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Centre relaxes the wheat quality standards

The CentRE has relaxed the required quality standards for procurement up to 18% instead of the previous limit of 6%,…

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Indian rupee gain against US dollar, UAE dirham

Mumbai: The Indian rupee edged higher against the US dollar and the UAE dirham. A positive trend in the equities…

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Four people killed in shooting at the Bathinda military base in Punjab

On Wednesday morning, shooting broke out at the Bathinda military base in Punjab, killing four people. The Southwestern Command, headquartered…

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President Zelenskyy writes to PM Modi requesting more humanitarian aid

Emine Dzhaparova, the first deputy foreign minister of Ukraine, has expressed to her Indian counterparts Kiev’s desire to forge a…

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Prime Minister to flag off Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat Express train: Know fare, route and timings

Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today flag off Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat Express train. The Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer train service will…

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Kuwait announces Eid Al Fitr holidays

Kuwait City: Kuwait has announced a 5-day Eid Al Fitr break for public sector employees. The break will begin  from…

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Dubai announces 3-day online sale with upto 95% discounts

Dubai: Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has launched a 3-day online sale in the emirate. This will be the…

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India records the most COVID-19 cases in over 7 months with 7,830 new cases

The number of new coronavirus infections in India rose by 7,830 in a single day, the most in 223 days,…

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Indian Railways cancels several trains today: Know how to check full list

New Delhi: Indian Railways cancelled and diverted several trains on Wednesday, April 12  due to maintenance and operational works. Indian…

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LIC increases its stake in the scandal-plagued Adani Group during the March quarter

Despite a 50-80% drop in share prices, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) increased its stake in four Adani companies…

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Over 100 people killed in military airstrike in Myanmar

According to a witness, a member of a local pro-democracy group, and independent media, airstrikes by Myanmar’s military on Tuesday…

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‘Namasthe Saranye’ video song from ‘Kallanum Bhagavathiyum’ released

Thiruvananthapuram:  A video  song from Malayalam film ‘Kallanum Bhagavathiyum’ was released on social media. Video of ‘Namasthe Saranye’  was released…

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Human brain works harder while playing against machines

A new study has revealed that the human brain is more alert while playing against machines than against other humans.…

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Age restriction postpones appointment to new Congress Working Committee

Congress’ much-discussed organizational reform is once again in the news as Rajasthan’s intraparty strife causes the party new problems in…

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Hindus, Balochis, Christians getting tortured, assaulted; Life of minorities getting vulnerable in Pakistan: Report

  Islamabad: Apart from Balochis and Hindus, incidents of targeted killings of Christians have also surfaced in Pakistan. The members…

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Former deputy CM Sachin Pilot’s fast site in Rajasthan lacks Congress symbol

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday sat on a fast in the state capital Jaipur, piling pressure on his own party by…

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Study by Indian Veterinary Research Institute states Cow urine isn’t fit for human consumption

According to a recent study conducted by the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), cow urine is not suitable for human…

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4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Bihar’s Araria

  Araria: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occured in Araria in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, the National Centre…

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‘Very strong economy’: IMF division chief Daniel Leigh reposes faith on India’s growth trajectory

  Washington: International Monetary Fund division chief Daniel Leigh on Tuesday reposed faith in the Indian economy and said that…

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India experiences severe mental health crisis: ICMR

According to the latest Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study, high expenditure on mental disorders is driving up families’…

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Tupperware’s stock plunges by close to 50% following a grim warning that its future is looking fuzzy

Tupperware’s stock dropped by nearly 50% on April 10 following a regulatory filing that stated that the company has ‘substantial…

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Researchers discover Bible’s long-lost ‘hidden chapter’ nearly 1,500 years after it’s original composition

In a recent study published in the journal New Testament Studies, researchers have discovered a long-lost ‘hidden chapter’ of the…

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IMF cuts India GDP for FY24 to 5.9%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded India’s growth forecast for FY24 to 5.9 percent, a 20-basis point decrease from its…

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Strange-looking ‘mystery animal’ spotted by park authorities in South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley

Officials at the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in South Texas are puzzled by a mysterious animal that has been…

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Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hits near Bengal’s Siliguri

  Siliguri: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck 140 kilometres southwest of Siliguri in the wee hours of Wednesday, the…

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 IMS project to improve travel for Vaishno Devi pilgrims

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, said on Tuesday that the Inter-Modal Station (IMS) that will be…

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Goa receives infrastructure upgrades before the G20 meetings

The coastal state is seeing rapid progress on road repairs, infrastructure upgrades, beautification, and waste management ahead of multiple G20…

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Canada pledges fresh military support for war-torn Ukraine and imposes new sanctions on Russia

Canada has announced fresh military aid for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia, according to a report from Reuters on…

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Peace deal 25th anniversary: US President Biden arrives in Northern Ireland

  Belfast: US President Joe Biden arrived in Northern Ireland on Tuesday, starting a trip to commemorate the 25th anniversary…

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The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to be shortened by an hour, says ETS

The Education Testing Service (ETS) has announced that the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) will be shortened…

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One died, three injured in a shooting outside a funeral home in Washington DC

A shooting outside a funeral home on the 4000 block of Benning Road, NE in Washington DC resulted in one…

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Louisville bank shooting: 23-year-old who shot colleagues at his workplace had legally purchased the rifle

Louisville Police revealed on Tuesday (April 11) that the 23-year-old bank employee who killed five colleagues and injured nine others…

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Karnataka Assembly polls: BJP releases first list of candidates; 52 new faces, 8 social activists getting tickets

  New Delhi: BJP on Tuesday released the first list of candidates for 189 seats out of 224 seats for…

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FM Sitharaman meets US Treasury Secretary Yellen; Discuss strengthening India-US economic partnership

  Washington: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the sidelines of the…

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India gearing up to conduct the first trial run of the underwater metro train in Kolkata

India is preparing to conduct the inaugural trial of its underwater metro train in Kolkata. The trial will take place…

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