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India’s AstroSat has Made a New Discovery on the Black Hole Binary System

A group of Indian astronomers using India’s AstroSat satellite found an interesting event happening around the black hole X-ray binary system called “Swift J1727.8-1613” in August 2023. NASA’s...

May 22, 2024

Over 90% Indians Want Green Policies, Climate Action

A large study called “Climate Change in the Indian Mind, 2023” shows that a lot of people in India are worried about climate change. The Yale Program on...

May 21, 2024

RITES Signs Pact to Supply Coaches to Bangladesh

RITES Limited, a government-owned company and the exporting part of Indian Railways, was recently awarded a large contract to provide Bangladesh Railways with 200 broad-gauge passenger carriages. The...

May 21, 2024

Sariska Tiger Reserve: Supreme Court Orders Mine Closures

The Supreme Court of India told the Rajasthan government on May 15 to close 68 mines that are less than one kilometer from the Sariska Tiger Reserve. This...

May 20, 2024

Manipur Takes Steps To Save Endangered Meitei Ponies

In an important joint effort, the Government of Manipur, along with several equestrian groups and state offices, has taken steps to keep the Manipuri Pony, also called the...

May 20, 2024

FSSAI Warns Against Using Calcium Carbide For Fruit Ripening

A notice from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to traders and Food Business Operators (FBOs) directly targets the illegal use of calcium carbide to...

May 20, 2024

ICMR Warns Against Misuse of Non-Stick Teflon Cookware

Both the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Nutrition have recently updated their dietary guidelines. One of the new rules talks about using...

May 18, 2024

What is the Sixth Schedule Demand of Ladakh?

Ladakh should be added to the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This demand has gained a lot of support in recent years. Many groups in Ladakh have...

May 18, 2024

Remittances To India Cross $100 Billion Mark In Fiscal Year 2022-23

India recently passed the important milestone of $100 billion in payments. In the fiscal year 2022–23, it reached a record $112 billion. At this peak, an amazing $29...

May 18, 2024

What are NIN Guidelines Emphasizing Risks Of Excessive Protein Supplement Intake?

The number of people using protein supplements in India has grown a lot. The market is expected to grow from Rs 33,000 crore in 2023 to about Rs...

May 17, 2024

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