India’s Offer-for-Sale (OFS) Route in Disinvestment
The Offer-for-Sale (OFS) route in disinvestment refers to a method by which the Indian government sells its stake in public sector undertakings (PSUs) to reduce…
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Jharkhand Introduces India’s First Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme
The Jharkhand government launched India’s first Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme on March 6, 2024, aiming to mainstream widows and enhance their dignity through financial support.…
Neengal Nalama Beneficiary Outreach Programme
The “Neengal Nalama” Beneficiary Outreach Programme is a recent initiative by the Tamil Nadu government, launched by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on March 6, 2024.…
Supreme Court Bans Tiger Safari in Core Areas of Jim Corbett National Park
The Supreme Court of India has recently banned tiger safaris in the core areas of Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, following concerns over illegal…
Indelible Ink for Lok Sabha 2024 Polls
The indelible ink used in the Lok Sabha 2024 polls is supplied by Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd (MPVL), the sole supplier for such ink…
CSpace – India’s first state-run OTT
CSpace, Kerala’s first government-owned OTT platform, was launched on March 7, 2024, marking a significant move towards digitizing the state’s entertainment sector. Managed by the…
India’s First Underwater Metro Tunnel in Kolkata
The Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation is set to complete India’s first underwater metro tunnel, connecting the East and West metro corridors under the Hooghly river…
10th India-South Korea Joint Commission Meeting (JCM)
The 10th India-South Korea Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul, took place in…
RBI Directs Card Issuers to Provide Multiple Network Options
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks and non-bank lenders to provide customers with the option to choose from multiple card networks (such…
