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Archaeological Survey of India will ‘delist’ some ‘lost’ monuments
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Archaeological Survey of India will ‘delist’ some ‘lost’ monuments

Science & Tech 26/03/24 10:34 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to delist 18 “centrally protected monuments” because it has assessed that they do not have national importance.' These 18 monuments Read More...

World TB Day (March 24)
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World TB Day (March 24)

Science & Tech 26/03/24 10:13 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Globally, and in India, tuberculosis (TB) continues to loom large as a public health challenge impacting millions.' Despite ambitious goals set by India’s health authorities to eliminate TB, Read More...

Campaigning in the name of religion
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Campaigning in the name of religion

Science & Tech 26/03/24 09:50 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Rahul Gandhi for hurting the sentiments of Hindus through his remark on ‘shakti& Read More...

Hong Kong’s new Article 23 security legislation
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Hong Kong’s new Article 23 security legislation

Science & Tech 26/03/24 09:34 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Hong Kong’s new security law has drawn widespread criticism from several Western countries, the United Nations and human rights groups.' The new rules, referred to as ‘Article 23&rsquo Read More...

District election management plan
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District election management plan

Science & Tech 26/03/24 09:27 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The conduct of elections has become increasingly complex and multifaceted, requiring meticulous planning and execution to ensure a free, fair, and inclusive electoral process. ' A cornerstone of Read More...

Digital financial frauds in India
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Digital financial frauds in India

Science & Tech 25/03/24 12:19 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Cybercrime poses a burgeoning threat in India, impacting millions of individuals and organisations.' According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), cybercrimes in India in 2023 resulted in Read More...

Resurgence of mumps in Kerala
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Resurgence of mumps in Kerala

Science & Tech 25/03/24 12:07 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Mumps, an acute viral infection which historically affects children, has been spreading like wildfire in Kerala, for the past few months.' Not just Kerala, a resurgence in cases was being reported Read More...

Abel Prize 2024
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Abel Prize 2024

Science & Tech 25/03/24 11:59 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Abel Prize for 2024 has been awarded to French mathematician Michael Talagrand for “contributions to probability theory and functional analysis, with outstanding applications in mathematica Read More...

Bharat Biotech commences clinical trials of Spanish tuberculosis vaccine in India
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Bharat Biotech commences clinical trials of Spanish tuberculosis vaccine in India

Science & Tech 25/03/24 11:41 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Bharat Biotech International Ltd said it started clinical trials of the Tuberculosis vaccine MTBVAC on adults in India.' This is the first vaccine against Tuberculosis derived from a human source Read More...

New rules for elephant transfers
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New rules for elephant transfers

Science & Tech 25/03/24 11:32 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Centre has notified a set of rules called the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024 that liberalises the conditions under which elephants may be transferred within or between State Read More...