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Chennai scientist swith InPTA pave way to capture black hole symphony
The Indian Pulsar Timing Array  recently published its ﬁrst ofﬁcial Data Release. Dr.PratikTarafdar,theleadamongthirty-eight authors of the article, and co-author Prof.ManjariBagchi,bothhailfromtheInstituteofMathematicalSciencesinChennai.Thedata release stems from three and a half years of observation using the upgraded GiantMetrewave Radio Telescope  near Pune. The Indo-Japanese team of thirty eightradio-astronomers measures delays in the arrival of radio pulses from special types of neutronstarscalledmillisecondpulsars,whicharecrucialforthediscoveryoflow-frequencygravitationalwaves.TheInPTAhasjoinedhandswithteamsfromUSA,EuropeandAustraliato detect these tiny, elusive ripples in spacetime, named nanohertz gravitational waves. TheDirector of IMSc, Prof. V Ravindran said, “I congratulate the InPTA for their remarkableachievement. I feel delighted that our IMSc researchers are playing a crucial role in this globaleffort.”
The authors explain, “the universe is ﬁlled with gravitational wave background holdinganswers to deep secrets of nature. The waves that we detect now are strong but short-lived. We are listening to large waves crashing loudly upon the seashore, whereas spacetime iscontinually brimming with tiny ripples. Imagine a symphony where high-pitched sections blareat crescendos, while bass sections play the fundamental progressions throughout. The interplayof gravitational waves in the universe is similar to a symphony played by nature. We have beeneavesdropping upon the crescendos, while a persistent buzz forms the basis of this cosmicmelody. These waves are generated by supermassive black hole binary pairs orbiting aroundeach other for millions of years during their courses of collision. The primary hindrance in their detection is the vast ocean of interstellar medium lying in between.The In PTA data is critical for charting this interstellar ‘weather’ and paving away to the discovery innear future.” The results were announced in the Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
219.57 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
96,633 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 21,607
Active cases stand at 0.05%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.77%
1,771 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,40,95,180
830 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
90.03 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,23,104 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 17.72 Crore
- More than Half a Crore patients served by the National Telemedicine Service  during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- DCGI approves Phase II/III clinical trial of COVAXIN in the age group of 2 to 18 Years
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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 17.72 Crore
- 4,31,285 beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years received their first dose of COVID vaccine in the last 24 hours and cumulatively 34,80,618 across 30 States/UTs since the start of phase-3 of vaccination drive. Table below shows the cumulative vaccine doses administered to 18-44 years age group till now.
- India’s cumulative recoveries stand at 1,97,34,823 today. The National Recovery Rate is 83.26%.
- The National Mortality Rate currently stands at 1.09%.
For Details : https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1718217
More than Half a Crore patients served by the National Telemedicine Service  during the COVID-19Pandemic
- Daily, over 1500 doctors serve patients remotely through eSanjeevani telemedicine platform
- Few States working towards rolling out special Home Isolation OPDs wherein patients can be screened remotely for COVID-19 by final year MBBS students
For Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1718221
DCGI approves Phase II/III clinical trial of COVAXIN in the age group of 2 to 18 Years
The National Regulator of the country, the Drugs Controller General of India , after careful examination, has accepted the recommendation of Subject Expert Committee  and accorded permission to conduct the Phase II/III clinical trial of Covaxin  in the age group 2 to 18 years, to its manufacturer Bharat Biotech Ltd on 12.05.2021.
For Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1718192
Update on Ventilators Supplied under PM CARES
“Made in India” Ventilators have strengthened Infrastructure of Hospitals for Effective COVID management. All Technical Assistance being provided by Manufacturers for their Glitch-free Operation.
For Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1718183
Bhubaneswar Airport ensures seamless delivery of medical essentials to support the fight against Covid-19
Total 156 empty oxygen tankers, 526 oxygen concentrators and 140 oxygen cylinders transported.
For Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1718233
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Research Institutes Functioning in The Field of Science and Technology in Maharashtra
The details of research institutes under Ministry of Science and Technology in the state of Maharashtra along with the subjects on which research is being undertaken are given below:
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MACS-Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune 411004.
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Department of Science & Technology
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Biodiversity &Palaeobiology, Bioenergy, Bioprospecting, Developmental Biology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Nanobioscience. The overall subjects covered include Botany, Chemistry, Development of crop varieties , Geology, Microbiology, Mycology, Nanobioscience.
