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Top opposition figures, including Congress's Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar and Left leaders Sitaram Yechury and D Raja were absent from the Republic Day parade. Trinamool …
United Kingdom's attorney general will review a hospital order sentence handed out to the killer of Indian-Irish origin teenager Grace O’Malley-Kumar and two others in a triple murder in Nottingham last year after receiving a…
Airbus is set to sign an accord to establish an assembly line in India for the production of H125 civil helicopters. The line will be overseen by Tata Advanced Systems Limited. This agreement is expected to be announced during Fr…
Chief minister M K Stalin has condoled the death of Ilayaraj's daughter Bhavatharani's death and said that he was both shocked and saddened by her sudden demise. Bhavatharani who was born into a family of musicians captur…
A year after Hindenburg Research's damaging report against the Adani Group, the conglomerate's market capitalisation has more than doubled. However, it is still Rs 4.7 lakh crore short of its all-time peak. Adani Power, A…
An American scientist has sparked a trans-Atlantic tempest in a teapot by offering Britain advice on its favourite hot beverage. Bryn Mawr College chemistry professor Michelle Francl says one of the keys to a perfect cup of tea i…
Tech companies continue to announce layoffs, with eBay being the latest to join the list. CEO Jamie Iannone revealed that close to 1,000 jobs, approximately 9% of the workforce, will be cut. These layoffs are part of eBay's e…
Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari criticizes officials for cutting safety features in road projects to reduce costs. Urges them to consider road user behavior in project preparation and incorporate suitable designs. Eng…
The cultivation of Dehraduni Basmati rice in the Doon valley has drastically reduced by 62% between 2018 and 2022. Factors such as summer temperatures, poor soil fertility, water scarcity, changing rain patterns, and unplanned de…
Thousands of devotees gathered at Slough Hindu Mandir to celebrate the consecration ceremony of Ramlalla in Ayodhya. Similar celebrations took place in hundreds of temples across the UK. The event marked the homecoming of Bhagawa…
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India closely tracks Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 heading to Malé via Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka denied permission for docking, and the Indian Navy is monitoring its movements. Previously, Chinese vessels Shi Yan-6 and Ha…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Sunday saying his intention is to endorse the current frontrunner, Donald Trump. from Times of India https://i…
Eleven convicts in the Bilkis Bano case surrendered late Sunday night at Godhra sub jail in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, complying with the Supreme Court's January 21 deadline. "All 11 convicts have surrendered bef…
This article discusses flight booking tips, including strategic planning, early booking, flexibility with travel dates, and using Google Flights' features like price graph, price tracking, and filters to secure the best fligh…
Two colleagues belonging to different religions were assaulted by a gang on Friday evening in Karnataka's Haveri district, marking the third case of moral policing in the region this month, reports Basavaraj Marlihalli. Polic…
The Delhi high court ruled that fees received by a US domain name registrar for providing registration services are not taxable as royalty. The court considered the accreditation agreement between the registrar and ICANN, stating…
Czech appeals court approves extradition of Nikhil Gupta to the US. Justice minister Pavel Blazek will make the final decision. Gupta, accused by US prosecutors of involvement in a plot to kill a Sikh separatist in New York City,…
Indian Immunologicals Ltd rolls out Havisure, India's first indigenous Hepatitis-A vaccine. The two-dose inactivated virus vaccine, developed over eight years, is priced at Rs 2,150 per dose. Extensive clinical trials have sh…
The Centre has issued guidelines mandating coaching centres to enrol students who have completed 16 years or passed Class XII exams. They are barred from making misleading promises. Prior registration is mandatory for coaching ce…
Preparations are in full swing for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Patishtha ceremony on January 22, 2024. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Ram temple and be the chief guest. More than 7,000 people, including politicians, film …
The hill districts of Manipur are predominantly inhabited by tribal communities, including Nagas and Kukis, who account for 40% of the population. The conflict with the Meitei community erupted after a 'Tribal Solidarity Marc…
An annual survey of British Sikhs reveals that only 21% are "very proud" to have Rishi Sunak as PM, despite his Punjabi heritage. The survey also highlights concerns about the Hindu community benefiting more from Sunak&…
India edged Afghanistan in a dramatic second Super Over to sweep the Twenty20 series after the third match ended in a tie following Rohit Sharma's record-setting century on Wednesday. The India captain became the first batsma…
The Centre has moved Delhi HC seeking a recall of an order allowing a widow to terminate her 29-week pregnancy, saying the unborn child has a fair chance of survival and the court should consider protecting the right to life of t…
Japan's spacecraft SLIM, also called Moon Sniper, is set to execute a soft landing on the moon on January 20. The mission aims to evaluate equipment, investigate the moon's origins, and study low gravity technology. This …
Several British Sikhs have received "threat to life" notices, known as Osman warnings, from the British police. This has fueled conspiracy theories that India could be behind the threats, given the court case against Ni…
PM Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the role of tribal woman Shabari in the story of Ram, ahead of the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. He also emphasized the importance of the welfare of the poor, depr…
Security forces in the Krishna Ghati sector of J&K's Poonch are conducting searches to find terrorists who fired on an army convoy. No casualties were reported. Concurrently, another operation is underway in Sawjian, Mand…
