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TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit begins

February 17, 2022

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has delivered the inaugural address at The Energy and Resources Institute’s (TERI) World Sustainable Development Summit. Mr Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Ms Amina J Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations and Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav were …

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Bihar ropes in Manoj Tiwari as brand ambassador for Khadi

February 17, 2022

Bhojpuri singer and BJP MP, Manoj Tiwari will be the brand ambassador of Khadi and other handicrafts of Bihar. He will be the “brand ambassador” for Khadi and other handicrafts of Bihar, state minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain announced. Manoj Tiwari will promote the use of Khadi fabric, which was popularized by Mahatma Gandhi during India’s …

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Narcotics Control Bureau organises “Darkathon-2022”

February 17, 2022

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is organising a “Darkathon-2022” to find solutions to counter drug trafficking through the darknet. The initiative aims at involving students, youth and technical experts to find effective solutions to unravel the anonymity of darknet markets. The agency recently smashed three groups of drug peddlers that were operating on the network …

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Jio Platforms picks up 25% stake in US-based tech startup TWO Platforms

February 17, 2022

Jio Platforms has picked up a 25% stake in US-based deep-tech startup company TWO Platforms for $15 million. Two Platforms is an artificial reality company that focuses on building interactive and immersive AI experiences. The two companies have joined hands to fast track the adoption of new technologies and build disruptive technologies such as AI, …

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LAHDC launched “Kunsnyom scheme” for differently abled persons

February 17, 2022

Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh has launched Kunsnyoms scheme for differently-abled persons. Kunsnyoms meant Equal for All, Fair for All, aims inclusive and accessible Ladakh. Under the new scheme, Leh Hill council is providing assistive devices, technologies to needy people at 90 per cent subsidy. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, …

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India’s wholesale inflation declines to 12.96% in January

February 17, 2022

India’s wholesale inflation has eased to 12.96 % in January from 13.56 % in the previous month. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation has declined consistently in recent months. It fell from 14.87 % in November 2021 to 13.56 % in December 2021 and further to 12.96 % in January 2022. However, inflation still …

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A book titled ‘Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War’ released

February 17, 2022

A new book titled “Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War” authored by Samuel Moyn was released. Samuel Moyn is the Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School and a professor of History at Yale University. This provocative book argues about the endless wars the USA created in the past including Vietnam …

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GoI forms G20 Secretariat in view India’s G20 Presidency

February 17, 2022

India will hold the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023 and the G20 Summit will be held in India in 2023 (18th edition). For its preparation, the government has approved the setting up of a G20 Secretariat and its reporting structures. The G20 Secretariat will be guided by an Apex …

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Sebi makes provision of separation of chairperson & MD/CEO roles voluntary

February 17, 2022

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) board has decided to make provision for separation of the roles of chairperson and MD/CEO as ‘voluntary’ against ‘mandatory’ earlier. The market regulator had in June 2017 set up a committee on corporate governance under Uday Kotak with a view to seek recommendations to further enhance corporate governance …

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Yes Bank launches ‘Agri Infinity’ programme

February 17, 2022

Private sector lender, Yes Bank has launched an ‘Agri Infinity’ programme for digital financing solutions in the food and agriculture sector ecosystem by mentoring entrepreneurial ventures in this field. Agri-fintech start-ups working on financial innovations across the food and agriculture value chain are eligible to apply under this programme and can work with Yes Bank …

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Daily Archives: February 17, 2022

TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit begins

Bihar ropes in Manoj Tiwari as brand ambassador for Khadi

Narcotics Control Bureau organises “Darkathon-2022”

Jio Platforms picks up 25% stake in US-based tech startup TWO Platforms

LAHDC launched “Kunsnyom scheme” for differently abled persons

India’s wholesale inflation declines to 12.96% in January

A book titled ‘Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War’ released

GoI forms G20 Secretariat in view India’s G20 Presidency

Sebi makes provision of separation of chairperson & MD/CEO roles voluntary

Yes Bank launches ‘Agri Infinity’ programme

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