‘Defence important pillar of India-Australia partnership for overall security of Indo-Pacific’: Rajnath Singh at 2+2 Dialogue

The defence partnership between India and Australia is a crucial pillar of their strategic partnership, according to Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He emphasized that the partnership will benefit both countries and contribute to peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Singh also highlighted the deepening cooperation between the two nations in various...

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NHAI asks officials to collect samples of ongoing projects for quality test

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is taking steps to address the problem of quality in construction and maintenance of National Highway (NH) projects. NHAI has instructed its senior officials to collect samples of ongoing works and get them tested at a government-accredited laboratory. The test results will be used to take action...

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Solar mini grids powering quality of life upgrade in rural UP

Solar mini grids powering quality of life upgrade in rural UP

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SC says can’t pass directions on regulating coaching institutes, ‘pressure’ from parents behind suicides

The Supreme Court of India has stated that intense competition and parental pressure on students preparing for competitive exams are the main reasons behind the rising number of suicides in the country. The court, however, expressed helplessness in passing directions to regulate coaching institutes, suggesting that the petitioner approach the government instead. The plea...

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Earth to warm up to 2.9C even with current climate pledges: UN

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that countries’ greenhouse gas-cutting pledges are putting the Earth on track for catastrophic warming of up to 2.9 degrees Celsius this century. The annual Emissions Gap report calls on G20 nations to increase emissions cuts, as the world continues to pump record levels of greenhouse gases into...

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Maharashtra forms nine-member committee for Dhangar issue

The Maharashtra government has formed a committee to study the methodology used to include other castes in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. The committee, led by IRS officer Sudhakar Shinde, will visit Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Telangana to gather information. The Dhangar community, currently classified as Nomadic Tribes, is demanding ST status and a...

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Mangaluru International Airport handles record 7399 passengers on Nov 19

Mangaluru International Airport handles record 7399 passengers on Nov 19

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261 Georgia congregations part ways with United Methodist Church over LGBTQ divide

The North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church has acknowledged the departure of 261 congregations due to differences on LGBTQ matters. Over 6,000 congregations in the United States have been approved for disaffiliation since 2019. The churches leaving represent a significant percentage of the conference’s nearly 700 churches. The decision to allow congregations...

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High prices continue to affect shoppers despite Biden’s positive inflation report

President Joe Biden has hailed the recent inflation figures as positive, despite consumer prices remaining high for essentials such as groceries, rent, vehicles, and fuel. Prices have surged by 18.2% compared to last year, with significant increases in basic food staples. Rent has risen by over 20% in the past three years, and monthly...

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