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India to launch maiden human space-flight mission 'Gaganyaan' in 2024

India's maiden human space-flight mission 'Gaganyaan' is expected to be launched in 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh said.

Sep 15, 2022

Ranatidine taken out of Essential Drugs List; 34 new drugs added, NLEM goes up to 384

Salt in Ranitidine is has given room for concerns across the globe due to its cancer causing elements though it is a common drug prescribed by doctors to cure acid-related cough, indigestion, stomach pain and heartburn.

Sep 13, 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Tata Group is not investing in West Bengal; 'slip of tongue' by CM, says state chief secretary

Tata Group's investment announcement in Bengal was 'slip of tongue' by CM: CS Dwivedi

Sep 13, 2022

Lucknow CA collects several gifts presented to PM Modi

Lucknow-based CA turns curator, collects several gifts presented to PM Modi

The Lucknow-based CA-turned-curator Ashish Verma, has collected several mementos, presented as gifts to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that were sold in an auction and has proudly displayed them in his office.

Sep 12, 2022

What is Operation London Bridge: This is what happens after Queen's death [protocols explained]

London Bridge is Down is the codename and also the British protocol for the day if Queen Elizabeth II passes away. That is the phrase with which Queen's demise will be communicated among family members and foreign diplomats

Sep 8, 2022

iPhone 14 gets bigger non-Pro companion, iPhone 14 Plus; fills up "mini's" spot and how [details]

Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus come in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screen sizes, respectively. The design language is identical to the iPhone 13 series, but they have some notable upgrades.

Sep 8, 2022

Mohenjo Daro may be removed from world heritage list

It was learnt that the Curator of the site in his August 29 letter to the Director, Culture, Antiquities, and Archaeology said: "We have put in efforts to protect the site with our resources."

Sep 4, 2022

Restaurants' body moves CCI against Zomato, Swiggy

Hotel industry body cautions restaurants over Zomato Pay, Swiggy Diner programmes

Restaurants will now compulsorily offer discounts in the range of 15-40 per cent to every customer who chooses to settle their bills through these payment gateways.

Sep 3, 2022

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review: Flexing style and might

The only thing we wished Flip 4 did was flip it open with just one hand. The nagging pretty much ends there. Read our full review here.

Sep 2, 2022

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in India: No import of Chinese Ganesh idols this year

With this festival, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has once again re-continue its boycott of Chinese goods campaign.

Aug 31, 2022

How does black fever causing parasite spread; Indian scientists make breakthrough discovery

Indian scientists have made a major medical breakthrough by discovering how the Leishmania parasite, which causes black fever or Kala-Azar, spreads so fast, promising a new approach towards its treatment.

Aug 31, 2022

Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence: Rajnath Singh approves 'positive list' to support local manufacturing

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has established specified dates from December 2023 to December 2028 for the import prohibition of the equipment.

Aug 29, 2022

National conference on institutional autonomy concludes in J&K; academic autonomy remains focus [details]

All deserving colleges shall be granted autonomy by 2040, says Prof Sharma. Academic autonomy will facilitate students to choose the combination of their own choice.

Aug 27, 2022

Twitter shopping poses "high risk" with info on shop names, descriptions: Report

"One high-risk concern is that merchant-generated fields like shop names and descriptions could be used by bad actors in harmful ways," read the memo.