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  Jal Jeevan Mission completes two-thirds of its target: Know about its reach, deadline, other details

  August 21, 2023 12:29 IST

  Jal Jeevan Mission, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2019 to provide clean drinking tap water in the rural areas of the country, has completed two-thirds of its target in four years, with more than a year to go before the completion of the deadline in 2024.

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  Jagannath Puri's dance hall faces cave-in threat: Who built it, significance, all you need to know

  August 17, 2023 23:25 IST

  The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the most sacred and revered temples in India. It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Vishnu, and his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra. The temple has a long and rich history, as well as many fascinating facts and mysteries.

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  India-UK trade deal: Cheaper scotch whisky and cars on the cards, know reasons for delay in pact

  August 21, 2023 12:41 IST

  India and the UK have been negotiating an FTA since January last year, with a goal towards a comprehensive pact that is expected to significantly enhance the bilateral trading relationship worth an estimated GBP 34 billion in 2022.

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  Chandrayaan-3: What is propulsion module? Why its role between Vikram lander & ISRO is significant?

  August 17, 2023 12:50 IST

  Chandrayaan-3: The propulsion module will work like a satellite between lander and ISRO control room. It will decode the lander's messages and pass them to ISRO.

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  Vindhyagiri launched by President: All you need to know about stealth frigate and Project 17A

  August 21, 2023 12:46 IST

  To be christened 'Vindhyagiri' after a mountain range in Karnataka, the stealth frigate will be launched by President Droupadi Murmu on August 17 in Kolkata.

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  New Noida Master Plan 2041: Know all about the development of Delhi's satellite city

  August 15, 2023 5:58 IST

  The land is rapidly running out of space and therefore Greater Noida came up in the early 1990s. However, there was a need felt for an extension to ease the pressure on Noida.

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  Indian Navy to take part in Malabar exercise with Quad partners: What is its strategic importance?

  August 11, 2023 16:48 IST

  The MALABAR exercises are held to enhance the synergy, interoperability and coordination between the navies of the Quad member-nations - the United States, India, Japan and Australia.

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  1980 Moradabad riots: Judicial commission report presented in UP Assembly, all you need to know

  August 09, 2023 23:06 IST

  The report stated that neither any secret meetings were held by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) or any other Hindu outfit nor Harijans (Dalits) were incited to take revenge on the Muslims. In fact, the RSS and the Bharatiya Janata Party had no hand whatsoever in this, it said.

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  Centre plans for ATM penetration across India: What are White Label ATMs and Brown Label ATMs?

  August 09, 2023 16:51 IST

  Apart from dispensing cash, the White Label ATMs (WLAs) offer services including regular bill payment, cash deposit, account information, PIN Change and cheque book requests.

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  166 people put on 'no-fly list' in last 2 years: What is it? Levels of offences involved, incidents

  August 08, 2023 13:10 IST

  A no-fly list is made by the DGCA. In the wake of the rise in unruly behaviour by passengers on flights, DGCA hardens its stance on aviation companies to implement safely norms.

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  KPA withdraws support from Manipur govt: Who founded it and what was its impact in 2022 polls?

  August 08, 2023 0:28 IST

  The Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA) is a state-level political party in Manipur. It was formed by former Indian Foreign Service officer Tongmang Haokip and Wilson L Hangshing on January 12, 2022.

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  Lok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 | Explained

  August 07, 2023 17:21 IST

  Data Protection Bill: The bill seeks to protect the privacy of Indian citizens while proposing a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect the digital data of individuals.

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  Will Nitish Kumar contest from Phulpur in 2024? All you need to know about this constituency

  September 26, 2023 10:27 IST

  Phulpur Lok Sabha seat also called 'Phoolpur', is one of the 80 Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. The constituency falls under Prayagraj district.

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  Rajya Sabha passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill: Know about its key features

  August 04, 2023 20:36 IST

  The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 was passed by a voice vote in Rajya Sabha. The bill was presented by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur.

