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The Union Minister has stated that the government will not impose penalties or take strict action for the next three months against stakeholders who have not yet registered Waqf properties on the UMEED Portal. This temporary relaxation is intended to encourage voluntary compliance and smooth implementation of the portal. About the UMEED Portal The Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) Portal is a centralised digital platform created for the registra

Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPF

Recently, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), organised a “Niveshak Shivir” in Jaipur, aimed at enhancing investor awareness and financial literacy. About Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) was established in 2016 under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. It functions as a statutory body dedicat

National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)

Recently, officials stated that the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is gradually becoming fully operational and is currently handling around 45,000 data access requests per month, indicating its increasing use by intelligence and law-enforcement agencies. About National Intelligence Grid The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is a secure and integrated intelligence-sharing platform that allows authorised police and investigating agencies to access government and select private d

Hoolock Gibbon

Recently, a stranded family of Hoolock gibbons was successfully rescued in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh by forest and wildlife officials, highlighting ongoing conservation efforts for India’s only ape species. About Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock gibbons belong to the family of gibbons, which are the smallest and fastest of all apes. They inhabit tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia. The hoolock gibbon is one of the 20 gibbon species found globall

Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

The Defence Minister recently dedicated 125 newly completed infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to the nation. This event marked the highest number as well as the highest total value of BRO projects inaugurated in a single day, reflecting India’s accelerated push towards strengthening border infrastructure and strategic connectivity. About the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Nature and Role The Border Roads Organisation is a road construction executi

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

The family of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the author and composer of “Vande Mataram”, recently appreciated the Prime Minister’s gesture to commemorate 150 years of India’s national song. The occasion highlighted Bankim Chandra’s enduring contribution to India’s freedom movement and cultural nationalism. About Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Introduction Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, also known as Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, was one of the greatest n