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Challenges of Extraditing Indian Criminals from Nepal

October 20, 2024

Many criminals from India seek refuge in Nepal after committing crimes. But why is this the case, and why is it so difficult to apprehend them? Despite an extradition treaty between India and Nepal, the process remains complex and ineffective. ..

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Smart Insulin Developed for Diabetes Treatment

October 20, 2024

Diabetes affects over 500 million people globally. It leads to nearly 7 million deaths annually. The disease is marked by high blood sugar levels. Recently, scientists announced a breakthrough in diabetes treatment. They developed a smart insulin that reacts in ..

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Abhyuday Jindal, President of Indian Chamber of Commerce

October 19, 2024

Abhyuday Jindal has been named the new President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), taking over from Ameya Prabhu. This change in leadership is important for the ICC, as it reflects the ongoing transformation of business leadership in India. ..

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16th BRICS Summit

October 19, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. This will be Modi’s second trip to Russia in 2023, following a previous ..

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Tamil Nadu Finalises Oil Spill Contingency Plan for Coastline

October 19, 2024

In January 2024, after an oil spill in Ennore, Thiruvallur district, the Tamil Nadu government introduced a detailed plan to handle future oil spills. This plan focuses on four coastal districts that are at high risk of oil spills and ..

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Exercise Swavlamban Shakti

October 19, 2024

The Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps is conducting a major exercise called “Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI” at the Babina Field Firing Ranges near Jhansi. This exercise, which runs until October 22, aims to improve the Army’s combat abilities by using new ..

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New Road Safety Sensor Prototype Developed by Researchers

October 19, 2024

Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) have created a special road safety sensor to improve safety at dangerous road curves where accidents often happen. This new sensor is made from a unique material that can ..

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What is the Moonlight programme?

October 19, 2024

The European Space Agency (ESA) has introduced a new programme called the Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS). It was announced at the International Astronautical Congress and is focused on building important infrastructure for future missions to the Moon ..

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