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1 Govt notifies Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023

The Government has notified the historic Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 and its rules. The Act came into force from Friday (1st March 2024). The new Act provides for an online system for facilitating the registration of newspapers and other periodicals in the country. The new system replaces the existing manual, cumbersome processes involving multiple steps and approvals at various stages which were causing unnecessary hardships to the publishers. Information and Broadcasting Ministry said, now the registration of periodicals will be governed by the provisions of the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023.

The registration of newspapers and periodicals goes online through Press Sewa Portal. All applications, including the intimation by the printer of a periodical, application by a publisher for obtaining a certificate of registration of a periodical, transfer of ownership of periodicals and procedure for desk audit for verification of circulation of a periodical will be online through the Portal.

04-Mar-2024 News in Details
2 Shehbaz Sharif voted Pakistan's Prime Minister for a second time

Shehbaz Sharif on March 3 became the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time to lead a coalition government after he comfortably won a majority in the newly-elected Parliament.

Mr. Shehbaz, 72, who was the consensus candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), received 201 votes in the 336-member house.

Mr. Shehbaz's challenger Omar Ayub Khan of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secured 92 votes.

04-Mar-2024 News in Details
3 India has officially eliminated 'extreme poverty': US report

India has now officially eliminated 'extreme poverty', which can be seen through the sharp decline in headcount poverty ratio and stark increase in household consumption, American think tank Brookings said in a report.

The report, authored by Surjit Bhalla and Karan Bhasin, states that this has been a result of the government's strong policy thrust on redistribution, which has led to strong inclusive growth in India over the last decade.

India has just released its official consumption expenditure data for 2022-23, providing the first official survey-based poverty estimates for India in over ten years.

04-Mar-2024 News in Details
4 India secures top spot in ICC World Test Championship rankings

The Indian Men's Cricket Team has reached on top in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, replacing New Zealand in the latest rankings issued on Sunday. The International Cricket Council (ICC) updated their WTC points table today, in which India moved to the top of the points table, following Australia's victory over New Zealand in the Wellington Test.

India is currently leading the five-match test series against England 3-1, and a win in the final match of the series will further strengthen their position in the WTC points table. The two-time ICC World Test Championship finalists are looking in great form in Test Cricket after they registered three consecutive victories against England in the ongoing series under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma.

04-Mar-2024 News in Details
5 National Safety Day 2024

India observes National Safety Day every year on March 4. This is an important occasion that promotes safety awareness and practices across various sectors. The day serves as a reminder to prioritise personal and public well-being in all aspects of life. The council raises awareness about safety measures that must be taken to prevent accidents. The objective is to renew the commitment of employees and the public towards working safely.

National Safety Day was first observed in 1972 on the foundation day of the National Safety Council. The National Safety Council is a tripartite apex body at the national level that is non-profit and self-financing.

04-Mar-2024 News in Details
6 Bill Gates graces 'Poshan Utsav' organised by Ministry of Women and Child Development

The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the Poshan Utsav at The Oberoi on February 29, 2024. The event was aimed at promoting good nutrition behaviour and highlighted India's ongoing efforts to combat malnutrition by promoting good nutrition practices.

The event was graced by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Zubin Irani and Bill Gates Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).

02-Mar-2024 News in Details
7 HarperCollins presents 'Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay: The Art of Freedom' by Nico Slate

The Art of Freedom', by Nico Slate, is the third book in the Indian Lives series, edited and curated by Ramachandra Guha.

In 1947, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay made an unexpected visit to a gloomy government building in New Delhi to confront one of the gravest crises facing the newly independent nation--the fate of the millions of refugees pouring in from across the borders with Pakistan. She had no official standing but managed to play a key role in the creation of a model town, built to house 30,000 people. This town is today's Faridabad.

02-Mar-2024 News in Details
8 Jammu's 'Tawi Festival' set to showcase cultural diversity and talent

The 'Tawi Festival' is all set to light up Jammu and Kashmir with its colourful celebration of local culture and heritage. Starting from March 1, this four-day festival will showcase the vibrant traditions that make Jammu unique.

This year, the focus is on highlighting the diverse art forms and cultural treasures of the Jammu region. Young people will have a chance to showcase their talents and share ideas with experts in different fields.

The festival will feature a variety of activities including seminars, workshops, folk music performances, street theatre, and classical and folk dances. There will also be a bustling fair where visitors can explore local entrepreneurship, innovation, and delicious cuisines, especially organic products from women's groups in the Himalayan region.

02-Mar-2024 News in Details
9 Today is World Wildlife Day

Today is World Wildlife Day. The day is observed to celebrate and raise awareness on the world’s wild animals and plants. The United Nations General Assembly, on 20th December 2013 proclaimed the 3rd of March as World Wildlife Day. As it was on this day in 1973 that the Convention was signed on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

This year the World Wildlife Day is being celebrated under the theme “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”. It seeks to draw attention to the conservation status of some of the most critically endangered species of wild fauna and flora, and to drive discussions towards imagining and implementing solutions to conserve them.

02-Mar-2024 News in Details
10 Nicaragua becomes first Spanish speaking country to recognise India pharma standards

India and Nicaragua have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Pharmacopoeia on cooperation in the field of the regulation of medicines. With this MoU, Nicaragua has become the first nation in Spanish speaking world to recognise Indian Pharmacopeia.

India's Ambassador to India Sumit Seth and Nicaragua's Minister of Health Martha Reyes signed the MoU between two nations.
In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Nicaragua stated, "The Government of India and Nicaragua signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) on Pharmacopoeia on Cooperation in the field of the regulation of medicines. The MoU was signed by Ambassador of India to Nicaragua Dr. Sumit Seth & Minister of Health of Nicaragua Dr. Martha Reyes."

02-Mar-2024 News in Details