Day: 23 October 2024

NSDL launches YUP (YUva Plan)

Vijay Raman

NSDL announces its revised charge structure of ₹4.00 per debit instruction in a client’s demat account, effective from October 1, 2024. The settlement fee (which was earlier levied on a slab structure) will now be a single charge structure for all its DPs.   Aimed at the youth of India, NSDL also announces the launch of YUP (YUva Plan), where the settlement fees per debit instruction will be Zero for 36 months from the date of opening of a new demat account by individual youth below the age of 24.   Mr. S. Gopalan, Interim…

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Empowering Women Through a Gripping Tale: Jagriti – The Awakening Set to Release Soon”

Vijay Raman

or “Jagriti – The Awakening: A Bold Film Bringing Women's Voices to the Forefront of Justice” The anticipation for Jagriti – The Awakening continues to rise as the release date approaches. This highly awaited film, which addresses the crucial themes of women's safety and empowerment, wrapped up shooting in June and is set to hit theaters later this year. Audiences can expect a powerful and inspiring narrative that sheds light on the grim realities of crimes against women while emphasizing awareness and prevention. Jagriti – The Awakening tells the gripping…

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For the first time in the mining history, Mine Closure Certificate has been given by Coal Ministry

Vijay Raman

The issuance of mine closure certification by the Ministry of Coal represents a significant milestone in the Indian coal mining sector, symbolizing a stride towards sustainable mining practices. This initiative was officially recorded with the issuance of closure certificates for three mines, namely Pathakhera Mine No-II, Pathakhera Mine No-I, and Satpura II, marking the first occurrence of such certifications in India’s mining history. This initiative is part of a broader commitment to sustainable mining and environmental rehabilitation across the Indian coal sector. The successful issuance of mine closure certifications represents…

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50 national highway projects approved for Manipur

Vijay Raman

The Ministry has approved 50 National Highway projects of 1026 km length in Manipur. Out of this, 44 projects of 902 km length lie in the hills of the State so far. In hills, 8 projects for 125 km have been completed and balance 36 projects of Rs 12000 cr for 777 km are in progress. In the Annual Plan 2024-25 of the Ministry, there are 2 National Highway projects of Rs 1350 cr for total length 90 km which lies in hills. Under CRIF Ministry approves the list of…

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Indian scientists crack the code of super-precise atomic clocks

Vijay Raman

The development and advancement of atomic clocks have significantly transformed various fields, particularly navigation, telecommunication, and aviation. These highly precise timing devices fundamentally enhance the accuracy of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), among other applications. Atomic clocks operate by monitoring the resonant frequency of atoms. The most prevalent type, based on cesium, measures time using the oscillations of cesium-133 atoms, making them exceptionally precise, with accuracies approaching one second in 300 million years. Optical clocks, which use higher frequency light to measure time, are even more accurate, with future prospects…

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The Future of Indian Housing

Vijay Raman

– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces India's urban population explosion is causing its bigger cities to burst at the seams. Overcrowding, pollution, traffic congestion, and deteriorating infrastructure are the 'new normal' – a state of affairs that we have begun to accept as inevitable. According to the United Nations, about 40% of the Indian population will live in urban areas by 2030. The pressure this puts on housing, transportation, and basic amenities in our cities is immense. Because of these urban 'growing pains', many citizens have become…

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