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  The NAMASTE program is co-launched by the "Ministry of  Justice and Social Empowerment" and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs". This is a program of the central sector. The program aims to ensure the safety and dignity of sanitation workers across Indian cities by building an  ecosystem that recognizes sanitation workers as important contributors in maintaining and operating sanitation infrastructure. Important package features include:  The program aims to provide sanitation workers with a sustainable livelihood and improve safety in their workplace in addition to improving access to safe equipment and machines.  It aims to provide access to alternative livelihoods  and reduce the vulnerability of sanitation workers. This will allow sanitation workers to access skilled self-employment and salaried jobs. It will also lead to a change in people's behavior towards sanitation workers and an increase in demand for safe cleaning services.   The ma...

 An unnamed police officer said ULFA-I may have seized the opportunity by regrouping using a ceasefire. On August 6, the banned terrorist group Asom-Independence Liberation Front  (ULFA-I) released a statement calling for its closure and urging people to boycott  Independence Day celebrations. Last year, the group  refrained from calling for a boycott of the celebrations or closures for the first time in ULFA-I's 43-year history.          Three days after ULFA-I's statement of August 6, a junior  officer was injured when an Assam Rifles patrol was shot down near the India-Myanmar border in the Changlang district of 'Arunachal Pradesh. ULFA-I and the Yung Aung faction of the Nagaland National Socialist Council  (Khaplang), another banned terrorist group, are accused of carrying out the attack.   The  call for boycotts and attacks was seen as a sign of ULFA-I's reluctance to change its stance on an independent Assam. Th...

 PM Modi said the two leaders agreed to work closely together to meet global  food and energy security challenges.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he met with President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday to convey India's solidarity with France in dealing with the devastating bushfires. Modi also said the two leaders had agreed to work closely together to meet global  food and energy security challenges.   “I spoke today with my friend, President Emmanuel Macron, who brokered solidarity between India and France to deal with  devastating forest fires. We discussed  cooperation between countries and other issues of global and regional importance," Modi tweeted.              "President Emmanuel Macron and I have also agreed to work closely together to address the challenges of global food and energy security," Modi added.   I spoke with my friend President @EmmanuelMacron today. Brokered solidarity between Indi...

The Indian Army has increased its capabilities along the LAC and introduced new assault ships. The Landing Craft Assault can transport her 35 combat troops at once and can reach any area of ​​Pangong Lake in a very short time Jammu & Kashmir : To significantly increase India's military strength in Ladakh, the Indian Army has deployed  new attack ships to Lake Pangong  along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.  Landing Craft Attacks (LCAs) enhance operations along the LAC. The much more versatile    Landing Craft Assault overcomes launch, speed and capacity limitations. LCA has enhanced its ability to function across  water obstacles in Eastern Ladakh. The LCA was developed independently by her Aquarius Ship Yard Limited in Goa, officials said.   In addition, several other major ticketing platforms are included to increase opportunities along the LAC. These platforms are integral to the operations of the Indian Army. Protected Infantr...

 In fiscal year 2022-2023,  Rajasthan government has planned to spend more than Rs 17 crore to provide "Mukhyamantri Anuprati Coaching Yojana". As part of this system, free coaching is provided to students to take competitive exams. Budget spending for this financial year is  3.5 crore higher for 2021-22. Important facts related to Mukhyamantri Anuprati Coaching Yojana - Mukhyamantri Anuprati Coaching Yojana  launched by Rajasthan Chief Ashok Gehlot in 2021-22. This program was started because many deserving students did not attend the training courses and were left behind in competitions due to lack of funds. Under this program, the  government provides free mentoring from reputable coaches to these deserving students, so that they can pursue their dreams. In addition to the budget increase, the government  also increased the number of seats to 15,000. If the student is assigned a coaching institute in another city, the government provides an add...

The UK has authorized the use of the first  covid-19 vaccine for the Omicron variant. This is the first country to do so. The vaccine licensing will now pave the way for an enhanced campaign in the fall using the two-strain vaccine from Moderna. Highlights :  A conditional license for the vaccine has been issued by the "Medical Products and Drugs Administration". He is also the first authoritative person in the world to certify the original Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccine is licensed for the original strain as well as the Omicron BA.1 coronavirus strain. It has been approved for use by people over the age of 18. The UK will now focus on the booster program for people  over 50, who are very vulnerable to the development of Covid. About Omicron Varient :                         Omicron B.1.1.529 is a variant of SARS-CoV-2. The Gene Surveillance Network  first reported on this variant in South Africa in November ...

