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Feb 27, 2024

South Boost for BJP, Tamil Maanila Congress Joins NDA

The Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar), led by former Congress leader and Union Minister G. K. Vasan, formally announced its decision to go with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the Lok Sabha elections.
This announcement is first such development in Tamil Nadu's NDA unit, especially since the AIADMK, a key ally, exited the alliance last September (2023). Another partner, the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) led by Anbumani Ramadoss, is likely to join the AIADMK's alliance.

Feb 26, 2024

PM Modi Dedicates NTPC's 1600MW Lara Thermal Plant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates NTPC's 1,600 MW Lara Super Thermal Power Station and lay foundation stone for another 1,600MW of the plant under Stage-II in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. While Stage-I of the station is built with an investment of approximately Rs. 15,800 crore, the Stage-II of the project will be constructed on the available land of Stage-I.
Stage-II will entail an investment of Rs. 15,530 crore.

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates India's Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge, 'Sudarshan Setu'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's longest cable-stayed bridge in Gujarat's Dwarka.
The 'Sudarshan Setu', connecting Okha and Beyt Dwarka island, has been constructed at the cost of Rs. 979 crore. PM Modi had laid the foundation stone of the 2.3 km-long bridge in October 2017, saying that it will serve as a link between old and new Dwarka.
Sudarshan Setu boasts a unique design, featuring a footpath adorned with verses from the Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna on both sides.
The bridge, earlier known as the 'Signature Bridge', has been renamed as 'Sudarshan Setu'.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated Gujarat's first All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot.

S. P. Singh Baghel Inaugurates National Public Health India Conference 2024

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare S. P. Singh Baghel inaugurated the first National Public Health India Conference (NPHICON-2024) in the presence of V. K. Paul, Member NITI Aayog. This three-day long conference was organised from February 23 to 25, 2024 by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Directorate General of Health Services.
Addressing the gathering, Minister SP Singh Baghel praised the NCDC for its leadership and dedication in organizing the event, foreseeing its crucial role in the development of resilient health policies. The conference brings together experts, doctors, and researchers to discuss ongoing health research and advancements.

Feb 25, 2024

Govt Appoints A. S. Rajeev as Vigilance Commissioner

The government appointed Bank of Maharashtra MD and CEO A. S. Rajeev as Vigilance Commissioner.
In view of the above, Rajeev was relieved from the bank. The bank's board and management committee entrusted two Executive Directors to look after financial and administrative powers and functions of the bank till such time regular MD & CEO is appointed by the government.
Under the CVC Act, the Central Vigilance Commission was expanded to three members: the Central Vigilance Commissioner and two Vigilance Commissioners.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Annual Capacity Building Plan

To strengthen capacity building and holistic development, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched an annual capacity-building plan to provide citizen-centric behavioural training to Indian Railways officials and frontline workers of the ministries under him.
The Annual Capacity Building Plan for the Ministry of Railways is intended to enhance the skills and knowledge of railway employees to increase efficiency and improve service delivery.
It focuses on the development of organisational capabilities, including the implementation of new technologies, improving customer service, and promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Feb 24, 2024

Election Commission of India Assigns New Symbol to Sharad Pawar's NCP Faction

The Election Commission allotted a new symbol for Sharad Pawar's faction of the Nationalist Congress Party.
Sharad Pawar's faction of the NCP was allotted the symbol of 'Man Blowing Turha'.

Japan Commits Rs. 12,800 Crore for Diverse Projects in India

The Japanese government committed a loan of 232.209 billion yen (about Rs. 12,800 crore) for nine projects related to various sectors in India.
The projects included North East Road Network Connectivity, Project for Promoting Start-up and Innovation in Telangana, Project for the Construction of Chennai Peripheral Ring Road, Project for Promoting Sustainable Horticulture in Haryana and Project for Climate Change Response and ecosystem Services Enhancement in Rajasthan.
The road network connectivity projects aim to improve infrastructure development in India's north-east region, while the Chennai peripheral ring road project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and strengthen connections to the southern part of the state.
The agreement to this effect was signed between Vikas Sheel, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, and Suzuki Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan to India.
The project in Nagaland will help develop tertiary level medical service delivery by developing a medical college hospital contributing towards universal health coverage. A unique project in Telangana will help discover entrepreneurial skills with focus on women and rural population and support business expansion of MSMEs.

ADB Funds $23 Million for Fintech Advancement in Gujarat

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) sanctioned a USD 23 million loan aimed at bolstering fintech education, research, and innovation within the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in India.
GIFT, a state-owned enterprise, serves as a hub for nurturing fintech ecosystems and financial services in India, being the nation's premier international financial services centre.

Feb 23, 2024

Swami Prasad Maurya Launches New Party

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, former Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Swami Prasad Maurya launched his new political party, the Rashtriya Shoshit Samaj Party (RSSP), in Delhi.
The launch of the Rashtriya Shoshit Samaj Party (RSSP) came days after Maurya resigned from his MLC seat and severed connections with the Samajwadi Party.

India and Greece Agree to Double Bilateral Trade by 2030

India and Greece agreed to double their bilateral trade by the year 2030. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held bilateral and delegation level talks in New Delhi. During the meeting, both the countries deliberated on range of issues and expressed their commitment to enhance cooperation in the field of space, pharma, shipping, communication, defence, agriculture and maritime, and air connectivity.
This was the first bilateral Head of State or Government level visit from Greece to India after 15 years. The last Prime Ministerial visit from Greece to India took place in 2008.

Finance Minister Chairs 28th Meeting of Financial Stability and Development

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 28th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) in New Delhi. The FSDC deliberated on issues related to macro financial stability and India's preparedness to deal with them. Its members also decided to strengthen inter-regulatory coordination.
Bhagwat Karad, Minister of State for Finance, also joined the FSDC meeting, along with distinguished dignitaries and officials representing various financial regulatory bodies, including RBI governor and secretaries of finance, expenditure, economic affairs, revenue, and financial services. Apart from these, chief economic advisor, SEBI chairperson, PFRDA chief and IFSCA chairman also attended the meeting.
The FSDC, inter alia, deliberated on issues related to macro financial stability and India's preparedness to deal with them. The ongoing inter-regulatory issues were also discussed to support GIFT IFSC in its strategic role to become one of the world's premier international financial centres and perform its envisioned role of facilitating foreign capital and financial services for the domestic economy.

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