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Centre Appoints Samir Kamat As New DRDO Chief
The central government has appointed Samir Kamat as the new chief of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on August 25. Kamat is a distinguished scientist and Director General, Naval Systems and Materials. Kamat will hold the aforementioned office till he attains the age of 60 years, or until further orders. Meanwhile, G Satheesh Reddy (59) has been appointed as the scientific advisor to the Defence Minister.
Tags: G Satheesh Reddy, DRDO, Samir Kamat, Central Government, BJP
Courtesy: ANI
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Government To Form Expert Team To Develop Universal Charger For All Smart Phones In India
India intends to implement the European Union's (EU) universal charger policy for all smartphones and other portable electronic devices, regardless of brand. Indian government will soon form expert committees to assess the adoption of universal chargers for smartphones and other portable electronic devices, a strategy that EU has already adopted. Adoption of a standard charger across India is possible in order to alleviate e-waste concerns… read-more
Tags: India, Charger, Smartphones, Central Government, expert team
Courtesy: India Today
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Rapido Hopes To Generate $300 Million Income In Fiscal Year 2022-23, Seeks Collaboration With State Govts
Rapido, bike-taxi aggregator, is aiming for $300 million in revenue in fiscal year 2022-23. Rapido, founded in 2015 by Aravind Sanka, Pavan Guntupalli, and Rishikesh SR, operates in over 100 locations across India. It is now looking forward to collaborating with several state governments in order to assist metro commuters and provide additional services. Rapido presently has over 3 million bike-taxi riders and over 3 lakh drivers in auto… read-more
Tags: Rapido, Central Government, revenue, FISCAL YEAR
Courtesy: DNA INDIA
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Shah Faesal Reinstated As Deputy Secretary In Tourism Ministry
The Department of Personnel and Training has reassigned IAS official Shah Faesal to the Tourism Ministry as Deputy Secretary. The government approved Faesal's request to rescind his resignation in April and returned him to service. Faesal, who resigned in January 2019 and founded the Jammu and Kashmir People's Movement (JKPM), was jailed under the strict Public… read-more
Tags: Shah Faesal, deputy secretary, Tourism ministry, Central Government, reinstated
Courtesy: India Today
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Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Campaign Commences
The "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign, which encourages people to carry the Tiranga home and hoist it to commemorate India's 75th year of independence, was launched on August 13. The campaign began as part of the "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" and will continue till August 15. The program's purpose is to make the relationship with the… read-more
Tags: har ghar tiranga, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Independence Day, Central Government, India
Courtesy: ANI
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Airlines Now Mandated To Share Passengers' Details To Customs Dept
According to central government's latest mandate, airlines now have to share the passengers' details with the customs. The decision was taken on August 8, citing "risk analysis". According to the mandate, every airline should now provide Passenger Name Record (PNR) details to National Customs Targeting Centre-Passenger (NCTCP), 24 hours before the journey. Furthermore, a violation under this new rule can attract penalty between Rs 25,000 to… read-more
Tags: Airline, Customs, Central Government, PNR, Flight Risks
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Indian Govt To Lower Public Transportation Fares: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
The Indian government has emphasized the need of switching to electric cars, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has taken many steps to facilitate a seamless transition to the EV ecosystem. Gadkari stated that the fare for electric buses might be 30% cheaper than that of diesel buses. The Central Government is pressing on with its goal to run 50,000 electric buses around the country.
Tags: public transport, fares, Central Government, Electric buses, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Courtesy: DNA INDIA
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Central Government Signs Bilateral Air Services Agreement With 116 Nations To Reduce Airfare
Indian government implemented bilateral Air Service Agreements (ASA) with 116 countries to increase and extend connectivity between India and nations across the world and is enabling foreign carriers to service India to add additional flights to the country's urban centers. According to travel industry analysts, this action will benefit travelers and may lower airfares. India has entered into bilateral ASAs with countries across Asia, Europe… read-more
Tags: Air Travel, International Flights, airfare, Central Government, PACT
Courtesy: Zee news
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Government Receives Offers Worth Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore In 5G Spectrum Auction
The government, on the seventh day of the 5G spectrum auction on August 1, received bids totaling more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore. On July 26, India held its first-ever auction of 5G spectrum. The auction concluded after 40 rounds of bidding over the course of seven days. The total amount of the bids received was Rs 1,50,173 crore. Reliance… read-more
Tags: 5G, Central Government, 5G Spectrum Auction, bids, India
Courtesy: ANI
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Odisha Govt Announces 4G Internet Connection In 2,800 Villages
The Odisha Government announced 4G-Internet connectivity for nearly 2,800 villages soon. According to the official announcement on July 31, a total of 2,792 villages will be brought under the 4G network of the country as part of the Centre's digital inclusion policy worth Rs 26.316 crores, including 465 villages in the Kandhamal district, approved by Union Cabinet. Furthermore, BSNL will be the executor, whereas Universal Service Obligation… read-more
Tags: Odisha, Odisha government, 4G Speed, Mobile Networks, Central Government
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