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the two major challenges facing the country are autocracy and monarchy, and corruption, and said "we must fight together" these challenges .     New Delhi : Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, Modi described the housewarming regime as a "crime" and said the country must unite against it.   “We must give opportunities to people with talent and who  will work for the betterment of the nation. Talent will be the foundation of New India,” he said.                “When I talk about autocracy and dynasties, people think that I am only talking about politics,” Modi said.   He added that to purge every institute in India, it is necessary to give opportunities  to those who deserve them.   “We must unite as a society to punish those who sow corruption,” he added.   Modi added that the nation is sh...

 The Nature Index 2022 was recently released. The survey for the index is based on published research articles  in the fields of chemistry, life sciences, physical sciences, earth and environmental sciences. The rankings are provided based on  information obtained from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. Natural Index Highlights  2022 : In the ranking, the University of Hyderabad secures the first place among Indian universities while ranking in 16th place among all institutions in the university sector. Hyderabad is ranked first with 72 research articles and  19.46 sections in the academic field. Other Indian university rankings can be summarized as follows : Rank 23rd - I I T Hyderabad  Rank 26th - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati Rank 54th - Amity University Rank 76th - National Institue of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER ) Hyderabad Rank 82nd - International Institue of Information Technology (IIT) Hyderabad...

 P V Sindhu plays a hit against  Michelle Li of Canada during the women's singles badminton final at the 2022 Commonwealth Games  (C W G),  Birmingham. BIRMINGHAM : Indian commuter Ace   P V Sindhu has won India's first badminton gold medal  at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games  and the first C W G women's singles  gold medal of her career in beating Canadian Michelle Li on the last Monday.   Sindhu was the dominant character in the match, although his opponent played well. The Indian tennis player won  two consecutive games with a score of 21-15, 21-13.   P V Sindhu got off to a great start. The first half, she is leading  11-8. Michelle Li gave great competition to her Indian opponent  but failed in every rally. The result was a 21-15 win for Sindhu in the opening goal.                         Li started the second game overhead. But Sindhu too...

 Vivo Y 35 is priced at M Y R 1,099 (more or less Rs. 19,600) for the only 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage model. Mumbai : Vivo Y 35 has been announced in several markets as the company's latest Y-series model. The new 4G smartphone features a water drop notch display and is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC, along with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. Vivo Y 35's built-in RAM  can be expanded up to 16 GB using the available memory. It has a 5,000 mAh battery with  44 W Flash charging support. The battery of this new device is said to provide up to 14 hours of  HD movie streaming and up to two days of standby time on a single charge. Vivo Y 35 Price & Availibility Vivo Y35 has been sold for MYR 1,099 (about Rs 19,600) for the  8GB RAM + 256GB storage version only. Vivo Malaysia official website  lists the phone for pre-order and it is also listed on Shopee e-commerce site for pre-order. It will be sold in Agate Black and Dawn Gold color options. V...

 The total death toll is now  527,098 after 29 deaths were reported in  24 hours, according to ministry data. So far, 43,638,844 people have recovered from the virus, according to  government figures. New Delhi : For the first time in nearly two months, India's Covid toll fell below 10,000 on Tuesday with 8,813 new infections, according to the Ministry of Health's daily bulletin, the Health Ministry's daily bulletin said. The number hovers above the 10,000 mark amid concerns about the virus spreading to some parts of the country.          The total death toll is now  527,098 after 29 deaths were reported in  24 hours, according to ministry data. This includes eight from Delhi, one  from Assam, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim and Tripura;  each from Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir.   Punjab has adjusted its death toll, according to state mortality figures on the Department ...

The National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) was launched  by the Ministry of Trade and Industry in collaboration with the National Office of Intellectual Property  and the Office of the Director General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM). on December 8, 2021. As part of this program, raise awareness and training  on intellectual property (IP). The system met its goal of training one million students by July 31, 2022, ahead of the  August 15, 2022 deadline.   As  part of the initiative, the following milestones were achieved: the number of participants, including students or professors, with intellectual property training was 10,05,272. 3662 educational institutions covered. I P Awareness : The Union Ministry of Trade and Industry, Piyush Goyal, requested increased awareness of intellectual property, in line with  Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Indeed, awareness of IP is important to ensure that the knowledge capital developed in the...

