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US: Charlie Kirk shooting triggers debate over enhanced lawmaker security
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The fatal shooting of activist Charlie Kirk has raised concerns over lawmakers' security in Washington. Members urge enhanced protection, while costs and feasibility are debated. Speaker Mike Johnson and others are reviewing options, including a pilot security program, as Congress approac
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Pakistan gearing up to land spacecraft on Moon by 2035 with China's suppor
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Insufficient government funding has hindered SUPARCO's progress, with an annual budget of $36 million compared to India's ISRO, which receives significantly more.
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"Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history": Trump hits ou
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Trump said that Musk may receive more subsidies than any human being in history and that cutting these subsidies could save taxpayers billions of dollars.
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Himachal CM inaugurates newly constructed Rs 14.84 crore bus stand at Theo
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Addressing a large public gathering, the Chief Minister said that the bus stand project, which had been pending for the last 12 years, has now been completed and dedicated to the people, fulfilling a long-pending demand. The facility is equipped with all basic amenities for passengers and
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Israel recognizes 13 communities in Judea, Samaria
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israel's Cabinet voted Saturday night to formally recognize 13 neighborhoods in Judea and Samaria as independent communities, enabling them to receive direct government funding and municipal services. Till now, the neighborhoods -- some decades-old -- were part of already-existing "mother co
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US Congress approves spending extension, avoiding shutdown
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The US Senate passed a spending measure early on Saturday, preventing a government shutdown and ensuring funding through mid-March. The bill, which includes disaster relief and farm aid, was signed by President Biden after clearing the House. The legislation delays major fiscal decisions
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US: Hours ahead of shutdown deadline, Senate passes USD 460 billion spendi
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The US Senate passed a package of six government funding bills worth USD 460 billion, Friday evening (local time), averting the shutdown just hours ahead of the deadline, CNN reported.
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US: Senate passes stopgap funding bill, averts shutdown till mid-November
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
With 88 to 9 votes, the Senate passed the measure after the US House abruptly reversed course and passed a bipartisan bill to extend government funding hours before the deadline.
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Democrats mark only 'no' votes on Bill requiring reports on Taiwan
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The bill calls for amending the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020, which then-President Trump signed into law in December 2020 as part of the government funding bill, to require that the secretary of state conduct periodic reviews no less frequently than every two years, The Hill reported.
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Defence budget to lead to job creation, self-reliance in the sector, feel
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 13 (ANI): Budgetary provisions like the allocation of 68 per cent funds for modernisation to domestic industry along with opening up of government funding for defence research in the private sector will help the country to become self-reliant in providing weapon s
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Under new vaccine mandate, US health workers face Jan 4 deadline
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 4 (ANI): The Joe Biden administration on Thursday release a sweeping emergency rule, asking US health workers that government funding, to get fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022.
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US Senate advances bill to provide funding for technology research to coun
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 18 (ANI): The United States Senate on Monday advanced a bill that would provide billions of dollars in government funding for technology research as part of a legislative measure to counter China amid strained ties and fierce competition between the two countries.
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