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Indo-US Nuclear Collaboration Challenges

January 8, 2025

Recent discussions surrounding the Indo-US nuclear deal highlight barriers that hinder progress in nuclear collaboration. The US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, has hinted at potential changes, yet two primary legal obstacles remain. These challenges stem from both American regulations ..

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First US Death from H5N1 Bird Flu

January 8, 2025

In January 2025, a Louisiana resident became the first person in the United States to die from the H5N1 bird flu virus. The individual, aged 65, had underlying health conditions and had been hospitalised since mid-December. Health authorities confirmed that ..

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Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark-III Helicopter Crashes

January 8, 2025

On January 5, 2025, an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark-III of the Indian Coast Guard crashed during a training sortie in Porbandar, Gujarat. Tragically, all three personnel on board lost their lives. This incident marked the second fatal crash involving ..

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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tibet

January 8, 2025

On January 7, 2025, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan region near the Nepal border. The quake’s epicentre was approximately 80 km north of Mt Everest, located 10 km below the surface. By evening, reports indicated at least 95 ..

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Jharkhand’s Maiya Samman Yojana Initiative

January 8, 2025

In January 2025, Jharkhand’s Chief Minister Hemant Soren initiated a substantial financial transfer under the Maiya Samman Yojana. This programme aimed to empower women by providing direct cash transfers. The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), part of the INDIA bloc. ..

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IIT Madras Inaugurates Asia’s Largest Shallow Wave Basin Research Facility

January 8, 2025

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has recently inaugurated Asia’s largest shallow wave basin research facility. This development is located at the Discovery satellite campus in Thaiyur, approximately 36 km from the main IIT-M campus. The facility is designed to ..

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Alaknanda River’s Landslide Vulnerability

January 8, 2025

Recent studies have brought into light the Alaknanda River’s susceptibility to landslide-induced natural dams. Researchers from IIT Roorkee, Shivani Joshi and Srikrishnan Siva Subramanian, conducted a comprehensive study titled ‘Landslide Dam Studies in Uttarakhand, India – Past, Present, and Future’. ..

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10 Years of UJALA Scheme

January 8, 2025

The UJALA scheme, launched on 5th January 2015, has transformed India’s approach to energy efficiency. This initiative, initially known as the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme, aimed to make affordable LED lighting accessible to millions of households. As of January 2025, ..

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