 The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has partnered with the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on climate change. They  launched an initiative to accelerate climate action in 10 states and union territories in India. Important data associated with the initiative include;  This initiative will expand support for Country-Defined Contributions (NDCs), with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions. It will also ensure climate-resilient development. This initiative will be launched in conjunction with the IMD at the Department of Earth Sciences and the Department of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). This is followed by the cabinet launch of India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) update, which will be carried over to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Under this initiative, UNDP will work  with the IMD to promote climate resilience and the MNRE to promote climate change mitigation. They will promote...

 In the quarter of June  2022, his net worth was  around Rs 25,425, down 25%, the biggest drop since March 2020, from Rs 33,754  a quarter ago. RJ's best known and most talked about holdings are jewelry and watch maker Titan Co. RJ holds a 5.05% stake in  Tata Group, which is conservatively valued  at Rs 11,000 crore Billionaire Warren Buffet Rakesh Jhunjhunwala of India passed away after an illness on Sunday, leaving behind 32 shares with a net worth of more than Rs 31,904.8.   At the end of Q6 Jhunjhunwala's net worth was at Rs 25,425 crore. This is after the steepest drop of 25% since March 2020 from Rs 33,754 crore a quarter ago. In August, the value recovered to Rs 31,834 crore, according to Trendline.com. This is what made Dalal Street's Big Bull  a legend.           In March 2020, his portfolio fell about 33% to Rs 8,355 crore from Rs 12,554 crore sequentially. But the  investor turned the tables and ...

 Flag manufacturers and traders are seeing an increase in orders and sales of the national flag. Calcutta: The Center's "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign  to celebrate the country's 75th anniversary of independence helped drive demand for tricolor flags as flag makers and merchants saw a surge in orders goods and sales of the national flag. Flagmakers also welcomed the central government's decision to allow companies to spend  CSR (corporate social responsibility) funds on the campaign.          "There was an unprecedented demand for the national flag this year. I haven't seen such a demand in my last 16 years of  business. We always get requests but we have to turn down some on last minute. We have  supplied 10,000 pieces of the national flag and the sale has been supported by the Har Ghar Trianga campaign," Dalvir Singh Nagi, co-founder of The Flag Company, based in Mumbai, told PTI   Mr. Nagi. not  Raju Halder, another flag ...

 India's Independence Day Celebrations: Extensive security measures have been taken in the nation's capital. More than 10,000 personnel were deployed to protect the Red Fort in a multi-layered security cover. New Delhi: India celebrates 75 years of independence today, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations. Prime Minister Modi hoisted the national flag and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort. "We are grateful to Bapu, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Veer Savarkar, who have dedicated their lives for the independence of the country," Prime Minister Modi said. In his speech, Prime Minister Modi called on the people to move forward with five commitments to realize the dreams of freedom fighters by 2047 - a theme that President Draupadi Murmu  also emphasized in his speech. her expression before independence day. The five promises for 2047 are - develop India, remove all signs of incompetence, be proud of our ...

Remember that the greatest crime is to compromise with injustice and evil. Remember the age-old rule: you must give if you want to receive.  Independence Day has a special meaning in each of our hearts. August 15th not only marks the day India gained its independence from 200 years of colonial rule, but Independence Day also remembers all  virtues, pride, colorful history, style and dignity. rich, diverse and culturally rich that we should all be proud of. to call our homeland. This is also the day  we remember and honor the brave sacrifices of our freedom fighters who fought  with great patriotism to liberate their countries from oppression. Older brother. This day also  marks the anniversary of the split of India into two countries, India and Pakistan.                   The day is not only of national significance, but India's struggle for freedom, bravery and valor displayed by our  patriots and freedom fighte...

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its regulatory framework for digital lending, aimed at alleviating concerns about credit expansion through digital lending methods. The RBI  specifically mentioned that lending activities can only be carried out by institutions regulated by the RBI or those authorized by law. RBI classified digital lenders into 3 groups; Institutions regulated by the RBI and authorized to engage in lending activities. Institutions are allowed to lend under other laws or regulations but are not regulated by the RBI. Lending institutions are beyond the scope of any law or regulation. The RBI has issued these guidelines for Tier 1 Organizations or organizations regulated by it. For other entities,  of the second and third categories, he asked the respective regulator or watchdog or the central government to issue guidance based on the task force's recommendations.   Important suggestions include;   For  entities regulated by RB...

 India COVID-19 Live: The country also reported 49 new  coronavirus deaths on Friday, bringing the number of Covid-related deaths to 5,26,928. New Delhi: India recorded a total of 16,561 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 4, 42, 23,557, according to the Union Health Ministry.  The country also reported 49 new  coronavirus deaths on Friday, bringing the number of Covid-related deaths to 5,26,928.     The number of active cases in India is now 1,23,535 cases and represents 0.31% of the total cases.   The recovery rate is now 98.5%. As many as 18,053 recoveries from coronavirus infections were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries to 4,355,73,094.

