Modi govt clears women's quota bill, 27 years after it was first introduced

The Indian government is set to table a bill in Parliament that would reserve one-third of seats for women. The bill will also provide a sub-quota for SC/STs. If passed, it could come into force by 2029.

September 19, 2023 at 03:43AM

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Aditya-L1 begins long journey to vantage point with successful TLI

India's solar space observatory mission, Aditya-L1, has begun its 110-day journey to L1, a point 1.5 million km from Earth. The spacecraft will be placed in an orbit around L1, where it will remain for its entire mission life.

September 19, 2023 at 02:42AM

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Udhayanidhi to TN governor: 'That's why need to eliminate Sanatan'

Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has defended his call to eliminate Sanatana Dharma, following comments by the state's governor on social discrimination. The governor had highlighted the problem of untouchability and inequality in Tamil Nadu. Stalin stated that his party also speaks out against caste discrimination and believes in equality. The DMK's remarks have caused controversy and strained relationships with allies.

September 18, 2023 at 08:04PM

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Thailand eyes India to boost tourism recovery after waiving visa for China

September 18, 2023 at 04:20PM

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Xi Jinping’s security obsession turns ordinary citizens into spy hunters

As part of President Xi Jinping's efforts to strengthen national security and repel foreign threats, Beijing's top universities are incorporating spy-catching courses into their syllabus. Students are being instructed to become a "defense line" against foreign forces, and interactive training games are being organized. The Chinese Ministry of State Security has also joined social media app WeChat to raise awareness about national security.

September 18, 2023 at 09:31AM

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Heed Bharat Mata's voice, avoid BJP traps, Rahul Gandhi advises party

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has advised leaders of his party to heed the "voice of Bharat Mata" without getting distracted by "irrelevant" noise and ending up "walking into traps set by the BJP". ​​​​Holding up his Bharat Jodo Yatra as an example of having an ear to the ground, Rahul said during a CWC session in Hyderabad late Saturday that the march was his medium of connecting with ordinary citizens.

September 18, 2023 at 01:44AM

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Mediation law kicks in, to help trim judicial caseload

The government on Friday notified the mediation Act, more than a month after the two Houses of Parliament unanimously passed an enabling bill mandating pre-litigation mediation in all civil or commercial disputes, though voluntarily, with the consent of both parties. The process has to be completed within 180 days and can be extended by another 180 days only if parties involved agree to it.

September 18, 2023 at 01:10AM

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Tagore’s abode Santiniketan now a Unesco World Heritage site

Rabindranath Tagore’s “abode of peace” Santiniketan, which embodies the poet’s vision of a place of learning that transcends religious and regional boundaries, was on Sunday officially recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site — the 41st in India and the fifth in Bengal.

September 18, 2023 at 01:43AM

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Gaming app kingpin claimed D-link, rejected extortion bid

Saurabh Chandrakar, the promoter of the Mahadev Online Book gaming-betting app, stood firm against extortion demands by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi last year, going so far as to warn him against further contact, citing his own underworld connections. Bishnoi, currently in Tihar Jail, recently made headlines due to his involvement in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala and for having actor Salman Khan on his hit list.

September 18, 2023 at 01:54AM

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Traces of rare metal vanadium, key for batteries, found off Gujarat coast

Vanadium, a critical raw material for many industrial applications, has been found in sediment samples collected from Gulf of Khambhat, which opens into the Arabian Sea off Alang in Gujarat. What makes this find a significant one is that the war mineral, used to strengthen steel and make batteries, is scarce in India.

September 18, 2023 at 01:24AM

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