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The Supreme Court has affirmed that an accused's right to bail cannot be denied as a form of punishment, regardless of the crime's severity.
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The Supreme Court has affirmed that an accused's right to bail cannot be denied as a form of punishment, regardless of the crime's severity.
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A dense bush of Cyathea rojasiana — a tree fern species that grows up to two metres tall, was discovered in the early 2000s.
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Recently, South African scientists injected radioactive material into live rhinoceros horns to make them easier to detect at border posts in a pioneering project to curb poaching.
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The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) held a meeting with automobile associations and companies to encourage their participation in the newly launched Right to Repair Portal.
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Coal India Limited (CIL) has launched the NIRMAN scheme for SC, ST, female and Third Gender candidates appearing for UPSC Mains Examination.
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The once-flourishing Kalamkari art form is now struggling for survival in contemporary times due to the rise of power looms, escalating raw material costs, diminishing wages and erosion of the artisan base.
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Noted Tamil writer Sivashankari, who has created a wealth of literature in Tamil, has been selected for the Dr. C. Narayana Reddy National Literary Award.
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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is in the final stages of developing a model for implementing the Producer Price Index in India.
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The Japanese government has issued its first new banknotes in two decades, featuring advanced 3D hologram technology to combat counterfeiting.
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Recent deployment of Gajraj by Indian Railways has highlighted the use of technology in elephant conservation efforts.
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In a groundbreaking development, scientists have created an innovative aerogel made from gelatin and DNA that not only surpasses 100% solar reflectance but also offers exceptional radiative cooling.
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A detailed analysis of 2,500 mammalian bones from the Baishiya Karst Cave on the Tibetan Plateau has provided fresh insights into the Denisovans' subsistence practices.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has selected two astronauts from its Gaganyaan program for a groundbreaking mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
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According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week, India's current account surpluses in the fourth quarter (January-March) of the fiscal year 2023-24.
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The Reserve Bank of India’s executive director stated that the low participation of women in the labour force is a significant barrier to financial inclusion and overall economic growth.
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A forest-dwelling horned frog from Northeast India has been described as a distinct species named Xenophrys apatani after the Apatani community of the region in recognition of their ingenuity in the conservation of wild flora and fauna.
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Earth orbits the sun in an ellipse, rather than a circle. On Friday, it reached its farthest point from the sun, known as aphelion.
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New research published in the Journal of Applied Ecology highlights the crucial role of strategic land-use planning in balancing bioenergy production, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity conservation.
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China is pursuing an ambitious plan to connect its southern city of Kunming with Singapore through a network of railways across Southeast Asia under its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
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A recent study has revealed that the world's oldest known figurative cave painting dates back 51,200 years.
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Apex advisory body Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) has recommended a complete ban on the import, production, distribution and sale of two antibiotics — chloramphenicol and nitrofurans — for use in food animal production systems.
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NITI Aayog launched a nationwide campaign namely Sampoornata Abhiyan with a focus to attain saturation in 12 key social sector indicators in 500 aspirational blocks and 112 aspirational districts.
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Indian dairy farmers are grappling with the challenge of surplus skimmed milk powder (SMP).
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A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), sheds light on the hormonal mechanisms driving Mosquitoes' attraction to human blood.
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Wildfires have been a natural part of the Arctic’s boreal forest and tundra ecosystems. However, in recent years, their frequency and scale in the regions have increased.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) launched an Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index (AIPI) Dashboard, evaluating 174 economies worldwide for their AI readiness.
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Thailand recently submitted a membership request to join BRICS, while Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim indicated that Malaysia would soon begin formal procedures for joining the bloc.
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The Union government is set to introduce a framework aimed at promoting climate-resilient agriculture in 50,000 villages within 310 climatically-vulnerable districts.
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Recently, at least 121 people, almost all women, were killed in a stampede during a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district.
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CJI highlighted four issues within the judiciary on the Foundation Day address on the Supreme Court’s 75th year of establishment, that will have to be addressed through “difficult conversations.”