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September 12 is observed as Saragarhi Day
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September 12 is observed as Saragarhi Day

Science & Tech 13/09/24 09:03 AM IST
by Mahesh

'September 12 marks the 127th anniversary of the Battle of Saragarhi, regarded today as one of the finest last stands in global military history.' On this day in 1897, 21 soldiers were pitted again Read More...

Mumbai’s salt pans
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Mumbai’s salt pans

Science & Tech 12/09/24 11:20 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently,the Centre approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL), a joint venture between Adani Realty Group and the Maharashtra Read More...

Union Cabinet approves health cover for all aged 70 and above
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Union Cabinet approves health cover for all aged 70 and above

Science & Tech 12/09/24 11:11 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi  approved health coverage to all the senior citizens aged 70 and above irrespective of income under the flagship scheme, Ayushman Bhara Read More...

New satellite-based highway toll collection system
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New satellite-based highway toll collection system

Science & Tech 12/09/24 11:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Vehicles equipped with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), the new satellite-based road toll collection system, will be able to travel for free up to 20 km in each direction every day on natio Read More...

40% Amazon rainforest unprotected
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40% Amazon rainforest unprotected

Science & Tech 12/09/24 10:59 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Nearly 40% of the areas of the Amazon rainforest most critical to curbing climate change have not been granted special government protection, as either nature or indigenous reserves, according to an Read More...

India’s Parliamentary Committee System
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India’s Parliamentary Committee System

Science & Tech 11/09/24 11:02 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The opposition parties in India are complaining about the delay in constituting Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees (DRSCs) which are essential pillars of parliamentary oversight of Read More...

India to Host 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation
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India to Host 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation

Science & Tech 11/09/24 10:47 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India's aviation sector has witnessed phenomenal growth, evolving into one of the largest and most dynamic markets in the world.' From the humble beginnings of civil aviation in 1911 to the privat Read More...

The grave threat from AMR
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The grave threat from AMR

Science & Tech 11/09/24 10:34 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Ahead of the September 26 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on antimicrobial resistance, the World Health Organization last week published its first-ever guidance on antibiotic pollution from ma Read More...

Polaris Dawn mission
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Polaris Dawn mission

Science & Tech 11/09/24 10:17 AM IST
by Mahesh

'A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida recently,carrying American billionaire Jared Isaacman and three others into orbit to attempt the world’s first private spacewalk.' The five Read More...

Effective consultation
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Effective consultation

Science & Tech 10/09/24 11:50 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Supreme Court has directed the Himachal Pradesh High Court collegium to consider again the names of two judicial officers it had first recommended for elevation to the Bench 21 months ago.' Th Read More...