Bihar says ‘NO’ to NRC

Bihar says ‘NO’ to NRC

 A day before the ‘mammoth’  rally against NRC was to take place, the Bihar Assembly passed a resolution against the NRC implementation.  Bihar is the first NDA-ruled state to pass a resolution against the NRC and for the 2010 form of NPR, opening a window for the Centre to make a retreat on these issues, […]

Jaipur receives World Heritage Certificate from UNESCO

Jaipur receives World Heritage Certificate from UNESCO

On February 5, 2020, the Pink City of Rajasthan, Jaipur, received World Heritage Certificate from the UNESCO. Minister of Urban Development Shanti Dhariwal received this award in a ceremony held at Albert Hall.The UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay visited India to present the certificate. The world heritage certificate was presented to Jaipur for the efforts […]

One in 10 Indians will soon develop Cancer

One in 10 Indians will soon develop Cancer

Every Indian family will have at least one family member with cancer. Bleak times ahead, says WHO. But India loves its khaini, tumbakoo, and areca nut … One in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime, and one in 15 Indians will die of cancer, according to a latest World Health Organization (WHO) report. […]

Indian Railways to roll out Automatic Identification and Data Collection

Indian Railways to roll out Automatic Identification and Data Collection

The Indian railways are to implement RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, to accurately track and trace Railway movement across the country with focus on safety. RFID is a technology that exchanges data through Radio frequency. The tag is used to track individual objects. The CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems) , GS1 India and the Indian Industry have […]

‘Time not right for hosting Filmfare Awards in Assam’, say locals

‘Time not right for hosting Filmfare Awards in Assam’, say locals

GUWAHATI: – Registering a strong protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), a number of leading artistes and intellectuals of Assam have asserted that the time is not right to hold a mega event like Filmfare Awards function in the State, report local media. Political observers say that the proposed event, to be held for […]

Operation Blackface: nabbing Indians spreading child porn via social media

Operation Blackface: nabbing Indians spreading child porn via social media

India, emerging as a source for child pornography with over 25,000 instances of ‘suspected child pornography’ being uploaded ? ‘Operation Blackface’ is on in Maharashtra. It’s a drive to tackle child porn uploaders. It’s a whole new experience for Indian police, tracking child abuse (porn) spread via social media. Meanwhile, FIRs and arrests are taking […]

Dekho Apna Desh : Bharat Parv

Dekho Apna Desh : Bharat Parv

People who missed the republic day parade, here is the golden chance for you to have a glimpse of the event and to celebrate the spirit of India. Bharat Parv which is recognized as the National Festival is being celebrated in Delhi this year too. It started on 26th January 2020 and will continue till […]

Glen is the nominated Anglo-Indian MLA

Glen is the nominated Anglo-Indian MLA

The Anglo Indian community in Jharkhand is celebrating the fact that despite the Centre’s ‘unjust’ removal of the representation of the Anglo-Indian community, the Jharkhand Chief Minister took the bold step of ensuring that the representation does not lapse. The MLA was nominated scant hours before the ‘deadline’ 25th January dawned. Glen Joseph Galstaun was […]

GST Taxpayers can file their GSTR-3B Returns in a Staggered Manner

GST Taxpayers can file their GSTR-3B Returns in a Staggered Manner

Considering the difficulties faced by trade and industry in filing of returns, the govt has eased filing of GST returns by allowing them to file in a staggered manner. On 22nd January Finance Ministry said that now GST taxpayers can file their GSTR-3B returns in a staggered manner. Presently the last date of filing GSTR-3B […]

34,000 Bru-Reang Refugee to be settled in Tripura

34,000 Bru-Reang Refugee to be settled in Tripura

On January 17, 2020, Government of India, Bru-Reang representatives, Government of Tripura and Mizoram signed an agreement in New Delhi to end the refugee crisis of Bru-Reang community. Home Minister Amit Shah presided over the event. The Bru Tribes are locally called Reang and hence the name Bru-Reang. They are ethnic tribes living in India, […]

Indian heritage in Digital Space

Indian heritage in Digital Space

The state of culture and Tourism minister Prahlad Singh Patel launched a month long exhibition on Indian Heritage in New Delhi.  The exhibition was launched in digital space and will stay online till February 15, 2020. This exhibition is first of its kind in the country. The visitors of the exhibition will find architectural and […]

Register your Drone now or face the music!

Register your Drone now or face the music!

All of you ‘video’ enthusiasts who have brought your flying cameras online and elsewhere. Wake up! You have an ‘illegal’ drone. The Indian Aviation Ministry have announced that registration of all drones in the country is mandatory. The ministry has given January 31, 2020 as deadline for the users to register their drones. Every drone […]

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