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Bridging the Digital Divide: Jaishankar Taps Luxembourg as India’s Gateway for Fintech and AI Innovation

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Luxembourg City, 8/1 : In a significant move to recalibrate India’s engagement with Europe, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has identified Luxembourg as a pivotal partner for future-facing collaborations, specifically in the realms of Financial Technology (Fintech) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking during his official visit to the Grand Duchy, Jaishankar emphasized that the relationship […]

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UP Govt Scraps Assistant Professor Recruitment Exam Following STF Probe into Paper Leak

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Lucknow, 8/1 : In a major crackdown on recruitment malpractices, the Uttar Pradesh government has cancelled the Assistant Professor recruitment examination held last year, following a damning report by the Special Task Force (STF) that confirmed a paper leak and widespread irregularities. The decision, directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, comes as a significant blow […]

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“Deeply Shocking”: PM Modi Condoles Demise of Vedanta Scion Agnivesh Agarwal

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New Delhi, 8/1 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep grief and shock over the untimely demise of Agnivesh Agarwal, the son of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal. Agnivesh, 49, passed away in the United States on Wednesday following a sudden cardiac arrest while recovering from a skiing accident. In a heartfelt message […]

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India Poised for Podium Finish: BJP Hails ‘Unstoppable’ March to World’s Third-Largest Economy

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New Delhi, 8/1 : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today asserted that the Indian economy has entered a decisive “Goldilocks phase” of high growth and stability, placing it firmly on track to displace Germany as the world’s third-largest economy within the next 30 months. The ruling party’s statement comes on the heels of the latest […]

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India’s ‘Eye in the Sky’ Gets Sharper: ISRO to Launch Hyperspectral Spy Satellite Anvesha on Jan 12

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BENGALURU, 8/1 : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to commence its 2026 launch calendar with a critical strategic mission, deploying the advanced surveillance satellite EOS-N1, codenamed ‘Anvesha’, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C62). The space agency confirmed today that the launch is scheduled for January 12 at 10:17 AM IST from […]

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From Stubble to Streets: India Becomes World’s First to Commercially Produce Bio-Bitumen

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[New Delhi], 8/1 : In a landmark achievement for sustainable infrastructure, India has become the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen, a green alternative to the fossil-fuel-based binder used in road construction. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, during a technology transfer ceremony held […]

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India’s First Digital Census Kicks Off: Centre Notifies Phase I of Census 2027, Caste Data Included

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New Delhi, 8/1 : The wait for the decennial population count is officially over. The Centre has formally issued the notification for the first phase of the Census of India 2027, setting the wheels in motion for the country’s largest administrative and statistical exercise. In a historic shift, the 16th Census will be the first […]

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Innovation as Statecraft: India Unveils ‘Global Science Commons’ at Raisina 2026

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New Delhi, 8/1 : In a decisive move to position technology at the heart of international relations, India has officially launched a new platform for science diplomacy during the opening plenary of the Raisina Dialogue 2026. Titled the “Global Science & Technology Commons” (GSTC), the initiative seeks to democratize access to critical innovations and foster […]

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The Guardian of the Ghats Falls Silent: Madhav Gadgil’s Legacy of People-Centric Ecology Endures

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Pune, 8/1 : Madhav Dhananjaya Gadgil, the towering figure of Indian ecology who fundamentally reshaped the nation’s understanding of its natural heritage, passed away late last night at his residence here. He was 83. His son, mathematician Siddhartha Gadgil, confirmed that the veteran ecologist breathed his last on January 7 following a brief illness. The […]

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Showdown in Salt Lake: ED Accuses Mamata of ‘Snatching’ Evidence in Coal Scam Raid

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Kolkata, 8/1 : In an unprecedented escalation of the conflict between the West Bengal government and central agencies, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally interfered in an ongoing raid and “forcibly removed” key evidence linked to the multi-crore coal smuggling scam. The central agency has moved the Calcutta High […]

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