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Two district judges from Himachal Pradesh move Supreme Court to challenge decision by collegium, cite injustice in appointment process of Judges

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Two senior-most district judges from Himachal Pradesh have approached the Supreme Court to challenge the selection process of judges by the collegium of their state High Court. The judges have raised questions on the decision of the HC collegium and alleged that it ignored their merit and seniority during the selection process. They further alleged that the collegium overlooked the specific … Read more

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Army to stop importing ammunition from next financial year as India now capable of manufacturing all it requires domestically

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According to a senior procurement officer, the Indian Army will stop importing ammunition in the upcoming fiscal year since its domestic industry has increased its production capacity to satisfy the military’s requirements. The Indian Army’s Additional Director General (Procurement), Major General V.K. Sharma, said that although the army had previously placed a significant emphasis on imports to … Read more

Deposits in Jan Dhan Yojana bank accounts surpass the Rs 1.5 trillion mark, was at Rs 1 trillion in August 2013

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Deposits in bank accounts opened under the Modi government’s Jan Dhan initiative, which was introduced roughly seven and a half years ago, have surpassed Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The total balance in approximately 44.23 million Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts was Rs 1,50,939.36 crore at the end of December 2021, according to the latest … Read more

‘Apple can’t leave China’ is a myth that has already been broken by India

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‘Apple can’t leave China’ is a myth that still lures many people, including the American-Chinese scholar Doug Guthrie, who believes  Apple and China’s destiny is inextricably linked. In his podcast with Chris Marquis, which was published on 7th January 2022, the scholar made a case against Apple’s recent efforts to reduce its dependence on China and propagated … Read more

Growth in imports from China slows down during Modi govt while India’s trade with other countries increase at a much higher rate

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Despite sour relations with China over aggressions at the border, India’s trade relations with the county continues on an upwards trend. India has a trade deficit with China for a long time now, which means India imports far from China compared to exports across the Himalayas. According to reports, India-China trade grew to a record $125 … Read more

Toughest, highest, remotest: Read how ECI navigates India’s vast geography to ensure no voter is left behind

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India’s dedication to democratic processes is demonstrated by its efforts to ensure that every individual gets an opportunity to exercise his/her right to vote. This includes setting up polling booths in some of the most distant and inaccessible areas of the country. From high-altitude Himalayan settlements to deep forests inhabited by indigenous tribes, these polling booths demonstrate … Read more

PM Modi inaugurates Groundbreaking Ceremony of third Uttar Pradesh Investors Summit, investments worth over ₹80,000 finalised

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The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Third Uttar Pradesh Investors Summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lucknow on Friday 3rd June 2022. During his speech, PM Modi announced that investment of more than ₹80,000 crores in the state have been finalised in the event. “Today agreements of investment of more than Rs 80,000 crore have been … Read more

International North-South Transport Corridor: Russia sends test consignment to India through Caspian Sea – Iran route avoiding Suez Canal

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Russia has started using an alternate route to ship goods to India, through Caspian Sea and Iran, bypassing the Mediterranean Sea – Suez Canal route. Russia dispatched a test cargo to India from St. Petersburg via Iran o Saturday, operationalising the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). According to Russia Briefing, Iran’s state-owned shipping firm has announced the … Read more

Outcomes of 12th WTO Ministerial Conference favourable to India: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

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After five days of arduous discussions at the World Trade Organization (WTO), sources indicate that India made a significant influence, with its point of view expressed in all sectors, and that the country’s interests were not put at risk whatsoever. On June 17, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal also stated that India had a fantastic triumph at the … Read more

India’s newest airline Akasa Air gets Air Operator Certificate from DGCA, to start operations later this month

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Akasa Air, the newest airline in India backed by investor Rakesh JhunJhunwala, has received the nod from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to start operations. The airline today informed that is has been granted the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the civil aviation regulator in the country. “We are pleased to announce the receipt … Read more