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Australia’s ‘right to disconnect’ Bill
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Australia’s ‘right to disconnect’ Bill

Science & Tech 15/02/24 04:54 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Australian government is hoping to pass a Bill that will institute a “right to disconnect”, regulating whether bosses can contact workers beyond their working hours through calls, mes Read More...

Protest in  ladakh
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Protest in ladakh

Science & Tech 15/02/24 04:38 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Thousands of people returned to the streets in Leh over the weekend in sub-zero temperatures to reiterate their demand for full statehood for the Union Territory of Ladakh and inclusion in the Sixth Read More...

Rights of Forest dwellers
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Rights of Forest dwellers

Science & Tech 14/02/24 15:12 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, notification of the Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary in Erode district of Tamil Nadu triggered consternation among forest-dwellers around it.' They have expressed fear that this is a prelude t Read More...

Karnataka introduces Bill to make 60% Kannada compulsory on all name boards
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Karnataka introduces Bill to make 60% Kannada compulsory on all name boards

Science & Tech 14/02/24 14:55 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Congress-led government in Karnataka tabled a bill mandating 60% use of Kannada in signboards of businesses and establishments across the state in legislative assembly during the ongoing budget s Read More...

India-European Free Trade Association deal
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India-European Free Trade Association deal

Science & Tech 14/02/24 14:43 PM IST
by Mahesh

'A clause in a draft free trade agreement text being negotiated between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — Switzerland, Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway — could delay a Read More...

India wants to develop high-altitude pseudo-satellite vehicles, powered by the Sun
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India wants to develop high-altitude pseudo-satellite vehicles, powered by the Sun

Science & Tech 14/02/24 14:33 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Bengaluru-based National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) successfully flew a prototype of a new-generation unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is being seen as a huge technology breakthrough.' I Read More...

PM Modi to inaugurate BAPS temple in UAE
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PM Modi to inaugurate BAPS temple in UAE

Science & Tech 14/02/24 14:25 PM IST
by Mahesh

'During his two-day visit to UAE, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Abu Dhabi, the first Hindu temple in the Gulf nation.' The inauguration of the 108-ft Read More...

Smart Gram Panchayat
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Smart Gram Panchayat

Science & Tech 13/02/24 08:02 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh will inaugurate the pilot project titled ‘Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat. Read More...

A global alliance to bridge the gender equity gap
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A global alliance to bridge the gender equity gap

Science & Tech 13/02/24 07:30 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India established the "Global Alliance for Global Good - Gender Equity and Equality" at the 54th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, gaining full support from WEF for promoting women's empowe Read More...

The Centre’s big push for residential rooftop solar plans
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The Centre’s big push for residential rooftop solar plans

Science & Tech 13/02/24 07:10 AM IST
by Mahesh

'In a fresh attempt to spur activity in the segment and improve the share of solar power in the grid, the Centre last month unveiled the Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana (PMSY) to tap into the vast pot Read More...