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Indian Navy Partners With Raman Research Institute To Develop Secure Maritime Communications Using Quantum Technology

The Bengaluru-based Raman Research Institute (RRI), which is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and the Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE), the R&D establishment of the Indian Navy, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a period of five years to work together on this project.

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Professor Tarun Souradeep, Director, RRI.

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Sebi logo gets a new look on 35th foundation day

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) unveiled its new logo at a ceremony marking the regulatory body's 35th foundation day in Mumbai on April 12.

The new SEBI logo retains its traditional blue colour palette, while also reflecting the "aspiration of a new and modern nation that works for the prosperity of every Indian".

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SEBI Established on April 12, 1988;
Current Chairperson, Ms. Madhabi Puri Buch.

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India's Antim Pangal clinches silver at Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan

India's Antim Panghal won silver at the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships after losing to Japan's Akari Fujinami in the 53-kg category in Astana, Kazakhstan .

Four other Indian wrestlers including Anshu Malik (57kg), Sonam Malik (62kg), Manisha (65kg) and Reetika (72kg) added to India's medal tally by winning their bronze medal bouts.

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W20 International Meeting to commence at Jaipur in Rajasthan

A two-day Second Women 20 (W20) International Meeting commenced at Jaipur in Rajasthan.

The meeting will bring together 120 women leaders from 18 G20 countries to address gender inequality issues and promote women’s economic empowerment globally

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IIT-K partners with defence PSU to focus on innovation

IIT Kanpur`s technology business incubator, the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), has signed a CSR Agreement with Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited, one of the seven new Defence Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) formed by converting the Ordnance Factory Board into fully government-owned enterprises.

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CCI approves acquisition of stake in Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited by Jamnalal Sons Private Limited from Mukand Limited

The Competition of Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of stake in Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited by Jamnalal Sons Private Limited from Mukand Limited.

The Proposed Combination envisages acquisition of 5.51% of the equity share capital of Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited (MSSSL) by Jamnalal Sons Private Limited (JSPL) from Mukand Limited (Mukand).

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Solar Energy Corporation of India gets 'Miniratna Category-I' status

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has been accorded the status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) .

A communication to this effect has been issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India.

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Ms. Suman Sharma, Managing Director, SECI

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Shri Parshottam Rupala to launch “Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative (APPI)” under National One Health Mission

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala will be launching the “Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative (APPI)” as well as the World Bank funded Animal Health System Support for One Health (AHSSOH) project under the aegis of National One Health Mission.

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A HELP Program launched in the State of Uttarakhand

The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Mr. Pushkar Singh Dhami launched ‘A-HELP’ programme in the State of Uttarakhand.

Under this program trained A-HELPs will give their vital contribution in preventing various infectious diseases of animals, artificial insemination under Rashtriya Gokul Mission(RGM), tagging of animals and animal insurance.

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A-HELP’ -Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production

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J&K: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Peerah-Kunfer Tunnel at Ramban

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Peerah-Kunfer Tunnel at Ramban.

The 924 meters long Tube 1 of the Peeda-Kunfer Tunnel would bypass 2.9 km congested, zigzag, and the accident-prone area between Nashri and Ramban.

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Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag

The famed Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

The main source of Gond painting has been Dindori, it has been expanded from place to place in Dindori. Getting the GI tag means that the authority has accepted that its original source is Dindori district

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World's 'most criminal countries' ranking: India behind US, UK at 77

World of Statistics has shared the ranking of the world's "most criminal countries". On the list, Venezuela has been ranked top, followed by Papua New Guinea.

India stood at 77 spots while the US and UK were ahead of India in the criminal ranking country.

The USA was at 55th number and the UK at 65th rank, according to the World of Statistics.

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India's First Semi-High Speed Regional Rail Service Named 'RAPIDX

India's first semi-high-speed regional rail services have been named 'RAPIDX' by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).

The trains will run on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors, being implemented to connect key urban nodes across the National Capital Region (NCR)

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India ranks 5th in countries with most AI investment

India ranked fifth in terms of investments received by startups offering AI-based products and services in 2022, according to Stanford University Of AI Index Report.

AI startups in India received investments of $3.24 billion in total amount, leaving countries like South Korea, Germany, Canada and Australia behind.

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LIC appoints Ratnakar Patnaik as Chief Investment Officer, PC Paikray as Chief Risk Officer

Life Corporation of India has appointed Ratnakar Patnaik as the Chief Investment Officer.

Patnaik will replace PR Mishra, who ceased to be the CIO on April 10.

It also appointed PC Paikray as the Chief Risk Officer, who replaced Tablesh Pandey on April 10.

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