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Shubhanshu Shukla turns farmer in space; grows methi

New Delhi, July 10 -- In the final leg of his space sojourn, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla turned into a farmer, taking photos of 'moong' and 'methi' seeds sprouting in petri dishes and inserting... Read More


'Nistar' vessel delivered to Navy, says officials

New Delhi, July 10 -- Nistar, the first indigenously constructed diving support vessel that is highly specialised and can undertake deep-sea diving and rescue operations, has been delivered to the Ind... Read More


New portal launched for DDRS and DDRC scheme applications

New Delhi, July 10 -- The Centre has launched a new dedicated online portal for submitting and processing proposals under the Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) and the District Disabil... Read More


AAIB to release Air India crash report

New Delhi, July 10 -- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will make public this week its preliminary report on the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad in which at least 260 people were ki... Read More


CARA urges states to boost adoption counselling

New Delhi, July 10 -- The apex Government body for adoption has asked all states to strengthen their psychosocial support framework for prospective adoptive parents, adopted children, and surrendering... Read More


Bihar restricts reservation to domiciled women

Patna, July 9 -- The Bihar Cabinet on Tuesday decided that the 35 per cent quota for women in Government jobs will now be restricted to only permanent residents of the State. The decision was taken wi... Read More


Marathi pride protest in Mumbai

Mumbai, July 9 -- High drama unfolded in Mira Bhayandar area near Mumbai on Tuesday as hundreds took part in a protest march led by the MNS and other groups to defend the Marathi asmita (pride) amid r... Read More


Two advocates selected as HC Judges by Collegium, withdraws consent over delay from Government

New Delhi, July 9 -- Two Advocates - Swetasree Majumder and Rajesh Datar - selected by Supreme Court Collegium has given withdrawal of consent, protesting on delay from Government to appoint them as H... Read More


Rajya Sabha to hold lecture series in memory of ex-PM Chandra Shekhar

New Delhi, July 9 -- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said the Rajya Sabha secretariat will soon commence a lecture series in memory of former prime minister Chandra Shekhar. Talking to rep... Read More


Climate justice a moral duty: PM Modi at BRICS

India, July 8 -- Noting that India's BRICS presidency next year will have a "humanity first" approach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that developed nations have a special responsibility ... Read More