Turkey’s parliament approved Sweden’s entry into the NATO on Tuesday. Turkish President Erdogan is expected to sign it into law within a few days, leaving Hungary as the only NATO member state not to have approved Sweden’s membership. Erdogan had opposed Sweden’s bid, casting doubt on the Scandinavian state’s accession to the alliance, but...
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The cultivation of Dehraduni Basmati rice in the Doon valley has drastically reduced by 62% between 2018 and 2022. Factors such as summer temperatures, poor soil fertility, water scarcity, changing rain patterns, and unplanned development have contributed to the decline.
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Three railway employees were killed in a train accident while on duty. The victims had finished fixing a signal failure before the accident occurred. The families of the victims are questioning how experienced employees could be run over by a train.
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State-run ONGC has won multiple international arbitration awards worth Rs 1,000 crore in cost-sharing disputes with Petrobras, ENI, and Rocksource. The disputes involve exploration blocks in the Mahanadi, Krishna-Godavari, and Cauvery basins. ONGC’s work execution was questioned, but the unanimous awards reflect confidence in its quality.
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China’s economy faces a deep crisis due to a property crisis and mounting local government debt. Stock markets in China and Hong Kong have plummeted as international investments withdraw. Chinese officials are considering initiatives to stabilize the declining stock market. More than 50 developers, mostly private ones, have gone bust in China.
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According to Suman Bannerjee, CIO of Hedonova, India’s ascent to the fourth position in the global stock market rankings, surpassing Hong Kong, signifies India’s economic fortitude and promises a promising trajectory for investors. This achievement underscores the resilience and dynamism of India’s economic landscape, establishing India as a key player in the international financial...
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Two tiger carcasses, a two-year-old cub and a six-year-old tiger, were recovered from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve’s Kolsa forest range. Autopsies confirmed that the two tigers were possibly killed by a dominant male tiger, identified as T-192. The incident involved a fierce territorial fight and cannibalism of the cub.
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Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi credited Subhas Chandra Bose more than Mahatma Gandhi for India’s freedom. Ravi stated that the national freedom movement led by Gandhi became a non-event after 1942, while acknowledging Netaji’s significant role. He also highlighted the division caused by the Muslim League under Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
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Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa, vice-chairman Pradip Gogoi, finance secretary Chitrabon Hazarika, cultural secretary Pranati Deka Hazarika, foreign secretary Shasha Dhar Choudhury, publicity secretary Mithinga Daimary, deputy commander-in-chief Raju Barua, and working council Pranjit Saikia attended the last meeting.
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