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As India Revisits 'One Nation, One Election', 7 Other Countries Play A Part
India aims to move to a system of holding a singular, unified, gargantuan election in which citizens elect both the Central government and respective state (federal) governments.
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At UN, US And Russia At Loggerheads Over Rebel Offensive In Syria
Russia and the United States clashed at the United Nations on Tuesday, accusing each other of supporting terrorism during a Security Council meeting convened over a sudden escalation of fighting in Syria.
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China Is Reportedly Trying to Protect Its Potatoes From Rising Temperatures and Climate Change Impact
In China, a major potato-producing nation, researchers are racing to develop heat-resistant potato varieties as global warming threatens crop yields. A study led by the International Potato Center (CIP) in Beijing indicates that higher temperatures, predicted by the end of the century, could accelerate tuber growth but lead to reduced harvests.
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GRAP IV Implemented In Rajasthan's Neemrana, Behror Amid Rising Air Pollution
In response to escalating pollution levels in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) has been enforced in two Rajasthan towns, Behror and Neemrana, located near the Delhi border.
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Anti-Terror Agency Launches Probe Into 3 Cases Linked To Manipur Violence
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over probe into three cases linked to violence against civilians that have disrupted the public order in Manipur.
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Holders Spain To Face Netherlands In Nations League Quarter-Finals
The winners of the Spain-Netherlands tie will advance to a semi-final against either France or Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal could await Germany or Italy in the other last-four encounter.
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Sudanese Man Arrested In Dehradun For Raping Another Foreign Student: Cops
A South Sudanese national studying at an educational institution in Dehradun was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping a fellow student from abroad at his flat in the Mohabbewala area of the city, police said.
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Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Passes Its Biggest Test After Observations From Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument
A new study by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggests dark energy might not be constant over time, potentially altering cosmological models. Conducted at the Kitt Peak National Observatory, the project’s 3-D galaxy map highlights the role of dark energy in shaping the universe’s expansion. Researchers found evidence that dark ...
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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Settles Around $90,500 Mark as Prices of Ether and Other Altcoins Rise
The overall crypto market cap rose by 0.96 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether are trading in profits on both, foreign as well as national exchanges. While Solana and Dogecoin are trading in gains, minor losses struck Avalanche and Polygon on Monday, November 18.
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Explained: Why Saudi Arabia Executed Over 100 Foreigners This Year
The 101 foreigners executed so far included nationals from Pakistan, Yemen, Syria, Nigeria, Egypt, and other countries.
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"Resolve Complaints On Pollution Within A Week": Panel To Delhi, Other States
With an aim to ensure strict enforcement of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) measures to control air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), a crucial review meeting was chaired on Saturday in New Delhi, a release said.
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Blue Origin Assembles New Glenn Rocket for Upcoming Maiden Flight in November
Blue Origin has successfully joined the first and second stages of its New Glenn rocket in preparation for its first launch. Set for November 2024, the rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The inaugural flight will carry the Blue Ring spacecraft for a National Security Space Launch certification mission. Blue Origin’s reusa...
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India and Other Developing Nations Demand for Fair Climate Finance Commitments at COP29 Summit
At COP29, India and other developing countries, as part of the LMDC bloc, called for fair and equitable climate finance. Concerns were raised about the predominance of loans in climate funding, which places additional burdens on vulnerable countries. The LMDCs emphasised the importance of holding developed nations accountable for meeting financial ...
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Reliance and Disney Complete Merger to Create a Rs. 70,352 Crore Joint Venture
Reliance Industries Limited announced the completion of a merger with the India business of global media house Walt Disney on Thursday. With this, Viacom 18 Media Private Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, and The Walt Disney Company announced the formation of a joint venture. The joint venture was formed after the approval by the National Compa...
