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Environmentalists slam govt for two 'anti-environment' amendment bills

Detrimental: Environmentalists oppose move to bring two "anti-environment" amendment bills

Environmentalists have criticised the Environment, Forests and Climate Change Ministry for bringing about two amendment bills that are "detrimental" to the cause of environment in general, and wildlife in particular.

Dec 20, 2021

Rishabh Pant appointed as Uttarakhand's brand ambassador of sports in state

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday announced that Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the state.

Dec 20, 2021

UK records 82,886 Covid cases, biggest daily jump of Omicron

Another 12,133 Omicron cases have been recorded in the UK, the biggest daily increase since the Covid-19 variant was detected in the country, taking the total Omicron cases found in the country to 37,101, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

Dec 20, 2021

Global Covid caseload tops 274.6 mn; UK, other European nations under radar

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 274.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.35 million and vaccinations to over 8.68 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Dec 20, 2021

Army Takes Control of Grid Stations Across Jammu To Restore Power Supply; Power Reforms Inevitable [details]

Most demands of agitating employees fulfilled; power reforms inevitable in J&K, Govt clarifies after talks failed.

Dec 20, 2021

Divisional Commissioner Jammu Dr Raghav Langer holding talks with agitating power employees.

Power supply snapped in most of J&K amid intense cold wave; authorities seek Army's help [details]

Power outrages worsening in J&K as over 20,000 power employees on indefinite strike.

Dec 19, 2021

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh after meeting with her counterpart French counterpart Florence Parly.

India-France to jointly make aircraft engine; India's defence manufacturing budget to reach ₹1L crore in 2022

The third annual Defence Dialogue between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly on Friday covered a wide range of topics, including current developments in Afghanistan, cross-border terrorism, India's border row with China, and bilateral strategic ties.

Dec 19, 2021

Trouble in Gupkar Alliance; differences crop up among constituents amid Delimitation Commission meeting [details]

Ending suspension, NC announces to participate in Delimitation Commission's scheduled meeting at Delhi on December 20.

Dec 19, 2021

Agni P: India successfully test fires nuclear capable ballistic missile [Specs and Features]

India successfully test fired new generation nuclear capable ballistic missile 'Agni P' on Saturday, the Defence Ministry said.

Dec 18, 2021

DU abolishes Cut-off based admissions, to admit students based on entrance exam

The decision to drop cut off based admissions has come after students were outraged after cut-offs for over 11 programmes in seven DU colleges reached 100% earlier this year.

Dec 18, 2021

Anti-5G Pendants Lead to Ionising Radiation And Dangerous: Warns Dutch Nuclear Authority

Its is pertinent to note that while governments throughout the world begin to build the infrastructure for 5G internet, a number of organisations have emerged to express concerns about the health implications of mobile phones

Dec 18, 2021

Life on Mars? NASA's Perseverance rover discovers organic chemicals on red planet

Scientists at NASA's Perseverance Mars rover mission have discovered that rocks in the Jezero Crater on the Red Planet have interacted with water multiple times over the eons and that some contain organic molecules.

Dec 18, 2021

Sputnik V Covid vaccine effective against Omicron variant: Russian Gamaleya Center's Study

The Sputnik V vaccine and the one-shot Sputnik Light booster are effective against the vaccine-evading and super mutant Omicron variant of Covid, claimed a preliminary laboratory study conducted by Russia's Gamaleya Center on Friday.

Dec 18, 2021

In a first, NASA's Parker Solar Probe 'touches' the Sun's corona in daring mission [Details]

For the first time ever, a spacecraft has touched the Sun. NASAs Parker Solar Probe has now flown through the Suns upper atmosphere, called the corona, and sampled particles and magnetic fields there, according to statement issued by the US space agency.

Dec 18, 2021

Ancient gout drug may cut Covid-related death by 50%.

This ancient gout drug of half an mg may cut Covid-related death by 50%: Study

A drug used by ancient Greeks to treat gout may have the potential to reduce the risk of death from Covid-19 by as much as 50 per cent, claims a new study.

Dec 18, 2021

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India

Detrimental: Environmentalists oppose move to bring two "anti-environment" amendment bills

Rishabh Pant appointed as Uttarakhand's brand ambassador of sports in state

UK records 82,886 Covid cases, biggest daily jump of Omicron

Global Covid caseload tops 274.6 mn; UK, other European nations under radar

Army Takes Control of Grid Stations Across Jammu To Restore Power Supply; Power Reforms Inevitable [details]

Power supply snapped in most of J&K amid intense cold wave; authorities seek Army's help [details]

India-France to jointly make aircraft engine; India's defence manufacturing budget to reach ₹1L crore in 2022

Trouble in Gupkar Alliance; differences crop up among constituents amid Delimitation Commission meeting [details]

Agni P: India successfully test fires nuclear capable ballistic missile [Specs and Features]

DU abolishes Cut-off based admissions, to admit students based on entrance exam

Anti-5G Pendants Lead to Ionising Radiation And Dangerous: Warns Dutch Nuclear Authority

Life on Mars? NASA's Perseverance rover discovers organic chemicals on red planet

Sputnik V Covid vaccine effective against Omicron variant: Russian Gamaleya Center's Study

In a first, NASA's Parker Solar Probe 'touches' the Sun's corona in daring mission [Details]

This ancient gout drug of half an mg may cut Covid-related death by 50%: Study

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh