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"We are looking to build 200 SMR nuclear reactors in India": Holtec CEO

Washington, Aug. 22 -- American nuclear power firm Holtec is planning a major expansion into India's nuclear industry by building 200 Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Holtec's founder and CEO Kris Singh... Read More


Thalassemia prevention project launched in city

India, Aug. 22 -- Two organisations have come together to safeguard future generations from Thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder, through routine pregnancy screening. The Federation of Obstetric ... Read More


Behind The Alice Experiment: The process behind Asia's first AI band, and how it's not a threat to human musicians

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 22 -- Did you know that about 180 million people use generative artificial intelligence (AI) daily, and more than 20,000 AI-generated songs are uploaded to streaming platforms every... Read More


Rajnath: Strengthening policies to boost women's role in armed forces

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said "we are strengthening policies" to encourage women's participation in the armed forces and peacekeeping contingents to ensure that t... Read More


Netanyahu says Israel to begin Gaza truce talks, approve Gaza City attack plan

Jerusalem, Aug. 22 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had instructed officials to begin "immediate negotiations" for the release of hostages in Gaza and an end to the war, while also... Read More


House committee endorses land bill after months-long debate

Kathmandu, Aug. 22 -- disputed land bill has finally passed through a significant hurdle. The parliament's Agriculture, Cooperatives and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday endorsed the bill with ... Read More


Haryana Assembly sees repeated adjournments

Chandigarh, Aug. 22 -- The first day of the Haryana Assembly's Monsoon Session on Friday was marred by chaos, with proceedings adjourned six times as the Opposition Congress pressed for an immediate d... Read More


Samuel Basallo agrees to sign historic 8-year, $67M extension with Baltimore Orioles

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- In a landmark move for the Baltimore Orioles, top prospect Samuel Basallo has agreed to sign an eight-year, $67 million contract extension. Notably, the deal was finalized shortl... Read More


Lack of synergy spurs search for CM-aligned new Chief Secretary in MP

Bhopal, Aug. 22 -- With Chief Secretary (CS) Anurag Jain's tenure ending this month, political and bureaucratic circles in Madhya Pradesh are abuzz over whether the 1990-batch IAS officer-appointed la... Read More


Vietnam - Thailand parliamentary cooperation continues to grow in depth

Bangkok, Aug. 22 -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung on August 21 paid a courtesy call on President of the Thai Senate Mongkol Surasajja, who acknowledged progress in bilateral coopera... Read More