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National Sports Awards Applications Invited Till November 14: Sports Ministry
The applications for the National Sports Awards will be invited till November 14, said the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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As India Revisits 'One Nation, One Election', 7 Other Countries Play A Part
India aims to move to a system of holding a singular, unified, gargantuan election in which citizens elect both the Central government and respective state (federal) governments.
-
At UN, US And Russia At Loggerheads Over Rebel Offensive In Syria
Russia and the United States clashed at the United Nations on Tuesday, accusing each other of supporting terrorism during a Security Council meeting convened over a sudden escalation of fighting in Syria.
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China Is Reportedly Trying to Protect Its Potatoes From Rising Temperatures and Climate Change Impact
In China, a major potato-producing nation, researchers are racing to develop heat-resistant potato varieties as global warming threatens crop yields. A study led by the International Potato Center (CIP) in Beijing indicates that higher temperatures, predicted by the end of the century, could accelerate tuber growth but lead to reduced harvests.
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GRAP IV Implemented In Rajasthan's Neemrana, Behror Amid Rising Air Pollution
In response to escalating pollution levels in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) has been enforced in two Rajasthan towns, Behror and Neemrana, located near the Delhi border.
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Anti-Terror Agency Launches Probe Into 3 Cases Linked To Manipur Violence
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over probe into three cases linked to violence against civilians that have disrupted the public order in Manipur.
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Holders Spain To Face Netherlands In Nations League Quarter-Finals
The winners of the Spain-Netherlands tie will advance to a semi-final against either France or Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal could await Germany or Italy in the other last-four encounter.
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Sudanese Man Arrested In Dehradun For Raping Another Foreign Student: Cops
A South Sudanese national studying at an educational institution in Dehradun was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping a fellow student from abroad at his flat in the Mohabbewala area of the city, police said.
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Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Passes Its Biggest Test After Observations From Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument
A new study by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggests dark energy might not be constant over time, potentially altering cosmological models. Conducted at the Kitt Peak National Observatory, the project’s 3-D galaxy map highlights the role of dark energy in shaping the universe’s expansion. Researchers found evidence that dark ...
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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Settles Around $90,500 Mark as Prices of Ether and Other Altcoins Rise
The overall crypto market cap rose by 0.96 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether are trading in profits on both, foreign as well as national exchanges. While Solana and Dogecoin are trading in gains, minor losses struck Avalanche and Polygon on Monday, November 18.
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Explained: Why Saudi Arabia Executed Over 100 Foreigners This Year
The 101 foreigners executed so far included nationals from Pakistan, Yemen, Syria, Nigeria, Egypt, and other countries.
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"Resolve Complaints On Pollution Within A Week": Panel To Delhi, Other States
With an aim to ensure strict enforcement of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) measures to control air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), a crucial review meeting was chaired on Saturday in New Delhi, a release said.
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Blue Origin Assembles New Glenn Rocket for Upcoming Maiden Flight in November
Blue Origin has successfully joined the first and second stages of its New Glenn rocket in preparation for its first launch. Set for November 2024, the rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The inaugural flight will carry the Blue Ring spacecraft for a National Security Space Launch certification mission. Blue Origin’s reusa...
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India and Other Developing Nations Demand for Fair Climate Finance Commitments at COP29 Summit
At COP29, India and other developing countries, as part of the LMDC bloc, called for fair and equitable climate finance. Concerns were raised about the predominance of loans in climate funding, which places additional burdens on vulnerable countries. The LMDCs emphasised the importance of holding developed nations accountable for meeting financial ...
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Reliance and Disney Complete Merger to Create a Rs. 70,352 Crore Joint Venture
Reliance Industries Limited announced the completion of a merger with the India business of global media house Walt Disney on Thursday. With this, Viacom 18 Media Private Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, and The Walt Disney Company announced the formation of a joint venture. The joint venture was formed after the approval by the National Compa...
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National Sports Awards Applications Invited Till November 14: Sports Ministry
The applications for the National Sports Awards will be invited till November 14, said the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
