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May 29, 2026 9:02 PM
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Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old Indian-American student from California today won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after he spelt 32 of the 35 words correctly in 90 seconds. Parikh, an 8th-grade student, beat 7th grader 12-year-old Ishaan Gupta. 12-year-old Sarv Dharavane finished third. Parikh also be...
May 28, 2026 7:49 PM
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The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) today said that Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperature anomalies expected to continue to be higher than the global mean. The conclusion was drawn from the WMO report 'Glob...
May 26, 2026 9:45 PM
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced a scheme for induction into the Technical Branch (Officers Cadre), under which eligible candidates may apply based on their Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores. The Ministry of Defence said that candidates possessing a valid GATE score will be...
May 22, 2026 11:24 AM
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At the Cannes Film Festival, a new film made entirely using Artificial Intelligence (AI) was premiered yesterday. The film named “Hell Grind,” is the 95-minute flick which took a team of 15 to be created in just 14 days at a cost of roughly 5 lakh USD. San Francisco-based startup Higgsfield AI has b...
May 21, 2026 11:08 AM
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International Tea Day is being observed today globally. The day is marked by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). It is an opportunity to celebrate the cultural heritage, health benefits and economic importance of tea. The theme for this year is- "Sustaining Tea, Suppor...
May 20, 2026 10:15 PM
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The Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, today launched the Mission on “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh which is a Cluster-based Kiwi Cultivation and Value Chain Development Mission for the State. With an outlay of nearly 167 crore rupees , the ...
May 20, 2026 3:58 PM
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The Ministry of Culture has extended the date for submitting the entries for the Vande Mataram Frames National Film Making Competition till 31st of this month instead of the earlier deadline of 7th May. The competition aims to rekindle pride in the nation’s shared heritage and inspire a renewed co...
May 20, 2026 3:39 PM
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India’s flagship global textile event, Bharat Tex 2026 will be held in New Delhi from 14th to 17th July this year. Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao today launched the Bharat Tex Mobile App in line with the upcoming textile expo. Speaking on the occasion, Ms Rao said that the Mobil...
May 18, 2026 3:49 PM
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In Jammu and Kashmir, beekeeping is emerging as a sustainable source of income and self-employment in Reasi district of Jammu division. Under centrally sponsored schemes, the government is providing subsidies of up to 80 percent for establishing beekeeping units, encouraging farmers and unemployed y...
May 18, 2026 9:18 AM
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Barpali in Bargarh district has become synonymous with Odisha’s rich tie-and-dye handloom heritage, especially the celebrated Sambalpuri sarees. Known locally as Bandhakala, this detailed craft involves weaving intricate motifs on cotton and Tasar silk, a skill passed on across generations. Barpali ...
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