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Shigeru Ishiba Re-elected as Prime Minister of Japan

November 13, 2024

Japan’s political landscape has recently shifted. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faced important challenges in the last general election. However, Shigeru Ishiba has been re-elected as Prime Minister. He secured the most votes in both houses of the Japanese Diet. ..

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IIT Madras and ISRO Launch Research Centre for Spacecraft Thermal Management

November 13, 2024

IIT Madras is partnering with ISRO to create a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences. This collaboration aims to enhance research in thermal management for spacecraft and launch vehicles. ISRO has allocated Rs 1.84 Crore as seed funding ..

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5th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav 2024

November 13, 2024

The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is set to organize the 5th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav from 12th to 15th November 2024. This important event will take place at Shiksha ‘O’ Anusandhan in ..

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25th South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) in Delhi

November 13, 2024

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) hosted an important multilateral event in New Delhi. The South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) convened for three days. This year’s meeting included a delegation from Afghanistan, marking a notable inclusion. The SATRC ..

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Dubai Ranks 5th in the Tops Global City Index 2024

November 13, 2024

Dubai has achieved a remarkable milestone in the ‘2024 Global City Index’ by Brand Finance. It has emerged as the highest-ranked city in West Asia and Africa. This marks the second consecutive year of regional leadership. Notably, Dubai has climbed ..

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NISAR: A New Era in Earth Observation

November 13, 2024

NASA and ISRO are collaborating on the NISAR satellite. This mission aims to enhance Earth observation and disaster preparedness. NISAR will track changes on Earth’s surface with remarkable precision. It will monitor ice sheets, glaciers, sea ice, and vegetation. The ..

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Samantha Harvey Wins 2024 Booker Prize

November 13, 2024

Samantha Harvey has won the prestigious Booker Prize for her novel “Orbital”. The award ceremony took place on November 12, 2024. Harvey’s book is a unique exploration of life aboard the International Space Station. It reflects on human connections and ..

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DRDO Conducts Successful Flight-Test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)

November 13, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved an important milestone. On November 12, 2024, it conducted the first flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). This missile has a range of 1,000 km and was ..

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