Science
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73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director: Centre
New Delhi: Nearly 73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director — nearly half of the 1,52,139 startups supported by the government, thus showcasing the crucial role women play…
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Over 77 pc of Earth’s land became drier in last 30 years: UN
New Delhi: Over 77 per cent of Earth’s land experienced a drier climate during the three decades leading up to 2020, compared to the previous 30-year period, according to a report released…
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Strong income growth, domestic capital inflows to help Sensex cross 1L mark
Mumbai: The Indian stock market, seen as the best performer in the emerging markets (EMs), crossed the 85,000 mark for the first time in September this year. Now, multinational investment bank and…
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ISRO’s PSLV-XL rocket to launch ESA’s Proba-3 mission on Wednesday
New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) PSLV-XL rocket is all set to launch the European Space Agency (ESA) Proba-3 Sun observation mission on Wednesday. The PSLV-C59/Proba-3 mission will take flight…
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India sold more two-wheelers than China in 2023 as rural consumption surges
New Delhi: Driven by the surge in rural consumption, India sold more two-wheelers than China in 2023, as entry-level manufacturers in the country expanded their reach to the rural areas of the…
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5 carmakers to recall nearly 300,000 vehicles for faulty parts
Seoul: Hyundai Motor, BMW Korea and three other carmakers will voluntarily recall nearly 300,000 vehicles due to faulty components, the transport ministry here said on Wednesday. The five companies, including Kia, Honda…
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India to dominate oil and gas transmission pipeline additions in Asia by 2028
New Delhi: India is projected to dominate oil and gas transmission pipeline length additions in Asia by 2028, according to a new report. India is expected to account for more than 40…
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Govt doubles down on addressing kids’ addiction to online games
New Delhi: Social media intermediaries are required to ensure expeditious action towards the removal of content related to online gaming and potential harms like addiction to children, the Rajya Sabha was informed.…
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Network-based readiness: India climbs up 11 slots to be among top 50 nations
New Delhi: India climbed up 11 slots in the latest ‘Network Readiness Index 2024’ (NRI 2024), and is now placed at 49th rank globally, the government said on Wednesday. The country not…
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Future of AI regulation in US uncertain under Trump-Musk: Report
New Delhi: Some industry experts are skeptical whether Elon Musk’s unconventional methods and Donald Trump’s leadership will ultimately benefit AI regulation and the market at large, according to a new report. Trump…
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Unproven remedies: Tata Memorial Hospital slams Sidhu’s viral ‘diet cure’ cancer claim
New Delhi: After a video of former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu surfaced in which he described his wife’s treatment for her breast cancer as “starving the cancer by not eating dairy products…
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IndiGo plane faces tech issue; diverted to Delhi
New Delhi: An IndiGo plane flying from Jaipur to Dehradun was diverted to the national capital on Tuesday evening due to a technical issue. In a statement, the airline said the aircraft…
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SpaceX successfully launches ISRO’s 4,700 kg communication satellite from US
Bengaluru: The country’s latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2 was successfully launched by billionaire Elon Musk-founded SpaceX from Cape Canaveral in the US, ISRO’s commercial arm NSIL has said. The 4,700kg GSAT-N2 High-throughput (HTS)…
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Women in India getting more jobs, higher pay over last 6 yrs: Centre
New Delhi: There has been an enhanced engagement of women in economic activity in India, accompanied by a declining unemployment rate and upward trend of educated women in the workforce over the…
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Excessive screen time puts children at risk of early puberty
New Delhi: Even as children are increasingly getting exposed to screens from a young age, a new study in rats showed that long-term exposure to blue light, emitting from smartphones or tablets,…