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National Centre for Cell Science , SavitribaiPhule Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune - 411007
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Department of Biotechnology
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Biology of Cancer, Cell Organization and Function, Stems Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Regulatory RNAs and Gene Expression, Neuroscience, Pathogenesis and Cellular Response, Macromolecular Structure and Cell Function, Proteomics and Metabolomics, Metabolic and Chronic Diseases, Microbiomics
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CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory , Pune
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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
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Analytical Chemistry & Materials Characterization, Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Bio-chemical and biological sciences, Energy & Environmental Engineering, Mathematical & Computational Modelling
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CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute , Nagpur
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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
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Environmental science and engineering, water supply, sewage disposal, communicable diseases, industrial pollution and occupational diseases
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CSIR- Unit for Research and Development of Information Products , Pune
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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
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Scientific Informatics  and related software development
This information was given by the Union Minister of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhanin a written reply in Rajya Sabha on September 20, 2020.
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone conversation between Prime Minister and PM of Kuwait
Prime Minister had a telephonic conversation today with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait.
Prime Minister conveyed his greetings and best wishes for the good health of His Highness The Amir of Kuwait, the Royal Family, and the people of Kuwait. He underlined the importance that India attaches to its relations with Kuwait, a valued member of India’s extended neighbourhood.
Both leaders discussed the domestic and international aspects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. They agreed that their officials would maintain regular contact during the health crisis, in order to exchange information and explore avenues of cooperation and mutual support.
His Highness the Kuwaiti Prime Minister stressed that the State of Kuwait greatly values the contributions of the large Indian community in Kuwait, and would continue to ensure their safety and welfare in the present situation. Prime Minister expressed his warm thanks and appreciation for this kind reassurance.
Special Service and Features
Circle Level Adalat for Postal Pensioners
It is hereby notified that All India Pension Adalat, 2022 meet at Circle Level will be held on 05.05.2022  by 11:00 hrs at the office of Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Chennai through Video Conferencing.
Pensioners can send their grievances by post or e-mail to bgt.tn@indiapost.gov.in on or before 13.04.2022 by 15:00 hrs. It is also requested to kindly provide e-mail ID and Mobile No. along with grievance so that Video Conferencing link can be sent to the concerned pensioners.
This is stated by Chief Postmaster General, TamilNadu Circle, Chennai in a press release issued today.
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PUBLIC CAN CONTINUE TO ACCEPT RS 10 COINS AS LEGAL TENDER: RBI
It has been reported that some uninformed persons are creating doubts about the genuineness of Rs. 10 coins in the minds of ordinary people including traders, shop-keepers, etc., impeding the circulation of such coins in certain pockets of the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The Reserve Bank of India has advised members of the public not to give credence to such rumours and to continue to accept these coins as legal tender in their transactions.
The Reserve Bank puts into circulation coins minted by the Government of India. These coins have distinctive features. Coins in new denominations and new designs reflect various themes - economic, social and cultural and are introduced from time to time to meet the transaction needs of the public. As coins remain in circulation for longer periods, it is possible that coins of different designs and even shapes are circulating at the same time. One such change is introduction of the 'Rupee symbol' on coins in July 2011. So the new ₹ 10 coins have the rupee symbol but the earlier ones of the same denomination are without the rupee symbol. However, both of them are legal tender and equally valid for transactions.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Our Target is to Become a Manufacturing Hub of Construction Equipments in the World : Shri Nitin Gadkari
Shri Gadkari Asks Large Industries to Clear MSME Dues on Priority; Develop MMSE ancilliary industries for spares
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  and Road Transport & Highways has said that our target is to make our country a manufacturing hub of construction equipments in the world. He was addressing a webinar ‘CII’s Virtual Exhibition on ‘Construction Equipment, Technology, Components and Aggregates’ through Video Conference today. He said, to achieve the objective of self reliance, we need to reduce imports and boost the manufacturing of various components and parts in the automobile sector which are presently being imported. He appealed to all the industries in the sector to develop industrial clusters, Technology Centres, Research labs and upgradation of technology and skills.
Shri Gadkari assured the stakeholders to extend all possible support in developing technology centres in India. The Minister also stressed on the need for research and cost reduction without compromising quality.
