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A man named Mahesh was tragically killed in a human-elephant conflict incident in the Thalavadi Hills region on February 8, 2026. This highlights the growing tension between human settlements and the encroachment of ele…
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A Kerala man has been booked for raping a minor girl under the guise of exorcism. The accused has been absconding since the assault came to light on Sunday, and the police are searching for him. This incident highlights…
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Indian researchers are encountering growing restrictions in accessing major international astronomical observatories, as foreign funding agencies increasingly prioritize their national scientists. This situation may pro…
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A first-year law student at a college in Punjab shot and killed his female classmate inside the classroom before turning the gun on himself. The incident was captured on CCTV footage. This tragic event highlights the ne…
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A Haryana police inspector, Jagdish Prasad, tragically passed away when a swing collapsed at the Surajkund Fair in Haryana. His grieving family remembers him as a caring person who was looking forward to a peaceful reti…
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Mexico has sent two ships carrying 814 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba, as the country is considering ways to supply oil to Cuba without facing punitive measures from U.S. President Donald Trump. This move is significa…
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Professor G.N. Devy has proposed using linguistic and cultural markers for caste enumeration in the upcoming Census. This method is crucial for accurately identifying and enumerating Denotified Tribes (DNTs), formerly k…
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Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched "Bharat Taxi," India's first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform. This initiative aims to provide an alternative to existing aggregators, potentially empowering drivers th…
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Soraya Aghaei has been elected as the first female member from Iran to join the International Olympic Committee (IOC). She is also the youngest representative and the 107th member of this exclusive global Olympic body,…
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Japan successfully retrieved rare-earth mud from the deep seabed during a test mission, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to secure critical mineral resources. This strategic move aims to reduce Japan's dep…
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The article discusses former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's comments on India's oil purchases from Russia. He noted that the purchases have dropped sharply due to U.S. threats, and that only the Ministry of External…
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The Union Budget has been criticized by V. Sivankutty, a prominent leader, for being 'anti-worker and pro-corporate'. He alleges that the Budget has completely sidelined the working class and failed to address the needs…
Read full storyA third-year engineering student, Vishnavi Jitesh (20), was found dead in her hostel room at the BITS Pilani Goa campus on February 1 night. This is the 6th such incident reported on the campus in the last 2 years, rais…
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Anahat Singh, the 15-year-old Indian squash player, has achieved a major career milestone by defeating world No. 10 Georgina Kennedy in a PSA Tour event. This is the biggest title of Anahat's young career so far, and he…
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The Union Budget 2026 emphasizes the government's commitment to building strong institutions, investing in human capital, and creating systems that serve both present and future generations. This budget focuses on impro…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 6-month foreign asset disclosure scheme for small taxpayers in Budget 2026. This scheme aims to provide relief to small taxpayers by waiving interest liability on the pena…
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The Union Finance Minister announced the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) last year. This alliance is set to host the first-ever Global Big Cat Summit in India, showcasing the country's commitm…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Foreign Ministers of Arab countries, who appreciated India's role in supporting peace and stability in West Asia. This meeting highlights India's continued commitment to the Pal…
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The Union Budget 2026 announced the operationalization of 20 new National Waterways over the next five years. This move aims to increase the share of coastal shipping and inland waterways in the country's logistics netw…
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The U.S. is encouraging India to buy Venezuelan crude oil instead of Iranian oil, as part of its efforts to reduce the oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine. This development is significant as it highlights the ge…
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The National Fibre scheme aims to integrate various schemes for natural and man-made fibres under the Textiles Ministry. The scheme seeks to double India's textile value chain from the existing $170 billion to $350 bill…
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The India-EU free trade agreement is significant as it aims to cover 90% of the trade value of what India exports to the EU region. The agreement will help boost exports in sectors beyond textiles, apparel, and manufact…
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The Union Budget 2026-27 has focused on infrastructure development, including high-speed railway corridors, freight corridors, and waterways, which are expected to boost connectivity in India. This is significant for ex…
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The Union Budget has allocated ₹1,200 crore for the e-Courts project of the Law Ministry, which is a decrease from the previous year's budget estimate of ₹1,500 crore. This project aims to modernize and digitize the cou…
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