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India, Australia Launch Joint Military Drill Austrahind in Maharashtra

India, Australia Launch Joint Military Drill Austrahind in Maharashtra

The third edition of the joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced today at the Foreign Training Node in Pune, Maharashtra. The exercise, scheduled from 8th to 21st November 2024, is a key annual event held alternately in India and Australia. The previous edition of AUSTRAHIND took place in Australia in December 2023.  Event Exercise AUSTRAHIND, the …

Harsha Vardhan Agarwal to Take Over as FICCI President from Nov 21

Harsha Vardhan Agarwal to Take Over as FICCI President from Nov 21

The FICCI National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM) has officially announced Harsha Vardhan Agarwal as the President-Elect of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), one of India’s leading industry bodies. Agarwal, who currently serves as the Senior Vice President of FICCI, is set to assume the role of President on November 21, …

Uttarakhand Foundation Day Celebrating History and Heritage

Uttarakhand Foundation Day: Celebrating History and Heritage

Uttarakhand Foundation Day, also known as Uttarakhand Diwas, is celebrated to mark the formation of Uttarakhand as a separate state in India. Known as the “Land of the Gods” (Devbhumi), the state is famous for its scenic beauty and numerous Hindu pilgrimage sites. This day honors the cultural and historical significance of Uttarakhand and its …

Govt. Invites Proposals for Green Hydrogen Excellence Centers

Govt. Invites Proposals for Green Hydrogen Excellence Centers

The Government of India, through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has issued a call for proposals (CfP) for setting up Centers of Excellence (CoE) under the Research and Development (R&D) Scheme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Announced on 4th November 2024. Overview Objective  The Government of India has issued a Call …

India Stands Alone in Opposing Pakistan's UN Arms Control Proposal

India Stands Alone in Opposing Pakistan’s UN Arms Control Proposal

India did not support Pakistan and Syria’s resolution on “conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels” during the First Committee of the UN General Assembly. The resolution, which aimed at promoting arms control in specific regions, was adopted with 179 votes in favor.  Israel was absent/abstain from the vote, while India stood as …

RBI Updates KYC Rules to Enhance Verification and Security

RBI Updates KYC Rules to Enhance Verification and Security

In a significant move to strengthen the Know Your Customer (KYC) process, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced six amendments to its KYC Master Directions, effective November 6, 2024. These updates aim to streamline procedures, ensuring more efficient customer onboarding and aligning with the latest legal frameworks. The changes are designed to make financial …