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The double landslides disaster in Kerala is proof that the ecologically fragile Western Ghats have been exploited without a care and further delay in marking the region as an eco-sensitive zone will only worsen the... http://dlvr.it/TBLCvQ

Welcome to the Monsolympics in the City of Shove. Two billion desi eyes are fixed on Paris with hope; almost as many are trained as expectantly on India Meteorological Department’s daily forecast. Like a second... http://dlvr.it/TBLCc8

By Uma Ram & KS Ram Manu Bhaker has won two medals at the Paris Olympics and will try for a third. At 22, she is the youngest Indian to win an Olympic medal. On... http://dlvr.it/TBLCR9

The Quad Foreign ministers, who met in Tokyo on the 29th July 2024, conveyed their concern strongly to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) without naming it over “the militarization of disputed features, and coercive... http://dlvr.it/TBKWPC

Today, the world celebrates the antiquity of the Indian culture and its rich civilization. However, during the dark ages of colonialism, this antiquity was not known of. It was popularly believed that Indian history began... http://dlvr.it/TBKVz7

By Vijay Hashia Is desire the fundamental nature of human existence, or does it inevitably lead to suffering and discontent? The question permeates the essence of every human experience. The Hellenistic philosopher Epicurus diverges from... http://dlvr.it/TBHhsp

Have you ever seen pictures of people in a glass box? Recently, a photo of journalists (people who write news stories) in a glass area in our country’s Parliament building has been shared a lot... http://dlvr.it/TBHVN5

Imagine you’re playing a game, and the referee keeps making unfair calls. That’s kind of what’s happening in some of our courts, especially when it comes to letting people out of jail before their trial... http://dlvr.it/TBHVDd

Delhi’s student deaths are part of nationwide urban pattern of lives lost to municipal callousness    The deaths of three UPSC aspirants in the flooded basement of their tuition centre in Delhi has quickly become cannon... http://dlvr.it/TBH11y

Emotions ran high as the sacred Ratna Bhandar of Lord Jagannath was finally opened in Puri! Devotees from far and wide gathered to witness this historic event, filled with excitement and anticipation. The atmosphere was electric with curiosity and reverence as the treasure was unveiled after years of mystery and legends. http://dlvr.it/TBH0x7

Emotions ran high as the sacred Ratna Bhandar of Lord Jagannath was finally opened in Puri! Devotees from far and wide gathered to witness this historic event, filled with excitement and anticipation. The atmosphere was electric with curiosity and reverence as the treasure was unveiled after years of mystery and legends.

Emotions ran high as the sacred Ratna Bhandar of Lord Jagannath was finally opened in Puri! Devotees from far and wide gathered to witness this historic event, filled with excitement and anticipation. The atmosphere was electric with curiosity and reverence as the treasure was unveiled after years of mystery and legends.

Thousands of pilgrims journey to Jammu for the 52-day Amarnath Yatra despite terror attacks. They chant Hindu slogans en route to the cave shrine via Baltal and Pahalgam. The shrine houses an ice lingam. Over 2.50 lakh pilgrims have visited so far, registering at token centers in Bhagwati Nagar. Devotees express faith in Lord Shiva and security forces.

The Union government disclosed alarming data on child marriages in India, with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and West Bengal reporting the highest number of incidents. Efforts to prevent such marriages have been made, but prosecution of offenders remains low. Supreme Court considers education and welfare initiatives to combat this issue. http://dlvr.it/T9RYJT

On allegation of paper leakage at Patna, NTA said, “No question paper was found kissing in any trunk; no locks were found broken; NTA observers did not report anything adverse; and, the constantly monitored CCTV coverage in the command centre no incident of paper leakage was observed.” SC on Monday, based on averments of petitioners, had said there was no doubt that paper leak had taken place. http://dlvr.it/T9RY5k

A committee has proposed a new inventory of Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar, last inventoried in 1978. The process will involve shifting items for repair and conservation, with experts examining the jewelry. The lengthy inventory is set to begin on July 14 without disrupting temple rituals. http://dlvr.it/T9PTGz

The Supreme Court hears a plea from Uddhav Thackeray's faction challenging Speaker Rahul Narwekar's decision naming Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena bloc as 'real political party' post-2022 split. Narwekar dismissed disqualification petitions against CM Shinde’s 16 MLAs. Abhishek Singhvi for UBT leader Sunil Prabhu cites unconstitutional acts. Bharat Gogawale became authorized whip post-June 21, 2022. The plea disputes the majority legislative will, impacting BJP and NCP (Ajit Pawar group). http://dlvr.it/T9PSyW

A climax that turned out to be worse than an anti-climax, even from modernist Hollywood movie standards. Yes, we are talking about the debate between POTUS (President of the United States) and the ex-POTUS. The... http://dlvr.it/T9PSXm

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At least nine servitors of the Jagannath temple were injured on Tuesday when the idol of Lord Balabhadra fell on them during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The incident happened as the idol was being moved from the chariot to a temple. Siddharth Shankar Swain, the Puri Collector, stated that five of the nine injured were hospitalised, while the remaining four suffered minor injuries. An official informed news agency PTI about the incident.

