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July 26, 2024 9:18 AM

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Families of soldiers remember their bravery, dedication on 25th anniversary

As the country celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas today (Friday), the families of the soldiers remember the bravery and dedication of their loved ones who laid their lives during the war between India and Pakistan at icy height...

July 26, 2024 9:01 AM

Prime Minister Modi to visit Drass to commemorate 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kargil today (Friday) on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. PM Modi will visit the Kargil War Me...

July 25, 2024 11:17 PM

States have power to levy tax on mines, minerals bearing lands; royalty not tax: Supreme Court

In a landmark decision, a nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutional authority of states to levy taxes on mines and mineral-bearing lands. The verdict, delivered today, also ruled that royalty payable on extrac...

July 25, 2024 10:50 PM

Paris Olympics: India qualify for quarter-finals in men’s team archery event

India's men's archery team has made a strong start at the Paris Olympics 2024, securing a direct qualification to the quarter-finals after finishing third in the Ranking Round on Thursday. The team, consisting of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, a...

July 25, 2024 10:13 PM

Meta oversight board tells company to clean up rules on AI-generated pornography

Meta's Oversight Board on Thursday said the company's rules were "not sufficiently clear" in barring sexually explicit AI-generated depictions of real people and called for changes to stop such imagery from circulating on its platforms. The board, w...

July 25, 2024 10:07 PM

Delhi High court issues notice to ED on Satyender Jain’s plea

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to a plea filed by former Delhi cabinet minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyender Jain. Jain is challenging the trial court's cognisance order and sub...

July 25, 2024 8:03 PM

Floating parade to herald Paris Olympics, India will strive to improve Tokyo tally

The French capital is gearing up for a groundbreaking start to the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the opening ceremony set to take place on the Seine River this Friday at 11:00 pm IST. The floating parade will leave from the Austerlitz bridge beside the ...

July 25, 2024 5:20 PM

India reaffirms commitment to adolescent well-being with launch of new report

The Indian government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the well-being of adolescents at the launch of a new report titled "Economic Case for Investment in the Well-being of Adolescents in India." The event, held on Thursday, highlighted si...

July 25, 2024 5:03 PM

Ashwini vaishnaw announces winners of 10th National Community Radio Awards

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced the winners of the 10th National Community Radio Awards. The announcement coincided with the inauguration of India's 500th Community Radio Station, 'Apna Radio ...

July 25, 2024 4:58 PM

India intensifying efforts to combat climate change: govt

Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, provided a comprehensive update on India's climate change situation and adaptation efforts in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. According to the latest ...

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