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Australia Plans to Regulate Digital Payment Services Like Apple Pay and Google Pay

November 28, 2023

Australia’s government has announced plans to regulate digital payment services, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other digital wallets. The move aims to bring these services under the same regulatory framework as credit cards and other traditional payment methods. This ..

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Bharat Tex 2024: A Showcase of India’s Textile Powerhouse Aspirations

November 28, 2023

The upcoming Bharat Tex exhibition scheduled for February is poised to be a comprehensive display of the entire textile value chain, bringing together participants spanning from farmers to fashion designers. The event, taking place at both Bharat Mandapam and the ..

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UK Confirms First Human Case of Swine Flu Strain

November 28, 2023

Recently, the UK confirmed its first human case of the swine flu strain, influenza A(H1N2)v, similar to the one circulating in pigs. The infected individual, experiencing respiratory symptoms, has fully recovered from the mild illness, according to UK health officials. ..

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Farlowichnus rapidus Discovered in Brazil

November 28, 2023

In a significant discovery, a new species of dinosaur has been identified in Brazil based on footprints found in the city of Araraquara. Italian Priest’s Remarkable Discovery in the 1980s In the 1980s, Italian priest and palaeontologist Giuseppe Leonardi discovered ..

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Malaysia Grants Visa-Free Entry to Indians

November 28, 2023

Close on the heels of Sri Lanka and Thailand, Malaysia is set to grant visa-free entry to Indians for stays of up to 30 days starting December 1, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Visa Exemption for Indians and ..

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Rat-Hole Mining: A Risky Rescue Method in Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse

November 28, 2023

Efforts to rescue 41 workers trapped in the collapsed Silkyara-Barkot tunnel face setbacks as drilling machinery breaks down. In response, rescuers turn to rat-hole mining to reach the stranded workers. The Setback and the Shift to Rat-Hole Mining After encountering ..

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Launching the “Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication”

November 28, 2023

Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smriti Zubin Irani, is set to unveil the “Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication” on November 28, 2023, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Collaborative Effort for Gender Inclusivity The guide’s launch is ..

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National Event Launching Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children

November 28, 2023

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is gearing up for a significant national event to introduce the Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children. This initiative is a crucial component of the Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi program, falling under Mission Saksham ..

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Unraveling History: Diphtheria’s Cinematic Role in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon

November 27, 2023

In Ridley Scott’s upcoming cinematic saga, Napoleon, the life of Josephine Bonaparte, portrayed by Vanessa Kirby, takes center stage. The film delves into the intricacies of Josephine’s existence, marked by a prior marriage, the upheavals of the French Revolution, and ..

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes: One Dead, 17 Hospitalized in Canada

November 27, 2023

A salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has resulted in one fatality and 17 hospitalizations in Canada, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The outbreak has affected a total of 63 individuals across the country. In the United ..

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