The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday introduced a bill in the assembly which seeks to empower it to “aid and advise” the governor in the appointment of vice chancellors in two agriculture and horticulture universities in the state.

The proposed legislation — The Himachal Pradesh Universities of Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry (Amendment) Bill, 2023 — will be applicable to Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Krishi Vishvavidyalay, Palampur and Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan.

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has raised India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection for financial year 2024 to 6.3 per cent, up from the previous estimate of 6 percent.

India, which is listed among the G20 emerging-market economies, has experienced mostly positive growth surprises, attributed in part to favourable weather-related agricultural outcomes, OECD said. The global economy, however, is expected to grow at a rate of 3 per cent in 2023, before slowing down to 2.7 per cent in 2024, according to the report.

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed 128th Constitution Amendment Bill to enact Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam meant for providing 1/3rd seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies with an overwhelming majority. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah announced that census and delimitation exercise, keys to implement the reservation, will soon take place after 2024 elections.

This is the first Bill passed by the Lok Sabha in the new Parliament building.

As it is a Bill to amend the Constitution, it was put for voting by division. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced that 454 members voted in the favour of the bill, while 2 members voted against. Rules require that such a bill need to be passed by special majority, which is 2/3rd of members present and voted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will lay the foundation stone for an upcoming international cricket stadium in Varanasi. The spiritual city is set to become a cricketing powerhouse with a state-of-the-art stadium, equipped with cutting-edge facilities.

According to a report carried by Dainik Jagran, an approximate sum of ₹350 crore will be spent on the construction of the stadium which will be built on a wide campus of about 31 acres and will have seven pitches. The venue is expected to accommodate 30,000 spectators at a time.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has unveiled a colossal 108-foot statue of the 8th-century Hindu philosopher and saint, Adi Shankaracharya, on Thursday, September 21, in the sacred town of Omkareshwar. This impressive sculpture, named "Ekatmata Ki Pratima" or "Statue of Oneness," serves as a monumental homage to the enduring legacy and profound teachings of Adi Shankaracharya. Originally slated for its unveiling on September 18, the ceremony had to be postponed due to heavy rainfall in the region, as confirmed by an official source cited by the news agency PTI.

The Uttar Pradesh government headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to launch Officer Desk System soon to accelerate secretariat works and to ensure prompt and transparent disposal of files, said an official statement.

According to an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office, "The Officer Desk System is geared towards expeditious file management and curbing corrupt practices. Simultaneously, government schemes can be executed promptly, benefitting the people of the state directly."

World Alzheimer's Day is observed on September 21 every year. This day is a global effort to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease. It also aims to eradicate the stigma around Alzheimer's disease as well as other types of dementia. According to the World Health Organisation, Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia and contributes to 60-70% of cases. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking and behaviour. These symptoms get worse over time and start to affect one's daily living and activities. It usually affects people over the age of 65 years.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has tied up with insurance company SBI Life as its official partner for the 2023-2026 domestic and international season. The three-year deal will come into effect from the upcoming India-Australia ODI series, which begins on September 22.

BCCI Honorary Secretary Jay Shah noted that SBI Life's commitment to 'excellence “We are delighted to welcome SBI Life on board as an Official Partner for BCCI’s Domestic and International Season for the course of the next three years, ahead of the prestigious ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. SBI Life's commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with BCCI's vision for cricket."

The 10th meeting of the India-Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held in New Delhi today.

According to the Defence Ministry, the existing defence research and industry cooperation between the two countries was reviewed and discussions were held on issues pertaining to mutual interest during the meeting.

It said effective and practical initiatives were explored to further expand the ongoing interactions related to the defence industry sector.

Embracing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s mantra of 'Local for Vocal' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. inked three separate MoUs, and laid foundation stone of 'Modern Khadi of New India' in the Amritkal of Independent India here today.

In presence of Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Khadi & Village Industries Commission these agreements were signed with Prasar Bharati, NBCC (India) Limited, and Digital India Corporation. The objective of these MoUs is to prepare a roadmap to modernize the Khadi and Village Industries Commission and popularize its products among the youth as per the vision of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. On this occasion, Shri Kumar distributed margin money subsidy of Rs 150 crore to the beneficiaries under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme.