Day: January 1, 2023

Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha assumed command of the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command

JANUARY 1, 2023 Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha assumed command of the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command on 01 January 2023. The Air Marshal is a graduate of National Defence Academy, Pune and was commissioned into the IAF as a fighter pilot in Jun 1985.  He is […]

Haryana minister Sandeep Singh accused of sexual harassment gives up Sports portfolio

Chandigarh, Jan 1: Haryana minister Sandeep Singh, who has been booked in a sexual harassment case, on Sunday gave up his Sports portfolio, saying he has taken this step on moral grounds. The development came a day after Chandigarh police registered an FIR against the 36-year-old BJP leader […]

NCW received nearly 31,000 complaints of crimes against women in 2022

New Delhi, Jan 1: Nearly 31,000 complaints of crimes committed against women were received by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in 2022, the highest since 2014. In 2021, the NCW had received 30,864 complaints while in 2022, the number slightly increased to 30,957. Of the 30,957 complaints, […]

“Covid-19 pandemic no longer determines how we live our lives”: S African President Ramaphosa

Johannesburg, Jan 1: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that the country’s economy is in a better state than before the COVID-19 pandemic and his government will work to ensure its continuous growth. “The Covid-19 pandemic no longer determines how we live our lives. We have been […]

SC to pronounce verdict on pleas against demonetisation on Monday

New Delhi, Jan 1: The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its judgment on Monday on a batch of pleas challenging the government’s 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denominations. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice S A Nazeer, who will […]

Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti takes charge as Chairman & CEO, Railway Board

January 1, 2023 Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti has taken over the charge of new Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board (Ministry of Railways). The appointments committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti as Chairman & CEO of Railway Board. Prior to […]

Science and Technology-related research must reach to the local level: Dr Jitendra Singh

January 1, 2023 In a media interaction on the first day of the New Year, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, 2023 Science […]

PM greets the nation on New Year

January 1, 2023 The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his New Year greetings to the nation. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Have a great 2023! May it be filled with hope, happiness and lots of success. May everyone be blessed with wonderful health.”

International Year of Millets 2023

January 1, 2023 DA&FW aims to promote cultivation and consumption of Millets at a larger scale and bring it to the entire globe through IYMCentral ministries, states and Indian embassies allocated a focussed month in 2023 to carry out various activities for promotion of IYM and increase awareness […]

Rs 1,49,507 crore GST Revenue collected for December 2022, records increase of 15% Year-on-Year

Monthly GST revenues more than Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 10 straight months in a row JANUARY 1, 2023 The gross GST revenue collected during December 2022 is Rs 1,49,507 crore, of which CGST is Rs 26,711 crore, SGST is Rs 33,357 crore, IGST is Rs 78,434 crore (including Rs 40,263 crore collected […]

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