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Ocean resources key to India's future economy, says Jitendra Singh

He said India has emerged as one of the frontline nations in marine scientific research

MeitY releases strategy on blockchain for its adoption in govt systems

The ministry has adopted a multi-institutional approach for the national blockchain framework

Air India disinvestment: Union moves Madras HC on employees' welfare

The court, in interim relief to the petitioner, restrained the Ministry and other authorities concerned from evicting the members of the Air Corporation Employees' Union in Meenambakkam

Pegasus: Govt has no plans to ban NSO Group, says IT Ministry in Parliament

The US in November blacklisted the NSO Group for use of its Pegasus spyware

LS passes bill on assisted reproductive tech, offences to be punishable

The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021 provides for penal provisions with offences punishable with hefty fines and tougher sentences

Govt decides not to resume scheduled international flights from Dec 15

The latest move also comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 27 asked officials to review the plans for easing international travel restrictions amid concerns over Omicron

Over 55% drop in number of students going abroad for higher education: MoE

The Ministry of Education (MoE) informed Parliament that it has been taking several steps to provide better higher education opportunities to students

Discussing development ideas with states, says NITI Aayog's Rajiv Kumar

"This is a part of our effort at cooperative federalism that we want to visit and engage with all states," Kumar said

Registrations on e-shram portal cross 10-crore mark, shows data

The states with more than 1 lakh registrations are Uttar Pradesh (2.61 lakh), West Bengal (1.08 lakh) and Bihar (1.02 lakh), a ministry statement said

231 cases of Zika reported from 3 states, no deaths recorded: Govt

The Union Government has been extending the requisite technical and other support to the state government in this regard, said Bharati Pravin Pawar

Nearly 10 crore unorganised sector workers registered on e-Shram portal

The e-Shram portal was launched in August this year for creating national database for unorganised workers

Over 18 lakh tuberculosis cases notified in 2020, says Mansukh Mandaviya

The lack of access to diagnostic facilities was not the reason for reduction in detection of TB cases, the minister said

CAG pulls up govt for erroneous process of IGST devolution to states

The Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) is shared between the Centre and states in the 50:50 ratio

85.5 mn rural households have provision of tap water supply at home: Govt

Minister of State for Jal Shakti Prahlad Singh Patel said 0.43 lakh (2.5 per cent) rural habitations are reported to have drinking water sources with water quality issues

COAI asks government to reduce 5G spectrum base price by more than half

In the first auction of radio airwaves in five years in March 2021, the government offered 2,308.80 MHz of spectrum in seven bands

Govt says Starlink not a licensee; asks to refrain from booking services

The Department of Telecom (DoT) also asked Starlink to comply with the regulatory framework

India summons Pakistan diplomat, asks to expedite 26/11 trial

The MEA said a note verbale was handed over to the Pakistani diplomat

AutoGuru India inks pact with Automotive Skill Development Council

AutoGuru India, along with Formula Woman UK, are bringing a unique platform which gives opportunity to women drivers to be in the driving seat for the McLaren racing team in 2022

Central Vista: Govt constitutes panel for timely completion of projects

The central government has formed a five-member committee, headed by former finance secretary Ratan P Watal, to ensure timely completion of various projects being executed under the Central Vista redevelopment plan. In an office memorandum issued on Thursday, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said the 'Central Vista Oversight Committee' will ensure multi-agency and stakeholder coordination for seamless integration of different project works. According to the document, Deputy CAG P K Tiwari, former director of L&T Shailendar Roy, IIT Delhi professor Mausam and ministry's joint secretary have been included in the committee. The redevelopment of the Central Vista, the nation's power corridor, envisages a new parliament building, a common central secretariat, revamping of the 3-km-long Rajpath from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, new office and residence of the prime minister, and a new vice-president enclave. The ministry said that the five-member committee will meet

Caste-based census legitimate demand, says NCBC chairman Sahni

Sahni said several organisations have met him with this demand