4.6 lakh flyers on World Cup eve set record after lean Diwali

The World Cup final led to a boost in air traffic in India, with almost 460,000 domestic flyers on Saturday. This was the highest-ever figure recorded, in contrast to the lean daily numbers seen during the Diwali season. Industry insiders attribute this to the high advance fares set by airlines before Diwali, which led travellers to choose AC classes on premium trains instead. However, looking at the excitement in the audience, airlines later lowered the fares.

November 20, 2023 at 12:24AM

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Will implement UCC in 6 months, BJP vows in Telangana

The BJP has released its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in Telangana, promising to implement the Uniform Civil Code and investigate corruption allegations against the BRS government. The party also vowed to fast-track sub-categorization in reservations for scheduled castes, reduce VAT on diesel and petrol, and provide various welfare schemes for women and girls.

November 19, 2023 at 02:09AM

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OpenAI fires Altman on video call: Tech world convulsed

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence pioneer, has ousted CEO Sam Altman due to a loss of confidence in his leadership. Mira Murati, previously the company's chief technology officer, has been named interim CEO. Altman's departure was unexpected, and three top-level researchers have reportedly quit. Altman co-founded OpenAI and gained fame after the launch of the popular chatbot ChatGPT.

November 19, 2023 at 01:03AM

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EAM Jaishankar calls for Global South self-reliance

India's foreign minister, S Jaishankar, emphasized the need for the Global South to have a greater role in shaping solutions to key global issues at the second Global South summit. He called for self-reliance and diversification of production to mitigate economic vulnerabilities. The summit, attended by nearly 130 countries, discussed topics such as development, finance, health, education, and environment. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing autonomy and desire for a bigger role in global affairs among developing countries.

November 18, 2023 at 12:49AM

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UGC syncs PG, UG courses to give students flexibility

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has approved a new curriculum and credit framework for postgraduate programs, in line with the restructuring of undergraduate programs under the National Education Policy 2020. The new framework offers flexibility for students to switch disciplines, choose courses of interest, and pursue alternative modes of learning. It also specifies the minimum credit requirements for different formats of postgraduate degrees. Additionally, the framework allows students to pursue multiple academic programs simultaneously, either in physical or online modes.

November 17, 2023 at 02:07AM

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Israel targets Hamas tunnels with attack dogs, ‘sponge’ bombs

Israel's military is using a range of technologies to detect and destroy Hamas' network of tunnels in Gaza, including surveillance drones, bunker-buster bombs, bulldozers, attack dogs, and robots. The aim is to minimize the risk to soldiers by blocking and damaging the tunnels, rather than sending troops in. However, experts warn that without ground forces, it is difficult to assess the extent of the damage. Hamas is considered a terrorist group by the US and European Union.

November 16, 2023 at 08:12PM

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Forgotten heroes in India's first women's world cup

In 1973, the Women's Cricket Association of India (WCAI) was established by Mahendra Kumar Sharma, also known as Sharmaji, to promote women's cricket in India. The first national women's cricket tournament was held in Pune in the same year. Despite facing challenges such as lack of funding and support, Indian women cricketers showcased their skills and earned recognition. India went on to host the second Women's Cricket World Cup in 1978. Over the years, the women's game in India has seen progress and has gained popularity.

November 16, 2023 at 01:19AM

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Jaishankar asks Canada to prove its Nijjar claim

Indian external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, has stated that the Indian government is open to investigating the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but has asked the Canadian government to provide evidence to support its claim that Indian agents were involved. Jaishankar emphasised that Canada has not shared any evidence with India thus far. He also highlighted the pro-Khalistani activities in Canada and the attacks on the Indian High Commission, stating that freedom of speech should not be misused for political purposes.

November 16, 2023 at 01:02AM

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Chandrayaan-3 launch vehicle fragment re-enters earth

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) announced that the cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle, which successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, re-entered the Earth's atmosphere in an uncontrolled manner. The rocket body re-entered the atmosphere over the North Pacific Ocean and did not pass over India. The re-entry occurred within 124 days of its launch, complying with the 25-year rule for low-Earth orbit objects. The rocket body had undergone passivation to minimize the risk of accidental explosions and adhere to space debris mitigation guidelines.

November 16, 2023 at 01:17AM

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How Kohli's historic ton and seven-star Shami powered India to fourth World Cup final

Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred and Mohammed Shami took seven wickets as India beat New Zealand by 70 runs to reach the Cricket World Cup final on Wednesday. Kohli made 117 to surpass the ODI century record he had shared with India great Sachin Tendulkar, and Shreyas Iyer clubbed a rapid 105 in a commanding total of 397 for 4. New Zealand were then dismissed for 327 despite Daryl Michell's 134 with paceman Shami taking a sensational career-best 7-57.

November 15, 2023 at 10:55PM

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