
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Tragic Loss of Intel India’s Avtar Singh Saini in Cab Incident
The tragic accident that led to the death of Avtar Singh Saini, the former Intel India country head, has sent shockwaves through the community. The 68-year-old was struck down early Wednesday morning when a taxi driven by 23-year-old Rishikesh Khade hit him while he was cycling on Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai. Khade has…
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Crucial Roles and Stances at the 13th Ministerial Conference of the WTO
The digital trade sphere was also a topic of discussion, with the US sticking to its longstanding position against tariffs on digital services despite some WTO members showing interest in allowing such tariffs on digitally delivered services. The current moratorium, in place since 1998, faces potential cessation if members do not agree to extend it.…
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Spearheads Urban Development Initiatives and Orders Inquiry into ORR Leasing Irregularities
Hyderabad’s landscape is poised for a transformative development as Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy laid out an extensive urban growth plan focused on extending HMDA limits to incorporate the Regional Ring Road (RRR) into the fold of the city’s rapid expansion. With a vision to bolster connectivity and infrastructure, Revanth Reddy underscored the need for…
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Tragic End for a Tech Visionary and Passionate Cyclist: Avtar Singh Saini’s Untimely Demise
In a heartrending turn of events, Avtar Singh Saini, a former director at Intel South Asia and a key figure in the design and development of the world-famous Pentium processor, tragically lost his life in a road accident. Saini, 68, was fulfilling his passion for cycling on Palm Beach Road when his life was cut…
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Celebrations for Astronaut Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair’s New Chapter: Marriage and Mission Gaganyaan
A wave of joy and celebatory news struck as Malayalam actor Lena announced on social media her marriage to Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, an Indian Air Force Fighter Pilot who carved his name in history as one of the four astronauts selected for India’s pioneering Gaganyaan mission. The nuptials took place in an intimate, traditional ceremony…
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India’s 2024 Science for Sustainable Development: Understanding the Need for Improved R&D Funding
Every year on February 28, India celebrates National Science Day, and the theme for the year 2024 is “Science for Sustainable Development”. India aims to lead its development through scientific advancement and sustainability by 2047. On this significant day, it’s imperative to acknowledge that consistent and substantial investment is crucial for scientific transformation, especially considering…
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Takes Flight: Astronaut Designates Unveiled
On February 27, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi bestowed astronaut wings upon the four chosen individuals set to represent India in its ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, scheduled for 2025. The honored recipients are Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Prathap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, all esteemed Indian…
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India’s Poverty Plummets and Consumer Expenditure Surges, Reveals Survey Data
As of February 25, 2024, India has made significant strides in reducing poverty, with less than 5% of the population now living below the poverty line and extreme destitution almost eradicated, highlighted a government official based on the latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey for the year 2022-23. Concurrently, the claim was made that retail inflation…
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India at WTO MC13: Asserting Interests Amid Global Uncertainty
The G33 group, including India, voices the need for a ‘meaningful outcome’ from MC13 on public stockholding, echoing the interests outlined in a joint proposal backed by over 80 countries. Confronted with the demands of modern trade, India reinforces the necessity of preserving special treatment for developing members and recognizing their non-trade concerns within agricultural…
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Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Multiple AIIMS and Healthcare Centers Across India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a comprehensive speech at Rajkot, unveiled five new AIIMS located in Rajkot, Bathinda, Raebareli, Kalyani, and Mangalagiri. Modi focused on the difference between political promises and actions, highlighting that his administration had delivered on the guarantee of establishing an AIIMS in Raebareli previously pledged but overlooked. Further shining a light…
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India Sets its Sights on Defence Self-Reliance and Manufacturing Prowess by 2028-29
India is charting a bold course in its defence sector with ambitions to achieve an annual defence production worth Rs 3 lakh crore by the fiscal year 2028-29. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh outlined the Modi government’s visionary goals, articulating a drive towards propelling India into a developed nation by 2047. India’s journey from a modest…