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Japan successfully launches navigation satellite on new flagship H3 rocket

Japan's space agency said today that it successfully launched a navigation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket. The satellite was launched as the country seeks to have a more precise location positioning system of its own.   The H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki 6 satellite lifted off from the Ta...

February 2, 2025 8:03 PM February 2, 2025 8:03 PM

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Netanyahu to Discuss Hamas, Iran, and Arab Diplomacy in First Trump Meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today said, he will discuss the victory over Hamas, countering Iran and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries in his meeting with US President Donald Trump. Tuesday's meeting at the White House will be Trump's first with a foreign leader since r...

February 2, 2025 7:14 PM February 2, 2025 7:14 PM

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Amrit Udyan Opens for Public Viewing Till March 30 at Rashtrapati Bhawan

The Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhawan is open for public viewing from today to 30th March. President Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of the Amrit Udyan Winter Annuals Edition 2025 yesterday. People can visit the Udyan six days a week between 10 AM and 6 PM, except on Mondays, which are maintenance...

February 2, 2025 7:10 PM February 2, 2025 7:10 PM

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One dead, thousands flee home as Australia battles massive floods

In Australia, thousands have been forced to flee their homes after torrential rainfall has caused flooding in northern Queensland. Authorities confirmed the death of a woman.         Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods in the region in more than 60 years. Authorities are warning that ...

February 2, 2025 7:05 PM February 2, 2025 7:05 PM

Over 90% taxpayers may embrace new regime with new slabs: CBDT Chairman

The Budget announcement of zero tax for earnings up to 12 lakh rupees per annum and the rejig of tax slabs across the board should prompt more than 90 per cent of individual taxpayers to embrace the new tax regime, said CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal. In a post-Budget interview to a news agency today, h...

February 2, 2025 7:00 PM February 2, 2025 7:00 PM

India has experienced remarkable transformation in last decade: UNGA President

UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang has said that India has experienced a remarkable transformation in the last decade. Yang said, that during his visit to India from 4 to 8 of this month, he will get an opportunity to see how digital and technological innovation has fuelled this change, all...

February 2, 2025 6:04 PM February 2, 2025 6:04 PM

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NGT seeks response from Centre on use of two invasive fish species for mosquito control

The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre on two highly-invasive and alien fish species being used as biological agents for controlling mosquitoes. The tribunal was hearing a plea about two fish species, Gambusia Affinis (Mosquitofish) and Poecilia Reticulata (Guppy), being r...

February 2, 2025 6:01 PM February 2, 2025 6:01 PM

‘Har Kanth Mein Bharat’ launched at Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi

The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Akashvani, launched a special classical music program 'Har Kanth Mein Bharat' at Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi today. This programme will be broadcast live from 21 Akashvani centres every day from today until February 16, from 9:30 to 10.00 AM. The even...

February 2, 2025 5:52 PM February 2, 2025 5:52 PM

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Israel expands military operation in northern occupied West Bank

The Israeli military today said that it has expanded its major campaign in the northern occupied West Bank. Overnight, Israeli troops raided the town of Tammun, north of Nablus, where an Israeli airstrike killed 10 militants last week. According to a military spokesperson, Israeli troops were prepar...

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Ashi Chouksey Smashes National Record In 50m Rifle 3 Positions At National Games

Asian Games bronze-winning shooter Ashi Chouksey of Madhya Pradesh today broke the women's 50m rifle 3 positions national record on her way to the gold medal at the 38th National Games in Dehradun.         The 22-year-old Chouksey, who won a silver in 50m rifle 3 positions and a silver in the 10m ai...