16th Anniversary of 26/11 Attacks: On 26th November 2008, Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terror group, carried out attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Nariman House, Oberoi Trident, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station in Mumbai.The attacks revealed significant vulnerabilities in India’s security infrastructure, prompting urgent reforms in counter-terrorism measures.
Day: November 27, 2024
Atal Innovation Mission 2.0
Atal Innovation Mission 2.0: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) with an enhanced budget of Rs. 2,750 crore, marking the launch of AIM 2.0 to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem until 2028.AIM 2.0: Building on AIM success, such as Atal Tinkering […]
SC Quashes Telangana Land Allotment to Privileged Groups
SC Quashes Telangana Land Allotment to Privileged Groups: The Supreme Court(SC) of India has quashed the Telangana government’s land allotments to cooperative societies comprising Members of Parliament (MPs), Member of the Legislative Assembly(MLA), civil servants, and journalists, deeming it a violation of equality under Article 14 of the Constitution.The SC criticized the land allotment to […]
Ophiophagus Kaalinga
Ophiophagus Kaalinga: Karnataka’s king cobra species, known locally as ‘Kaalinga Sarpa,’ is officially named Ophiophagus Kaalinga in the scientific community.King cobras were first classified in 1836 as Ophiophagus hannah by Danish naturalist Theodore Edward Cantor. King cobras underwent no genetic studies for 186 years until recently.
CCI Nod to Invest in Flipkart
CCI Nod to Invest in Flipkart: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval to Alphabet Inc.’s subsidiary, Shoreline International Holdings LLC, to acquire a stake in Walmart-owned Flipkart Pvt Ltd. This follows Flipkart’s May 2024 funding round, where Alphabet’s Google invested $350 million out of a total $1 billion raised. Walmart, which holds […]
Coast Guard to Hold ‘SAREX 24’ in Kochi
Coast Guard to Hold ‘SAREX 24’ in Kochi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is set to conduct the 11th edition of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercises & Workshop (SAREX-24) in Kochi from November 27 to 30. The event, organized under the aegis of the National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board, aims to […]
India’s First Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh
India’s First Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh: Amara Raja Infra, part of the $2 billion Amara Raja Group, has completed the setup of India’s first green hydrogen fuelling station in Leh, Ladakh, for NTPC Ltd. This innovative project will enable emission-free transport in the region, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to embrace […]
Essar Group Chairman Shashi Ruia Passes Away
Essar Group Chairman Shashi Ruia Passes Away: Shashikant Ruia, co-founder and Chairman of Essar Group, passed away at 81 after a prolonged illness. Known for his visionary leadership, Ruia played a pivotal role in shaping India’s corporate landscape and making Essar a global conglomerate. His journey from a modest family business to establishing a world-class […]
NADA Suspends Bajrang Punia for Four Years Over Doping Violation
NADA Suspends Bajrang Punia for Four Years Over Doping Violation: National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has imposed a four-year suspension on Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia for violating the anti-doping code. The suspension follows his refusal to provide a urine sample for a dope test during selection trials for the national wrestling team on March 10, […]
