Category: National

ECI remains keenly focussed on enhancing voter turn out

Commission’s largest ever awareness and facilitation measures being further reinforced Public /Private organisations, celebrities join in voter outreach campaigns Normal weather forecast for Phase 3 as per IMD reports; Special steps in place to deal with hot weather conditions MAY 3, 2024 Election Commission of India has doubled […]

GST revenue collection for April 2024 highest ever at Rs 2.10 lakh crore

GST collections breach landmark milestone of ₹2 lakh crore Gross Revenue Records 12.4% y-o-y growth Net Revenue (after refunds) stood at ₹1.92 lakh crore; 15.5% y-o-y growth MAY 1, 2024 The Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections hit a record high in April 2024 at ₹2.10 lakh crore. […]

ECI issues direction for handling and storage of Symbol Loading Units in compliance of Supreme Court Order

MAY 1, 2024 In pursuance of the judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, dated 26th April, 2024 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 434 of 2023, ECI has issued the new protocol for handling and storage of Symbol Loading Unit (SLU). All CEOs have been directed to create […]

Nominations for Padma Awards-2025 begins

MAY 1, 2024 nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2025 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2025 have begun from today. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2024. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in). […]

Council of Scienific & Industrial Research (CSIR)- National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) organizes a national workshop to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day

APRIL 26, 2024 The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) organized a national workshop and celebrated World Intellectual Property Day. The theme of the workshop was “IP and SDGs: Innovating for a Shared Future.” The event, held at […]

Every arrangement in place for phase 2 polling tomorrow

Spread: 88 Lok Sabha seats, ~16 crore voters, 1.67 lakh polling stations, 13 States/UTs Weather prediction normal for phase 2 poll day Voter participation measures further strengthened Polling time extended in four constituencies in Bihar Commission calls upon voters to come out and vote APRIL 25, 2024 The […]

AFMS & ICMR join hands to undertake biomedical research for Armed Forces

APRIL 23, 2024 Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaborative research and training with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)on 23 April 2024.  The MoU was signed by Secretary, Department of Health Research & Director General, ICMR Dr Rajiv Bahl, and Director […]

Successful test of new version of Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

APRIL 23, 2024 A successful launch of the new variant of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command on April 23, 2024. The user launch has proven the operational capability of the Command and validated new technologies.

INDIAN NAVY CONDUCTS EXERCISE POORVI LEHAR ON THE EAST COAST

Indian Navy conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar on East Coast under the Operational Control of The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The exercise aimed at validation of procedures towards assessment of Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet Maritime Security challenges in the region.  The exercise witnessed participation of Ships, […]

Payroll Data: EPFO adds 15.48 lakh net members during February 2024

7.78 lakh new members enrolled with EPFO during February, 2024 APRIL 20, 2024 EPFO’s provisional payroll data released on 20th April, 2024 highlights that EPFO has added 15.48 lakh net members in the month of February, 2024. The data indicates that around 7.78 lakh new members have been enrolled during February, […]

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