Cabinet approves India-Maldives MoU for passenger, cargo services

The Union Cabinet Wednesday gave ex-post facto approval for the pact signed between India and Maldives to start passenger and cargo services via sea route.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Maldives on June 8, during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the island country.

CCMB and CDFD sign MoU to improve genetic disease diagnostics

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) on Wednesday here with an aim to enable better ways of diagnosis and treatment of genetic disorders.

The objectives of the MoU also include the provision of quality DNA based diagnostic services to the public at lower costs, to develop newer diagnostic methods and to engage in scientific research to improve understanding of human genetic disorders.

Reliance Jio ties up with Facebook for 'Digital Udaan'

Reliance Jio on Wednesday announced a digital literacy initiative for the first-time Internet users in the country.

As part of the "Digital Udaan" initiative in collaboration with Facebook, Jio will engage with its users every Saturday to help them learn about JioPhone features, use of various apps and Internet safety including use of Facebook.

To begin with, the programme is being launched in nearly 200 different locations across 13 states.