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Purnima Shrestha of Nepal breaks the record by climbing Mount Everest three times in two weeks
Nepali photojournalist Purnima Shrestha achieves record-breaking feat by summiting Mount Everest thrice in one climbing season, making history. She previously climbed Everest four times, with her latest ascent on May 12. Her achievement recognized by Nima Doma Sherpa as a first in mountaineering history.
US Senate announces plan to provide 100K work authorisation to spouses and children of H-1B visa holders
A bipartisan agreement, known as the National Security Agreement, has been announced, providing relief to H-1B visa holders and their families. The agreement introduces automatic work authorization for approximately 100,000 H-4 visa holders, who are spouses and children of a specific category of H-1B visa holders.
Eight people killed in firecracker unit blast in Tamil Nadu, CM announces relief
"I am deeply saddened over the news of the death of eight people in an unexpected explosion at a private fireworks factory in Pazhayapettai, Boganapalli village. I have deputed Food Minister R Chakrapani to oversee and expedite the rescue and relief activities," the Chief Minister said reacting to the tragedy.
Punjab, Haryana, HP, J-K, Ladakh to give tap water connections to each rural household by 2022
Rs 50,000 crore has been allocated in this year's Budget for the Jal Jeevan Mission that aims to provide tap water connections to rural households by 2024.
SC to hear on Thursday, plea of lawyers' body for appointment of meritorious women as judges in HCs
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Thursday a plea of women lawyers' body seeking consideration of "meritorious" lot among them for appointment as judges in high courts.
PCI members to call for an emergency meeting on J&K, government starts work on filling up vacancies
Right now, there are seven vacant seats in the 28-member council, five of which are supposed to be filled by parliamentarians.
Chandrayaan-2: Our heart was almost stopping, ISRO Chairman after lunar orbit insertion
As ISRO scientists started firing Chandrayaan-2's onboard liquid engine to put the spacecraft in an orbit around the Moon, Sivan said "our heartbeat increased".
CBEC member holds meeting with exporters on GST refunds
The CBEC field formations have launched 'GST refund fortnight' beginning March 15 in which tax officers are guiding exporters with their stuck refund.
In 2013, CBI's appeal was on brink of dismissal
The appeal was drafted on October 1, 2010, and sent for finalisation to the solicitor general.
Efforts on to get Nokia back to TN, says Governor K Rosaiah
Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah today said "serious efforts" were on to bring back Finnish handset manufacturer Nokia to revive its operations.
Home ministry teams to resolve issues related to long-term visa faced by Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladeshi citizens
A meeting was taken in this regard on Tuesday by additional secretary (foreigners) in the home ministry B K Prasad with representatives of 15 associations representing such minority citizens.
Supreme Court refuses to direct EC to expedite Delhi poll schedule
Supreme Court today refused to direct the Election Commission to announce Delhi Assembly poll schedule at the earliest.
How Modi government plans to provide 24*7 power: Eight steps
Goyal said the govt is working towards providing power to the last man standing in the country and has commenced taking various measures for the same.
'Brand Andhra Pradesh' set to get big push
The task force has been constituted for a period of 3 years, Prasad said, adding it would meet once every 3 months during the first year.
Government expedites efforts to select members of Lokpal committee
Department of Personnel and Training has expedited efforts to select seven members and chairperson of the Search Committee for Lokpal, official sources said.
Indigenous fighter aircraft LCA -Tejas poised for IOC-II
The indigenously designed and developed multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft LCA-Tejas will get the Initial Operational Clearance tomorrow.
Expedite implementation of Sethusamudram project: DMK
DMK today urged the Centre to expedite implementation of the Rs 2,427 crore Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project.
Submarine shock: A K Antony fast-tracks projects
A K Antony has directed that top priority should be given to maintaining the "health" of the existing 13 conventional diesel-electric submarines.
Disposal of consumer cases needs to be expedited, KV Thomas
K V Thomas said that efforts are being made to set up helplines across the country for ensuring quick disposal of consumer complaints.
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