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Amit Shah inaugurates Amin PJKP Vidhyarthi Bhavan, SLiMS hospital in Ahmedabad.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Amin PJKP Vidhyarthi Bhavan in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Many dignitaries including Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel were present on the occasion. Shri Amit Shah also inaugurated the modern multispecialty SLiMS Hospital in Ahmedabad.

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Amit Shah inaugurates Amin PJKP Vidhyarthi Bhavan, SLiMS hospital in Ahmedabad.

After the inauguration of Amin PJKP Vidhyarthi Bhavan, Amit Shah said that if an institution has completed its 100 years of establishment, then it can be said that the institution enjoyed the support of the entire society, only then it has been able to complete 100 years, And1000 students will study in this Vidhyarthi Bhavan for higher education.

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Indian delegation to visit Colombo to discuss capacity-building programmes of Lankan civil servants in India.

A 5-member Indian delegation from Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) led by Secretary DARPG and Director General, National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), Shri V. Srinivas, will be visiting Colombo from 7-9 July 2024.

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Indian delegation to visit Colombo to discuss capacity-building programmes of Lankan civil servants in India.

It is for bilateral discussions on collaboration between the National Centre for Good Governance and Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) for capacity building programs of Sri Lankan Civil Servants in India.

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Indian delegation to visit Colombo to discuss capacity-building programmes of Lankan civil servants in India.

This visit is being conducted on the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka which aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in personnel administration and governance.

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Indian delegation to visit Colombo to discuss capacity-building programmes of Lankan civil servants in India.

The Indian delegation's agenda includes discussions on capacity-building programs for Sri Lankan civil servants and the potential signing of a long-term agreement through a Memorandum of Understanding for capacity-building initiatives.These discussions will focus on outlining a roadmap for future collaborations and exchanging insights on effective governance practices.

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Indian delegation to visit Colombo to discuss capacity-building programmes of Lankan civil servants in India.

The delegation will visit the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) to engage with faculty members and civil service officers on capacity-building initiatives and the implementation of centralized public grievance redressal systems.

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Vinesh Phogat wins title at Grand Prix of Spain 2024 wrestling.

Top Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat clinched the women's 50kg gold medal at the Grand Prix of Spain 2024. The two-time World Championship bronze medallist defeated Mariia Tiumerekova 10-5 in the final to bag the gold. Phogat, the reigning Commonwealth Games champion, had sailed into the final on the back of three comfortable wins.

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World Kiswahili Language Day | 7 July

In November 2021 at its 41st Session in Paris, the General Conference of UNESCO declared July 7th World Kiswahili Language Day. By Resolution 41 C/61, Member States recognized the critical role played by Kiswahili in promoting cultural diversity, creating awareness, and fostering dialogue among civilizations. Theme for 2024 "Kiswahili: Education and Culture of Peace".

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Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian elected as Iran president.

As Masoud Pezeshkian emerges victorious from Iran's presidential election, defeating hardliner Saeed Jalili, his presidency promises a shift towards more pragmatic and reformist policies. An official vote count put Pezeshkian as the winner with 16.3 million ballots to Jalili’s 13.5 million.

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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Launches Indo-French Liver And Metabolic Disease Network.

Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has said that there is an urgent need to develop simple, low-cost diagnostic tests for the detection of different stages of fatty liver. This network aims to address key issues related to a common metabolic liver disorder and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Govt makes ISI mark mandatory for stainless steel, aluminium utensils.

The government has made it mandatory for stainless steel and aluminium kitchen utensils to conform to national quality standards, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It aimed to enhance consumer safety and product quality.

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Govt makes ISI mark mandatory for stainless steel, aluminium utensils.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issued a Quality Control Order, making the ISI mark compulsory for these kitchen utensils .Indian Standards Institution (ISI) mark is developed by BIS, assuring of product quality and safety.

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Govt makes ISI mark mandatory for stainless steel, aluminium utensils.

