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IPS Officer Love Kumar Appointed as IG in Special Protection Group

IPS Officer Love Kumar Appointed as IG in Special Protection Group

Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Love Kumar has been appointed as the Inspector General (IG) in the Special Protection Group (SPG) for a period of two years, according to an official notification issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved this proposal from the Office …

Sagar Kavach 2024: Coastal Security Exercise in Lakshadweep Islands

Sagar Kavach 2024: Coastal Security Exercise in Lakshadweep Islands

A two-day coastal security exercise called Sagar Kavach 01/24 was conducted off the Lakshadweep Islands from April 1-2, 2024. The exercise involved the participation of all maritime security agencies, including the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Marine Police, Fisheries, Customs, and other security agencies. Objectives and Outcomes The primary objective of the exercise was to …

Innovative Election Initiative: Punjab Launches 'Booth Raabta' Website

Innovative Election Initiative: Punjab Launches ‘Booth Raabta’ Website

In an innovative move aimed at enhancing voter engagement and accessibility to election-related information, Punjab’s Malerkotla district has introduced the ‘Booth Raabta’ website. Spearheaded by District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Pallavi, this platform, accessible via boothraabta.com, serves as a comprehensive resource hub for voters and polling personnel alike. The initiative has garnered praise …

Indian Coast Guard Inaugurates Aquatic Centre at Mandapam, Tamil Nadu

Indian Coast Guard Inaugurates Aquatic Centre at Mandapam, Tamil Nadu

Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal inaugurated the Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre at ICGS Mandapam near Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, as part of his four-day visit to the maritime force’s bases in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry. The visit aimed to review operational preparedness and infrastructure development in the region, with a focus …

GAIL Wins 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Award for Barauni – Guwahati Pipeline

GAIL Wins 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Award for Barauni – Guwahati Pipeline

GAIL (India) Limited has been honored with the prestigious 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Award in the ‘Achievement Award for Best Construction Projects’ category for its remarkable accomplishment in the Barauni – Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline project (BGPL). The project, an integral component of the Jagdishpur – Haldia & Bokaro – Dhamra Pipeline project, marks a significant …

Uttarakhand's Response to GLOF Risks in Himalayas

Uttarakhand’s Response to GLOF Risks in Himalayas

The state government of Uttarakhand has initiated proactive measures to assess and mitigate the risks associated with Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). Two expert panels have been established to conduct risk assessments and monitor five high-risk glacial lakes in the region. These lakes have been identified as prone to immediate danger, necessitating urgent attention and …

Miraj's Sitars and Tanpuras Awarded Geographical Indication Tags

Miraj’s Sitars and Tanpuras Awarded Geographical Indication Tags

The small town of Miraj in Maharashtra’s Sangli district is known for its craftsmanship in making musical instruments, particularly sitars and tanpuras. These instruments have now been awarded the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tags, recognizing their unique origin and quality. Tradition and Demand The tradition of making sitars and tanpuras in Miraj goes back more …

U.S. and Britain Forge Alliance to Enhance AI Safety

U.S. and Britain Forge Alliance to Enhance AI Safety

The United States and Britain have joined forces to bolster the safety measures surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) amidst concerns over upcoming advanced AI iterations. This collaboration, formalized through a memorandum of understanding, aims to collectively develop advanced AI model testing procedures, aligning with commitments made during the AI Safety Summit held at Bletchley Park. Partnership …

India Lifts Export Restrictions on Essential Goods for Maldives Amid Diplomatic Strain

India Lifts Export Restrictions on Essential Goods for Maldives Amid Diplomatic Strain

India has removed export restrictions on essential commodities for the Maldives, including items like eggs, potatoes, onions, rice, wheat flour, sugar, and dal, for the fiscal year 2024-25. This move comes despite strained diplomatic relations between the two countries since November last year. Bilateral Trade Agreement Under the bilateral trade agreement, specified quantities of essential …

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Dominated the Japanese Grand Prix

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Dominated the Japanese Grand Prix

Triple world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull dominated the Japanese Grand Prix, leading a one-two finish for his team alongside teammate Sergio Perez. Verstappen was in control throughout the race after starting from pole position, claiming his third win from the first four races of the 2024 season. Verstappen’s Impressive Performance Verstappen was back …