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May 2022

Mar 04, 2024

Nagaland Assembly Adopts Resolution on FMR; Asks Centre to Reconsider Decision

The Nagaland legislative assembly unanimously adopted a resolution against the central government's decision to fence the Indo-Myanmar border and suspend the Free Movement Regime (FMR) agreement with Myanmar. This resolution reflects the concerns of the Naga people regarding the disruption of historical, social, tribal, and economic ties caused by these measures.
The resolution was adopted unanimously through a voice vote in the Nagaland legislative assembly, making Nagaland the second state after Mizoram to oppose the scrapping of FMR.
The resolution underscores the adverse impacts of suspending the FMR, which allows border residents to travel 16 km into each other's territory without visas. It emphasises the disruption to daily activities, particularly cultivation, and the traditional land-holding system that spans the international border.
India shares a 1,643 km border with Myanmar, running through four of its north-eastern states, of which 215 km is within Nagaland.

Centre Signs Tripartite Pact to Solve Problems of Tripura's Indigenous People

A tripartite agreement between TIPRA Motha and the governments of Tripura and India was signed in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to bring a lasting solution to the problems of the state's indigenous people.
With the signing of the agreement, the government has respected history, corrected past wrongs and accepted the present reality to proceed towards a brighter future.
Under the pact, it was agreed to amicably resolve all issues of the indigenous people of Tripura related to history, land and political rights, economic development, identity, culture and language.
The tripartite agreement between Tripura Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance, popularly known as TIPRA Motha, and the state and central governments was signed at North Block in Delhi.

BJP's Harsh Vardhan Quits Politics

Former Union Minister and sitting BJP MP Harsh Vardhan announced his decision to quit politics. It came a day after the BJP released its first list of Lok Sabha election candidates, which did not include his name.
In its first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP announced a major rejig in Delhi by dropping four sitting MPs -- Parvesh Verma, Ramesh Bidhuri, Meenakshi Lekhi, and Harsh Vardhan. The party chose new faces from their constituencies.

PM Dedicates HURL Sindri Fertiliser Plant to the Nation

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, marked a significant moment in the nation's journey towards self-sufficiency by dedicating the Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd (HURL) Sindri Fertiliser Plant at Sindri, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The Prime Minister had laid the foundation of the fertilizer plant in 2018.
HURL, a collaborative effort between PSUs including NTPC, IOCL, CIL, and FCIL/HFCL, signifies a synergy aimed at driving economic growth and self-sufficiency.
The establishment of the state-of-the-art gas-based Sindri Plant, with an investment of Rs.. 8939.25 Crore, reflects the strategic partnerships and investments crucial for realising national objectives.

Mar 03, 2024

IPS Officer Anurag Agarwal is Head of Parliament Security

IPS officer Anurag Agarwal was appointed as the head of Parliament security.
Currently an inspector general in CRPF, the 1998-batch officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre has been appointed as joint secretary (security) for three years.
Agarwal took over his new assignment at a time when the security of the Parliament House complex is being overhauled after two men jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber on December 13 from the visitors' gallery and opened a can of yellow smoke.
The post of JS (Security) had been lying vacant since October 20 after the then joint secretary Raghubir Lal went back to his cadre. The post of JS (Security) is traditionally held by an IPS officer.

Mar 02, 2024

Second India-Italy Consular Dialogue in New Delhi

The 2nd India-Italy Consular Dialogue was held in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by the Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa, and Overseas Indian Affairs) in the Ministry of External Affairs Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi. The Italian delegation was led by the Director General for Migratory Policies and Italians Abroad, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Luigi Maria Vignali accompanied by the Italian Ambassador to India Vincenzo de Luca. Joint Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa) K. J. Srinivasa and other officials from various divisions of the Ministry of External Affairs, other ministries, and agencies attended the meeting.
The Dialogue between the two strategic partner countries reinforced the strong people-to-people ties and cooperation that both countries share across consular issues of mutual interest.
Both sides discussed ways of enhancing cooperation on a wide range of issues such as quicker visa processing, mobility of students and professionals, safe and legal migration, Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement, protection of vulnerable women and children, and enabling smooth travel of their nationals.

