Armed forces sealed Rs 23,500 crore deals in last 1 year amid LAC row

The Indian armed forces have signed contracts worth approximately Rs 23,500 crore for emergency capital procurements in the past year to address operational gaps amid the ongoing military confrontation with China in Ladakh. The procurements include missiles, weapons, munitions, drones, communication systems, surveillance equipment, and vehicles. The Army alone has secured over 70 capital acquisition deals, while the Air Force and Navy have signed 65 and 35 contracts respectively.

October 09, 2023 at 03:42AM

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Conflict toll tops 1,100, Israel gives nod for 'major strikes' on Hamas

Israel's government formally declared war Sunday and gave the green light for "significant military steps" to retaliate against Hamas for its attacks from Gaza Strip, portending greater fighting ahead as the toll from the conflict passed 1,100, with thousands wounded on both sides.

October 09, 2023 at 01:10AM

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Grenade attack on Manipur minister's house leaves 2 hurt

A grenade was thrown towards the house of Manipur minister Yumnam Khemchand, injuring a young woman from his family and a CRPF sentry. The grenade hit an electricity pole near the main gate and exploded. Witnesses said two unidentified motorbike riders wearing full-mask helmets threw the explosive and fled the scene. The motive behind the attack is unknown, and investigations are ongoing.

October 09, 2023 at 02:55AM

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Deadliest Afghan quakes in 2 decades kill 2,445, injure 2,000

Powerful earthquakes killed over 2,400 people in western Afghanistan, the Taliban administration said Sunday. Saturday's magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit a densely populated area, near Afghanistan's fourth largest city, Herat. The US Geological Survey said the epicentre was about 40km northwest of Herat city. It's one of the deadliest earthquakes to strike the country in two decades.

October 09, 2023 at 01:43AM

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Mumbai hospitals' 5-step plan to give tiniest tots survival chance

Mumbai's public hospitals have a high survivor rate for sickly newborns and extremely premature babies, with rates reaching 90%. These hospitals provide necessary equipment, such as warmers and pulmonary surfactant, as well as round-the-clock care from nurses and doctors. Private hospitals, with more advanced machinery and specialized care, also have high survival rates for extremely preterm babies. However, government hospitals in rural areas often lack adequate resources and staff.

October 08, 2023 at 02:23AM

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Uttarakhand okays home mini-bar licence policy, but with riders

The latest excise policy for 2023-24 by the Uttarakhand government includes a new provision allowing individuals to obtain a license for maintaining mini-bars at their residences, subject to specific conditions. Upon approval, license holders are permitted to store up to nine liters of Indian made foreign liquor, 18 liters of foreign alcohol, nine liters of wine, and 15.6 liters of beer at home.

October 07, 2023 at 01:21AM

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This school goes to the doorstep of dropouts

A teacher in Uttar Pradesh, India, has taken the initiative to bring school to students who were not attending. Amit Verma, an assistant teacher with 14 years of experience, took the entire Class 4 - 33 students - to the house of two children who had stopped coming to school. He conducted classes outside their home to demonstrate the importance of education. His efforts were successful, and the two children have since returned to school.

October 07, 2023 at 01:53AM

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38 lakh foreigners visited India between Apr-Oct 2022

According to the annual report of India's home ministry, over 38.3 lakh foreigners visited India between April and October 2022. The largest number of arrivals were from Bangladesh, followed by the US and UK. The report also highlighted a significant increase in the number of Bangladeshi and US citizens visiting India compared to the previous year. However, the total number of foreign visitors to India is still below pre-Covid levels.

October 07, 2023 at 01:36AM

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2 identical twins are company, but 10 of them a class apart

A high school in India has an unusual situation with five sets of identical twins studying in the same class. The teacher, Juliet Lona D'Sa, struggles to differentiate between the twins and has resorted to calling out their names without making eye contact. This method works for the most part. The twins have been studying together since grade one and will continue to do so until they complete high school.

October 07, 2023 at 01:20AM

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After 'Ajit split', Sharad Pawar meets Congress netas to discuss alliance

NCP chief Sharad Pawar met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to discuss the way forward for the opposition in India and Maharashtra. They also discussed the INDIA alliance and invited Rahul Gandhi to visit an agricultural institute in Baramati. The discussions included strategy for national polls and for Maharashtra, where NCP will be part of an alliance with Shiv Sena and Congress.

October 07, 2023 at 02:02AM

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