Miscellaneous

July 11, 2024 8:59 AM

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Today is World Population Day

Today is World Population Day. The day is observed on the 11th of July every year to focus on the challenges and opportunities caused by the rising population. It is a reminder to address population-related concerns and work towards a sustainable future. World Population Day, which seeks to focus at...

July 8, 2024 11:51 AM

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Muharram: Islamic New Year begins today

Today is the first date of Muharram. This month is the first month of the new Hijri year and the incident of Karbala took place in this holy month. In the month, the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and his companions fought against falsehood and sacrificed their lives for the exaltatio...

July 7, 2024 7:55 AM

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Live phone-in programme “Public Speak”: AIR to broadcast discussion on “National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign”

In our bilingual live phone-in programme *“Public Speak”* tomorrow at 09.30 pm, we will bring an insightful discussion on *“राष्ट्रीय डायरिया रोको अभियान (National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign)” with Dr. Shobhna Gupta, Deputy Commissioner and Incharge of Child Health and Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram ...

July 4, 2024 9:17 PM

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Dhirendra Ojha appointed as DG of Press Information Bureau

Senior Indian Information Service (IIS) officer Dhirendra Ojha has been appointed as the Director General of Press Information Bureau (PIB). Mr Ojha will replace Sheyphali Sharan, who has been appointed as the Director General of the Publications Division.     

July 4, 2024 9:07 PM

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Design of Indian Space Station is ready: ISRO Chairman 

Indian Space Research Organisation-ISRO Chairman S Somnath has informed that all is going well for the Gaganyaan programme. Speaking to Akashvani news in Bengaluru, he said that it is a difficult journey full of challenges, demanding scrutiny of the human space mission by an independent committee. G...

July 3, 2024 8:12 PM

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Review of Parliament proceedings in Rajya Sabha

The fifth and last day of the 264th session of the Rajya Sabha offered condolences on the loss of lives in the stampede at Hathras in Uttar Pradesh.   The House witnessed discussion on the Motion of Thanks for the President’s address, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid protests by the opposit...

July 3, 2024 7:24 AM

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Russia approves schedule for creation of Russian orbital station by 2033

Russia has approved the schedule for the creation of a Russian orbital station by 2033. Russia's state space corporation, Roscosmos, said in a statement that the schedule includes the design and construction of the space modules, flight tests of a new-generation manned spaceship, the creation of lau...

July 2, 2024 8:52 PM

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Review of Parliament proceedings in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha resumed discussion on the Motion of Thanks for the President’s address.   Proceedings of the House began with Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar administering Oath of newly elected members Haris Beeran of the IUML, Jose K Mani of KC (M) and P P Sunir of the CPI.   While Haris Beeran...

July 2, 2024 8:50 PM

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Review of Parliament proceedings in Lok Sabha

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj gave a notice in the Lok Sabha today, pointing out alleged inaccuracies in the speech made by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Asked by Speaker Om Birla, Swaraj said Gandhi made certain inaccurate statements in his speech yesterday, and urged the Chair to take cognizance ...