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Hitesh Joshi Appointed Chairman and Managing Director of GIC Re

Jun 18, 2026

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he Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed Hitesh Joshi as the Chairman and Managing Director of the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re). He had been serving as the acting CMD since October 2025 after the retirement of his predecessor, N. Ramaswamy. His appointment was approved on 12 June 2026.

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HYDRAA Begins Development of Ramanthapur Lake: 30-Acre Water Body to Be Restored

Jun 18, 2026

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The Hyderabad Disaster Response & Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has launched the development of Ramanthapur Pedda Cheruvu under the second phase of lake development. The lake's original extent is 30 acres, of which 16 acres were under encroachment. Temporary structures have been removed, and 36 hut dwellers will receive double-bedroom houses.

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Telegram Moves Delhi High Court Against Centre Ban Ahead of NEET-UG Re-Test

Jun 18, 2026

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Telegram has challenged the Centre's temporary ban in the Delhi High Court. The government ordered the ban under Section 69A of the IT Act ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. The ban targets cheating rackets that used Telegram to claim paper leaks. The restriction will remain until June 22.

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Uttar Pradesh Schools Shine in Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating 2025-26

Jun 18, 2026

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Eleven schools from Uttar Pradesh were selected in the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating 2025-26, announced on 17 June 2026. The national list included 191 schools across India. Each recognised school will receive ₹21 lakh financial support. The rating covers sanitation, water conservation, waste management, energy efficiency, and green campus development.

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Kishau Dam Project: ₹2,000 Crore Breakthrough Ends Eight-Year Deadlock

Jun 18, 2026

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The eight-year deadlock on the Kishau Dam project has ended after the Centre and beneficiary states agreed to cover the ₹2,000 crore power component cost. The multipurpose dam on the Tons river will generate 660 MW of hydropower, irrigate 97,000 hectares, and supply water to Delhi, Rajasthan, and Haryana.

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