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Hemant Soren to Take Oath as Jharkhand CM on Nov 28

Hemant Soren is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand on November 28, following his meeting with Governor Santosh Kumar Gangawar to stake his claim to form the government. This follows the victory of the INDIA bloc,...

Andhra Pradesh Government Abolishes Garbage Tax

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has approved a bill on November 21, 2024, to abolish the garbage tax introduced by the previous YSRCP government. The decision, championed by Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana, aims to alleviate financial pressure on citizens...

Cyclone Fengal: Heavy Rains Predicted for Tamil Nadu

A potential cyclone named 'Fengal,' suggested by Saudi Arabia, is forming in the Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system, originating as a cyclonic circulation on November 21 near the South Andaman Sea, is likely...

Karimganj District Gets New Name Sribhumi, Says CM Sarma

On November 21, 2024, the Assam government officially renamed the Karimganj district to Sribhumi, along with its headquarters town, Karimganj, which will now be called Sribhumi town. This move, authorized by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, aims to honor the...

Tamil Nadu’s AI Mission: Centre of Excellence to Boost Startups and Academia

At The Hindu AI Summit 2024, Kumar Jayant, Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Information Technology and Digital Services, announced Tamil Nadu's initiative to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) with an AI lab. This move is aimed at...

Justice D. Krishnakumar Takes Office as Chief Justice of Manipur HC

On November 20, 2024, the Central Government, via the Ministry of Law and Justice, notified the appointment of Justice D. Krishnakumar from the Madras High Court as the new Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur. This decision follows...

Telangana Pushes for EV Adoption with New Policy

In an effort to promote environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and reduce air pollution, the Telangana government unveiled its new Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy on November 17, 2024. Released by state transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the policy aims to curb pollution...

Karnataka to Set Up 3 Global Innovation Districts to Boost GCC Growth

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the establishment of three Global Innovation Districts (GIDs) in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Belagavi to attract and support Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in the state. The announcement was made at the 27th Bengaluru Tech Summit, where...

University of Wollongong Opens India Campus at Gujarat’s GIFT City

In a significant move to expand its global presence, Australia’s University of Wollongong (UOW) has officially inaugurated its India campus at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar. The new campus, offering Master’s degrees in Financial Technology and a...

Odisha’s 24 Coastal Villages Recognised as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by UNESCO

In a major achievement for Odisha, 24 coastal villages from six districts have been officially recognised as 'Tsunami Ready' by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. This recognition was granted during the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium in Indonesia on...