The Union Government recently amended the National Flag Code, allowing polyester and imported cloth to be used for the National flag.
Khadi activists contend that the move will only dilute the definition of khadi but also undermine the spirit of the freedom struggle.
August 2022
Tamil Nadu has passed two Bills proposing to take away the Governor’s powers to appoint VCs of state universities. The Bills also seek to empower the state government to have the final word on the removal of VCs, if needed.
The BJP govt had honored the veteran Congress leader – Pratapsingh Rane – for his 50 years as MLA by providing the “lifetime status of the rank of Cabinet minister”. Pratapsingh Rane is a six-time Chief Minister of Goa and a legislator for a full 50 years.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has sought stakeholders’ comments on the draft Protection and Enforcement of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2022.
The Bill implements the provisions of the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Protocol on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment.
To expedite the large-scale adoption of EVs, the government think tank NITI Aayog released the draft battery-swapping policy.
The policy is targeted at electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, proposing incentives for electric vehicles with swappable batteries.
Department of Pharmaceuticals recently released “Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship” for academic institutions. It is prepared by the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs).
The Delimitation Commission headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has finalised the Delimitation Order for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the continuation of lending under the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi). PM SVANidhi has been extended beyond March 2022 till December 2024.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the investment of Rs.4526.12 crore for 540 Megawatt (MW) Kwar Hydro Electric Project. The project will be located on river Chenab, in Kishtwar district of Union Territory of Jammy and Kashmir.
Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma, who placed santoor on the center stage of classical music, passes away.
