Spinoza Prize
Dr. Joyeeta Gupta, an Indian-origin professor, received the Spinoza Prize in the Netherlands for her climate change research. The award was presented by Dutch Minister Robert Dijkgraaf in The Hague. Read more
Drone Pilots
Citizens can now become drone pilots using government-issued identity and address proof. The Ministry of Civil Aviation’s Drone (Amendment) Rules 2023 accept proofs like Voter ID, Ration Card, or Driving License for Remote Pilot Certificates if a passport isn’t available. Read more
India and UAE
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal co-chaired the 11th meeting of the India-UAE High-level Task Force on Investments during his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more
India-EU Cyber Dialogue
The Seventh India-EU Cyber Dialogue occurred in Brussels, allowing both parties to discuss various cyberspace issues within their Strategic Partnership. Topics included cyber policies, strategies, cooperation in global and regional forums, such as the UN. Read more
Cable Television Networks Rules
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has amended the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, to decriminalize provisions of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. This aims to boost investor confidence and make the Act more business-friendly. Read more
