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'Best Maha Kumbh So Far': Woman, 97, Who Attended All Melas Since Independence
A 97-year-old woman, who has been a witness to nearly all the Kumbh Melas since Independence, is making her way through the vast crowds at the ongoing religious gathering in Prayagraj.
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Ex-Judge Jaishree Thakur Appointed As Independent Observer For Chandigarh Mayor Polls
The Supreme Court on Monday appointed former judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice (retd) Jaishree Thakur as an independent observer for the Chandigarh mayoral election to be held on January 30.
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Twinkle Khanna Slams People For Thinking Akshay Kumar Is Her "Toddler"
The former actress said people should realise that they are both independent individuals with their separate political ideologies
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Supreme Court To Name Independent Observer For Chandigarh Mayoral Polls
The Supreme Court on Monday said it would name an independent observer for the Chandigarh mayoral election to be conducted on January 30.
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ISRO to Launch NVS-02 Satellite Boosting India's NavIC System
ISRO will complete its 100th mission with the launch of NVS-02 satellite, on January 29 from Sriharikota using the GSLV-F15 rocket. Part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, the satellite enhances precise Position, Velocity, and Timing services for India and nearby regions. Weighing 2,250 kg, it features advanced navigation p...
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OpenAI Releases Operator AI Agent in Preview, Can Independently Perform Tasks on the Web
OpenAI released its first artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Operator, on Thursday. Currently available as a research preview, the agent comes with a dedicated web browser. It is a general-purpose AI agent that can autonomously perform tasks online based on prompts given by the user. The AI firm said the tool can be used to book tickets online, re...
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Why National Flag Is 'Hoisted' On Independence Day And 'Unfurled' On Republic Day
Republic Day holds a special place in the hearts of Indians as it commemorates the day the Indian Constitution came into effect in 1950.
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Opinion | How Partition Shaped Independent India's First Three Budgets
The first budget of Independent India described the Partition (1947-48) as the "most poignant human tragedy" outside of war. Of the total non-defence expenditure of Rs 104.5 crore, Rs 27 crore was earmarked for relief and rehabilitation.
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The Dynamics That Polarise Us On Social Media Are About To Get A Lot Worse
Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Instead of relying on independent third-party factcheckers, Meta will now emulate Elon Musks X (formerly Twitter).
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"Anti-National": Mamata Banerjee, Union Minister Trade Barbs Over Mohan Bhagwat
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's comment about RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement - that consecration of Ayodhya's Ram Temple last year was "the true independence of Bharat" - drew an immediate response from the government.
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"Would Be Arrested In Any Other Country": Rahul Gandhi Slams Mohan Bhagwat
In a no-holds-barred attack on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his remark that India got "true independence" after the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was consecrated, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today said the comment amounted to "treason"
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India Gained "True Independence" On Ram Temple Consecration Day: RSS Chief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said the date of consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya should be celebrated as "Pratishtha Dwadashi" or the "true independence" of Bharat.
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Kerala MLA PV Anvar Resigns, Accuses Leaders Of Changing Stand On Corruption
Nilambur Independent MLA PV Anvar, who had recently joined Trinamool Congress (TMC) as the party's state coordinator, submitted his resignation.
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Pappu Yadav's Supporters Block Roads, Burn Tyres In Bihar Amid BPSC Row
Supporters of Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav on Sunday held a protest in Patna's Ashok Rajpath demanding cancellation and re-examination of the BPSC exam.
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Fossils Reveal Evolution of Early Nervous Systems in Ecdysozoans
A study published in Science Advances has provided groundbreaking insights into the early evolution of nervous systems in ecdysozoans, the group that includes insects and nematodes. Fossils from the Cambrian Kuanchuanpu Formation showed that ancient organisms like Eopriapulites had a single ventral nerve cord, supporting its ancestral role. Researc...
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'Best Maha Kumbh So Far': Woman, 97, Who Attended All Melas Since Independence
A 97-year-old woman, who has been a witness to nearly all the Kumbh Melas since Independence, is making her way through the vast crowds at the ongoing religious gathering in Prayagraj.
-
Ex-Judge Jaishree Thakur Appointed As Independent Observer For Chandigarh Mayor Polls
The Supreme Court on Monday appointed former judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice (retd) Jaishree Thakur as an independent observer for the Chandigarh mayoral election to be held on January 30.
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Twinkle Khanna Slams People For Thinking Akshay Kumar Is Her "Toddler"
The former actress said people should realise that they are both independent individuals with their separate political ideologies
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Supreme Court To Name Independent Observer For Chandigarh Mayoral Polls
The Supreme Court on Monday said it would name an independent observer for the Chandigarh mayoral election to be conducted on January 30.
-
ISRO to Launch NVS-02 Satellite Boosting India's NavIC System
ISRO will complete its 100th mission with the launch of NVS-02 satellite, on January 29 from Sriharikota using the GSLV-F15 rocket. Part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, the satellite enhances precise Position, Velocity, and Timing services for India and nearby regions. Weighing 2,250 kg, it features advanced navigation p...
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OpenAI Releases Operator AI Agent in Preview, Can Independently Perform Tasks on the Web
OpenAI released its first artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Operator, on Thursday. Currently available as a research preview, the agent comes with a dedicated web browser. It is a general-purpose AI agent that can autonomously perform tasks online based on prompts given by the user. The AI firm said the tool can be used to book tickets online, re...
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Why National Flag Is 'Hoisted' On Independence Day And 'Unfurled' On Republic Day
Republic Day holds a special place in the hearts of Indians as it commemorates the day the Indian Constitution came into effect in 1950.
-
Opinion | How Partition Shaped Independent India's First Three Budgets
The first budget of Independent India described the Partition (1947-48) as the "most poignant human tragedy" outside of war. Of the total non-defence expenditure of Rs 104.5 crore, Rs 27 crore was earmarked for relief and rehabilitation.
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The Dynamics That Polarise Us On Social Media Are About To Get A Lot Worse
Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Instead of relying on independent third-party factcheckers, Meta will now emulate Elon Musks X (formerly Twitter).
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"Anti-National": Mamata Banerjee, Union Minister Trade Barbs Over Mohan Bhagwat
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's comment about RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement - that consecration of Ayodhya's Ram Temple last year was "the true independence of Bharat" - drew an immediate response from the government.
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"Would Be Arrested In Any Other Country": Rahul Gandhi Slams Mohan Bhagwat
In a no-holds-barred attack on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his remark that India got "true independence" after the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was consecrated, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today said the comment amounted to "treason"
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India Gained "True Independence" On Ram Temple Consecration Day: RSS Chief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said the date of consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya should be celebrated as "Pratishtha Dwadashi" or the "true independence" of Bharat.
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Kerala MLA PV Anvar Resigns, Accuses Leaders Of Changing Stand On Corruption
Nilambur Independent MLA PV Anvar, who had recently joined Trinamool Congress (TMC) as the party's state coordinator, submitted his resignation.
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Pappu Yadav's Supporters Block Roads, Burn Tyres In Bihar Amid BPSC Row
Supporters of Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav on Sunday held a protest in Patna's Ashok Rajpath demanding cancellation and re-examination of the BPSC exam.
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Fossils Reveal Evolution of Early Nervous Systems in Ecdysozoans
A study published in Science Advances has provided groundbreaking insights into the early evolution of nervous systems in ecdysozoans, the group that includes insects and nematodes. Fossils from the Cambrian Kuanchuanpu Formation showed that ancient organisms like Eopriapulites had a single ventral nerve cord, supporting its ancestral role. Researc...
