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Indian Startups Unite to Challenge Google Play Billing System

In a significant move, forty Indian startups and companies have joined forces to establish a task force aimed at challenging Google and its Google Play Billing System (GPBS). This initiative is coordinated under the banner of the Internet and Mobile ..

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Iran Launches Noor 3 Military Satellite

Iran has successfully placed its third military satellite, Noor 3, into orbit. The launch was carried out by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards using a three-stage Qasem rocket on September 27, 2023. The satellite’s mission marks another significant step in Iran’s space ..

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Key Amendments to Cable Television Network Rules, 1994

The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has recently made significant amendments to the Cable Television Network Rules of 1994. These amendments introduce a structured procedure for the renewal of Multi-System Operator (MSO) registrations. Additionally, the amended rules include provisions for ..

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CERN Experiment Reveals Antimatter’s Response to Gravity

Researchers at the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) conducted an experiment with antimatter, demonstrating that it responds to gravity by falling, consistent with the behavior of ordinary matter, aligning with Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Despite the expected ..

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Vulcan 20-20 Project

The UK is undertaking a groundbreaking project to create the world’s most powerful laser, called “Vulcan 20-20,” with an £85 million investment from the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council. This laser, anticipated to be a million billion times brighter ..

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Uttar Pradesh Achieves 100% ODF Plus Coverage

Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, has achieved a remarkable feat by attaining 100% Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status across its 95,767 villages. This significant accomplishment was officially announced on September 28, highlighting the state’s commitment to sanitation and ..

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Sankalp Saptaah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate a unique week-long initiative, ‘Sankalp Saptaah,’ on September 30, 2023, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The program is closely aligned with the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), a nationwide effort aimed at ..

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Unique Code ‘DXN’ Awarded to Noida International Airport

The upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar has received its own unique international three-letter code, ‘DXN,’ from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This code holds significance in identifying the airport and its connectivity to the world. Exploring the ..

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Government Action Against Exotic Invasive Plant Species

In recent years, Conocarpus, a fast-growing exotic mangrove species, had been widely used to enhance green cover in Gujarat. However, concerns have arisen over the environmental and health impacts of this non-indigenous plant, leading authorities to take action. Controlling Conocarpus ..

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CRIIIO 4 GOOD Modules

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled a new online life skills learning module called ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD.’ The program’s primary aim is to promote gender equality among girls and boys. It was launched in ..

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