Qurat Ul Ain

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Google to tie up with NCERT for Multilingual YouTube Education

Google to tie up with NCERT for Multilingual YouTube Education

Google has announced a strategic partnership with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The collaboration aims to launch multiple YouTube channels in 29 Indian languages, including Indian Sign Language, over the coming months. Dec 9, 2024
CCI urges SC to consolidate cases against Amazon, Flipkart to expedite antitrust probe

CCI Urges Supreme Court to Consolidate Amazon, Flipkart Cases

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has made a significant move by urging the Supreme Court to consolidate all cases against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart. This is part of an effort to expedite the ongoing antitrust probe. Dec 8, 2024
Centre gears up to make hallmarking mandatory for gold bullion

Centre prepares to Mandate Hallmarking for Gold Bullion

The Indian government is preparing to make hallmarking mandatory for gold bullion. This announcement was made by Consumer Affairs Secretary, Nidhi Khare, at the Gems and Jewellery Conference organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi. Dec 6, 2024
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Ericsson Secures Multi-Billion 5G Deal with Bharti Airtel

Ericsson, the global telecommunications giant, has secured a multi-billion-dollar deal for 4G and 5G extension from Bharti Airtel for its operations in India. This deal is a part of a multi-year agreement for 4G and 5G RAN products and solutions. Dec 4, 2024
21.69 lakh TB cases notified between Jan-Oct: Centre

21.69 lakh TB cases Reported by Centre between January and October

India has seen a significant increase in the notification of tuberculosis (TB) cases, with about 21.69 lakh cases reported between January and October 2024. This figure represents a substantial rise from the 18.05 lakh cases reported in 2020 and the 25.52 lakh cases reported in 2023. Dec 3, 2024
Centre declares snakebites a notifiable disease in India

India Declares Snakebites a Notifiable Disease

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in India has declared snakebite cases and deaths a "notifiable disease". This decision comes in the wake of data revealing that around 50,000 deaths in India occur due to an estimated 3-4 million snakebites annually, accounting for half of all snakebite deaths globally. However, these cases are grossly underreported, indicating a much larger problem. Nov 29, 2024
Indian Chemical Council bags 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award

Indian Chemical Council Wins Prestigious 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award

The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has been conferred the 2024 OPCW The Hague Award, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of the efforts of a chemical industry body. This award, established in 2014, commemorates the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in 2013. Nov 27, 2024
SC orders action against officers and entities for not implementing GRAP-IV norms

Supreme Court directs action against Officials and agencies for Failing to Enforce GRAP-IV Standards

The Supreme Court has recently taken a firm stance against the non-compliance of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV norms. The apex court has ordered the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to take immediate action against the defaulting officers and entities who have shown a carefree approach towards the implementation of these norms in the national capital and its adjoining states. Nov 26, 2024
PM Modi to inaugurate 1st Bodoland Mahotsav in Delhi tomorrow

PM Modi's plane hits technical snag; grounded in Jharkhand [details]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft experienced a technical snag at Deoghar in Jharkhand. The aircraft is now grounded at the airport until the technical fault is rectified. This unforeseen incident has caused a delay in the Prime Minister's return to the capital. Nov 15, 2024