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Puducherry best-performer in Social Progress Index; Jharkhand worst
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The indexing was part of the Social Progress Index (SPI) for States and Districts made by the Institute for Competitiveness and Social Progress Imperative that was submitted to the Economic Advisory Council- Prime Minister and released on Tuesday.
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Opposition slams govt for using Bihar liquor deaths for "political mileage
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Opposition parties in parliament through a joint statement on Tuesday slammed the Centre, accusing it of using the deaths by spurious liquor in Bihar for "political mileage" and sending teams of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to non-BJP ruled states with intent to destabilize go
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India Caucus Co-Chairs issue statement on India-China Border clash
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the statement, "China's most recent aggression in Arunachal Pradesh is yet another reminder of why a strong security partnership with India is crucial to the national security of the United States and our allies. This event marks yet another act of the PRC's threats to Indian
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China Covid outbreak: US concerned over new mutation
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the US "is concerned China might not be fully transparent about the COVID numbers, the cases, and also the deaths that we're seeing in China right now".
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Recent G20 meetings show truly whole of government approach, showcase Indi
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant today gave a presentation and briefing on the recently held G20 meetings to Prime Minister's Principal Secretary PK Mishra. Kant informed Mishra about the support received from the states and union territories during the recent G20 meetings held over the past
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US: Capitol committee to meet, vote on Trump criminal referrals today
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Mississippi Democrat said that the panel will approve its final report on Monday and make announcements about criminal referrals to the Justice Department, but the public will not see the final report until two days later, i.e Wednesday.
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US concerned by TTP threat to Pakistan's security: Top US General
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A top US military commander has said the United States is concerned by the threat posed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to the south Asian country's security amid the surge in violence perpetrated by the outlawed group in the country.
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India jumped from 7th to 3rd global ranking in scientific publications: Ji
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Union Minister informed that as per the National Science Foundation (NSF)'s Science and Engineering Indicators 2022 report of the United States, India's position globally in scientific publications, has improved from 7th position in 2010 to 3rd position in 2020.
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AAP National Council passes 3 resolutions, party to strengthen organisatio
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Aam Aadmi Party National Council and National Executive met on Sunday for the first time after AAP attained its national status. In National Council, party leaders discussed various political issues and passed resolutions.
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National Athletics Sport Championship for Blind 2022: Karnataka lift State
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A record number of 550 visually impaired athletes along with officials from different states including Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, UP, West Bengal, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, M.P, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat. HP, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh and Chandigarh participated in the championsh
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Research: Climate change resulting in itchy eyes and runny nose
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Two of the most common allergens in the contiguous United States are oak and ragweed pollens. Researchers at the Rutgers Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute have modelled how climate change may alter these two pollen distribution patterns. Your eyes may water reading the
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5 more states will be on board of National Single Window System by Dec: DP
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Speaking at the FICCI 95TH Annual Convention, DPIIT Secretary Anurag Jain mentioned that the last few years have been full of reforms with fundamental shifts in how governance takes place. The government has expedited the pace of reforms, and all of this happened at a time when the country w
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