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CSIR’s new lotus variety ‘Namoh 108’ a ‘grand gift’ to PM Modi: Science Minister

The lotus has 108 petals and was discovered several years ago in Manipur and kept at the institute as part of its collection of flowers and plants, on which the institute conducts research. However, it wasn’t until four years ago that one of the scientists discovered that it had 108…

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No proposal under consideration to change retirement age of Central Gov’t employees: Union Minister

No proposal to change retirement age. 122 officers given compulsory retirement in last 3 years under service rules. Aim to bring efficiency & strengthen admin machinery.

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Female, single male govt employees eligible for 730 days of child care leave: Centre in Lok Sabha

Gov't employees in New Delhi eligible for 730 days of CCL. Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said female and single male civil servants can take care of two eldest children up to 18 years, no age limit for differently-abled.

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Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha passes National Research Foundation Bill

The Lok Sabha passed the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, that proposes to establish the National Research Foundation

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Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft enters lunar orbit

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 entered the lunar orbit on August 5. The spacecraft has covered two-thirds of the distance to the Moon. Minister Jitendra Singh assures "nothing to worry" as the landing will occur in a week. ISRO will perform manoeuvre when Chandrayaan-3's orbit is closest to the Moon.

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Proposed National Research Foundation to provide ‘strategic’ direction, generate private funding

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, which proposes to establish the National Research Foundation, a new body that will provide “high level strategic direction for research, innovation and entrepreneurship”, was tabled in the Lok Sabha. The National Research Foundation proposes a more expansive definition of research which includes science, engineering,…

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1,365 vacant posts in IAS, 703 in IPS: Government tells Rajya Sabha

There are 1,365 vacancies in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 703 in the Indian Police Service (IPS), Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply on August 3, 2023

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Five killed, houses damaged as heavy rains lash J&K

Five killed, scores of houses damaged in J&K landslips triggered by heavy rainfall. Two bodies recovered, three remain buried under debris. Schools closed, pilgrimage affected. Union Minister Jitendra Singh monitoring situation.

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India launches a lander and rover to explore the moon's south pole

A successful landing by the spacecraft would make India the fourth country — after the U.S., the Soviet Union, and China — to achieve the feat.

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India’s space agency is set to launch an unmanned mission to the moon’s south pole

An Indian spacecraft is set to blaze its way to the far side of the moon in a follow-up mission to a failed effort nearly four years ago to land a rover softly on the lunar surface

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G20 meet in Bengaluru: ‘Space technology has entered every household in one way or the other’

Heads of national space agencies from 18 of the G20 countries and nine of the 11 invited members are participating in the two-day meet whose theme is ‘Towards a New Space ERA (Economy, Responsibility, Alliance)’.

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No decision yet on sending Gaganyaan astronauts to International Space Station

While Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden signed an agreement on June 22 to conceive a joint mission sending an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) by 2024, it is unclear if this will involve astronauts currently being trained for the indigenous Gaganyaan mission.

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Jitendra Singh inaugurates ‘Lavender Festival’ in J&K’s Bhaderwah

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on June 4 inaugurated the two-day “Lavender Festival” in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah Valley and said the Union Territory has emerged as the lavender capital of India and a prominent agri-startup destination.

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India is trying to promote tourism in one of the most militarised places in the world, but some Kashmiris say things are far from normal

Foreign journalists are rarely allowed entry into Kashmir, but the Indian government invited the ABC to visit the capital as part of a G20 event. Here's what we found.

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Navy, ISRO release training plan for Gaganyaan crew module

In a step towards reasoning India’s Gaganyaan mission, Indian Navy and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released Gaganyaan Recovery Training Plan at Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) at INS Garuda, Kochi

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India to share experiences as G-20 group discusses impact of graft on women

On India’s request, a G20 working group on fighting corruption will discuss how graft impacts women. The role of audit institutions and attempts to build a consensus on a common definition of economic offenders are also among the topics that will be discussed at the second G20 anti-corruption working group…

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J&K Govt sets up special food stall "Millet Hub" for foreign delegates during G20 summit

The Jammu and Kashmir government has set up a special food stall "Millet Hub" for foreign delegates at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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It's China's loss, not India's: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Beijing skipping G20 meeting in Kashmir

According to Union minister Jitendra Singh, China’s absence from the G20 summit in Srinagar makes no difference and is their loss rather than India’s. When asked if the standoff at the eastern Ladakh border was a factor in Beijing’s decision to abstain, Singh responded that the Ministry of External Affairs…

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Morning Digest | Congress deliberation for next Karnataka CM remains inconclusive; do not create an “atmosphere of fear”, Supreme Court tells ED, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest brings readers a selected list of top stories to start the day.

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh to inaugurate all India pension adalat on Wednesday

Union Minister Jitendra Singh will inaugurate an all-India pension adalat here on Wednesday, where chronic cases will be taken up and resolved, an official statement issued on Tuesday said.

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Karnataka CM: Central observers to return to Delhi today, present report before Congress president Kharge

Three central observers appointed by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in Karnataka, will return to the national capital on Monday and present their report to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on the question of appointing the chief minister of the State. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress deputes Sushil Kumar Shinde, Jitendra Singh, Deepak Babaria as observers for election of CLP leader in Karnataka

The meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) has been convened to discuss the next course of formation of the government, said sources in the party

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviews status of creation of Science Media Communication Cell

Union Minister Jitendra Singh discussed the issue of rationalising awards given to scientists to avoid duplicity and bring transparency and reviewed the status of the creation of a Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC).

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Nuclear liability issues not yet resolved for Jaitapur project: French company EDF

Two years after the French energy company Electricite de France (EDF) submitted its techno-commercial offer for the construction of six nuclear power reactors in Maharashtra’s Jaitapur, talks between Indian and French officials over several issues, including liability, have not resulted in any breakthrough yet.

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Jitendra Singh Attacks Kharge, Says If Congress Had Respect For Judiciary, It Wouldn't Have Supported BBC Documentary

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and said that if the Congress had respect for the judiciary, it would not have supported the BBC documentary. Read full story on Dynamite News:

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