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China slammed for fireworks spectacle on fragile Tibetan Plateau
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang's fireworks show in Tibet, backed by Arc'Teryx, sparked backlash over ecological harm. Critics warned of pollution, debris, and wildlife disruption on the fragile plateau. Both Cai and Arc'Teryx apologised, pledging assessments and restoration, but doubts remain o
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Ministry of Commerce and Industry hosts seminar on IPR chapter in India-UK
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry brought together policymakers, domain experts, academia and industry representatives to deliberate on the opportunities and concerns related to the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) provisions of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CE
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Housing sales rise 23% YoY in August; affordability concerns remains: Nuva
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's housing market reported steady momentum in August 2025 with sales by value expanding 23 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and 3 per cent month-on-month (MoM), led by a 12 per cent YoY and 7 per cent MoM rise in volumes, according to a sector update by Nuvama Institutional Equities.
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Bridging Fitness and Medicine: Manipal Hospitals' 'Know Your Doctor' Sessi
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 24: Fitness isn't just about hitting the gym; it begins with knowing whether one is healthy enough to take on that journey. Manipal Hospital Varthur Road hosted a session titled 'Together in Health' where they highlighted the importance of integrating
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Both India, US-based firms raised concerns on sufficient availability of t
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) America, Dhruva Jaishankar, on Tuesday (local time) said that both Indian and US-based companies have expressed concern over the availability of sufficient skilled talent for their jobs in the wake of recent hikes in H-1B visa fees
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"Why Indian-American diaspora has been so silent": Shashi Tharoor raises c
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He highlighted the surprising silence of the Indian-American diaspora on critical issues affecting India-US relations. During the meeting, a congresswoman shared that she hadn't received a single call from Indian-American voters urging policy changes, prompting Tharoor to urge the diaspor
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Pakistan's poverty rate rises to 25.3% in 2024-25: World Bank
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A recent World Bank (WB) report has raised alarms over the increasing poverty rate in Pakistan, emphasising the urgency for long-term, inclusive reforms to safeguard the country's most vulnerable communities, according to Dawn.
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Britain faces £2 trillion Palestinian reparations demand after its recogni
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas cites international law, seeking compensation for land and perceived injustices during British rule. The £2 trillion demand dwarfs previous UK compensation settlements, sparking concerns about fiscal stability.
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"Four-engine government is engrossed in playing dandiya": Saurabh Bharadwa
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday raised concerns over hundreds of people falling ill after consuming adulterated Kuttu Atta (buckwheat flour) in the national capital.
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Rupee hits record low of 88.67 against Dollar, Gold at all-time high on Fe
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The weakness in the Indian rupee continued on Tuesday, with the currency touching a record low of 88.67 per U.S. dollar at the time of filing this report. The pressure on the rupee came amid concerns over U.S tariffs and jitters surrounding H1B visa rules.
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Kolkata's Durga Puja pandals bring themes from AI, nature and family dynam
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The festive fervour in Kolkata is once again marked by the creativity and thematic depth of its iconic Durga Puja pandals. This year, several pandals across the city are exploring themes rooted in artificial intelligence, environmental concerns, and evolving family dynamics, sparking reflect
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Digital Governance: India's Shift Towards E-Services
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 22: Digital governance in India isn't just about moving forms online. It's bigger than that; almost like reshaping the way citizens experience the state. Some of it works beautifully, some of it feels clunky, and a lot sits somewhere in between. But the shift is
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