February 11, 2026
  • February 11, 2026

Punjab: Straw burning picks up pace, 123 in a day

by on October 2, 2023 0

Crop residue burning in Punjab has picked up pace, with over 100 cases reported in a single day. On October 1, 123 cases were reported, bringing the total count to 337. The state government aims to reduce crop burning by 50% compared to last year. Stubble burning usually peaks in October and continues until...

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Survey finds Andhra 3rd in teen pregnancies

by on October 2, 2023 0

According to the latest round of the national family health survey (NFHS-5), Andhra Pradesh ranks third in teen pregnancies, with 12.6% of young women aged 15-19 already having started childbearing. The report also highlights that 29.3% of women aged 20-24 in the state were married before the age of 18, higher than the national...

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Rahul Gandhi takes part in ‘sewa’ at Golden Temple

by on October 2, 2023 0

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, where he offered prayers and performed voluntary service in the community kitchen. A video of Gandhi washing dishes in the langar has been shared on social media. The visit comes amidst a feud with the ruling AAP in Punjab, but Congress leaders insist...

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‘Canada-India diplomatic row only adds to Trudeau’s woes’

by on October 2, 2023 0

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar have resulted in strained relations between the two countries. India has temporarily halted visa services in Canada and issued a travel advisory for its citizens due to rising incidents of anti-India activities.

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The word pressure is not in Virat’s dictionary: Amir

by on October 2, 2023 0

India will kick off their World Cup campaign on October 8 in Chennai with a clash against Australia. Rohit and co. will be up against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14 in Ahmedabad. The last time India won an ICC trophy was 10 years ago – the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. They last won the...

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Katalin Karikó, Drew Weissman win Nobel Prize in medicine

by on October 2, 2023 0

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman have been awarded the 2023 Nobel prize in Physiology/Medicine for their discoveries in nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of mRNA vaccines against Covid-19. Their groundbreaking findings have revolutionized our understanding of how mRNA interacts with the immune system and contributed to the rapid development of vaccines during...

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