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To bypass Bosphorus & Hormuz, Russia moots direct rail link to India
Russia has proposed a direct rail corridor to connect to the Indian Ocean, aiming to circumvent the perilous straits. This ambitious route would pass through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. However, experts highlight significant logistical and financial hurdles. For New Delhi, gaining Pakistan’s commitment to security cooperation is essential. If realized, this corridor might provide…
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Israeli military closes Palestinian Christian village Taybeh, citing settler attacks
An Israeli military spokesperson said turning Taybeh into a closed military zone was “due to some violent attacks by Israelis in the region.”
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Dope test of turbulent Air India flight’s pilot ‘not negative’, sent for confirmation, says government
Following a serious incident involving altitude loss on an Air India flight, the pilot was subjected to a dope screening test. The results were not definitively negative, thereby calling for additional confirmatory tests. As a result, seventeen passengers and crew members were hospitalized. In response, the aviation ministry has initiated an investigation and temporarily removed…
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India among top nations in quantum technology, says science minister Jitendra Singh
India is now at par with global leaders in advanced technology and manufacturing. Technology and artificial intelligence have significantly improved access to opportunities and education. Chandrayaan’s discovery of water molecules on the Moon showcases India’s specific capabilities. Opening the space and nuclear sectors to private companies has spurred rapid expansion. This progress indicates a fast…
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Rahul to Amit Shah: Won’t stop demanding accountability
Rahul Gandhi has raised concerns regarding Home Minister Amit Shah’s muted response to police actions against students protesting at Jantar Mantar over paper leaks. Jairam Ramesh reminded the minister of his silence during a previous security incident in Parliament, emphasizing the need for accountability as the monsoon session nears its conclusion, with opposition members urging…
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Pushing One Health approach, U.P. priorities early identification and reporting of emerging zoonotic diseases
Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Department said that under the RISE Global Health Security (RISE GHS) Project, the Animal Husbandry Department, in collaboration with the Forest and Wildlife Department, successfully conducted active surveillance for Avian Influenza among wild migratory birds at 19 Ramsar and other important wetland sites
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Maharashtra FDA to introduce end-to-end traceability of milk to fight adulteration
Digitisation initiative to be launched to connect milk to milch animals and to trace anomalies to arrest adulteration process
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Government may be going slow on FCRA to woo DMK, NCP(SP) for delimitation
As Parliament approaches its closing week, the FCRA amendment bill is notably absent from Monday’s Lok Sabha agenda, signaling a possible political strategy from the government. The legislation’s contentious nature is drawing connections to the pending delimitation exercise. Opposition groups, including DMK and NCP(SP), have raised alarms over its provisions. It seems the government wishes…
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ED chargesheets against RCom, Reliance Infra in 40k crore bank fraud
The Enforcement Directorate has formally charged Reliance Communications and Reliance Infrastructure with serious financial offenses, including money laundering involving over forty thousand crore rupees in misappropriated bank funds. The allegations indicate substantial financial misconduct by both companies and related individuals. The agency is pursuing the confiscation of properties worth more than eight thousand crore rupees,…
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One crore homes completed and delivered under PM scheme: Government
Since the inception of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna, over one crore urban houses have been built, representing a significant achievement in housing development. Since 2015, 1.25 crore houses have gained approval, with nearly one crore allocated to women. Furthermore, PMAY-Urban 2.0 introduced over 2.09 lakh houses for EWS families, while 1.4 lakh homes were…