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Cabinet approves development of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi

Cabinet approves development of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for development of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi with an outlay of Rs 2,870 crore. It includes Construction of New Terminal Building, Apron Extension, Runway Extension, Parallel Taxi Track & Allied works. Funded by Airport …

Sweden Tops, India at 63rd Rank on Global Energy Transition Index: WEF

Sweden Tops, India at 63rd Rank on Global Energy Transition Index: WEF

According to the Global Energy Transition Index released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on 19 June 2024, India has been ranked 63rd out of 120 countries, improving three ranks from last year’s 67th position. Sweden has again topped the Index, reflecting its continued leadership in energy transition. The WEF highlighted India’s significant advancements in …

Cabinet Green Signals Greenfield Major Port at Vadhavan, Maharashtra

Cabinet Green Signals Greenfield Major Port at Vadhavan, Maharashtra

The Indian government has approved the construction of a new major port at Vadhavan in the Dahanu taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra. This project, aligned with the PM Gatishakti programme, aims to boost India’s foreign trade capabilities and local economy. The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sanctioned this on June 19, 2024. …

RBI Eases LRS Norms for Investment via GIFT IFSC

RBI grants Payment Aggregator License to SabPaisa

SabPaisa (SRS Live Technologies Private Limited), a payment solutions provider, has announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted final approval to operate as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under the Payments and Settlement Systems Act of 2007. Complete payment aggregation services to merchants The licence would enable SabPaisa to provide complete payment aggregation …

Capital of Purvanchal of Uttar Pradesh

Which District of Uttar Pradesh is the Capital of Purvanchal?

Uttar Pradesh, a major state in Northern India, holds the title of the most populous state in the country. According to the 2011 Census, its population was recorded at 199,812,341, which has now surged to nearly 240 million. Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest state in India by area, spanning 240,928 square kilometers, which accounts …

Indian Armed Forces Unveil Unified Cyberspace Doctrine

Indian Armed Forces Unveil Unified Cyberspace Doctrine

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held on June 18, 2024, in New Delhi. The Joint Doctrine is a keystone publication that will guide Commanders in conducting Cyberspace Operations in today’s complex military operating environment. Development of Joint Doctrines …

S. Tripathy Appointed as the First Director of UVCE

S. Tripathy Appointed as the First Director of UVCE

On this significant day for higher education in Karnataka, the State government has made a crucial appointment that marks a new era for the University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE). This appointment represents an important step in the institution’s history and development. Key Appointment S. Tripathy, a distinguished professor from the Department of Geology …

Global Wind Energy Council India Appoints Girish Tanti from Suzlon Group As New Chairman

Global Wind Energy Council India Appoints Girish Tanti from Suzlon Group As New Chairman

As Global Wind Day(June 17) is celebrated across the world. GWEC India has announced that Mr Girish Tanti, Vice-Chairman of Suzlon Group, has been appointed as the Chairman. The position plays a key role in driving GWEC India’s work with national and state government’s that assist government and industry’s efforts for building the right momentum and establishing …