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NASA clears Axiom Space's 2nd private astronaut mission to ISS

NASA and its international partners have approved the crew for Axiom Space's second private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Feb 14, 2023

Jain University Youth Fest: Offensive skit on Ambedkar lands principal, 7 students in jail; Bengaluru Bandh on Tuesday

Following the objections raised by Dalit organisations to a skit that allegedly defamed Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the Karnataka Police arrested nine people, including the Principal and seven students of Jain University's Centre for Management Studies (CMS)

Feb 14, 2023

In Naya J&K, sportsmen scale new heights; innovations transform sports profile [details]

A region where the sports events weren't even held in the summer season till 2019 has now been hosting winter sports regularly for the past three years, and has carved a niche in the international sports arena.

Feb 13, 2023

"Should never have rolled out"; this UK cardiologist links Covishield to severe side-effects [details]

Dr. Aseem Malhotra said that the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab was "worse" than mRNA vaccines when it came to adverse outcomes such as cardiovascular effects, heart attacks, and strokes; he called for its immediate review for suspension.

Feb 12, 2023

Veteran of three wars appointed Ladakh's new L-G

Dealing with ongoing agitation is biggest challenge before newly appointed Ladakh LG [details]

Amidst agitation of Ladakh groups Union Government removed Lieutenant Governor Radha Krishna Mathur of UT. Ladakh groups have given a "Delhi Chalo" call on February 15.

Feb 12, 2023

Extracts from 2 wild plants can block Covid-19 virus: US Study

Two common wild plants contain extracts that inhibit the ability of the virus that causes Covid-19 to infect living cells, a US study has discovered.

Feb 11, 2023

Dementia cases in India are likely to increase by over eleven million by year 2050 [details]

The Union Government provides all facilities to health institutes to have facilities for the early detection and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, which is the most common cause of dementia.

Feb 10, 2023

Apple empowers creators, artists with iPad Pro tools at India Art Fair [details]

Artists never really leave anything alone. If you give them a tool it's going to get used. The prophetic words of art connoisseur Bill Goldston resounded as one witnessed the digital artworks of three brilliant artists at the ongoing India Art Fair here.

Feb 10, 2023

Samsung Galaxy S23 series: First impressions

Samsung Galaxy S23 series log 1.4 lakh pre-bookings worth Rs 1,400 cr in 24 hrs in India

Samsung had opened pre-booking for its new Galaxy S23 Series across online and offline retail stores in the country on February 2.

Feb 6, 2023

United on Adani, but divided on alliance: Oppn's fragile equations

In what may be a blessing in disguise for the opposition unity, a host of political parties, including a few regional ones, have thrown their weight behind the Congress to take on the BJP on the Hindenburg-Adani issue.

Feb 5, 2023

Keep your gold badges on Twitter for $1,000 a month; price of standing out among millions [details]

Twitter has told businesses to pay $1,000 per month for retaining gold badges and brands and organisations which do not pay the money will lose their checkmarks.

Feb 5, 2023

Assam: Massive crackdown against child marriages; 1,800 held [details]

In a massive crackdown against child marriages in Assam, the police on Friday arrested at least 1,800 people across the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said.

Feb 3, 2023

After Pathan, exciting movies to expect in 2023

In 2023, the films 'Pathaan' and 'Adipurush' are sure entertainers in 2023

Feb 3, 2023

DigiLocker services for MSMEs, large businesses, charitable trusts soon

The government on Wednesday announced to set up DigiLockers for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), large businesses and charitable trusts.

Feb 1, 2023

Govt announces Customs duty cuts on goods other than textiles, agriculture; see what's changed

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget speech on Wednesday proposed to reduce the number of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) rates on goods other than textiles and agriculture from 21 per cent to 13 per cent.