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The United States has vetoed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution granting Palestine full membership status at the UN.
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The United States has vetoed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution granting Palestine full membership status at the UN.
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Experts have calculated the cost of the April 13 attack for Iran at $100-$200 million — perhaps five to ten times less than what Israel spent to repel it. That means a huge recurring bill if Iran were to keep attacking.
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With 970 million Indians exercising their franchise in the ongoing general election, what do scientists look for in the polls? Who do they want to vote for, and what fundamental issues do they want to see their elected representatives resolve and implement?
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Shareholders of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreed on the importance of addressing challenges faced by low-income countries, many of which face unsustainable debt burdens.
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According to a new report Nestle’s baby food products sold in India have higher sugar content. These revelations are particularly concerning for several reasons.
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National Framework of Early Childhood Stimulation framework document says learning begins at birth; staff in 14 lakh anganwadis to be trained and parents encouraged to engage toddlers in activities to reach milestones.
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This article focuses on the symbiotic relationship between liver function and gut health, shedding light on how nurturing one benefits the other.
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After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the WHO has updated its classification of how pathogens spread through the air.
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The Finance Ministry has notified a new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit for various satellite-related activities under Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules.
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India leads globally with an estimated population of 144.17 crore, followed by China at 142.5 crore, according to the United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) State of World Population - 2024 report.
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The World Crafts Council International (WCCI) working on the recognition and preservation of traditional crafts across the globe, has picked Srinagar for mapping its craft clusters before its final nomination as the World Craft City (WCC) from India this year.
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The number of unicorns in the country has declined for the first time since 2019 to 67, according to Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2024.
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The Supreme Court has advocated the need for a change from anthropocentric to ecocentric approach towards natural resources, saying there is "selective amnesia" among humans about the importance of forests.
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The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has been awarded the Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) announces the launch of S.A.R.A.H., a digital health promoter prototype.
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Nestle’s baby food products sold in India have higher sugar content, in comparison to the same products sold in European markets, according to a report released recently by a Swiss NGO, the Public Eye and International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN).
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The Karnataka High Court issued a circular on April 16 exempting advocates practising at District and Trial courts from wearing a black coat while attending court proceedings during the summer months of May and the rest of April.
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A University of Melbourne expedition to the southernmost waters encircling Antarctica has discovered that wind drives the formation of colossal rogue waves.
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Agroforestry, which may improve farmer livelihoods and the environment, is gradually gaining traction following decades of monocropping, which was encouraged by the Green Revolution.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman has made the declaration to achieve debris-free space missions by 2030, at the 42nd Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) annual meeting.
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Six more products from Uttar Pradesh have recently been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
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Recently, On the occasion of Ram Navami, the forehead of Lord Ram’s idol in Ayodhya’s newly-built temple was lit up by a beam of sunlight for a total duration of three minutes, a little after 12 noon.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a bountiful monsoon for the year. The agency has forecast that the rains in June-September will be 6% more than the annual average of 87 cm during these months.
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The terms "chemicals of concern" and "polymers of concern" denote specific chemical substances and types of polymers recognized for posing significant risks to human health and the environment across their life cycles.
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Three fish species that live in the Laccadive Sea, off the southwest corner of the Indian coast, are capable of using tools.
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“Amid tensions between Maldives and India, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued a notification imposing port restrictions for export of essential commodities to the island nation during the fiscal year 2024-25.
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According to a new report, the Arctic is a ‘hemispheric sink’ for chemicals & plastics accumulating in the region from local as well as global sources.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a significant policy amendment, enabling residents to diversify their hedging strategies against gold price volatility in overseas markets.
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Astronomers have detected the largest stellar black hole in the Milky Way galaxy, with a mass 33 times that of the Sun. It is also the second closest black hole to Earth, sitting just 2,000 light years away from the planet.
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World Chagas Disease Day is a global healthcare event observed on the 14th of April every year.