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Govt doubles FCI's authorised capital to Rs 21,000 cr in big boost to farm sector

The Government has announced an increase in the authorized capital of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) from Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 21,000 crore in a major step to bolster the agricultural sector and benefit farmers.

Feb 17, 2024

Student jumps to death from building in Karnataka

In a shocking incident, a student committed suicide by jumping off a building after going through the question paper during an examination in Manipal town of Udupi district in Karnataka on Saturday.

Feb 17, 2024

Wildlife activists demand strong action against man who chased young wild elephant in TN forest reserve

Wildlife and social activists of Tamil Nadu are seeking stringent action against a person who chased a young wild elephant in a forest reserve of the state in his vehicle.

Feb 17, 2024

OSIRIS-REx brought back 121.6 grams of sample from asteroid Bennu: NASA

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft brought back 121.6 grams of material from asteroid Bennu -- doubling the sample return goal, NASA has announced.

Feb 17, 2024

Gargling may help ward off 'bad' bacteria in diabetes patients

Gargling with an antiseptic mouthwash may help Type 2 diabetes patients to reduce the numbers of periodontitis-related bacteria, suggests a study.

Feb 17, 2024

Why did Vladimir Putin fear his biggest critic & Russia's Presidential candidate Alexei Navalny so much? The 47yo finally dies in prison

After the attempt on Alexei Navalny's life was made on a plane in 2020, the incident grabbed headlines across the world with several alleging that all of Putin's opponents either die, to go jail or disappear under mysterious circumstances

Feb 17, 2024

Shops will be allowed to remain open till 1 a.m. in B'luru: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that shops and other establishments will be allowed to open till 1 a.m. in Bengaluru and 10 other corporation areas in order to further trade and commerce.

Feb 17, 2024

ISRO again skips 'unlucky' 13 while numbering its rocket

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has done it again. It has skipped the number '13' -- generally considered "unlucky" -- while numbering its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket, which is set to fly on Saturday evening with the weather satellite INSAT-3DS.

Feb 17, 2024

Ex-Key Aide's Disclosures Create Embarrassment For Omar Abdullah

BJP leader Devender Singh Rana, the former close aide of Omar Abdullah, disclosed that the National Conference leadership is desperate to develop relations with the ruling BJP. Rana further revealed that even after the abrogation of Article 370 the NC leadership tried to reach out to the Saffron Party.

Feb 17, 2024

PM Modi to kickstart election campaign in J&K on Feb 20; laying foundation of Rs 3,161 crores-worth projects

BJP has chosen Jammu's Moulana Azad Stadium as a venue for the Prime Minister's mega rally. It was the same venue from where Narendra Modi had started his election campaign as BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate in 2013.

Feb 16, 2024

NC's conditions to remain in INDIA Bloc; no sharing of Kashmir's seats with partners

Amid reports that the National Conference is exploring possibilities of rejoining the NDA, Omar Abdullah reiterated his commitment to remain in the INDIA bloc. He, however, said that his party would not share any seat of Kashmir Valley with coalition partners.

Feb 16, 2024

SC orders halt to electoral bonds; reveals secret $1.9 billion political funding; Cong accounts briefly frozen [details]

The electoral bonds not just allowed anonymous funding of political parties, but SBI being a public sector bank, ensured that the government had complete and undeclared access to otherwise anonymous donors.

Feb 16, 2024

DAC nod to Anti-Tank Mines, radar, torpedoes worth Rs 84,560 cr for armed forces

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday approved the proposal for procurement of new generation Air Defence Tactical Control Radar (ADTCR) and heavyweight Torpedoes for the armed forces.

Feb 16, 2024

Who was Imtiaz Qureishi; first chef to be conferred with Padma Shri passes away

One of India's most creative chefs who put nawabi Lucknow's Dum Pukht cuisine on the world map, and also became the first practising member of his fraternity to ever get a Padma Shri in 2016, Imtiaz Qureshi, passed away on Friday at the age of 93.

Feb 16, 2024

Priyanka 'hospitalised', will not join Rahul's Yatra in UP's Chandauli

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who is unwell and hospitalised, said she will not join the party's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra on Friday in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district.

Feb 16, 2024