 Union Minister Jitendra Singh said last month preparations for "Gaganyaan" had been completed and that humans of Indian origin would go into space next year. New Delhi: As India celebrates 75 years of independence, Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti sent a video message from space wishing success to the country's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organization. ISRO) about the "Gaganyaan" program - India's first human space mission due to take place in 2023.   "On behalf of ISA, NASA and all international partners, I look forward to ISRO and this organization working on the Getgonian program and preparing to send humans into space. Expand our partnership with ISRO and together. space exploration is the  goal of all of us in the future, Ms. Cristoforetti said in a video shared by India's Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu.Sandhu shared the post on  Vikram Sarabhai's birthday. , the father of India's space prog...

 Odisha holds more than half of India's bauxite and iron ore reserves. New Delhi: The government led by Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved the proposal of the Adani Group for the establishment of projects - a synthetic alumina refinery with a capacity of 4 million tons per year and an iron ore project (value-added) 30 million tonnes, he said in a statement on Friday.  Odisha holds more than half of India's bauxite and iron ore reserves.   The alumina refinery, which will be located near potential bauxite reserves or active mines, will produce smelted alumina, which will help India move towards import substitution.   The iron ore beneficiary mill will be located at Deojhar in Keonjhar district, while the pellet mill will be located at Dhamra in neighboring Bhadrak district. According to the statement, the mud pipeline will run along the utility corridor of  roads between Deojhar and Dhamra.                ...

 Police in Uttar Pradesh on Friday arrested a suspected terrorist from Saharanpur district. Defendant allegedly directed to kill Nupur Sharma.  Lucknow :  Uttar Pradesh Police's Counter-Terrorism Team on Friday arrested a suspected terrorist with links to Jaish-e-Mohammed, who was tasked with killing suspended BJP spokesman Nupur Sharma.   The accused Mohammad Nadeem is from Kunda Kala village of Gangoh police station area in Saharanpur district, Superintendent Prashant Kumar of Uttar Pradesh Additional  Police (Law and Order) said, in a press release.                       ADGP claims that  police recovered chats and voicemails from Nadeem's phone and that these messages were tracked from Pakistan and Afghanistan.   Defendant is accused of murdering Nupur Sharma, whose reprehensible remarks about the Prophet Muhammad provoked widespread protests and condemnation.   During...

 Ladakh's highest civilian title "dPal rNgam Duston" was recently given to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. He was honored for his contributions to humanity. DPal rNgam Duston Award : This is the 6th dPal rNgam Duston Award. The award was presented to the Dalai Lama by the Ladakh Autonomous Hills Development Council (LAHDC), Leh. dPal rNgam Duston was held to mark the founding of the LAHDC at Sindhu Ghat. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is currently visiting Ladakh since 15 July  2022. On this occasion, he emphasized on maintaining community harmony in this area.           Ladakh and Tibet are connected by the Indus River. The two have some religious and cultural similarities. The spiritual leader noted that the change in climate conditions is of great concern and asks people to be environmentally conscious in their actions. 14th Dalai Lama : Tenzin Gyatso is the current and 14th Dalai Lama,  also known as Gyalwa Rinpoche to the Tibetan peopl...

 Governor, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan participated in the Gusadi dance to mark  World Tribes Day at Osmania University in Hyderabad. HYDERABAD : Tamilisai Governor  Soundararajan on Tuesday said tribal communities were the first to rebel against the mighty British Empire.   Speaking during a program organized by  Vanavasi Kalyan Parishad at the Tagore Auditorium of the University of Osmania, the Governor said: “Hundreds of years ago, the devotees fought against the British. They were the first  to fight against the rulers of England, and as we recall the stories of these tribal warriors, our blood boils.   Cultural programs are organized as part of the event, where students perform traditional and tribal  dances. Professor Laxmikanth Rathod, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Palamuru, said: "Those who fight for tribal freedom are still unsung heroes, their sacrifices are still unknown after the nation achieved freedom. do."  Ap...

