Hunger

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India Stands At 111 Ranking In Global Hunger Index 2023, Govt Rejects Data

India ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2023, confirmed a report released on October 12. However, the Government of India rejected the index report, terming it “erroneous and having malafide intent”. Meanwhile, as per the index, India has a score of 28.7, indicating a serious level of hunger. The country came after neighboring countries Pakistan (102nd), Bangladesh (81st), Nepal (69th) and Sri Lanka (60th).

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 - 12:40 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Hunger Index 2023, Government of India, Hunger, Report, National, Rank 111

Courtesy: Indian Express

Gold-Silver utensils

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G20 Summit: Guests To Be Served In Silver, Gold Plates At Prestigious Event

The G20 Summit is all set to begin in Delhi, and arrangements are being made for all the VVIPs and international guests. According to sources, the grand event is organized at the sprawling Bharat Mandapam at New Delhi's Pragati Maidan from September 9-10. Showcasing India's rich culture, over 200 artisans, in 50,000 man-hours, crafted 15,000 silver and gold plated utensils, used to serve leaders and heads of state.

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 - 09:19 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: G20 Summit, Delhi, Government of India, Silver-Gold Plated Utensils, International Leaders, indian culture

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Bharat as India

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India To Face Rs 14,000 Crores Cost If Renamed As Bharat

Recently, the Government of India is likely to pass a resolution for the name change of India to Bharat. If implemented and approved in the special parliament session, the name change will be a major issue for India and Indians. As per expert, the resultant cost is a huge amount. For the fiscal ended 2023, India's revenue receipts were Rs 23.84 lakh crore, including tax and non-tax revenue.

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 04:11 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: India, Bharat, Rename Cost, Indian Experts, Government of India

Courtesy: Outlook India

India as Bharat

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India To Be Renamed As Bharat, GoI To Pass Resolution In Parliament

The Government of India is likely to introduce a resolution, renaming India as Bharat. The decision came after the official invite to the G20 Heads of State and ministers for a dinner being hosted by President by Droupadi Murmu with the heading President of Bharat. The BJP-led Central Government will hold a special session, to pass a resolution for India to rename as Bharat, to avoid I.N.D.I.A. alliance confusion.

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 02:16 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: India, Bharat, resolution, Government of India, Droupadi Murmu

Courtesy: CNBCTV 18

Hyderabad Woman on US Streets

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Hyderabad Woman Is Found Starving On Streets Of USA

Syeda Lulu Minhaj Zaidi, a native of Telangana, was found starving and helpless on the streets of Chicago, USA. She went to USA for her master's at TRINE University in Detroit, Chicago. Things were fine, but for the past two months, she lost contact with her family, after her belonging, certificates and other documents were stolen and fell into depression. Syeda's mother urged the interference of government to bring her daughter.

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 - 09:55 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Hyderabad Woman, Student, Starving, depression, Government of India

Courtesy: ANI News

LPG Gas Cylinders

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LPG Commercial Cylinders Cost Reduced By Rs 83.50

In a significant relief to the Indian citizens, commercial LPG cylinders in India have been cut by Rs 83.50, according to the official Indian Oil website the new prices are in effect from June 1. However, the cost of 14.2-kg domestic gas cylinders has not been changed. Last month, the cost of commercial LPG cylinders was cut by Rs 172, but the price of domestic cylinders was unchanged.

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 11:15 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: LPG Commercial Cylinders, Indian Markets, Government of India, price reduced, Domestic Cylinders

Parliament

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Rs 75 Coin To Be Launched On May 28, Marking Parliament Inauguration

To commemorate the launch of the new parliament building, the Union Government announced to launch a Rs 75 coin. The Union Finance Ministry issued a notification and confirmed the launch of the coin, which will be of 35 gm, 44 mm in diameter. The front side of the coin will feature the Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar with ‘Satyamev Jayate’ written. The coin will be launched on May 28.read-more

Fri, 26 May 2023 - 12:41 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: parliament, rs 75 coin, Union Finance Ministry, Government of India, Launch

Courtesy: The Indian Express

Kunal Kamra

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Kunal Kamra Moves Bombay HC Against New IT Rules For Content

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has moved the Bombay High Court, against the recent IT rules of the Central Government. Under the new IT rules, content including government data needs approval by centre formed organization. Reacting to this rule, Kamra in his plea said, "The impugned rules are manifestly arbitrary, against the most fundamental principles of natural justice". The court asked for details of the rules, with factual and reasons.… read-more

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - 05:09 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: New IT Rules, Kunal Kamra, Government of India, Stand up Comedy, Bombay HC

Courtesy: The Wire

Prahlad Joshi

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GoI Distance Itself From Hindenburg-Adani Issue, Says Nothing To Do

The Central Government distances itself from the ongoing Hindenburg and Adani Groups issue, in the ongoing Lok Sabha parliament session. On February 3, the opposition raised the issue of Adani Groups' accounting fraud and demanded a probe. Reacting to the statements, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, "opposition is raising the issue because they have no other issue to raise." He added, the Government has nothing to do with it… read-more

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 - 02:21 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Parliament Session, Hindenburg-Adani, Government of India, discussion, Opposition Party

Information & Broadcasting Ministry

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Central Govt Refrains Digital Media, OTT Platforms From Advertising Betting Sites

In breaking news, the Central Government banned betting sites on various news channels, OTT platforms and private satellite TV channels. The announcement came on the evening of October 3. The decision to refrain betting site advertisements on OTT, social media and TV channels was taken by the Information & Broadcasting Ministry, after observing such advertisements available on digital media sites. This is a developing story, details are… read-more

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 - 07:53 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Betting site, Advertising, Government of India, Information & broadcasting, Advisory