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Maharashtra govt forms committee to study, implement MSP schemes

The Maharashtra government today formed a committee to study and implement minimum support price (MSP) schemes under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA).     The committee will submit a detailed report within one month, including suggestions and recommendations for the gove...

February 17, 2025 4:02 PM February 17, 2025 4:02 PM

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NEP to Shape Job Seekers and Job Creators: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmedra Pradhan has said that two new features have been added under the National Education Policy that will not only shape job seekers but also job creators.     Addressing the 126th Founder’s Day of Delhi University's Hindu College in New Delhi, the Minister underscored ...

February 17, 2025 3:57 PM February 17, 2025 3:57 PM

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China condemns sailing of Canadian warship in Taiwan Strait

China criticized Canada for sailing a warship that passed through the Taiwan Strait. A Chinese military spokesperson accused Canada of stirring up trouble and undermining peace, and warned that China will counter any threats in the region. Beijing deployed air and naval forces in response.   Meanwhi...

February 17, 2025 3:55 PM February 17, 2025 3:55 PM

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Ukraine Reports 147 Russian Drones Launched in Overnight Attack

The Ukrainian military has said that Russian forces launched 147 drones during an overnight attack. It said Ukraine's air force shot down 83 of the 147 drones, while 59 drones did not reach their targets. Meanwhile, the Russian military reported that its forces downed 90 Ukrainian drones and a Neptu...

February 17, 2025 12:54 PM February 17, 2025 12:54 PM

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Sensex, Nifty Slip Over 0.3% Amid Mixed Global Cues

The Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, were trading with losses of over 0.3 percent in the midday trade today amid mixed global cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex shed 241 points to 75,698 and the NSE Nifty50 lost 77 points to 22,852, when reports last came in.

February 17, 2025 12:43 PM February 17, 2025 12:43 PM

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Earthquake of 4.0 Magnitude Jolts Bihar’s Siwan

In Bihar, tremors of an earthquake were felt this morning in Siwan district and the adjoining areas. People came out in panic from their houses after experiencing the tremors. According to the Met Department, the magnitude of the earthquake was recorded as 4 on the Richter scale. So far, no reports ...

February 17, 2025 12:41 PM February 17, 2025 12:41 PM

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India Unveils World’s Largest 10-Tonne Propellant Mixer for Rocket Motors

In a major technological breakthrough, India has developed the world’s largest 10-tonne propellant mixer for solid rocket motors. The mixer was designed by ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre in collaboration with the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute in Bengaluru. The mixer weighs 150 tonnes...

February 17, 2025 12:36 PM February 17, 2025 12:36 PM

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Eating Vegetables Cuts Liver Cancer Risk by 65% in Cirrhosis Patients: Study

A new study by the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research has revealed that eating vegetables can reduce the risk of liver cancer by 65 per cent in patients with cirrhosis. Patients who consumed more than 240 grams of vegetables per day will have a reduction in liver cancer risk. H...