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Himachal Pradesh Launches New Development Schemes

December 13, 2024

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, introduced six new schemes during an event in Bilaspur to celebrate the second anniversary of the Congress government. The initiatives aim to enhance agricultural practices, support education, and improve rural ..

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India Shines at 2024 Asia-Pacific Deaf Games

December 13, 2024

India achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Deaf Games held in Kuala Lumpur. The Indian team returned home with an impressive total of 55 medals, improving from their previous performance in 2015. Team Composition and Performance The Indian contingent ..

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First Mako Shark Tagged in Mediterranean Sea

December 13, 2024

In a groundbreaking development, researchers from Virginia Tech tagged a young shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean Sea, marking the first time this endangered species has been tagged in the region, which occurred during a summer 2023 research trip focused ..

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Who is Mohammad al-Bashir, Syria’s New Prime Minister?

December 13, 2024

The Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led the offensive that forced Bashar al-Assad to flee, resulting in the appointment of Mohammad al-Bashir as the new head of a transitional government. Appointment of Mohammad al-Bashir Mohammad al-Bashir has been appointed ..

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Who is Giorgia Meloni, Europe’s Most Powerful Person?

December 13, 2024

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has recently been recognized as “the Most Powerful Person in Europe” by Politico, putting stress on the growing influence of right-wing populists across the continent. Meloni’s ascent marks a shift in European politics, as centrist ..

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Gukesh Becomes Youngest Chess Champion Ever

December 13, 2024

India’s D. Gukesh achieved a historic milestone by winning the 2024 World Chess Championship by defeating China’s Ding Liren, becoming the youngest World Chess Champion at just 18 years old. The final match was intense, showcasing both players’ strategic prowess. ..

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Rising Women’s Workforce Participation in India

December 13, 2024

India has witnessed a notable increase in women’s participation in the workforce, particularly in rural regions, from 2017 to 2023. Government initiatives have played an important role in this development. The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister conducted a ..

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Banking System Liquidity Tightens Ahead of Tax Payments

December 13, 2024

Liquidity in the banking system is tightening as mid-month payments for GST and advance taxes approach, which has led to increased demand for funds at the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) variable rate repo (VRR) auction. The recent VRR auction ..

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