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Defence Ministry cautions firms using Chinese parts for drones

Ministry dashes off a letter to industry bodies asking them to sensitise manufacturers against using Chinese parts for drones




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Ayushman Bharat scheme could see addition of more geriatric care packages: Health Ministry officials

Suggestions have been sought to increase the number of geriatric care packages under the health insurance scheme




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Finance Ministry notifies new rules for compounding under FEMA

The new rules aim to further promote ease of investment




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India and Brazil to collaborate on SAF, leverage biofuel expertise to decarbonise aviation

The joint statement emphasised collaboration in technology exchange, joint research, and development initiatives to optimize SAF production processes and create frameworks encouraging investment in SAF production.




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Wage ceilings likely to be hiked for EPS, EPF and ESIC: Labour Ministry sources

Talks are at an advanced stage to firm up the quantum of increase




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GoM for freeing health insurance for senior citizens, all policies up to ₹5-lakh cover from GST burden

GoM suggests rate hike on high-end wrist watches, shoes; GST on packaged water to be cut




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No merger of 50% DA into basic, as finance ministry issues order payment for 53% DA

DA to central government employees was enhanced from 50 per cent to 53 per cent of the basic pay with effect from July 1, 2024




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Aviation Minister proposes over 50 helicopter emergency medical units along highways

This initiative aims to enhance rapid medical assistance, particularly in remote areas, and align with global healthcare standards




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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Launched




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Hyundai sales rise 8.5 per cent in January at 67,615 units

The automaker had dispatched 62,276 units in the same month last year.




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Mercedes Benz G 400d: G for Genius

Marketing genius or actual all-around greatness? The G-Class is back in a new variant, but is Mercedes-Benz playing a touch too smart with it?




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New engine, iconic thrill 

Fifty years after rewriting the rulebook, Porsche has now added hybrid power to the 911. Sacrilege or future-proofing an icon? 




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Nissan’s new weapon

The Nissan X-Trail returns as a front-wheel-drive, turbo-petrol-engined SUV




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Maximum MINI

A relatively tiny car bestowed with might that remains unchallenged, the MINI Cooper returns in a new avatar




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Vijay's maiden political entry was successful: Tamil megastar Rajinikanth




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Puducherry Police register 50 cases on senior citizen scam complaints




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TN: Textile industry seeks govt support for powerloom modernisation




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Cyclone Dana: Train services in Sealdah division to remain suspended for 14 hours from Thursday night




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Trap cameras in Darjeeling to track movement of melanistic leopards




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Cyclone Dana: Mangrove belt acting as natural speed breaker minimised impact in coastal Sundarbans




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Significant spike in air, noise pollution in Kolkata




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Work for revival of Kolkata's iconic Adi Ganga to start from January




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Is kala namak really a detox? Shalini Passi swears by this simple health hack

Kala namak is believed to aid in digestion by helping regulate pH levels and providing essential electrolytes.




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Why women won [electronic resource] / Claudia Goldin

Cambridge, MA.: National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023




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NIH study links neighborhood environment to prostate cancer risk in men with West African genetic ancestry

A new study suggests, for men with West African genetic ancestry, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood was associated with a higher risk of prostate cancer. The researchers posit that chronic stress—such as from racial profiling, housing discrimination, and exposure to violence—may be a possible driver.




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NIH clinical trial will test precision medicine treatments for myeloid cancers

NCI has launched myeloMATCH, a precision medicine treatment trial that will test treatment combinations targeting specific genetic changes in people with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.




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NIH-funded scientists uncover clues to precancer and tumor biology

New studies released by NCI’s Human Tumor Atlas Network explore the role of the tumor microenvironment and the immune system in promoting the spread of cancer and its resistance to treatment. The studies appear across several Nature journals.




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Ivanisevic's surprising coaching move

The Croatian helped Djokovic claim nine of his 24 Grand Slam titles before leaving his team in March and on Friday was hired to coach world number five Rybakina for the 2025 season.




