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Vikram Nath appointed as new Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court

Justice Vikram Nath, seniormost judge of the Allahabad High Court, has been appointed Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. He succeeded acting CJ Justice Chagari Praveen...

April 11, 2019

University of Wisconsin-Madison scientist develops a new pin-sized sensor that can detect dangerous chemicals

The scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US have developed a novel sensor that can be used in smartphone-sized devices to detect dangerous chemicals based on...

April 11, 2019

Nepal sends a team of experts to re-measure height of Mount Everest

The Nepal government has recently sent a 4-member team of experts to re-measure the height of Mount Everest. Chief Survey Officer Khim Lal Gautam and Survey Officer Rabin...

April 11, 2019

Virat Kohli named as Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in World for 2018

Indian captain Virat Kohli has been named as the Leading Cricketer of the year for an unprecedented third year in a row by the 2019 edition of Wisden...

April 11, 2019

K Siva Reddy selected for 2018 Saraswati Samman

Telugu poet K Siva Reddy has been selected for the prestigious Saraswati Samman, 2018 for his collection of poetry titled Pakkaki Ottigilite (Turning Aside While Lying Down). It...

April 11, 2019

Supreme Court imposes a fine of Rs 20 lakh on WB government for banning satirical film Bhobishyoter Bhoot

On April 11, the Supreme Court (SC) imposed a fine of Rs 20 lakh on the West Bengal government for imposing a ‘virtual’ ban on the public screening...

April 11, 2019

India’s flagship programme ‘Namami Gange’ wins 2019 Public Water Agency of Year at Global Water Summit

India’s flagship programme, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) (or Namami Gange) was awarded the distinction of “Public Water Agency of the Year” by Global Water Intelligence...

April 11, 2019

Government of India clears procurement of 464 T-90 tanks from Russia in a deal worth over Rs 13,500 crore

In a major boost for the Indian Army, the Government of India (GoI) has recently cleared the procurement of 464 T-90 tanks from Russia in a deal worth...

April 11, 2019

‘Dost Education’ education technology startup wins $25,000 Next Billion Edtech Prize 2019

India’s education technology startup ‘Dost Education’ has bagged a $25,000 Next Billion Edtech Prize 2019 for its ability to empower parents to take charge of their child’s early...

April 11, 2019

Migrants come to the US like it’s a picnic, says Trump

US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office alongside visiting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi said that ‘They(migrants) are coming like it’s a picnic, like ‘let’s go...

April 11, 2019

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