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India and Qatar have solidified their partnership by signing two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing cooperation in sustainability, technology, entrepreneurship, and energy sectors. The agreements were formalised during the India-Qatar Business Forum in New Delhi, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Qatar’s Commerce and Industry Minister Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in attendance. Key Agreements: Minister Goyal emphasised that the evolving global landscape, marked by geopolitical shifts and technological advancements, presents a unique opportunity for India and Qatar to collaborate for mutual prosperity. He highlighted India’s stable and predictable economic environment, inviting Qatari…

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has given eateries, bakeries, dhabas, and other food vendors a hard deadline of July 8 to transition to green fuels or face strict penalties, including licence revocation, fines, and legal actions. This initiative comes in response to the city’s worsening air quality, which has remained poor since October 2024. The BMC’s directive follows a January 9 order from the Bombay High Court, mandating the shift from polluting fuels like wood and coal to more eco-friendly alternatives, such as CNG, PNG, LPG, and electricity. Many food establishments, especially those relying on tandoors and wood for cooking,…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched a road safety awareness and health check-up initiative for over 1,250 drivers in Mizoram. This initiative aligns with Road Safety Month (January 18 – February 17, 2025). In response to rising road accidents, the program was inaugurated with Stephen Lalrinawma, Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, Aizawl, and other key stakeholders. Mizoram recorded 106 road accidents in 2023 and 124 in 2024. Fatalities rose from 96 to 112. Over-speeding, traffic violations, and weak enforcement are major causes. To address these issues, TKM collaborates with local authorities to educate commercial drivers on responsible driving and health.…

Maharashtra’s ambitious plan to establish a 128-acre film city near Ramtek, Nagpur, is progressing swiftly. State Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar has directed the revenue department to expedite the land transfer for the proposed ‘Chitranagari’. This initiative, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Nagpur Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, has received in-principle approval from the cultural department. Strategic LocationThe designated site, adjacent to Khindsi Lake in Ramtek, offers an ideal setting for film production due to its picturesque landscape and proximity to forested areas. Officials highlight the project’s potential to boost tourism in the region. Plans also include a training…

South Korea has pulled the plug on the popular DeepSeek AI chatbot, suspending new downloads over privacy concerns. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) confirmed that the app, developed by China’s DeepSeek company, will remain unavailable until it meets South Korea’s strict data protection laws. This move follows a growing international scrutiny of the app, which has been rapidly climbing the ranks of global AI tools. DeepSeek had surged in popularity in South Korea, reaching over a million weekly users in its first few days. However, its swift rise in the app stores triggered alarm bells from privacy watchdogs and…

Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala cadre, has been appointed as India’s 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), effective from February 19, 2025. He succeeds Rajiv Kumar, who is set to retire on February 18, 2025. Kumar’s tenure is slated to continue until January 26, 2029. Upcoming Electoral Events During his term, Kumar will oversee significant electoral events, including 20 assembly elections, the 2027 presidential and vice-presidential elections, and preparations for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. In the immediate future, he will manage elections in five states: Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam.…

In a landmark decision, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled in favour of candidates from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), allowing them additional benefits while appearing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. The court has granted EWS candidates a five-year age relaxation and increased their number of attempts to nine, bringing them on the same level as other reserved categories. This ruling ensures that EWS candidates will now receive the same advantages as OBC, SC/ST, and disabled candidates, bridging the gap that previously existed. Until now, EWS candidates were treated like general category aspirants, with no extra…

IIT Bombay is set to take quantum technology to new heights with its innovative Quantum Sensing and Metrology Hub (Qmet). Headed by Professor Kasturi Saha, the hub is poised to revolutionise the world of quantum sensing through groundbreaking research and lab-grown technologies. The Qmet initiative, part of the National Quantum Mission (NQM), brings together 16 institutes and 40 researchers across India with a shared vision: to bridge the gap between fundamental quantum research and its practical applications. One of the key areas of focus is precision metrology, sensing, and imaging, using cutting-edge tools like the quantum diamond microscope and portable…

કેન્દ્રીય ગ્રામીણ વિકાસ અને કૃષિ અને ખેડૂત કલ્યાણ પ્રધાન શિવરાજ સિંહ ચૌહાણ મંગળવારે મધ્ય પ્રદેશના રાયસેનમાં 26 રાજ્યો અને ત્રણ કેન્દ્રશાસિત પ્રદેશોની 152 શહેરી સ્થાનિક સંસ્થાઓમાં રાષ્ટ્રીય ભૂ-અવકાશી જ્ઞાન આધારિત ભૂમિ સર્વેક્ષણ શહેરી રહેઠાણ (નકશા)નું ઉદ્ઘાટન કરશે. કેન્દ્ર સરકારના ગ્રામીણ વિકાસ મંત્રાલયના ભૂમિ સંસાધન વિભાગે આ પાઇલોટ કાર્યક્રમ શરૂ કર્યો છે. કેન્દ્રીય ગ્રામીણ વિકાસ અને સંદેશાવ્યવહાર રાજ્ય પ્રધાન ડૉ. ચંદ્રશેખર પેમ્માસાની, મધ્ય પ્રદેશના મુખ્ય પ્રધાન ડૉ. મોહન યાદવ, મધ્ય પ્રદેશના મહેસૂલ પ્રધાન કરણ સિંહ વર્મા, પંચાયતી રાજ અને ગ્રામીણ વિકાસ પ્રધાન પ્રહલાદ સિંહ પટેલ, મત્સ્યઉદ્યોગ અને માછીમાર કલ્યાણ રાજ્ય પ્રધાન (સ્વતંત્ર હવાલો) અને મધ્ય પ્રદેશના રાયસેન જિલ્લાના પ્રભારી નારાયણ સિંહ…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) India recently conducted a specialised training session for 30 police officers from the Academy for Prison and Correctional Administration (APCA) in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Held in New Delhi on 13th February 2025, the training focused on enhancing the officers’ understanding of human rights and legal frameworks in prison administration. During the session, NHRC Secretary General Bharat Lal encouraged officers to view their roles as a form of ‘dharma,’ emphasising that their duties go beyond jobs—they are responsible for ensuring the protection of human rights for every individual in their custody. He highlighted the importance…