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The government has increased the Transferable Development Rights (TDR) offer for plot owners whose land falls within water bodies. This new policy aims to compensate owners with 200% TDR for land in Full Tank Level (FTL…
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Scientists have found that spaceflight significantly impacts human physiology, specifically affecting immune genes and causing deformation of the brain. This occurs due to the absence of gravity, which leads to the brai…
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Police in Jammu and Kashmir are reportedly profiling mosques, summoning Imams and caretakers to submit extensive personal data, an order attributed to the L-G's office. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti condemned this action as…
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Former US President Donald Trump has proposed a significant policy to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, aiming to provide consumer relief. This proposal faces strong opposition from powerful entities l…
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The National Medical Commission (NMC) has significantly streamlined the process for MBBS seat recognition. Under the new Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations, 2023, medical colleges are now only req…
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Karnataka's Kannada and Culture Minister, Shivaraj Tangadgi, announced that the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister would approach the President of India. The objective is to request the President to withhold appro…
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced that all candidates will undergo AI-enabled facial authentication at exam venues. This move aims to ensure swift and secure candidate verification, significantly…
Read full storyNew research indicates that genetic changes responsible for the complex human brain are linked to an increased susceptibility to autism and schizophrenia. A key neuron type underwent rapid evolution, leading to a reduct…
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ISRO has invited proposals from Indian scientists for the analysis of data collected by the Aditya-L1 mission. This initiative aims to deepen scientific understanding of the Sun and space weather, leveraging the more th…
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned a new pollution control vessel for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on January 5. This strategic addition significantly bolsters the ICG's capabilities in maritime pollution respo…
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An MoU has been signed between HKMCF and the Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) to promote millet-centric nutrition. This partnership aims to mainstream millets by integrating them into public feeding and welfa…
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The Department of Higher Education plans to introduce regulations to cap the intake of computer science and related engineering courses. This move aims to address potential imbalances in the engineering education sector…
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Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has written to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting the gross misuse of AI tools like Grok on social media platform X. She raised concerns over the creation and posting of…
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Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned a fake AI-generated video circulating online, which shows his altered image falsely claiming his religious conversion. Akhtar stated he is "seriously considering to…
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Analyses of samples from asteroid Bennu by the OSIRIS-REx mission revealed the presence of crucial organic molecules like ribose, glucose, amino acids, and nucleobases, along with nitrogen-rich polymers and abundant pre…
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Delhi experienced dense fog, leading to 'very poor' air quality with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 388. This recurring environmental issue highlights the challenges of urban pollution and its health impacts, making it c…
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Bandi Sanjay accused former Telangana CM KCR of causing injustice to the state regarding its share of Krishna River water. This political statement highlights the long-standing and contentious inter-state river water di…
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Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a record surge in admissions to private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, with the number of students more than doubling over the last five years. This significant increase unde…
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The Election Commission deleted 42.74 lakh voters from Madhya Pradesh's draft electoral roll following a Systematic Information Review (SIR). This massive deletion, comprising 8.46 lakh dead, 31.51 lakh absent/migrated,…
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A Delhi court, on December 23, ordered the framing of charges against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and six other accused in the alleged Chinese visa scam case. This development marks a significant step in the legal pro…
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IIT Madras and Australian researchers have collaboratively developed a cutting-edge silicon nanotube-based nanoinjection platform. This innovative system is designed for the precise delivery of chemotherapy drugs direct…
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President Droupadi Murmu addressed a conference of Union and State Public Service Commissions, emphasizing "honesty and integrity" as non-negotiable in recruitment. The event aimed to strengthen recruitment systems and…
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The Tribal Affairs Ministry is planning an online portal to digitize all processes under the Forest Rights Act (FRA). This initiative aims to create a single window for claim filing, processing, issuing digital title de…
Read full storyA recent study highlights that generative AI is significantly increasing the volume of research papers published. This surge is concerning as AI's ability to produce polished prose may be masking weak scientific methodo…
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