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PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES THE NATIONAL LAUNCH OF ‘SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT FOR A CLEAN AND HEALTHY SOCIETY’ ORGANISED

New Delhi :27/5/24:  The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the National Launch of ‘Spiritual Empowerment for a Clean and Healthy Society’ organised by Brahma Kumaris in New Delhi today (May 27, 2024). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the golden chapters of world history and the history of nations have always been based on spiritual values. ...

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DoT and MHA strike down on SMS scammers

Newdelhi:27/5/24:Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has taken decisive action to protect citizens from potential SMS fraud through the Sanchar Saathi initiative. Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), MHA, provided information about misuse of eight SMS Headers for sending fraudulent communications for committing cyber-crime. Action taken by DoT: It was noted that more ...

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J&K makes an indelible mark on India’s electoral history with highest voter turnout in a General Election in last 35 years

Jammu and Kashmir:27/5/24:  In a massive stride for India’s electoral polity, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed its highest poll participation in the last 35 years. The Combined Voter Turnout (VTR) at the polling stations for the entire Union Territory (5 Lok Sabha seats) was 58.46 % in the General Elections 2024. This significant participation is a testament to the robust democratic ...

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National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) meets to review preparedness for impending cyclone in Bay of Bengal

New Delhi:25/5/24: The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) met today under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba to review preparedness for the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. The Director General, India Meteorological Department (IMD), briefed the Committee about the current status of the depression over central Bay of Bengal, about 800 km south-southwest of Khepupara (Bangladesh) ...

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Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh takes over as Commandant, National Defence Academy

Newdelhi:24/5/24:Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed the appointment of Commandant, National Defence Academy on 25 May 2024 from Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla), he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 1990. The Flag Officer has held several appointments, both afloat and ashore. As a specialist in Gunnery and Missiles, he has ...

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Polling complete in 28 States/UTs and 486 PCs for GE 2024; Also, for 105 Assembly Constituencies of Odisha

Newdelhi:25/5/24:Plling in the sixth phase of General Elections 2024 which commenced across 58 PCs recorded an approximate voter turnout of 59.06% as of 7:45 pm. Despite hot weather in certain parts of the country, voters were undeterred in their enthusiasm as they were seen queuing up patiently to cast their votes across the country. A large number of voters were ...

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Bachelors Degrees conferred on 205 Cadets at the 146th NDA Convocation ceremony

Pune:23/5/24:The Convocation Ceremony of the 146th course of the National Defence Academy was held at the Habibullah Hall in NDA, Pune on May 23, 2024. A total of 205 cadets were conferred the prestigious Bachelor’s degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Vice Chancellor, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala & Vice Chancellor (Addl Charge), ...

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Voter turnout of 62.2% recorded in phase-5 of General Elections 2024

Newdelhi:23/5/24:In continuation of ECI two press notes dated 20.05.2024, Voter turnout of 62.2% has been recorded in phase-5 for 49 PCs in the ongoing General Elections 2024. The gender-wise voter turnout figures for phase 5 is given below: Phase Male Turnout Female turnout Third gender turnout Overall turnout Phase 5 61.48% 63.00% 21.96% 62.2% 2. State wise and PC wise voter ...

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2105 Nomination forms filed for 57 PCs across 08 States/UTs for Phase 7

Newdelhi:23/5/24:904 candidates from 08 States/UTs to contest elections in Phase 7 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 scheduled for polling on June 1, 2024. A total of 2105 nominations were filed for 57 PCs across 08 States/UTs going for polls in Phase 7 for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The last date for filing nominations for Phase 7 for all 08 ...

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India to facilitate the first-ever focused working group discussions on Antarctic tourism

Kochi :21/5/24: India is set to play a pivotal role in facilitating the first-ever focused discussions on regulating tourism in Antarctica at the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP). The occasion was graced by the presence of Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), today. National Centre for Polar ...

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