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The U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has led to concerns in South America about a reassertion of the Monroe Doctrine, treating the continent as a U.S. zone of influence. This development highlights…
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The Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board (KDRB) has moved the Supreme Court (SC) challenging a High Court (HC) ruling that annulled its power of appointment to the Guruvayur Devaswom. This legal battle centers on the exten…
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Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, accused the Modi government of systematically undermining the MGNREGA scheme and diverting its funds. Speaking at an MGNREGA choupal in his constituency, he alleged that resources…
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Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Y.V. Chandrachud stated that bail before conviction should be considered a matter of right, emphasizing the foundational legal principle of 'innocent until proven guilty'. This observ…
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The CISF Director-General stated that the responsibilities and reservation details for ex-Agniveers are yet to be finalized. The CISF awaits instructions from the Union Home Ministry regarding the specific reservation p…
Read full storyThe Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a faster, demand-led approach to Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) privatization for the Union Budget 2026-27. This includes establishing a rolling three-year pipelin…
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging harassment of Nobel Laureate Prof. Amartya Sen by ECI officials during electoral roll verification. This incident raises questions about…
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On January 11, 1922, 14-year-old Leonard Thompson became the first person to receive an insulin injection for diabetes. This medical breakthrough transformed a previously fatal disease into a treatable, long-lasting hea…
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Ms. Rodriguez has emerged as the new leader of Venezuela, succeeding the toppled Nicolas Maduro. She has asserted Venezuela's sovereignty, declaring that no foreign power is running the country. Her varied signals regar…
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Pentagon chief Hegseth revealed that nearly 200 U.S. troops entered Caracas via helicopter to seize Venezuelan President Maduro. This marks the first official confirmation and specific troop count from a U.S. official r…
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Eva Schloss, Anne Frank's step-sister and a Holocaust survivor, has passed away. She was a significant figure in Holocaust education, co-founding the Anne Frank Trust U.K. in 1990. Her dedicated work aimed to combat pre…
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Union Power Minister Manohar Lal called for the desilting of the Salal hydel project in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing maximum water utilization. This move is significant given the context of the Indus Waters Treaty bei…
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A study revisits the 1961 Silchar violence in Assam, examining how policy, identity, and power dynamics fueled linguistic conflict. This event is crucial for understanding India's linguistic reorganization, regional ide…
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China's population recorded a decline for the third consecutive year in 2024, prompting the government to implement measures aimed at boosting its birth rate. In a significant policy shift, China has begun taxing condom…
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President Putin has ordered the expansion of a buffer zone in Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions near the Russian border, as announced by Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov. This directive, set for 2026, signif…
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated he would not sign a weak peace deal, emphasizing that such an agreement would only prolong the ongoing conflict. He highlighted that Ukrainians are exhausted from nearly four years o…
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Around 42,000 chemist shops in Tamil Nadu will display QR codes within 10 days, as per instructions from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). This initiative enables reporting of adverse drug events,…
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China recently conducted military drills around Taiwan, simulating a ports blockade. This action underscores Beijing's firm stance on its 'One China' policy and its intent for unification with Taiwan, as articulated by…
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India is preparing to host an AI Impact Summit in February, aiming for G20-level international participation with over a dozen foreign leaders. This initiative underscores India's growing focus on Artificial Intelligenc…
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Afghanistan is facing a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by significant aid cuts. The situation is further worsened by a struggling economy, recurrent droughts, and the impact of two deadly earthquakes. Additional…
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The PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, a prestigious national award, recognizes children aged 5-18 for exceptional achievements in various fields. This year's list includes young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and two posthumous…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a "360-degree assault" on organised crime at an anti-terror conference. During the event, he also unveiled the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) updated crime manual. This sig…
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A political dispute has intensified between the BJP and TMC regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), with the BJP claiming Mamata Banerjee's opposition harms Bengali Hindus, while TMC asserts CAA is unrelated to c…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The inauguration coincided with the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. During the event, P…
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