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ISRO successfully launches INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday successfully launched the INSAT-3DS satellite. The lift-off took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. With the launch, …
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This Week in Explainers: How political parties benefited from ‘unconstitutional’ electoral bonds
It has been a challenging week for the Indian government. Farmers are back on the street, continuing their march to Delhi. There have been three rounds of talks between farmer leaders and Union minis…
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Severe storms push Queensland on edge as Indian national found dead in floodwaters near Mount Isa in Australia
Inclement weather claimed the life of an Indian national in Queensland, Australia. His body was found in the floodwaters near Mount Isa, the Indian High Commission in Canberra posted on X Friday. “H…
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A cop’s selfie is at the centre of the latest unrest in Manipur. Here’s what happened
The instability in Manipur continues. Every few weeks, tensions escalate in the Northeastern state. At the centre of the latest violence is the Kuki-Zo tribes-dominated Churachandpur district and a p…
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'Unconstitutional' electoral bonds scheme raised over Rs 16,500 cr in 5 years
The Supreme Court Thursday struck down the electoral bonds scheme and ordered the State Bank of India (SBI) to issue details of the political parties that have received contributions through electora…
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Supreme Court delivers verdict on electoral bonds: Why are they contentious?
Today (15 February) is an important day in India’s politics. The Supreme Court has delivered its verdict on the Centre’s electoral bond scheme and its validity. A five-judge Constitution bench of Ch…
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Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's Wedding: Guests will receive candles from visually impaired artisans from Mahabaleshwar
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s upcoming wedding is instrumental in celebrating traditional Indian art forms. The wedding festivities go beyond mere celebration; they serve as a tribute to the d…
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Protesting farmers agree to fresh talks with Centre
Farmers are ready to have a dialogue with the government over their demands, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said on Wednesday as groups tried to make their way into the national capital on day t…
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‘Delhi Chalo’: How drones air-dropped tear gas on protesting farmers at Shambhu border
On Tuesday (13 February), disturbing scenes emerged at the Shambhu border point between Punjab and Haryana when authorities fired tear gas at the farmers, who were participating in the ‘Delhi Chalo’ …
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WATCH: Ashok Chavan begins 'new journey' of political career, joins BJP a day after quitting Congress
Day after quitting from Congress, former chief minister of Maharashtra Ashok Chavan joined the BJP on Tuesday. Welcoming Chavan into BJP, Maharashtra Deputy CM and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said …
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What PM Modi said about his visit to UAE, Qatar ahead of departure
The United Arab Emirates and Qatar wait for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit that begins on Tuesday. PM Modi will be travelling to the UAE on an Official Visit from 13-14 February and to Qatar fr…
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Drones, barricades and more: How Delhi-NCR has turned into a fortress to stop farmers’ march
A look at roads leading to the Capital and it gives you a sense of déjà vu from 2020. The year when farmers thronged Delhi to protest against the now-repealed farm laws. This time, the farmers are ge…
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OpenAI to invest heavily in India, reveals the country has the 2nd highest number of ChatGPT users
In a strategic move to foster growth and innovation in the AI sector, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has announced plans to intensify its engagement with the developer community in India, according …
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India's UPI service to launch in Sri Lanka, Mauritius today: Which countries already have it?
Sri Lanka and Mauritius, on Monday, will add to the list of countries to have launched India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI). The move is seen as New Delhi’s efforts to ramp up the expansion of its…
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Qatar frees eight Navy veterans jailed on 'espionage' charges; Seven return to India, praise PM Modi
In a significant diplomatic victory for India, Doha freed eight Indian Navy veterans convicted to death in Qatar on Monday. Following diplomatic intervention by New Delhi, the death penalty was prev…
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"Path shown by Swami Dayanand Saraswati infuses hope among crores of people in Amritkal": PM Modi
On the occasion of Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s 200th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his greetings on Sunday, saying that the latter’s path is instilling hope in lakhs of Amrit…
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Jaishankar lauds India-Australia partnership in trade, defence
Pointing towards the fast-paced growth in the trade and investment relationship between India and Australia as reflected in the increased presence of the Indian community in this country, External Af…
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PM Modi to inaugurate first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, hold talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) starting Tuesday. During his visit, he will hold comprehensive discussions with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Za…
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India will surely get UNSC seat but not easily, says EAM Jaishankar
India will get a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council but it won’t be easy as there are a lot of countries who want to “block us”, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sat…
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The 'Festival of Words' is back, celebrating language and the exchange of ideas
Adobe WordsCount’s event “WordsCount: The Festival of Words” is back. It is to be held on February 9 and 10, 2024, at the Mayo College in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The festival is a celebration of the power…
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This Week in Explainers: What Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code means for live-in couples
It’s the weekend and after a week full of news-making events, it’s time to sit back and relax. However, for those who want a reminder of what happened, we have you covered. The week started off with…
