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HM Amit Shah suggests creation of large ponds in northeast, use of ISRO data for flood control Union Home Minister Amit Shah has proposed the creation of at least 50 large ponds in the northeast to divert water from the Brahmaputra River, aiming to help tackle floods and develop agriculture, irrigation, and tourism. He also highlighted the im...
23 Jun, 2024, 05.53 PM ISTWhat's behind India's hardening posture against China? India appears to be adopting a tougher stance towards China, with Prime Minister Modi set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Kazakhstan in July. Recent developments suggest a hardening of India's posture against China, ...
22 Jun, 2024, 03.59 PM ISTStates hike in healthcare expenditure to help meet India's '2.5% of GDP' target India's expenditure on health, including clean water and sanitation, is on track to reach the target of 2.5% of GDP by 2024-25. States have surpassed the Centre's allocation to achieve a combined effort of 2.13% of GDP. Despite concerns over declini...
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Karnataka contributes 22% to global R&D, says IT Minister Priyank Kharge Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said the state is at the forefront of innovation, contributing 22 per cent to global R&D, and is leading in areas such as technology services. The state government is striving to make not just Karnat...
19 Jun, 2024, 04.44 PM ISTMumbai in line to house govt’s animation centre of excellence The government plans to establish a National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) in Mumbai, along with proposing an AVGC policy to boost the sector's growth and unlock its potential.
14 Jun, 2024, 06.11 AM ISTAre Covid vaccines related to unprecedented deaths in USA? Here's what research paper claims Covid vaccines have come under the scrutiny across the world. Now a new research report has made shocking claims.
07 Jun, 2024, 02.31 AM ISTAfter Lok Sabha exit polls overestimated NDA victory, public apologies and calls for probe follow Highly inaccurate exit polls predicting a sweeping election victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party have led to dramatic public apologies from polling companies this week and calls for an investigation into possible manipulation. Nearly all...
06 Jun, 2024, 05.23 PM ISTMHA grants SRK's NGO, Meer Foundation, FCRA licence Shah Rukh Khan's NGO, Meer Foundation, granted FCRA licence by MHA for 5 years to support acid attack survivors.
06 Jun, 2024, 12.07 AM ISTNew study warns of rising invasive alien species threat, urges immediate action A recent study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution has highlighted the urgent need to address the growing threat posed by invasive alien species (IAS) to global biodiversity. Led by researchers representing 101 organizations from 4...
05 Jun, 2024, 07.29 PM ISTTen yrs on, S&P outlook for India turns 'positive' S&P Global Ratings has upgraded India's sovereign outlook to 'positive' after 10 years, citing improved public spending quality and expectations of continuity in reforms and fiscal policies. India's rating remains BBB- but could be upgraded if cauti...
30 May, 2024, 05.30 AM ISTRussia’s premier foreign policy forum to focus on BRICS role in shaping global financial architecture The 'Primakov Readings' Forum in Moscow will discuss BRICS priorities in the context of Russian Presidency of BRICS. The theme is 'Russia in the Global Context' with key attendees like Yury Ushakov and Sergey Lavrov.
28 May, 2024, 07.53 AM ISTCruel Summer: Rethinking how to live, work in a world that is getting warmer As this year’s summer, with its extended heat waves and record temperatures, warns, how to adapt to a warmer world is no longer a hypothetical question. A new study by World Weather Attribution says climate change has made a 30-day heat wave in Sout...
19 May, 2024, 07.16 AM ISTLok Sabha elections: Fatal heat waves are testing India's ability to protect 1.4 billion people Kolkata faces extreme heat and heat waves with inadequate measures to protect residents. Commuters seek refuge in a glass-walled bus shelter with malfunctioning air conditioners. Local authorities' plans to install cooled cabins have not been fully ...
16 May, 2024, 07.55 AM ISTRussia-India ties will expand notwithstanding Delhi’s growing ties with other powers: Experts India aims to enhance global ties under potential Modi 3.0 government, focusing on strengthening partnerships with Russia, US, and Europe. Experts predict a 2024 summit meeting between Indian PM and Russian President, emphasizing the strategic impor...
11 May, 2024, 02.09 PM ISTD-Street spooked by lower voter turnout in Lok Sabha elections. Does BJP need to worry about it? India's general election nears midway with falling voter turnout, prompting concerns about disengagement. Lower participation, though not favoring either side, questions ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s support. Factors include lack of excitement, co...
10 May, 2024, 10.17 AM ISTIndia to formally convey to ATCM its plans to built new research station in Antarctica India plans to announce its plans to develop a new research station in Antarctica at the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environment Protection. The station, Maitri, is expected to be revam...
08 May, 2024, 06.57 PM ISTCPR CEO Yamini Aiyar to step down amid FCRA license cancellation Yamini Aiyar resigns as CPR's CEO post FCRA license cancellation. Board appreciates her contributions. Aiyar, daughter of Mani Shankar Aiyar, led since 2017. Resignation follows license suspension and misuse of grants.
26 Mar, 2024, 08.35 PM ISTDelhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by think-tank against FCRA licence cancellation Delhi HC asks govt about CPR's FCRA licence cancellation. Justice Singh issued notice. CPR's FCRA revoked for misusing funds. Income Tax survey led to CPR's FCRA suspension. CPR withdrew petition against licence suspension.
26 Mar, 2024, 07.48 PM ISTFCRA license of leading think tank CPR revoked by Union Home Ministry over alleged violations The Union Home Ministry canceled the Foreign Contribution Registration Act (FCRA) license of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), a prominent public think tank, citing multiple violations of FCRA regulations. The ministry alleged that CPR, register...
18 Jan, 2024, 12.09 AM ISTCentre for policy research's FCRA licence cancelled When contacted, a senior functionary at CPR said it had received the cancellation order. In a written response, CPR president Yamini Aiyar told ET: "CPR firmly reiterated that it has been functioning within the framework of the law. Its work has bee...
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