He also exhorted the participants to face the challenges of issues thrown up by COVID-19 pandemic. "Entire industrial sector today is facing lot of challenges in the wake of COVID-19 crisis but we have to fight all the challenges with a positive frame of mind and make automobile industry a manufacturing hub for construction equipments," Shri Gadkari said. To achieve this, cost reduction without compromising with quality, be a must, he added.
The Minister called for research, innovation and technology upgradation and emphasized on the need of joint ventures and foreign collaborations to get easy finance and compatible technology. Maximum use of LNG, CNG and bio fuels can definitely reduce the cost. Government is also working on integrating and developing all kinds of transport like water ways, sea transportation, rail, road and air transports which will definitely reduce the logistic cost and help industries in a big way, he said.
He said that government is proactively making changes in policies for achieving self reliance  as envisioned by the Prime Minister.
Shri Gadkari further said that to encourage MSMES definition of MSMEs has been changed, credit facility and fund of funds have been created for these industries. He said, work is going ahead on a new scrapping policy for Transport sector. He said, the Government is ready to support industries in all possible ways and industries should come in with innovative plans, so that we may fulfill the dream of manufacturing hub in the automobile sector.
Shri Nitin Gadkari also emphasized on clearing MSME dues by all on priority. He called upon large industries and business houses/Companies to treat this as an important matter. Shri Gadkari asked CII members to help in the development and growth of ancilliary units/industries to supply spare parts.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves share-swap for acquisition of C-Flex India Entities by SBP from C-Flex, in consideration for which C-Flex will be issued certain shareholding in SBP
The Competition Commission of India  approves share-swap for the acquisition of the C-Flex India Entities by SBP from C-Flex, in consideration for which C-Flex will be issued certain shareholding in SBP.
The proposed combination relates to:
- Acquisition of entire shareholding of Constantia Flexibles Sales B.V.  in Parikh Packaging Private Limited ; Creative Polypack Private Limited ; Aparna Paper Processing Industry Private Limited ; Vibgyor Printing and Packaging Private Limited ; and Parikh Flexibles Private Limited  by S.B. Packagings Private Limited.
Parikh Packaging, Creative Polypack, Aparna Paper, Vibgyor and Parikh Flexibles are each a ‘Target’, and together, they are referred to as the ‘Targets’ or the ‘C-Flex India Entities’.
- Acquisition of certain shareholding in SBP by C-Flex as consideration for the Proposed Transaction.
SBP Packagings Private Limited is engaged in the manufacturing of flexible packaging materials. SBP is a portfolio entity of PI Opportunities Fund I Scheme II , which is a fund owned and controlled by the Premji Invest Group.
C-Flex group is engaged in the production and sale of flexible packaging materials. C-Flex is ultimately owned and controlled by WENDEL S.E.  In India, C-Flex only has presence through the C-Flex India Entities. WENDEL is engaged in the acquisition and management of investment portfolios.
Each of the Targets are engaged in the manufacturing of flexible packaging materials and prominently cater to customers that operate in both food and non-food product segments.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 125 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 19.55 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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1,25,74,91,730
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19,55,55,996
More than 125 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 19.55 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Revision of Packages under Ayushman Bharat Yojana
The implementation of Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centres has been reviewed and States/UTs have been oriented by conducting four regional workshops in the year 2019. The synthesis report of these workshops is available in public domain at https://nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1& level=1&sublinkid=1161&lid=649.
Continuous assessment and monitoring of the Ayushman Bharat – PradhanMantri Jan Arogya Yojana  is undertaken on real-time basis. A dashboard with various key performance indicators has been designed to constantly monitor the scheme. The performance of the scheme is objectively evaluated in terms of cards issued, number of hospitalization cases, quality of treatment provided, timely payment of claims etc. On the basis of this, suitable action in terms of changes in the process flow, IT system, guidelines for implementation of scheme are undertaken.
As on 04.02.2020, total 21,789 hospitals have been empaneled under the AB-PMJAY including 10,032 hospitals belonging to private sector. Services for 51% of the total hospital admissions, as on 05.02.2020, have been provided by the private service providers.
AB-PMJAY was launched with 1393 packages including one unspecified surgical package. After the launch of Scheme, feedback from various stakeholders on different aspects of AB PMJAY including Health benefit Packages  was received. Accordingly, an exercise to rationalise the benefit packages was undertaken. Eight  specialist committee were set up to provide their inputs and consultation meetings were conducted with subject experts for rationalisation of health benefit package. Following the due procedure, recommendations were presented before the Governing Board of National Health Authority for approval. The Governing Board has approved rationalized HBPs as HBP 2.0 for the Scheme.