This development follows the BIS' recent formulation of comprehensive standards for kitchen items, including IS 14756:2022 for stainless steel and IS 1660:2024 for aluminium utensils.This move will enhance consumer confidence and drive manufacturers towards adopting best practices.

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President Droupadi Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras.

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 10 Kirti Chakras, including seven posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

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Kirti Chakra is India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award.

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President Droupadi Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras.

President Murmu, who is the Supreme Commander of the armed forces, also presented 26 Shaurya Chakras, including seven posthumously, to the personnel of the armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces and state/Union Territory police during a defence investiture ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Delhi.

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President Droupadi Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras.

Sepoy Pawan Kumar of The Grenadiers, 55th Battalion, the Rashtriya Rifles; Captain Anshuman Singh of the Army Medical Corps, 26th Battalion, the Punjab Regiment; and Havildar Abdul Majid, 9th Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) from the Indian Army have been conferred the Kirti Chakra posthumously.

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President Droupadi Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras.

Inspector Dilip Kumar Das, Head Constable Raj Kumar Yadava, Constable Bablu Rabha and Constable Sambhu Roy of 210 CoBRA Battalion, CRPF have been also conferred the Kirti Chakra posthumously. Three personnel, including two of major-rank and one naib Subedar, have been conferred the Kirti Chakra.

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President Droupadi Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras.

A constable of J&K Police was also bestowed a Shaurya Chakra posthumously, besides six other personnel from the Army.

A group of personnel from the Army, the Air Force, Navy and those rendering services under the Ministry of Home Affairs have also been conferred the Shaurya Chakra.

The Shaurya Chakra is India's third-highest peacetime gallantry.

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World Zoonoses Day | 6 July

Increasing Public Awareness on World Zoonoses Day: Not All Animal Diseases Are Zoonotic. To mark World Zoonoses Day, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has organized an interactive session chaired by the Secretary of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (AHD) on the eve of World Zoonoses Day.

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Paytm launches ‘Health Saathi’ plan for its merchant partners.

One 97 Communications Limited (OCL), which owns brand Paytm, has rolled out ‘Paytm Health Saathi’, an exclusive health and income protection plan for its merchant partners. This plan is available on the ‘Paytm for Business’ app.

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Paytm launches ‘Health Saathi’ plan for its merchant partners.

Starting at just ₹35 per month on a monthly subscription, Paytm Health Saathi offers a range of services that includes unlimited doctor teleconsultation, in-person doctor visits (OPD) within its partner network. It also includes income protection cover in the event of business interruptions due to accidents, natural calamities such as floods and fires, or strikes.

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Paytm launches ‘Health Saathi’ plan for its merchant partners.

The launch of ‘Paytm Health Saathi aims to safeguard the wellbeing of its merchants, ensuring their health and business continuity.

The doctor teleconsultation service is powered by MediBuddy, providing additional benefits including discounts at leading pharmacies and on diagnostic tests.

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Karnataka government signs MoUs with two Korean firms.

The Karnataka government signed two MoUs worth Rs 1,040 crore with DN Solutions and EMNI Company Limited in Seoul, South Korea. The MoUs were signed on the second day of the delegation's visit, led by Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development M B Patil.

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Karnataka government signs MoUs with two Korean firms.

Karnataka secures Rs 1,000 crore investment from DN Solutions and has committed from the company for an investment of Rs 1,000 crore towards establishing machine manufacturing facilities, a research and development centre, and a technical support center for Indian manufacturing companies.

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Karnataka government signs MoUs with two Korean firms.

EMNI Co. Ltd has committed to invest Rs 40 crore for battery technology advancements. The MoU is for investing in the storage, testing, and recycling of LG Energy Solution's battery cells in Karnataka.

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ADB, ENGIE SA Partner to Build 400 MW Solar Powerplant in Gujarat, India.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the ENGIE group have signed a long-term local currency loan agreement to construct and operate a 400-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant in Surendranagar District, Gujarat, India.