Swami Avimukteshwarananda, in a now-viral video, asserted that Gandhi's speech did not contradict Hinduism, stating, "We heard Rahul Gandhi's entire speech. He is clearly saying that there is no place for violence in Hinduism." In his first speech in Parliament as leader of the opposition, the Congress leader accused BJP leaders of dividing people along communal lines during the debate on the Motion of Thanks for the President's address. http://dlvr.it/T9LjX4

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Assam floods affect 18.80 lakh and cause 85 deaths. Worst-hit are Dhubri, Cachar, Barpeta. NDRF, SDRF carry out rescues; 543 camps aid displaced. Forecasts predict thunderstorms. Brahmaputra and others above danger levels at Nimatighat, Tezpur, Guwahati. Cyclonic circulation observed. Infrastructure damage reported. http://dlvr.it/T9Lj0Z

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BJP shared a video showing Jayanta Singh, an associate of TMC MLA Madan Mitra, attacking a woman. BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya said the gang lynched a woman and her daughter in Ariadaha, Kamarhati Municipality, Dum Dum. http://dlvr.it/T9LhTV

As religious conservatives ebb in Iran, it’s not Iranian women alone who are taking hope Are presidential elections in Iran free and fair? Hardly. A stark tell is that instead of being selected by political... http://dlvr.it/T9JB4j

Iran just had an important election. The winner, Masoud Pezeshkian, wants to make some changes that could make life better for many people in Iran. What’s different? More freedom: Pezeshkian played a song at his... http://dlvr.it/T9J9p0

The defence tech body’s light tank is good news. But armoured units need much more  In a much needed break, India’s indigenous light tank has completed the prototype development stage under Project Zorawar. Developed by... http://dlvr.it/T9J9TC

Today’s airlines wouldn’t be able to handle yesterday’s trunks  People have matching luggage these days and it’s all so delicate and fashionable no wonder baggage handlers at airports have fun breaking it. And I was... http://dlvr.it/T9J980

In today’s post (#9), I discuss my experiments with cold therapy, which involves the application of cold temperatures to the body for both dealing with aches and pains after a game of soccer as well... http://dlvr.it/T9J8qg

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Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, will visit Manipur on Monday to meet people affected by recent violence in various districts of the northeastern state. This visit marks Gandhi's third trip to the conflict-ridden state and his first as the leader of the opposition. State Congress president K Meghachandra confirmed that Gandhi will travel from Delhi to Silchar by flight and will then proceed to Jiribam district, where fresh violence occurred on June 6.

The Indian Medical Association has demanded increased allocation of financial resources in the budget, advocating a tax-based system of health financing, the medical body said in a letter written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. http://dlvr.it/T9FZZl

Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, will visit Manipur on Monday to meet people affected by recent violence in various districts of the northeastern state. This visit marks Gandhi's third trip to the conflict-ridden state and his first as the leader of the opposition. State Congress president K Meghachandra confirmed that Gandhi will travel from Delhi to Silchar by flight and will then proceed to Jiribam district, where fresh violence occurred on June 6.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday following Starmer's assumption of office on Friday after the Labour Party secured 412 out of 650 parliamentary seats in the general election. They discussed working towards the long-pending India-UK Free Trade Agreement. Modi extended his congratulations to Starmer for the Labour Party's victory. Both leaders expressed commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and agreed to advance the Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK. http://dlvr.it/T9DkQZ

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ChatGPT changed my life – said a friend of mine who runs a successful business in 2023. Come 2024, he said I am not able to get the most out of generic LLM which everyone... http://dlvr.it/T9CfjJ

India sees higher acreage of summer-sown Kharif crops in June despite a larger monsoon rainfall deficit compared to last year. Focus on less water-consuming crops like pulses and oilseeds contributes to the increase. Government support through higher MSP for oilseeds and pulses noted.

Congress criticized the delay in publishing Class 6 textbooks, accusing the Education Ministry and NCERT of incompetence. Jairam Ramesh highlighted delays in Science, Mathematics, and Social Sciences textbooks. Despite plans to introduce new textbooks in 2024-25 under the National Curriculum Framework, delays are expected. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed the issue. http://dlvr.it/T9BWHg