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  • 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...

    Last updated on November 22nd, 2024 03:01 pm
  • 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...

    Last updated on November 22nd, 2024 10:21 am
  • 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...

    Last updated on November 21st, 2024 01:41 pm
  • 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...

    Last updated on November 21st, 2024 11:38 am
  • 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...

    Last updated on November 20th, 2024 12:10 pm
  • 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...

    Last updated on November 18th, 2024 12:37 pm
  • 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...

    Last updated on November 18th, 2024 10:51 am
  • Uttarakhand CM Inaugurates Jauljibi Mela 2024 in Pithoragarh

    Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Jauljibi Mela 2024 in Pithoragarh, calling it an "invaluable heritage" of the state. The mela, historically significant for promoting harmony between India, Tibet, Nepal, and neighboring regions, plays a vital role in strengthening...

    Last updated on November 16th, 2024 12:23 pm
  • Sarai Kale Khan Chowk Renamed to Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk

    The renaming of Sarai Kale Khan Chowk to Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk has sparked controversy between the Delhi government and the Union government. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a statue of the tribal icon, Bhagwan Birsa Munda, on the...

    Last updated on November 16th, 2024 12:05 pm
  • Delhi’s New Mayor AAP’s Mahesh Kumar Khichi

    Mahesh Kumar Khichi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate, emerged victorious in the Delhi mayoral polls. Khichi secured 133 votes, defeating BJP's Kishan Lal, the councilor from Shakurpur ward, by a narrow margin of three votes. This marks the conclusion...

    Last updated on November 15th, 2024 01:51 pm