Shubhanshu Shukla inspires students with lessons from space, shares 7 principles of success
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla recently shared lessons from his space mission and urged the graduating students of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) to actively contribute to building a “fearless, ambitious, and unstoppable India”. Shukla was earlier awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) degree at the university’s convocation ceremony.
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Barapullah flyover: Central empowered body gives nod for Phase 3 link, approves tree cutting – Check details
The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has granted permission for the cutting of trees that are required to complete the construction of the Barapullah Phase-3 flyover. According to government officials, the project will improve the connectivity between East and South Delhi. It has been under construction since 2015 and has had several cost escalations and missed deadlines.
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OPINION | Nepal: A simmering anger that exploded
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today resigned along with his ministers, after continued anti-corruption protests in Kathmandu, Pokhra and other cities of the country turned violent. Sources said the Prime Minister had to resign after the Army Chief Gen. Ashok Raj Sigdel advised him to first quit so that the army could bring the situation under control.
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President Ram Chandra Poudel resigns as violent protests push Nepal on edge
Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel on Tuesday resigned from his post following violent protests against social media ban by the government. This came shortly after KP Sharma Oli relinquished his post as Nepal’s Prime Minister amid severe anti-corruption protests.
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‘Politicians must have thick skin’: SC dismisses BJP’s defamation plea against Telangana CM Reddy
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by the BJP against Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, relating to an alleged defamatory speech made during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign. The bench, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and including Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice P.S. Narasimha, not only rejected the plea but also issued a strong message to political parties across the country, cautioning against using the judiciary as a battleground for political rivalries.
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Noida man killed by son over property dispute; accused sleeps next to father’s body, nabbed
A 19-year-old youth allegedly killed his father over property dispute in Noida’s Sarfabad Village. The victim, 43-year-old Gautam, was sleeping in his room when his son, Uday, allegedly attacked him on Saturday night. According to police, cited by PTI, Uday hit his father on the head multiple times with a brick, which led to his death. The accused also slept next to the body of his father throughout the night.
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Mehraj Malik, AAP’s lone MLA in Jammu and Kashmir, detained under PSA
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Mehraj Malik, who is the party’s lone MLA in Jammu and Kashmir, was detained on Monday under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Doda district.
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Nepal Gen Z Protest: A look at Kathmandu’s controversial bills that aim to ‘tighten control’ on society
Violent protests erupted in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and other areas on Monday over the government’s decision to ban social media. The protests prompted the government to deploy the army and additional forces, and issue shoot-at-sight orders, which ultimately led to the death of 14 people, while dozens have been injured.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces hike in wages for Anganwadi workers and helpers
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a significant increase in the monthly honorarium for Anganwadi workers and helpers in the state on Monday. The monthly payment for Anganwadi workers has been raised from Rs 7,000 to Rs 9,000, while Anganwadi helpers will now receive Rs 4,500 instead of Rs 4,000. The government has issued the necessary guidelines for prompt implementation.
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Chirag Paswan’s LJP to go solo in Bihar elections? Party MP Arun Bharti says ‘we have courage…’
In an apparent dig at its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti said on Sunday that only the Chirag Paswan-led party has the ‘courage’ to go solo in assembly elections in Bihar.
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