Statistically Speaking

Rice exports to certain European nations exempted from inspection certificate for another 6 months

13 Dec 2023 08:49 AM IST

India on Tuesday deferred the mandatory requirement of a certificate of inspection by export inspection agencies for shipping both basmati and non-basmati rice to certain European countries by six more months. Earlier on May 29, 2023, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced the move for six months.

Defence Ministry clears 70,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles for Indian Army

13 Dec 2023 08:47 AM IST

In a major boost to the firepower of soldiers, the Indian Army will get 70,000 more Sig Sauer assault rifles which will be given to troops deployed in counterterrorism operations and other duties. The approval for the procurement was given at a high-level meeting of the Defence Ministry held recently

Government maintains Rs 33.61 lakh crore tax collection target

12 Dec 2023 09:03 AM IST

The government is likely to stick to the budgeted estimate of total tax collection target of Rs 33.61 lakh crore for current fiscal in the revised estimates, a senior finance ministry official said on Monday. “So far, direct tax collection is up by about 20 per cent and indirect tax

Effective nutrition labels tailored for diverse Indian population

12 Dec 2023 09:02 AM IST

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking front-of-pack nutrition label (FoPL) system tailored specifically for India, aimed at promoting healthier food choices and combating the rise of nutrition-related diseases and obesity in the country. Commissioned by the World Health Organization, India, a team of researchers from The George Institute for Global Health,

Why did Nehru refer Kashmir issue to UN

12 Dec 2023 09:00 AM IST

A perplexing aspect persists in historical discourse—the invasion of Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistani tribals and its army in October 1947. Although the Indian army successfully repelled the attackers, a substantial portion of J&K remained under occupation. While the US and the Soviet Union aligned with India’s perspective, the UK,

AIADMK demands doubling of ‘Michaung’ aid relief to Rs 12,000; alleges DMK inaction

11 Dec 2023 08:41 AM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami on Sunday demanded to double “Michaung” aid relief package to Rs 12,000 to all families from the Tamil Nadu government. “The government should increase the financial aid from 6,000 to 12,000 rupees and also the government should do relief

UP govt to implement investment proposals worth Rs 7.5 lakh crore

11 Dec 2023 08:39 AM IST

Following the successful implementation of investment proposals received during the UP Investors Summit in 2018, the Yogi government is now actively working to launch the proposals received during the Global Investors Summit in 2023. “In this sequence, 10,441 projects worth about Rs 7.5 lakh crore are in the final stages

India saw extreme weather events almost every day in first 9 months this year

11 Dec 2023 08:38 AM IST

India experienced extreme weather events almost every day in the first nine months of this year which led to nearly 3,000 deaths, according to a report released on Wednesday. Published by the independent think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the report said the climate-vulnerable country had extreme weather

Soaring Above the Skies: The Unparalleled Journey with Etihad Airways

11 Dec 2023 01:07 AM IST

In the ever-evolving world of aviation, where competition is fierce, Etihad Airways has consistently distinguished itself as a leader in delivering exceptional travel experiences. As the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad has redefined air travel with its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Every journey with Etihad

Ministry of Jal Shakti releases Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report 2023

09 Dec 2023 08:35 AM IST

The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the entire country for the year 2023 on Friday. The assessment was carried out jointly by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and States/UTs, which can be used for suitable interventions by

Why Cyclone Michaung’s approach to Andhra coast is so unusual

09 Dec 2023 08:34 AM IST

Tropical Cyclone Michaung made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, specifically in Bapatla district between Nellore and Machilipatnam, on Tuesday, December 5, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announcement on Monday evening, December 4. The storm, situated approximately 80 km southeast of Nellore and 120 km north-northeast of Chennai

Assessing Rajveer Singh Diler’s performance as Hathras’s MP

09 Dec 2023 08:30 AM IST

A ground-level survey of the Hathras Parliamentary constituency was conducted by India News to analyse the performance of Rajveer Singh Diler, the Member of Parliament from Hathras, and gather voters’ feedback about him. Rajveer Singh Diler, an Indian politician, secured a seat in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of