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Rwanda’s Kagame Sworn In For Fourth Term After 99 Percent Election Win

Rwanda’s Kagame Sworn In For Fourth Term After 99 Percent Election Win

Rwanda’s all-powerful President Paul Kagame was sworn in on August 11, for a fourth term after sweeping to victory in elections last month with more than 99% of the vote. Several dozen heads of state and other dignitaries from African nations joined the inauguration ceremony at a packed 45,000-seat stadium in Kigali, where crowds had …

Net Direct Tax Collection Up 22.5% to Rs 6.93 Trillion

Net Direct Tax Collection Up 22.5% to Rs 6.93 Trillion

India’s net direct tax collection surged by 22.5% to Rs 6.93 trillion from April 1 to August 11, FY25, compared to Rs 5.65 trillion in the same period last year. Personal income-tax (PIT) growth outpaced corporation tax, with gross collections rising by nearly 24% before refunds. Personal Income-Tax (PIT) Current Collection: Rs 4.47 trillion Previous …

Bihar Government Mandates Registration Of Temples, Mutts, And Trusts

Bihar Government Mandates Registration Of Temples, Mutts, And Trusts

The Bihar government on August 8, mandated registration of temples, mutts and trusts, and directed all District Magistrates in the State to ensure that the bodies are registered and details of their immovable assets are submitted to the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts (BSBRT) soon. The BSBRT operates under the State’s Law Department and …

Haryana To Commence First-Ever Global Women’s Kabaddi League

Haryana To Commence First-Ever Global Women’s Kabaddi League

The first-ever Global Women’s Kabaddi League will commence next month (September) in Haryana. Officially named the Global Pravasi Women’s Kabaddi League (GPKL), this groundbreaking tournament will feature female athletes from over 15 countries. The event represents a significant advancement in promoting Kabaddi internationally, supporting efforts to include the sport in the Olympic Games, and bolstering …

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF): 2024

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF): 2024

Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on August 12, released the India Rankings 2024, which implements the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) drafted for this purpose by the Ministry of Education in 2015. Secretary, Higher Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy; UGC, Prof. M Jagadesh Kumar; Chairman, AICTE, Prof. T.G. Sitharam; Chairman, NETF, Prof. Anil …

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Raj Kumar Chaudhary Takes Helm as Chairman & Managing Director of NHPC Ltd.

In a significant development for India’s hydroelectric power sector, NHPC Limited has announced the appointment of Shri Raj Kumar Chaudhary as its new Chairman & Managing Director. This appointment marks a crucial milestone for the company, bringing on board a leader with extensive experience and a proven track record in hydroelectric power development. A Career …