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Rare Metal Tantalum Discovered in Punjab Soil

November 22, 2023

A team led by Dr. Resmi Sebastian, assistant professor at the institute’s Civil Engineering Department, has discovered tantalum, a rare metal, in Punjab soil. This discovery holds significance not only for Punjab but for India, given tantalum’s widespread use in ..

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ICRA Forecasts Sequential Moderation in India’s GDP Growth to 7% in Q2 FY2024

November 22, 2023

ICRA, the rating agency, predicts a sequential moderation in India’s GDP growth to 7% in the July-September 2023 quarter, down from 7.8% in Q1 FY2024. Despite the moderation, the second-quarter expansion is expected to surpass the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) ..

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Uttar Pradesh Government Launches Safe City Project

November 22, 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated the Safe City Project, a comprehensive surveillance initiative aimed at bolstering security. The project includes the installation of CCTV cameras at entry and exit points of 17 municipal corporations, government and non-government educational institutions, ..

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UGC to Revise National Eligibility Test (NET) Syllabus

November 22, 2023
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) is set to revise the syllabus for the National Eligibility Test (NET), announced UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. He assured that candidates appearing for NET would be given sufficient time before the implementation of the revised ..

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ICMR Study Finds No Link Between COVID-19 Vaccines and Sudden Deaths

November 22, 2023

A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) across 39 network hospitals in India has determined that COVID-19 vaccines are not associated with an increased risk of sudden deaths. In fact, vaccination appears to reduce the risk ..

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Innovative Approach to Tackle Illegal Sand Mining in Bihar

November 22, 2023

Authorities in Bihar’s Bhojpur district have adopted a unique strategy to curb illegal sand mining by constructing pillars in the Sone river on either side of the Arrah-Sahar bridge. The initiative aims to impede boats from transporting illegally mined sand ..

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India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

November 22, 2023

India and Australia held the second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on Monday, focusing on elevating defence cooperation and expanding the strategic relationship in critical sectors such as trade, investment, and critical minerals. High-Level Participation in Dialogue Defence Minister Rajnath Singh ..

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Vajra Prahar 2023

November 22, 2023

A collaborative military exercise between the special forces of India and the United States, named ‘Vajra Prahar 2023,’ has commenced at Meghalaya’s Umroi Cantonment. This marks the 14th edition of the joint exercise, emphasizing the exchange of best practices and ..

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Unprecedented Heatwave Hits Brazil

November 22, 2023

Brazil recently faced an unprecedented heatwave, with Araçuaí in Minas Gerais reaching a historic high temperature of 44.8C (112.6F). This extreme event is attributed to a combination of the El Niño phenomenon and the ongoing impacts of climate change. Climate ..

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“Climate equality: A planet for the 99%” Report

November 22, 2023

A recently released report highlights a glaring disparity in carbon emissions, revealing that the richest one percent of the global population emitted as much carbon as the poorest five billion people, comprising 66 percent of the world’s population. Alarming Impact ..

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