As on 31.12.2019, total 9,112 private hospitals were empanelled under AB-PMJAY. Services at AB-HWCs are free and universal to all individuals residing in the service area.
AB-PMJAY is an entitlement-based scheme and there is no requirement of registration or enrolment of beneficiaries. Around 10.74 crore beneficiary families identified as per Socio-Economic Caste Census  database, are entitled for benefits under the scheme.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Ministry of Finance
Implementation of various decisions taken by the GST Council for the MSME Sector; Issue of Notifications there of
The GST Council in its 32nd Meeting held on 10th January, 2019, inter-alia, had taken the following decisions to be effective from 1st April, 2019 :
· Higher Exemption Threshold Limit for Supplier of Goods: There would be two Threshold Limits for exemption from registration and payment of GST for the Suppliers of Goods i.e. Rs. 40 lakhs and Rs. 20 lakhs. States would have an option to decide about one of the limits. The Threshold for Registration for Service Providers would continue to be Rs. 20 lakhs and in case of Special Category States Rs. 10 lakhs.
· Composition Scheme for Services and Mixed Suppliers: A Composition Scheme shall be made available for Suppliers of Services  with a tax rate of 6%  having an Annual Turnover in preceding Financial Year upto Rs 50 lakhs.
· Increase in Turnover Limit for the Existing Composition Scheme: The Limit of Annual Turnover in the preceding Financial Year for availing Composition Scheme for Goods shall be increased to Rs. 1.5 crore. Special Category States would decide about the Composition Limit in their respective States.
The following Notifications have been issued to implement the above decisions:
· Notification No. 10/2019 – Central Tax, dated the 7th of March, 2019 for higher exemption Threshold Limit for Supplier of Goods;
· Notification No. 02/2019 – Central Tax , dated the 7th of March, 2019 for Composition Scheme for Services and Mixed Suppliers, which would be optional to the taxpayers;
· Notification No. 14/2019 – Central Tax, dated the 7th of March, 2019 for Increase in Turnover Limit in case of existing Composition Scheme.
These Notifications shall come into effect from the 1st of April, 2019.
Ministry of Defence
Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences, Pune save life of a 63 year Old Veteran Patient With Multiple Co-Morbidities presented with Breathlessness and Coughing of Blood
Pune, 19 July 2022
The Department of Respiratory Medicine at Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences, Pune have performed a successful life saving intervention on a 63 year old veteran patient involving removal of a cancerous tumour through electro-cautery, a procedure first of its kind in the armed forces medical establishment. The veteran was diagnosed with lung cancer involving left main airway few months back coupled with many other co-morbidities. In view of significant symptoms and haemoptysis, the three hour long Rigid Bronchoscopy was carried out under general anaesthesia involving five doctors, subsequently leading to relief of obstructions and successful expansion of left lung.
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Ministry of Culture
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel announces inclusion of Nepali and Santhali languages in the Scheme for grant of Senior/Junior Fellowships of Culture Ministry
The Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel has announced to include the remaining 02 languages from the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution i.e. Nepali and Santhali in the Sub-Field of Field “Literature” in the scheme component ‘Award of Senior/Junior Fellowships to Outstanding Artistes in the Fields of Culture’. The announcement was made by the Culture Minister during an interaction with media in New Delhi today.
The Ministry of Culture administers a scheme component namely Award of Senior/Junior Fellowships to Outstanding Artistes in the Fields of Culture. The fellowships are awarded for undertaking research oriented projects.
Centre for Cultural Resources and Training , Dwarka is the Nodal institute for handling the Scheme of Sr. /Jr. Fellowship till selection process. “Literary Arts” is one of the Fields under this Scheme where candidates can apply for research in 22 languages as their Sub-Field. These 22 languages include the following 20 languages from the 8th Schedule of Articles 344 and 251 of the Indian Constitution along with English and Khasi:-
 Assamese,  Bengali,  Bodo,  Dogri,  Gujarati,  Hindi,  Kannada,  Kashmiri,  Konkani,  Maithili,  Malayalam,  Manipuri,  Marathi,  Oriya,  Punjabi,  Sanskrit,  Sindhi  Tamil,  Telugu and  Urdu.