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Aug 28, 2018

Indigenous Anti-submarine Rockets for Indian Navy

Indian Navy will soon have a new weapon to target enemy submarines. An anti-submarine rocket which can hit targets 8.5 kilometres away has been developed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) along with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL).

Nadda Unveils Ayushman Bharat Logo

Union health minister JP Nadda said that the unique quick response (QR) code will be sent on September 5 to each identified family to avail of an annual cashless health insurance cover under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY).

The government is in the process of identifying beneficiaries at the moment and we have covered 85% of the rural population and 60% of the urban population. It is an ongoing process so we will continue it till we have all beneficiaries covered.

Flying Drones Will Be Legal from December

According to the regulations for use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) released by the civil aviation ministry, individuals and companies will be able to fly drones from December 1, 2018, in areas other than those barred for security reasons.

Operators will be able to apply for permissions and get instant approvals through a portal (Digital Sky Platform) for the use of drones for photography and recreational purposes. The commercial use of drones �" as taxis, delivery vehicles, or other services �" will not be allowed as of now.

Tripathi Appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General

Development and environment expert Satya S. Tripathi has been appointed as the assistant Secretary-General and will head the UN Environment Programme`s New York office.

Tripathi is now the third Indian at the senior levels of the UN hierarchy.

He has served the UN for 20 years in Europe, Asia and Africa.

India's First Biojet Fuel Flight

SpiceJet operated India's first test flight powered by biojet fuel.

The flight was powered with a blend of 75 per cent air turbine fuel (ATF) and 25 per cent biojet fuel.

The advantage of using biojet fuel as compared to ATF is that it reduces carbon emissions and enhances fuel efficiency.

Aug 26, 2018

Solanki Tripura's New Governor

Kaptan Singh Solanki took oath as the Governor of Tripura. He replaced Tathagata Roy, who had been shifted to Meghalaya.
He became the 17th Governor of Tripura.

Aug 25, 2018

R. N. Ravi Gets Extension

The centre's main interlocutor in Nagaland RN Ravi gets extension. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his his extension until further order.
Mr. Ravi retired as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau in 2012. He was appointed as chairman of Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), which works under the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), in September 2014.

ISRO Telemedicine Nodes for Soldiers

In a major effort to improve emergency medical support to soldiers posted in high-altitude areas, especially Siachen, the Integrated Defence Staff of the Defence Ministry and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a memorandum of understanding to set up telemedicine nodes in critical places across the country.

Jharkhand to Give Prizes in Literature

The Jharkhand government has decided to introduce prizes in the fields of literature, media and good governance after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Aug 24, 2018

Upgrading INS Vikramaditya

INS Vikramaditya, India's only aircraft carrier, is going to be fitted with marine hydraulic system for the first time as part of its upgrade that will give an edge to the air-capable wing of the ship.

The systems would be fitted by Russia's Rostec State Corporation through its subsidiary, Technodinamika.

India, China to Expand Military Cooperation

India and China will draft a fresh memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation and further "expand" the engagements between their armed forces.

It has been decided to expand the engagement relating to training, joint exercises and other professional interactions. Both sides also decided to work towards a new bilateral MoU on Defence Exchanges and Cooperation to replace the MoU signed in 2006.

Kuldip Nayar Passes Away

Kuldip Nayar, the last of a generation of journalists to have continuously covered the nation's politics since Independence, died at the age of 95.

Through the decades, Nayar was a crusader for press freedom, a bitter opponent of the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975 and a passionate advocate of friendly India-Pakistan relations. He also served as an official adviser, diplomat and parliamentarian.

Aug 23, 2018

Assembly Bypolls in Meghalaya

The fate of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will be decided when the state goes for by-elections in two Assembly constituencies. Sangma, currently a member of Parliament from Tura, is contesting from the South-Tura seat in West Garo Hills district on ruling National People's Party (NPP) ticket to enter the state Assembly.

He is the son of former Chief Minister and became Chief Minister in March this year with the support of regional parties and the BJP.

AAP Loses Second Prominent Member

In another jolt to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), senior party leader Ashish Khetan quit AAP, a week after another leader, Ashutosh, announced his resignation.

Khetan didn't cite any immediate reason for quitting the party.

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