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Explained: What MSP hike for rabi crops means and how does it benefit farmers

The MSP hike cleared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs is seen as a move to ally apprehensions among the farmer community.

Sep 22, 2020

International Day of Peace: Inspiring quotes worth living by

The United Nations General Assembly observe this important day to strengthen ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples.

Sep 22, 2020

India-UAE relations flourish under Make in India; Caracal's carbines deal explained

For more than 3 years, the Indian Army looking to procure a new close quarter battle (CQB) carbines.

Sep 21, 2020

Hackers go to town with Pakistan Govt websites; PMO, President, PTI down

All of Pakistan's official governemnt websites, including PTI, have been down under suspicious circumstances. Possiblity of the sites being hacked cannot be excluded.

Sep 21, 2020

Indian Rafale Squadron to get first woman fighter pilot

In a first, of the 10 women fighter pilots at the IAF, one is currently under training to joining the Rafale squadron.

Sep 21, 2020

Industrial Relations Code Bill 2020: Companies make merry, workers worry [Explained]

Government's proposed labour law changes bring out major changes in the employer-employee relationship. Here's how things will work.

Sep 21, 2020

Potential Trump Supreme Court pick Lagoa is fast-rising Cuban-American judicial star

Barbara Lagoa might be one of Trump's top picks as the justice in the Supreme Court and as a replacement for the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She is the first Hispanic woman to have served in the Florida court.

Sep 21, 2020

Major fire breaks out at COVID hospital in Odisha's Cuttack; 127 patients evacuated

According to Fire Services department, the fire broke out at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) block located on the 4th floor of the hospital where 27 patients were undergoing treatment.

Sep 21, 2020

Uttar Pradesh: 21-year-old trainee pilot dies after aircraft crashes in Azamgarh

On Monday, a 4-seater aircraft flown by a 21-year-old trainee pilot crashed in Azamgarh. The pilot died in the crash, it was a solo pilot aircraft.

Sep 21, 2020

Govt failed to control COVID, now creating food pandemic: Mamata Banerjee criticises farm bills

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday condemned the suspension of eight MPs who fought to protect the interests of farmers in Parliament, dubbing the move as "unfortunate".

Sep 21, 2020

Bengaluru firm cheated by US-based mask maker of Rs 1.23 Cr; FIR filed

A Bengaluru garment firm was reportedly 'cheated' by a US-based mask maker after an order for masks was placed and Rs 1.23 crores was paid in advance. However, the firm hasn't received the order till now. An FIR has been filed in the case.

Sep 21, 2020

Historic first: Two women officers to be airborne tacticians on Indian Navy warship

Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh will be the first women officers in the Indian Navy to embark on Navy warships as part of ship's crew.

Sep 21, 2020

UFO appearance in Spain is proof of alien intelligence, claims conspiracy theorist

The alleged UFO sighting has made several people believe that alien existence on earth is real

Sep 21, 2020

Karnataka legislative assembly commences: Govt and opposition spar over shortening session

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly began it's 8-day session on Monday amid the pandemic. The state government is now hoping to shorten the session, however, the opposition stands firm.

Sep 21, 2020

Breaking: Fire at Mumbai's Exchange Building housing NCB office in Ballard Estate [Details]

A fire broke out on Monday afternoon at the Exchange building in Mumbai. This is incidentally where the NCB office that is investigating Rhea Chakaraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case is located.

Sep 21, 2020