India and Nicaragua Sign Historic MoU on Pharmacopoeia Recognition

India and Nicaragua forged a significant partnership in the field of pharmaceutical regulation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Pharmacopoeia recognition. This milestone agreement marks Nicaragua as the first nation in the Spanish-speaking world to recognise the Indian Pharmacopeia, showcasing the growing global recognition of India's pharmaceutical standards.
India's Ambassador to Nicaragua, Dr. Sumit Seth, and Nicaragua's Minister of Health, Dr. Martha Reyes, signed the MoU on Pharmacopoeia cooperation between the two nations. This MoU underscores the commitment of both countries to collaborate in regulating medicines and ensuring quality healthcare for their citizens.

Feb 29, 2024

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar Launches 'Investor Information and Analytics Platform' Develo...

Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched 'Investor Information and Analytics Platform' developed by IIT Madras. This platform acts as a one-stop shop for start-ups to seamlessly access Venture Capitalists (VCs) and investors' networks, Govt schemes and several other components of the start-up landscape for all stakeholders.
By integrating information at different levels, the platform is also a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs to search for information on government agencies, incubators, investors, VCs and banks that invest in start-ups.
This platform has been developed by the Researchers at the Centre for Research on Start-ups and Risk Financing (CREST) of IIT Madras. It will significantly help start-up founders, entrepreneurs and Young Indians who intend to build their own devices, services and platforms for India and for the world.

India, US Sign Memorandum on Law Enforcement Training

India and the US signed a memorandum of cooperation on law enforcement training between the US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centre and India's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy. This is a step to bolster bilateral efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism, drug trafficking, organised crime and ensure transportation security. The two sides also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the vibrant people-to-people ties between the two countries by taking steps to enable safe and legal migration, counter illegal migration, human trafficking, money laundering, cyber-crimes and misuse of the cyber domain for illegal activities, including terror-financing.

PM Modi Unveils Deendayal Upadhyaya Statue in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed over one lakh members of women's self-help groups at a rally in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district and also disbursed Rs. 825 crore funds for the self-help groups in Maharashtra.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated a statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, the co-founder of BJP's predecessor, Bharatiya Jana Sangh, in Yavatmal.
He also launched the Modi Awaas Gharkul Yojana for OBC category beneficiaries in Maharashtra and transferred the first instalment of Rs. 375 crore to 2.5 lakh beneficiaries of the scheme.

Feb 28, 2024

CAA Likely to be Issued before Model Code of Conduct for Lok Sabha Polls

As per reports, the rules for the implementation of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA) for fast-tracking citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are likely to be issued before the Model Code of Conduct for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections comes into effect.
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) gets enforced immediately after the election schedule is announced.
The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for the conduct of political parties and candidates during elections mainly with respect to speeches, meetings, processions, polling day, polling booths, observers, party in power, election manifestos, and general conduct.

PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone for Sikkim's First Railway Station at Rangpo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially laid the foundation stone for Sikkim's inaugural railway station in Rangpo, marking a significant moment in the state's history. The design of the Rangpo railway station will draw inspiration from the rich culture, heritage and architecture of Sikkim. Sikkim Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya was present at Khanikola in Rangpo where a function was held.
The Rangpo railway station is part of a larger initiative to enhance rail infrastructure nationwide. With over 2,000 projects valued at approximately Rs 41,000 crore, this ambitious endeavour aims to revolutionise transportation networks, fostering connectivity and economic development.

Government Launches 'Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye' Campaign in Higher Educational Institutions

The government has announced the initiation of the 'Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye' campaign in higher educational institutions nationwide. This campaign aims to foster active participation among the youth in the electoral process, emphasising the significance of voting for the betterment of the nation.
The initiative signifies the paramount importance of elections and the pride associated with voting in the world's largest democracy.
By encouraging young voters to participate, the campaign aims to instill a sense of responsibility and ownership in shaping the nation's future.

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