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Senior IPS Officers Appointed to Key Positions in Central Armed Police Forces

Senior IPS Officers Appointed to Key Positions in Central Armed Police Forces

The Central Government has announced significant appointments in two of India’s premier central armed police forces. These appointments come as part of the regular rotation and promotion of senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to key positions in national security organizations. Daljit Singh Chaudhary: New Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) Daljit Singh Chaudhary, …

TCS Launches Pace Studio in Philippines to Boost Digital Innovation

TCS Launches Pace Studio in Philippines to Boost Digital Innovation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has unveiled its fifth TCS Pace Studio in Manila, Philippines, aiming to drive digital innovation across the Asia-Pacific region. This new facility is part of the broader TCS Pace ecosystem, which includes Pace Studios in Riyadh, Sydney, Letterkenny, and Stockholm, as well as Pace Ports in Tokyo, Amsterdam, New York, Pittsburgh, …

Cabinet Approves Setting Up of 12 Industrial Smart Cities In 10 States

Cabinet Approves Setting Up of 12 Industrial Smart Cities In 10 States

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). This ambitious initiative, with an estimated investment of Rs. 28,602 crore, is set to transform India’s economic geography, creating a robust network of industrial nodes …

Pakistani Christian Becomes First Goan to Obtain Indian Citizenship Under CAA

Pakistani Christian Becomes First Goan to Obtain Indian Citizenship Under CAA

On August 28, 2024, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant awarded Indian citizenship to Joseph Francis Pereira, a 78-year-old Pakistani Christian, under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). This marks the first instance of a Goan receiving citizenship through this amendment. Background of Joseph Francis Pereira Joseph Pereira, originally from Paroda village in South Goa, traveled to …

Karthik Venkataraman Clinches Second Indian National Title

Karthik Venkataraman Clinches Second Indian National Title

Karthik Venkataraman won the 61st edition of the Indian National Championship after scoring 9/11 points at the event organised by the Haryana Chess Association. This is the second victory in a national championship for Karthik, who had also won the tournament in 2022. Surya Ganguly and Neelash Saha scored as many points as the champion, …

Top-10 Copper Producing Countries in the World

Top-10 Copper Producing Countries in the World

Copper is a vital metal used in various industries, including electronics, construction, and transportation. It plays a crucial role in the global economy, and several countries are leading producers of this essential resource. This article highlights the top-10 copper-producing countries in the world, based on their annual output. Global Copper Production According to the latest …