 Janata Dal (Uni) Leader Nitish Kumar with National JDU  President Lalan Singh and Rashtriya Janata Dal  Tejashwi Yadav Leader in Patna on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Kumar on Tuesday submitted his resignation as CM of Bihar for Governor Phagu Chauhan. Patna :  Janata Dal (United) Leader Nitish Kumar will be sworn back in as prime minister of Bihar on Wednesday afternoon after announcing a new 'Major Alliance' consisting of Tejashwi Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the other opposition parties.   Tejashwi Yadav is also likely to be sworn in as deputy minister.   Seven parties include 164 MPs as well as independent MPs in our Mahagathbandhan,  Nitish Kumar said in joint press with RJD's Tejashwi Yadav after meeting with Governor of Bihar. Kumar ended his alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by the National Democratic Union and joined the RJD in a day of rapidly changing political developments in Bihar.  According to a twe...

 Iconic tennis star, Serena Williams announced her retirement on August 9, 2022. She will say goodbye to tennis after the US Open,  scheduled to take place from August 29 to May 11 9 in 2022. She announced her retirement because she wanted to focus. about his family life. Serena Williams - Important facts about her The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has ranked her number one in the world in singles. 1 in 319 weeks. During her career, she has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most of any player in the Open Era. She has additionally received seventy three profession singles titles and 23 profession doubles titles.   She turned into born to Oracene Price and Richard Williams, who skilled Serena and her older sister Venus Williams. She turned  professional tennis player in 1995. At the 1999 US Open, she won her first major singles title. She dominated from the 2002 French Open to the 2003 Australian Open, winning all four major singles titles. As a result, she...

       Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia's first leftist president          Gustavo Petro is sworn in as the first leftist president of Colombia. The 62-year-old is a former member of the Colombian guerrilla group M-19, as well as a former senator and mayor of Bogota. He succeeds Ivan Duque. Mr. Petro is part of a growing group of left-wing politicians and political outsiders who have won elections in Latin America since the outbreak of the pandemic. A 2016 peace agreement between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia diverted much of voters' attention away from the violent conflicts raging in rural areas.

  Bharat Jodo Yatra covers 12 states and 2 Union Territories.   New Delhi :  On Tuesday, the National Assembly announced that it would launch from September 7 a Kanyakumari in Kashmir "Bharat Jodo Yatra" attended by workers and party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi.   Congress Secretary-General Jairam Ramesh said  on this day 80 years ago, the  National Congress of India under the leadership and inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi launched the Exit India movement, which won freedom for the country 5 years afterward.   "Today the Indian Parliament announced the launch of their Kanyakumari in Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra from September 7, 2022," it said in a statement.                    It is a padayatra (walking) covering 12 states and two union territories, Ramesh said, adding that it will be about 3,500 kilometers long and complete in about 150 days. 4,444 workers and Congress leaders, including Rahu...

 The government is actively considering removing the provision that requires international passengers to upload their Covid vaccine certificate or negative RT - PCR  report to the Air Suvidha portal.  New Delhi : Government is actively considering removing the provision that requires international passengers to upload their Covid vaccine certificate or negative RT - PCR  report to the Air Suvidha portal before flying to India .   However, official sources say, the current task is to complete the online self-declaration form  on the portal.   Passengers have complained about the portal crashing periodically, difficult to access forms and download certificates, the sources said, adding that the deregulation could provide some relief.

 The Ministry of Defence has announced that the 12th edition of Defense Expo, India's leading exhibition of land, naval and domestic security systems, will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Ministry of Defence has announced that the 12th edition of Defense Expo, India's leading exhibition of land, naval and domestic security systems, will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event will be held from October 18 to 22, 2022. The theme of this publication is “Pride Road”, evoking national pride and encouraging citizens to participate in nation building. by establishing a capable indigenous defence industry.   A five-day event will have three business days followed by two public days. Live demonstrations showcasing the equipment and skills of the armed forces, DPSU and industry will be held every 5 days at the Sabarmati River front through active participation and synchronized efforts. at all levels, officials informed. The main points of the 22nd National Defence Exhibitio...

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing a centrally-sponsored scheme “Mission Vatsalya” erstwhile Child Protection Services (CPS) scheme, since 2009-10 for the welfare The Ministry of Women and Child Development is enforcing a centrally- subsidized scheme “Mission Vatsalya” erstwhile Child Protection Services (CPS) scheme, due to the fact 2009-10 for the welfare and rehabilitation of kids . It's Objectives : The goal of Mission Vatsalya is to steady a healthful and satisfied formative years for every and each toddler in India, make sure possibilities to permit them to find out their complete capacity and help them in flourishing in all respects in a sustained manner, foster a sensitive, supportive and synchronized surroundings for the improvement of kids , help States/UTs in handing over the mandate of the Juvenile Justice Act 2015 and acquire the SDG goals. Mission Vatsalya promotes family- primarily based totally non-institutional ...