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Cabinet approves India-Mongolia Agreement on exploration of outer space

On January 8, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the agreement between India and Mongolia to explore outer space for civilian and peaceful purposes. The...

January 8, 2020

Cabinet approves North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid

On January 8, 2020, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the North East Gas Pipeline Grid. The pipeline is to be constructed for around 1,656 km. Highlights...

January 8, 2020

LIGO: Second Merger of Neutron Stars detected

The LIGO (Laser Inferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory) detected gravitational waves due to collision of two neutron stars. This is the second time the gravitational waves are being detected. Highlights...

January 8, 2020

‘Infosys Prize 2019’ given to Six Leading Achievers

The six winners of Infosys Prize 2019 were felicitated with a pure gold medal, a citation and prize money of USD 100,000, which were presented by Bharat Ratna...

January 8, 2020

Al-Hamid rescued by INS ‘Sumedha’

A traditional wooden vessel called dhow named Al-Hamid, comprising of 13 Indian Citizens, was in distress and floating slowly near the coast of Somalia, Gulf of Aden. On...

January 8, 2020

‘Tiger Lake’ unveiled by Intel, also announces ‘DG1’

American Multinational Corporation, Intel has unveiled ‘Tiger Lake’ on Tuesday, 7th January 2020, during the annual and 53rd edition of Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 at Las Vegas...

January 8, 2020

Art Exhibition in Bangladesh to mark 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

A 10-day long art exhibition to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was inaugurated in Bangladesh on Wednesday, 8th January 2020 with floral tribute paid by...

January 8, 2020

Foundation Stone of Super Specialty Hospital laid by President in Kavaratti

The Foundation Stone of Super Specialty Hospital in Kavaratti, capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, was laid by India’s President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday, 7th January...

January 8, 2020

Prime Minister invites citizens to share ideas and suggestions for Union Budget

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, has asked all citizens of the country to share their ideas and suggestions for the Union...

January 8, 2020

Iran strikes two Iraqi bases hosting US troops

More than a dozen missiles were launched by Iran at Ain al-Asad military base of Iraq and also targeted the Erbil facility on early hours of Wednesday, January...

January 8, 2020

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