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PM Modi Virtually Inaugurates 'Centre-State Science Conclave' In Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Centre-State Science Conclave' in Ahmedabad via video conferencing.

According to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the first of its kind Conclave will strengthen Centre-State coordination and collaboration mechanisms – in the spirit of cooperative federalism – to build a robust science, technology and innovation (STI) ecosystem.

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The two-day Conclave is being organized at Science City, Ahmedabad.

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National Maritime Heritage Complex To Be Built At Gujarat's Lothal At A Cost Of Rs 3,500 Crore

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) is planning to build a National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at the site of the Indus Valley civilization in Lothal, Gujarat.

A first of its kind complex in India, this centre will showcase India’s rich and diverse maritime heritage.Total cost of the National Maritime Heritage Complex project is ₹3,500 crore.

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Union Minister MoPSW and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal.

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UDAN 5.0. will aim for air connectivity to 54 new travel destinations

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) plans to connect more than 50 wildlife and tourism destinations in the next stage of the regional connectivity initiative Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN).

The UDAN scheme was started in October 2016 with the objective of providing air connectivity in tier II and tier III cities and to make flying affordable for common citizens.

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King Charles III proclaimed Britain's monarch in historic ceremony

The throne had passed to the 73-year-old former Prince of Wales following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, ceremony marked his formal declaration and oath taking at St. James’s Palace in London.

King Charles was joined by his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, and his son and heir Prince William, the new Prince of Wales.

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India signs MoU with Gulf Cooperation Council to facilitate consultation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Secretary-General of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf on the mechanism of consultations between India and the GCC.

The External Affairs Minister is on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia from 10-12 September 2022.

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Central government fixes maximum number of wards at 250 in MCD

Central government has fixed the maximum number of wards in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi at 250. 42 wards will be reserved for Scheduled Castes. Earlier, the total number of seats in the three MCDs was 272. In May this year, a notification was issued for the unification of three civic bodies of Delhi.

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President Droupadi Murmu nominates Gulam Ali Gurjar Muslim from J&K to Rajya Sabha

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Gulam Ali, a Gurjar Muslim from Jammu and Kashmir, to Rajya Sabha. Mr Ali has been nominated to the Upper House on the recommendation of the Central government. This is perhaps for the first time a Gurjar Muslim from the region has been sent to the Rajya Sabha as a nominated member.

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PM Modi to launch Cheetah re-introduction project on September 17

Narendra Modi will launch the Cheetah re-introduction project on the 17th September. Disclosing this at the inaugural meeting of the national conference for the Zoo Directors being held in Odisha capital Bhubaneswar, the Union Minister for the environment, forest and climate change Bhupender Yadav said that Cheetah will be brought from Namibia for the purpose.

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Indian Navy's Nilgiri-class stealth frigate Taragiri to be launched

Indian Navy's indigenously designed Nilgiri-class stealth guided missile frigate Taragiri will launched today in Mumbai. The frigate Taragiri has been built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) for the Indian Navy. Taragiri, a 149-metre-long and 17.8-metre-wide ship is propelled by a combination of two gas turbines and two main diesel engines.

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PM Matsya Sampada Yojana completes Two years; to generate 68 lakh employments by the end of 2024-25

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) completed its Second anniversary. The scheme envisages the generation of 68 lakh employment by the end of 2024-25. The Fisheries sector has shown an impressive growth of 14.3 per cent from 2019-20 to 2021-22.

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