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ADB, ENGIE SA Partner to Build 400 MW Solar Powerplant in Gujarat, India.

ADB was the mandated lead arranger for the entire loan totaling 14.6 billion Indian rupees (approximately $175.9 million) with ADB and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank both providing 7.3 billion Indian rupees. The project will support the Government of India’s target of achieving at least 500 gigawatts of nonfossil fuel energy capacity by 2030.

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ADB, ENGIE SA Partner to Build 400 MW Solar Powerplant in Gujarat, India.

This project is the second project that ADB has financed for the Engie group in India, following the financing of the group’s flagship project in India in 2020, and exemplifies our focus on mobilizing long-term financing from partner organizations.

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ADB, ENGIE SA Partner to Build 400 MW Solar Powerplant in Gujarat, India.

This venture not only aligns with our green power goals but also catalyzes local job creation, reinforcing our pledge to India’s nonfossil fuel future, firming our commitment to India’s energy transition.ENGIE group is a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, with operations in 31 countries. In India, ENGIE’s portfolio includes 1.1 gigawatts of operational project

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India Finishes On Top At U23 Asian Wrestling Championship In Jordan.

In wrestling, India finished on top at the Under 23 Asian Wrestling Championship 2024, in Amman, Jordan. The young Indian grapplers clinched a total of eight medals in freestyle wrestling, including four gold, two silver, and two bronze medals. Kazakhstan took second place while Kyrgyzstan won third.

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India Finishes On Top At U23 Asian Wrestling Championship In Jordan.

Abhimanyu in the 70 kg category, Jointy Kumar in 92 kg, Sahil Jaglan in 97 kg and Anirudh Kumar in the 125 kg category bagged the gold medals. Rohit in 65 kg and Jaideep at 74 Kg contributed with silver medals, while bronze medals were secured by Shubham in 57 kg and Amit in 79 kg.

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India employment provisionally grew at 6% in FY24 vs 3.2% in FY23, RBI data shows.

India provisionally created 46.7 million jobs in the financial year ended March 2024, taking the country's total employment to 643.3 million, a Reserve Bank of India report. The country's employment growth rate stood at 6% in that fiscal year, versus 3.2% in the previous fiscal year, the RBI's report on measuring industry-level productivity and employment showed.

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Govt reopens application window for PLI scheme for white goods third time.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Monday said that the government will reopen the application window for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods—ACs and LED lights—for 90 days, starting July 15, to give ‘one more chance’ to prospective investors to take benefits of the scheme.

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Govt reopens application window for PLI scheme for white goods third time.

This is the third time that the industry department has reopened the application window. The first round of applications was invited in 2021, followed by the second round a year later as the entire allocated fund was not utilised. The scheme, which was rolled out three years ago, is being implemented over a seven-year period, ending in the financial year 2028-29.

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Govt reopens application window for PLI scheme for white goods third time.

The outlay of the scheme is Rs 6,238 crore. The PLI Scheme for white goods has been designed to create a complete component ecosystem for ACs and LED lights industry in the country and make India an integral part of the global supply chains. The scheme is expected to result in the growth of domestic value addition from the current 15-20 per cent to 75-80 per cent.

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Ageas Federal launches 'Golden Years Pension Plan' for secure retirement.

Ageas Federal Life Insurance has launched a new pension plan that aims to provide a comprehensive solution for securing the financial futures of policyholders during their retirement years. The ‘Golden Years Pension Plan’ is a Unit Linked, Non-Participating, Individual Pension Plan specifically designed to provide financial stability during retirement.

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Ageas Federal launches 'Golden Years Pension Plan' for secure retirement.

It allows entry ages of 18-70 years for the Classic Option and up to 60 years for the Golden Waiver of Premium Option. Early Investment Booster provides additional allocations to encourage early retirement planning for those aged 18-35. Golden Waiver of Premium helps in retirement corpus accumulation for policyholders’ loved ones even after their demise.

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