The export of fresh apricots from Kargil district to international as well as domestic markets was banned by the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir government in 1986 under the “flimsy pretext” of stopping the spread of codling moth, said Khan. As the ban is still in force, the startup took special permission from the Government of India to export it outside the district, he added.
Amit Malviya, a Public Relations Officer with the Indian Railways said, “Indian Railways has introduced the economy class in the three-tier air-conditioned compartments. This facility is being provided for the first time in the Prayagraj-Jaipur train.”
India is all set to take part in the multi-nation military exercise ‘Zapad’ at Nizhniy in Russia from September 3 to 16. Both China and Pakistan are also participating in the 17-nation exercise but as “observers” without actual troops being deployed for the exercise.
Budding scientists of Indian Institutes of Technology, Ropar and Kanpur and Faculty of Management Studies of Delhi University have developed a living-plant based air purifier “Ubreathe Life” that amplifies the air purification process in the indoor spaces. These indoor spaces can either be hospitals, schools, offices and your Homes.
The gross GST revenue collected in the month of August 2021 is ₹ 1,12,020 crore of which CGST is ₹ 20,522 crore, SGST is ₹ 26,605 crore, IGST is ₹ 56,247 crore (including ₹ 26,884 crore collected on import of goods) and Cess is ₹ 8,646 crore (including ₹ 646 crore collected on import of goods).
Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi said, “The Y-Break app can significantly contribute in achieving the sustainability for mankind.” She added that the ‘Y-Break’ app will prove a big contributor in reducing stress in our lives.
The NADS can instantly detect and jam micro drones and use a laser-based kill mechanism to terminate targets. It will be an effective all-encompassing counter to the increased drone threat to strategic naval installations.
As part of her ongoing goodwill visit to Europe and Africa, INS Tabar took part in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Algerian Navy ship ‘Ezzadjer’ on 29 Aug 21.
On Friday, the market capitalization of BSE-listed businesses reached an all-time high of Rs. 2,43,73,800.36 crore (US$ 3.33 trillion), owing to positive equities mood. On Friday, the BSE benchmark Sensex rose 175.62 points to close above 56,000 for the first time. It rose 239.13 points to 56,188.23 over the day.
REC Group, Europe’s largest solar panel maker, is on the verge of being acquired by Reliance Industries. China National Chemical Corp (ChemChina) is expected to sell the company to Mukesh Ambani’s company for US$ 1-1.2 billion. RIL, which has enormous intentions for green energy, will benefit from the purchase by gaining access to cutting-edge technologies and worldwide manufacturing capabilities.