The departure of Milind Deora from Congress marks a significant chapter in Rahul Gandhi's political journey, as it nearly completes the exodus of the original band of young "dynasts" who came to be identified with t…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced significant improvements in the customer experience for H-1B visa applicants, placing a strong emphasis on digital processes. Key among these i…
The Amazon Great Republic Day Sale offers incredible deals across various product categories such as TV and appliances, smartwatches, fashion and beauty, mobiles, and home and kitchen products. Additionally, there are extra offer…
India is expected to become the world's largest producer of lentils in the 2023-24 crop year, with an estimated surge in production of around 16 lakh tonne. This increase is due to higher acreage. The lentil production in Can…
The new generation Akash surface-to-air missile system is ready for user trials. The missile system has the capability to intercept hostile aircraft, helicopters, and drones at a range of 30-km. The Akash-NG weapon system will be…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Atal Setu, or Mumbai Trans Habour Link (MTHL), by traveling on the sea-bridge. The 21.8km MTHL will primarily help people travelling between south Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The sea-bridg…
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Congress contests Shiv Sena's claim to seats in Maharashtra, calling it unrealistic. NCP does not voice specific demands. Hard negotiations expected in seat-sharing dialogues. Congress positioning as important player. Sena…
The first US lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space gave up its hopes on Moon landing after the lander faced a "critical" fuel leak on Tuesday. Informing that there was "no chance of a soft landing on…
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The first US lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space Monday, suffered 'critical loss' of fuel. In its latest update, Astrobotic posted on X, " Unfortunately, it appears the faliure within the propulsion …
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India's Astrobotic's Peregrine lander, the second private mission to the moon, will lift off on Monday with over 80,000 messages from kids worldwide and a piece of Mount Everest. The mission director, Sharad Bhaskaran, ha…
Ex-Indian high commissioner Ajay Bisaria has revealed the inside story of how India's post-Pulwama coercive diplomacy spooked Pakistan, forcing it to rethink its terror policy. The Pakistan government, spooked by 9 Indian mis…
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won re-election for a fifth term Sunday, officials said, following a boycott led by an opposition party she branded a "terrorist organisation".Hasina's ruling Awami …
Interest rates on retail loans, including home loans, have started increasing as banks revise their marginal cost of lending rate (MCLR). While home loans are linked to the repo rate, other loans are not. SBI has raised its auto …
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is set to win her fourth term in office as the main opposition party, BNP, did not contest the elections due to a lack of a caretaker government. The outcome is seen as a foregone conclusion, backed by…
The number of creches under the National Creche Scheme dramatically decreased due to a combination of factors, including financial irregularities and changes in funding patterns. The scheme's fund utilisation worsened over ti…
Pakistan's Senate passed a resolution on Friday seeking a delay in the upcoming polls scheduled for February 8 due to security concerns, harsh weather, and threats to the lives of prominent politicians. The resolution emphasi…
Elon Musk criticized the US government for limiting visas in the H-1B category and suggested that the country should stop illegal immigration and allow more legal immigrants to come in. He called the current system "madness&…
DCGI has also asked the drug controller cum licensing authorities to direct all blood centres to adhere to the revised guidelines for recovery of processing charges. When a person donates blood, it is not transfused into a patien…
The European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission is set to launch on India's PSLV in September. The innovative mission involves two small satellites, a Coronagraph and an Occulter, flying in tight formation about 150 meters ap…
Cybercrime rate in India (reported cybercrime complaints in NCRP per lakh population) in 2023 was 129, though statewise data shows Delhi leading with a rate of 755, followed by Haryana (381), and Telangana (261). Customer care, r…
Nikesh Arora, the highest-paid executive at Google, became a billionaire after joining Palo Alto Networks. His net worth is now $1.5 billion. As the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity software company, Arora received $125…
The West Bengal government refuses to follow the UGC's notification on not enrolling in MPhil programmes, while universities in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu plan to offer MPhil courses. The West Bengal Education Minister states t…
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The president of Harvard University resigned Tuesday after coming under ferocious attack for her handling of anti-Semitism during protests over Gaza, as well as allegations that she had plagiarized in her academic work. In the Un…
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Gujarat high court on Monday indicated that looking at the record of social activist Teesta Setalvad, it was not inclined to grant her any relief in the Pandarwada mass grave digging case. Setalvad had filed a petition in court i…
A survey of the British Indian and Hindu community has found that many are experiencing prejudice owing to their misrepresentation in the UK media deriving from a "colonial" focus on “cows, curry and caste”. Fifty-nine …
Following, abusing and pushing a woman might be "annoying" acts, but did not constitute the offence of outraging the modesty under IPC Section 354, the Nagpur bench of Bombay HC ruled, and granted relief to a man convic…
Israel's Supreme Court on Monday struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul. The court's 8-7 majority decision overturned a law enacted in July, a crucial element of Netanyahu…
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