Congress Appoints Jairam Ramesh Head of its Communication, Media Wing
The Congress appointed Jairam Ramesh as the AICC general secretary in-charge of communication, publicity and media, replacing Randeep Surjewala.
Surjewala was relieved of his current responsibility as the general secretary in-charge of communication and will continue as the general secretary in-charge of Karnataka.
The party had resolved to revamp its communication and media department at its three-day brainstorming session in Udaipur in May 2022.
47th Meeting of GST Council to be Held in Srinagar
The 47th GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on June 28 and 29 in Srinagar.
This is the second time that the GST Council meeting is being held in Srinagar. Before the launch of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1, 2017, the 14th meeting of the Council was held on May 18 and 19 in the city.
The 47th GST Council meeting assumes significance as it is expected to discuss the report of the panel of state ministers on rate rationalisation and also the tax rate on casinos, race courses and online gaming.
The GST Council, chaired by the Union Finance Minister and comprising state counterparts, is also expected to discuss certain simplifications in procedures.
Jun 18, 2022
Government Issues Draft Guidelines for Operationalisation of Ro-Ro, Ro-Pax ferry Services along I...
Government issued draft guidelines for operationalisation of Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax ferry services along the coast of India for Stakeholder Consultation. The guidelines encompass the two aspects of ferry operation namely - concessions for terminal operation and license for operation of Ro-Pax vessels.
These guidelines would homogenise and streamline the development and operations of ferry services, along with, promoting ease of doing business by eliminating unnecessary delays.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, under its Sagarmala Programme, embarked on developing an ecosystem for the promotion of Ro-Ro ferry and waterway transportation in the country.
This mode of transportation has multiple benefits including reduced travel time, reduced logistics cost and lower pollution in comparison to conventional mode of transportation.
Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai as New PCI Chief
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai was appointed as the chairpaerson of the Press Council of India (PCI). Justice Desai recently served as the chairman of the Delimitation Commission on Jammu and Kashmir, which was established to redesign the Union Territory's assembly constituencies.
Since Justice Chandramauli Kumar Prasad (retd) completed his tenure as PCI chairperson and demitted office in November 2021, the position has been empty.
The appointment of Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai as PCI chairwoman was accepted by a committee that included Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and PCI member Prakash Dubey.
Chidambaram Resigns from Maharashtra Seat
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP P. Chidambaram resigned from his seat in Maharashtra, following his election to the Rajya Sabha from the state of Tamil Nadu.
On June 11, the BJP registered a win by bagging eight out of 16 Rajya Sabha seats in the four states (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Haryana) while Congrees bagged five seats in a fiercely contested battle.
The biennial elections to the Upper House of Parliament were held for six seats in Maharashtra, four each in Karnataka and Rajasthan along with two seats in Haryana.
Jun 17, 2022
2020-21: Female Labour Participation Increased to 25.1%
The all-India female labour force participation rate (LFPR) in usual status increased 2.3% in 2021 to 25.1% as compared to 22.8% a year ago, showed the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) annual report for July 2020-June 2021 released in June 2022.
For rural, female labour force has increased 3% to 27.7%, while urban women participation rate has seen a 0.1 rise to 18.6% as compared to last year. LFPR is defined as the percentage of persons in the labour force (i.e. working or seeking or available for work) in the population.
IBBI Amends Rules for Swifter and more Streamlined Redressal of Grievances
With a view to putting in place a streamlined and swift complaint handling procedure, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) amended rules pertaining to redressal of grievances filed against insolvency professionals.
IBBI amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) Regulations, 2017 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Inspection and Investigation) Regulations, 2017.
The mechanism of complaint or grievance redressal and subsequent enforcement action was amended to have expeditious redressal and also to avoid placing undue burden on the service providers.
Jun 16, 2022
India to Host 10 ASEAN Foreign Ministers at Special Conclave
India is hosting the Foreign Ministers of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations from June 16 to 17 to mark the 30th anniversary of its relations with the 10-nation grouping.
The ASEAN Foreign Ministers along with Secretary General of ASEAN Lim Jock Hoi will also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suggested the names of Farooq Abdullah and Gopalkrishna Gandhi as opposition candidates for the presidential poll. She convened a crucial meeting of the opposition parties to field a joint candidate for the presidential election 2022. NCP supremo Sharad Pawar once again declined to be the joint opposition candidate for the upcoming presidential election. "Leaders of all parties requested Sharad Pawar to contest the President's election and be the joint candidate, but he declined the offer.
At least 17 parties including Congress, Samajwadi Party, NCP, DMK, RJD and the Left parties attended the meeting at the Constitution Club of India in Delhi. However, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Odisha's ruling BJD have stayed away from the Opposition parties meeting.
Cabinet Approves Agreement between India, UN on 'Way Finding Application' to be Used in Palais de...
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal for signing of an agreement between the Government of India and the United Nations on a 'Way Finding Application' to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva.
The United Nations is an international organisation founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 member states. India is a founding member of the United Nations.
The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), consisting of five buildings and 21 floors, is housed at the historic Palais des Nations.
The project of development of 'Way Finding Application' has been conceptualized as donation from the Government of India to UN on the occasion of its 75th anniversary in 2020. The estimated financial implication for development deployment and maintenance of the App is USD 2 Million.
Jun 15, 2022
Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be Hosted in 200 Locations
With an aim to connect the youth with more opportunities for on-ground training within corporates and further a chance to get employment, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will be organising the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela every month. The PM National Apprenticeship Mela will take place across 200+ locations in India.
The primary goal of this programme is to encourage the hiring of apprentices from these cities, as well as to assist employers in identifying and developing their potential through training and practical skillsets bringing value to their workplace.
Candidates will also receive Apprenticeship certificates recognised by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) at the end of their training period, which will give them industry recognition.
PM Inaugurates Jagatguru Sreesant Tukaram Maharaj Shila Mandir at Dehu in Pune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sant Tukaram became not only a ray of hope for the present society but for the future also. The Prime Minister said this while addressing devotees after inaugurating the Shila Mandir of Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj at Dehu village near Pune. He said that Veer Savarkar sang abhangs (devotional poetry in praise of Lord Vitthal) of Sant Tukaram while in jail during India's freedom struggle.
Sant Tukaram was a Warkari saint and poet, famously known for Abhanga devotional poetry and community-oriented worship through spiritual songs known as Kirtans. He lived in Dehu. A Shila Mandir was built after his demise, but it was not formally structured as a Temple. It has been rebuilt in stone masonry with 36 peaks, and also carries an idol of Sant Tukaram. Earlier, the Prime Minister visited the statues of Vitthal-Rukmini in the main temple of Dehu. He also worshiped the symbolic pillar of Bhagwat Dharma built in front of the Shila Mandir.
PM Modi Chairs First National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Dharamshala
Implementation of the National Education Policy, urban governance, and crop diversification figured prominently in the agenda of the national conference of Chief Secretaries, in Dharamshala, which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was a significant step towards further strengthening the partnership between the Centre and the State Governments.
Apart from Chief Secretaries of States and UTs, over 200 senior officials and domain experts, including those engaged with the Union government, participated in the conference, which had sessions on economic growth in partnership with the states.
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