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  Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation Bill, 2023 | Know about the bill and its main features

  August 04, 2023 14:43 IST

  The bill seeks to empower Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in Command of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) with all disciplinary and administrative powers in respect of the personnel serving in or attached to such organisations.

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  Delhi Metro stations to get new lockers for commuters through new app: Know about its features

  August 04, 2023 13:23 IST

  The locker facilities are one of the features for commuters being planned by the DMRC under Momentum 2.0. Various Delhi metro stations will get their locker facilities for passengers with the launch of this app.

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  Parliament passes bill permitting private agencies to mine atomic minerals: All you need to know

  August 03, 2023 23:35 IST

  The bill amends Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The original Act for offshore mining does not provide for auctions of minerals.

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  Sri Lankan President plans to implement 13th Amendment: How is it significant for India? READ

  August 03, 2023 20:38 IST

  The Tamil minority community in Sri Lanka has been demanding the implementation of the 13th Amendment that provides for the devolution of power to it.

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  Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 to be changed: What are the main features of new Bill? Know here

  August 03, 2023 15:37 IST

  The union government is likely to table the Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2023 in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament. Once passed, the legislation will replace the 83-year-old Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 with updated laws and strict regulations for pharmaceutical sector.

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  EXPLAINED | Why Niger citizens are protesting against France and why nations are supporting the coup

  August 02, 2023 22:30 IST

  After the recent attack on the French embassy in Niamey, European nationals have launched evacuation efforts amid fears of a growing crisis in Niger following the sudden military coup.

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  EXPLAINED: How many times did BJD bail out Modi govt in Rajya Sabha? Know reasons for this bonhomie

  August 02, 2023 23:54 IST

  Although the BJD officially claims to be maintaining "equidistance" from the BJP as well as Congress, the party has so far skipped all meetings aimed at establishing a third front and has instead been supporting the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre in almost all matters.

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  What is the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill? What are its main features?

  August 02, 2023 16:03 IST

  The Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, since its inception in 1969, was not amended. Hence, make it more citizen friendly, there is a need to amend the Act, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said.

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  Three Gorges in China: What you should know about the massive dam that is slowing Earth's rotation

  August 01, 2023 18:06 IST

  Dislocating over a million people, the world's largest hydropower project holds nearly 42 billion tonnes of world, creating a shift in mass that is elongating the day by 0.06 microseconds.

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  What is Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and which act it will amend? Check main features, details

  July 31, 2023 23:33 IST

  Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is set to introduce the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Advocates Act of 1961.

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  Is Pakistan facing its own curse or Afghan-Taliban insurgency behind surge in attacks? EXPLAINED

  July 31, 2023 19:35 IST

  It is worth mentioning explosion in Pakistan is very frequent in the country. According to the government, the "Afghani terror" organisations were responsible for the increase in terror activities especially in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as it shares an international border with Afghanistan.

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  Sweden: Amid massive protest, 2 men again burn Muslim Holy book Quran outside Stockholm Parliament

  July 31, 2023 18:32 IST

  According to local media reports, two men-- Salwan Momika and Salwan Najem-- initially "kicked" the holy book and then set its pages on fire before slamming it shut.

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  EXPLAINED: Why Pooran's 40-ball ton in MLC 2023 final will not be counted in official T20 records

  July 31, 2023 10:58 IST

  Major League Cricket, the first-ever franchise T20 tournament in the USA got off to a smashing start in Texas and North Carolina with record crowds, some thrilling games and a whirlwind knock by Nicholas Pooran to end it all in the final for MI New York.

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  What are tail-strikes incidents and why are they dangerous for aviation sector? Know here

  July 28, 2023 22:40 IST

  Though there are various reasons behind the tail strike, they are a common occurrence. The tail strikes in flights are often caused by human error. However, the strong winds can also cause such incidents to take place.