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NASA Updates Mars Sample Return Mission, Plans to Lower Costs
NASA will update the public on the Mars Sample Return mission during a press conference on January 7, 2025. The agency aims to reduce costs, risks, and mission complexity, following significant delays and rising costs. Originally estimated at $3 billion in 2020, the mission now carries a price tag of $11 billion, with potential delays extending to ...
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Opinion: The Key To Fast-Track India's Progress Is More Women In Local Bodies
India's journey in fostering women's leadership holds powerful lessons in fast-tracking the localisation of Sustainable Develpoment Goals. This bottom-up approach lays the groundwork for India's accelerated journey towards inclusive development.
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International Women's Day 2024: UN Lists 5 Challenges That Demand Our Attention
Womens Day 2024: This year, the United Nations is calling on everyone to "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress." They believe that by supporting women, we can make the world a better place for everyone.
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Covid Infection Accelerates Dementia Progression, India Study Shows
Infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus may significantly accelerate dementia in patients already suffering from the neurodegenerative condition, according to a study conducted in West Bengal.
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"I Will Never...": Bhagwant Mann's Vow As AAP Completes 1 Year In Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday listed out the achievements of the AAP government on its first anniversary and promised to accelerate the state's progress to turn it into 'Rangla Punjab'.
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To Fight India's Deadly Smog, Farmers Told To Sell Crop Waste
Farmers in India are being encouraged to sell their crop waste rather than burn it to help accelerate progress on curbing fires that spread a deadly, choking smog across key cities.
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Qualcomm Bets on Extended Reality as It Launches $100-Million Metaverse Fund
Qualcomm has set aside a fund of $100 million (roughly Rs. 760 crore) in a bid to accelerate the development of Extended Reality technology. It is called the Snapdragon Metaverse Fund and will be granted to XR developers. With this, Qualcomm has joined Apple, Microsoft, and Meta in progressing towards getting ready for the virtual universe.
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"China Provoking India At Every Turn": US Diplomat To Top Senate Panel
China is provoking India at every turn just as it is doing with the United States and Washington is committed to accelerating progress in strengthening India's defence capacity to deter Chinese provocations, a senior Biden administration official has
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Aspirational Districts Now Eliminating Barriers To Progress: PM Modi To District Magistrates
Aspirational districts are now eliminating the barriers to the progress of the country and they have become accelerators for growth instead of impediments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as he interacted with District Magistrates (DMs).
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Tax benefits on Electric Vehicles in India
Electric cars are still not as cost-effective as they are in developed nations. To help with this, the government of India has been progressively taking steps to accelerate the adoption of EV's.
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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission To Ensure Equitable Healthcare Delivery: Bill Gates
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the launch of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, and said this will help ensure equitable, accessible healthcare delivery and accelerate progress on India'
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Opinion: Bigotry And British Royals Like Wimbledon And Strawberries
In a long and bleak year, two cultural shifts offered at least some hope: racial progress, accelerated by massive street protests across the United States, and the marginalization, albeit tentative, of the culture of celebrity.
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Is India's Covid Vaccination Drive Not Fast Enough? Wait For It, Says Centre
India has set a target of inoculating 30 crore people against Covid-19 by July. For various reasons, however, the mission is reportedly progressing slower than expected, according to many. Yet, the Centre is confident that the process is bound to accelerate and widen with time, making the target achievable.
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Girls Are Leading The Way In Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: Education Minister
Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has said that the performance of girls in the CBSE Class 10 board exam has accelerated the progress towards fulfilling fourth sustainable development goal (SDG4), which is quality education.
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S Jaishankar Meets Iranian President; India, Iran Agree To Accelerate Chabahar Project
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and apprised him of the outcomes of the Joint Commission meeting and progress in the bilateral ties, a day after the two countries agreed to accelerate work on the strategic Chabahar project.
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NASA Updates Mars Sample Return Mission, Plans to Lower Costs
NASA will update the public on the Mars Sample Return mission during a press conference on January 7, 2025. The agency aims to reduce costs, risks, and mission complexity, following significant delays and rising costs. Originally estimated at $3 billion in 2020, the mission now carries a price tag of $11 billion, with potential delays extending to ...
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Opinion: The Key To Fast-Track India's Progress Is More Women In Local Bodies
India's journey in fostering women's leadership holds powerful lessons in fast-tracking the localisation of Sustainable Develpoment Goals. This bottom-up approach lays the groundwork for India's accelerated journey towards inclusive development.
-
International Women's Day 2024: UN Lists 5 Challenges That Demand Our Attention
Womens Day 2024: This year, the United Nations is calling on everyone to "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress." They believe that by supporting women, we can make the world a better place for everyone.
-
Covid Infection Accelerates Dementia Progression, India Study Shows
Infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus may significantly accelerate dementia in patients already suffering from the neurodegenerative condition, according to a study conducted in West Bengal.
-
"I Will Never...": Bhagwant Mann's Vow As AAP Completes 1 Year In Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday listed out the achievements of the AAP government on its first anniversary and promised to accelerate the state's progress to turn it into 'Rangla Punjab'.
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To Fight India's Deadly Smog, Farmers Told To Sell Crop Waste
Farmers in India are being encouraged to sell their crop waste rather than burn it to help accelerate progress on curbing fires that spread a deadly, choking smog across key cities.
-
Qualcomm Bets on Extended Reality as It Launches $100-Million Metaverse Fund
Qualcomm has set aside a fund of $100 million (roughly Rs. 760 crore) in a bid to accelerate the development of Extended Reality technology. It is called the Snapdragon Metaverse Fund and will be granted to XR developers. With this, Qualcomm has joined Apple, Microsoft, and Meta in progressing towards getting ready for the virtual universe.
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"China Provoking India At Every Turn": US Diplomat To Top Senate Panel
China is provoking India at every turn just as it is doing with the United States and Washington is committed to accelerating progress in strengthening India's defence capacity to deter Chinese provocations, a senior Biden administration official has
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Aspirational Districts Now Eliminating Barriers To Progress: PM Modi To District Magistrates
Aspirational districts are now eliminating the barriers to the progress of the country and they have become accelerators for growth instead of impediments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as he interacted with District Magistrates (DMs).
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Tax benefits on Electric Vehicles in India
Electric cars are still not as cost-effective as they are in developed nations. To help with this, the government of India has been progressively taking steps to accelerate the adoption of EV's.
-
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission To Ensure Equitable Healthcare Delivery: Bill Gates
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the launch of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, and said this will help ensure equitable, accessible healthcare delivery and accelerate progress on India'
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Opinion: Bigotry And British Royals Like Wimbledon And Strawberries
In a long and bleak year, two cultural shifts offered at least some hope: racial progress, accelerated by massive street protests across the United States, and the marginalization, albeit tentative, of the culture of celebrity.
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Is India's Covid Vaccination Drive Not Fast Enough? Wait For It, Says Centre
India has set a target of inoculating 30 crore people against Covid-19 by July. For various reasons, however, the mission is reportedly progressing slower than expected, according to many. Yet, the Centre is confident that the process is bound to accelerate and widen with time, making the target achievable.
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Girls Are Leading The Way In Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: Education Minister
Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has said that the performance of girls in the CBSE Class 10 board exam has accelerated the progress towards fulfilling fourth sustainable development goal (SDG4), which is quality education.
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S Jaishankar Meets Iranian President; India, Iran Agree To Accelerate Chabahar Project
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and apprised him of the outcomes of the Joint Commission meeting and progress in the bilateral ties, a day after the two countries agreed to accelerate work on the strategic Chabahar project.