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ATP Finals: Alcaraz given Ruud awakening

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock 6-1, 7-5 defeat against Norway's Casper Ruud in his opening match at the ATP Finals




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Okram Ibobi calls for all-party meeting to achieve durable peace in Manipur

Former Manipur Chief Minister says memoranda will be submitted to Prime Minister and Home Minister after adequate security cover was denied to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi for planned visit




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Data | How significant were BJP’s deposit losses in 13.8% of Karnataka’s seats?

The BJP lost deposits in 38.4% of the seats it contested in Southern Karnataka




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ED action on T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji as per Supreme Court direction: BJP MLA Vanathi

BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam also reiterated that the arrest was based on evidence and following the Supreme Court’s critical observation about the case involving the former AIADMK leader, now in the ruling DMK.




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Home Minister Amit Shah aware of deteriorating law and order situation in Andhra Pradesh: BJP MP

If A.P. CM was really concerned about what happened, he should step down by owning moral responsibility, the BJP MP said




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Palaniswami, Panneerselvam criticise DMK Government on Cauvery issue

Palaniswami urged the DMK Government to go to Delhi with 38 MPs of the DMK and its allies to stop attempts and prevent the proposal to construct a dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu




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Data | Why Centre’s denial of rice through OMSS hits Karnataka the most

Karnataka bought over 50% of the rice sold through OMSS in five out of the eight years between FY16 and FY23




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Data | The risk of small States’ heavy reliance on the Union government

Small States must prioritise raising their own revenue to reduce their vulnerabilities in the future




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Competitive exam coaching centre at NIEPMD opens a new innings

Haran Nataraj is the first from the batch to get a government job




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Real development of Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram districts all thanks to YSRCP regime: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister

The Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh will soon become a reality, as Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy is scheduled to lay its foundation stone on August 25, said Peedika Rajanna Dora




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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lays foundation for three renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 5,314MW

A JV pact was also signed by the State power corporation and the National Hydropower Corporation for two pumped storage hydropower projects




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Focus Tamil Nadu | Is Rajinikanth inseparable from controversies?

In the backdrop of Rajinikanth falling at the feet of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minster Yogi Adityanath during a film promotion recently, the actor was strongly criticised for bowing before a man who is 21 years younger to him.




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Shamshabad diocese gets new administrator




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Manipur Police accuse radical outfit Arambai Tengol of extortion, assault

Terming the abduction of an officer “unprecedented”, police in valley and hill districts ask for more forces of Assam Rifles, fearing a breach of peace due to the movement of armed civilians, underground outfits  




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In major victory for labourers, Rajasthan extends urban jobs scheme to new municipal bodies

The villagers organised a “victory march” in Bhim on Friday to welcome the State government’s decision




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Navy commissions INS Jatayu at Minicoy, MH-60R helicopter squadron at Kochi

This will strengthen the Indian Navy’s foothold in Lakshadweep, and strengthen India’s surveillance posture in the strategically located islands and critical sea lanes of communication




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Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘offer’ to Nitin Gadkari draws jeers from BJP

Devendra Fadnavis says BJP leader’s name will be first when Maharashtra list candidates are announced



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Parliamentary Panel highlights significant delays in installation of telemetry systems in critical flood-prone areas

The Committee's report on the performance audit of schemes for flood control and forecasting underscores the need for urgent action to ensure timely and effective flood management




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Will scrap Agnipath scheme when we come to power: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav repeatedly promised to scrap the short-term military recruitment scheme if the INDIA bloc, came to power




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Nitish Kumar skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) Liberation leader

Mehboob Alam, CPI(ML) L leader in the Bihar Assembly, said, “I must say that Kumar skipped the meeting out of embarrassment over the refusal of the Centre to grant special category status to Bihar.”




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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's 'insult' at NITI Aayog meeting doesn't suit democratic norms: Sanjay Raut

The money which is distributed by the Centre belongs to the people of India. What did Maharashtra get... Our Chief Minister came back empty-handed: Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut




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Will be injustice to SC communities if internal reservation is delayed by Karnataka government: Basavaraj Bommai

Mr. Bommai was recently honoured by SC community leaders in Bengaluru for recommending internal reservation for SC communities back in 2023