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Chhattisgarh passes bills to hike OBC, SC quotas
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The Chhattisgarh assembly on Friday unanimously passed two amendment bills hiking reservation in admissions and government jobs in the state for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Scheduled Caste (SC) communities, in line with the proportion of their populations.
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India to deliberate on UN reforms, global counter-terrorism during Decembe
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj on Friday said that India will be deliberating on United Nations reforms and global counter-terrorism during the December presidency of the United Nations Security Council.
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Sheldon's ton powers Saurashtra to second title, defe
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
This is Saurashtra's first title since 2007-08 while Maharashtra's wait for their maiden Vijay Hazare triumph continues
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UNSC condemns attack on religious school in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
"The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attack on innocent students and children at the religious school in Aybak, in the Samangan province, on 30 November," the UNSC statement said on Thursday.
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India ready to take its place at global top tables: Kamboj
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
During the press briefing, when asked about UNSC reforms and India's permanent seat at the security council, Kamboj said, "India is ready to take its place at the global top tables as a country that is willing to bring solutions to the table. One of the central tenets of our foreign polic
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IPL mini-auction: 991 players register, Stokes, Curran, Williamson placed
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
There isn't a single Indian player in the 2 crore tier, including England Test captain Ben Stokes, Australian allrounder Cameron Green, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, and Nicholas Pooran, who just stepped down as West Indies white-ball skipper.
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US, France pledge to hold Russia accountable for 'war crimes' in Ukraine
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
US and French leaders "reiterate their steadfast resolve to hold Russia to account for widely documented atrocities and war crimes, committed both by its regular armed forces and by its proxies, including mercenary entities such as Vagner and others, through support for international acco
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India assumes UN Security Council Presidency for December, know key events
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
During India's December Presidency of the UNSC, two high-level signature events will take place on December 14-15
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Research finds ice-free Antarctic area growth leads to unbalanced biodiver
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
A study into the impact of global warming on the biodiversity of the Antarctic has identified how the predicted expansion of ice-free areas will impact native animals and plants, paving the way for the invasion of non-native species in Antarctica.
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India, UK ideally placed to meet challenges of digital world: UK Foreign S
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Hailing Bengaluru as the World's fastest-growing hub, he said that both India and United Kingdom believe in innovation as a force for good and to make Britain even more attractive in Tech Talent, the country is establishing its global tech development network in Bengaluru this year.
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UN launches record USD 51.5 billion humanitarian appeal for 2023
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The estimated cost of the humanitarian response going into 2023 is USD 51.5 billion, a 25 per cent increase compared to the beginning of 2022. "Humanitarian needs are shockingly high, as this year's extreme events are spilling into 2023," said UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffith
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Maharashtra storms into first-ever final, to lock hor
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Ruturaj Gaikwad continued his fine form in domestic cricket
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