[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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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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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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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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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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**Gurugram/Washington, 8/1 :** In a seismic shift for global climate diplomacy, the United States has officially withdrawn from the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the India-headquartered multilateral body dedicated to promoting solar energy worldwide. The move comes as part of a sweeping executive order signed yesterday by President Donald Trump, which directs the US to exit […]
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NEW DELHI, 8/1 : India’s economic corridors are buzzing with anxiety today as the specter of a trade war with the United States looms larger than ever. In a move that has sent shockwaves through Dalal Street and South Block alike, US President Donald Trump has officially thrown his weight behind the bipartisan “Sanctioning of […]
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In a chilling development that has sent shockwaves through the Indian community residing in the United States, a 27-year-old Indian woman, Nikitha Godishala, was discovered dead with stab wounds inside an apartment in Columbia, Maryland. The prime suspect in her murder, her former boyfriend Arjun Sharma, 26, is now the subject of an international manhunt […]
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In a significant development for India’s ambitious infrastructure landscape, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, popularly known as the Bullet Train, is now estimated to cost an astounding ₹1.98 lakh crore. This revised figure, nearly double its initial sanction of approximately ₹1.08 lakh crore, signals a substantial financial commitment as the nation races towards the […]
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In an incident that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s political landscape, the private residence of United States Vice President JD Vance in Ohio was reportedly attacked in the early hours of Friday morning, January 3, 2026. The brazen assault, which involved unidentified individuals, has immediately triggered a comprehensive federal investigation and raised serious concerns […]
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