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Rejected twice, Indian squash prodigy gets US visa; timely diplomatic intervention saves the day

Indian squash prodigy Yusha Nafees secures US visa after two rejections, thanks to timely diplomatic intervention. The young athlete is now ready to represent India at the World Junior Squash Championship in the USA.

Jul 11, 2024

Quick data analysis by IIT Madras claims no mass malpractice in NEET exam

The quick data analysis using parameters like marks distribution, city-wise and centre-wise rank distribution, and candidates spread over the marks range, was done by experts of the IIT Madras but found "no abnormality," said the Centre to Supreme Court.

Jul 11, 2024

PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome in Vienna on landmark Austria visit

Modi begins Vienna visit, first time by Indian PM in 41 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Federal Chancery as he began his landmark visit to Austria, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 41 years.

Jul 10, 2024

Urad prices fall as Govt increases procurement; Sown area expands as well

The prices of Urad have started declining in the domestic market on the back of a higher procurement of the summer crop by government agencies and the outlook for the kharif crop has improved with the increase in sown area this year due to a better monsoon

Jul 10, 2024

Telecom PLI scheme: Equipment manufacturing surges, sales cross Rs 50K crore

The telecom equipment manufacturing sales have crossed Rs 50,000 crore under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, creating more than 17,800 direct jobs and many more indirect jobs

Jul 10, 2024

CCPA directs Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore to consumers affected during Covid lockdown

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Tuesday directed online travel platform Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore pending amount to consumers affected due to cancelled air tickets during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Jul 10, 2024

Massive search operation launched in higher reaches of Kathua district after Monday's terror attack

The terrorists involved in ambushing an Army vehicle in Kathua district on Monday were also responsible for attacking a police patrol on April 28 in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur.

Jul 9, 2024

Reports of magnetic bomb targeting a bus in Bengaluru are fake

Fact check: No bomb, no casualties in viral Bengaluru bus fire incident [truth here]

The circulating video of a burning bus in Bengaluru has been misrepresented. The incident was caused by overheating, not a magnetic bomb, and no casualties occurred.

Jul 9, 2024

LoP Rahul Gandhi meets Army martyr Anshuman Singh's mother in Raebareli

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, met the family of late Captain Anshuman Singh who died in the July 2023 Siachen fire, showing exceptional bravery and saving many lives.

Jul 9, 2024

President Murmu condemns Kathua terror attack

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday condemned the Kathua terror attack in which five Indian Army soldiers were killed and an equal number injured.

Jul 9, 2024

SC asks Centre to mull formation of menstrual leave policy

Supreme Court Urges Consideration of Menstrual Leave Policy

In a significant move, the Supreme Court of India has called upon the central government to contemplate the establishment of a menstrual leave policy. This directive, announced on July 8, 2024, was in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an advocate.

Jul 9, 2024

India will defeat evil forces: Defence Secy on Kathua terror attack

The killing of five Army men in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district will not go unavenged, said Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Tuesday, adding that India will defeat the evil forces behind the attack.

Jul 9, 2024

NEET-UG paper leak: SC asks Centre, NTA to initiate action against wrong beneficiaries, next hearing on July 11

Asking the Centre and National Testing Agency (NTA) about the action initiated against the wrong beneficiaries in the NEET-UG examination held on May 5, the Supreme Court on Monday remarked that denial to the allegations of paper leak is only adding to the problem.

Jul 8, 2024

Pulses Cultivation Surges, Promises Food Price Stability

The Ministry of Agriculture reports a 14.1% increase in kharif crop sowing in 2024 due to favorable monsoon conditions. The area under pulses cultivation surged by 50%, which is expected to alleviate food inflation caused by a shortage of pulses.

Jul 8, 2024

Euro 2024 Semifinals: Spain and France vie for championship

As the 2024 European Championship reaches its climax, only four teams remain in contention for the coveted title. Among them, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands are vying for the championship. The semi-final clash between Spain and France is particularly anticipated, with Spain being the favorites heading into the match.

Jul 8, 2024

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Search Results for: Ministry of Defence

Rejected twice, Indian squash prodigy gets US visa; timely diplomatic intervention saves the day

Quick data analysis by IIT Madras claims no mass malpractice in NEET exam

Modi begins Vienna visit, first time by Indian PM in 41 years

Urad prices fall as Govt increases procurement; Sown area expands as well

Telecom PLI scheme: Equipment manufacturing surges, sales cross Rs 50K crore

CCPA directs Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore to consumers affected during Covid lockdown

Massive search operation launched in higher reaches of Kathua district after Monday's terror attack

Fact check: No bomb, no casualties in viral Bengaluru bus fire incident [truth here]

LoP Rahul Gandhi meets Army martyr Anshuman Singh's mother in Raebareli

President Murmu condemns Kathua terror attack

Supreme Court Urges Consideration of Menstrual Leave Policy

India will defeat evil forces: Defence Secy on Kathua terror attack

NEET-UG paper leak: SC asks Centre, NTA to initiate action against wrong beneficiaries, next hearing on July 11

Pulses Cultivation Surges, Promises Food Price Stability

Euro 2024 Semifinals: Spain and France vie for championship

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]