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NaMo Bharat RRTS to link Greater Noida and Gurgaon: Key details revealed

The National Capital Region is set to witness improved connectivity with the launch of the Regional Rapid Transit System. The inclusion of strategic infrastructure, such as a train gate near the planned ISBT at Kherki Daula, underscores its commitment to creating a comprehensive and accessible transit system. Moreover, linking villages like Kherki Daula and Pachgaon to major transit hubs ensures …

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1 day, 22 hours ago

A mother is in Yemen to snatch her daughter from the jaws of death

The Hindu

The New Year was just two days away. “The obstacles to her mother’s repeated attempts to travel to Yemen were finally cleared when the Delhi High Court, acting on her plea, directed the Centre in December to relax its 2017 notification barring Indian passport holders from entering Yemen due to the ongoing civil war,” explains Subhash Chandran, who represented Premakumari …

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2 days, 12 hours ago

Opinion - Why carbon markets from COP29 could be the springboard climate tech startups need

India Today

The COP29 summit in Baku did more than finalise Article 6 of the Paris Agreement - it sent a signal to the world: carbon markets are here to stay, and they can serve to be the financial backbone for climate innovation. In a world where venture capital is cautious and green powder is sitting idle, carbon markets can unlock the …

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2 days, 22 hours ago

Telangana police personnel struggle as hospitals reject Arogya Bhadratha admissions over unpaid dues

The Hindu

The Arogya Bhadratha scheme, once a vital healthcare lifeline for Telangana Police personnel and their families, has run into trouble as private hospitals across the State are refusing to admit patients under the scheme citing non-payment of long standing dues from the Arogya Bhadratha Trust. 47-year-old Amaresh, a head constable with the Telangana Police, experienced the scheme’s failings first-hand when …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

Kolkata Metro Railways steps up campaign to avert incidents of attempts on life

The Hindu

Kolkata Metro Railway authorities have decided to step up the 'anti-suicide' campaign urging passengers not to take any extreme and drastic step to end their lives by putting up posters and asking commuters not to move perilously close to the edge of the platform. A Metro Railway Kolkata official told PTI, "We are intensifying the campaign on this Dakshineswar-New Garia …

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6 days, 12 hours ago

SMART Scholarship in US offers full tuition, career benefits for STEM students

India Today

Studying in the United States is a dream for many students, but the cost can often be a hurdle. The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation Scholarship by the US Department of Defense offers a lifeline for STEM students, covering full tuition and providing additional benefits. The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a US Department of Defense initiative aimed at fostering …

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1 week ago

India urges China to ensure dams on upstream Brahmaputra don't harm downstream regions

Op India

India has urged the Chinese side to ensure that the downstream states of the Brahmaputra river are not harmed by activities in upstream areas, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. “The Chinese side has been urged to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas,” MEA spokesperson Randhir …

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Biden to block U.S.-Japan steel deal: U.S. media

Raw Story

U.S. President Joe Biden has decided to block the proposed $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel and will announce the move as soon as Friday, according to U.S. media. Biden decided to block the deal despite intense efforts to sway him in recent days by some of his senior advisors, who warned that rejecting a sizable …

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1 week, 1 day ago

L&T Finance Personal Loan: 5 essential features you shouldn’t miss

Live Mint

In today's fast-paced world of finance, personal loans are the lifeline in dealing with unexpected costs or the achievement of long-time goals. Eligibility criteria of L&T Finance personal loans Personal loans from L&T Finance are offered to self-employed as well as salaried individuals within the age group of 23 to 58. Documents required for L&T Finance personal loans The following …

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1 week, 2 days ago

New Year, new start. Could online schooling be right for your child? How to decide what’s best for your family

The Independent

As a parent, choosing the right education for your family is a deeply personal, and sometimes difficult, decision. A supportive environment where kids can thrive King’s InterHigh teachers use a mix of interactive tools like quizzes and virtual reality to bring lessons to life Online schooling provides an alternative option to the standardised approach offered by the traditional school system. …

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1 week, 2 days ago

L.A.’s water supply looks good right now — but it might not last

LA Times

Every winter, scientists across California ascend high into the Eastern Sierra via skis, snowshoes, motorized snow cats and helicopters. On Thursday, hydrologists made their first measurements of the season at Phillips Station, which the state has measured every winter for over 80 years to forecast L.A.’s water supply for the coming year. “We’ll need a progression of monthly storms to …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Jimmy Carter lived to 100: The surprising link between hospice care and longevity

Live Mint

Former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on December 30, 2024, is an example of how hospice care may not only provide comfort during the final stages of life but also extend life in some cases. Carter, who had been receiving hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia, since February 2023, defied the …

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1 week, 3 days ago

‘Thank you, Marshal’: How parkrun became a global phenomenon

The Independent

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1 week, 5 days ago

What is the H-1B visa programme in the US? How has it sparked a war within the MAGA camp?

Firstpost

The H-1B visa programme, a lifeline for US tech innovation, is now a battleground for Republicans. File Image/Reuters The H-1B visa programme, a cornerstone of America’s efforts to attract highly skilled foreign professionals, is now being hotly debated within Republican circles in the US. Tough questions demand tough answers & if… — Vivek Ramaswamy December 26, 2024 For Trump loyalists, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Constitution is lifeline of PDA: Akhilesh

Hindustan Times

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said Constitution is the strength and lifeline of the PDA even as he alleged that the ruling party intended to change the statute. “The BJP does not respect Babasaheb and the Constitution made by him and it can never accept Babasaheb,” he alleged.“For the unity, integrity, brotherhood, social justice and prosperity of the …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

The Indus Waters Treaty: Need to adapt, or perish

Hindustan Times

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah recently voiced concerns about the impact of the Indus Waters Treaty on the Union territory’s power generation crisis and sought compensation from the Union government for the restrictions encoded in the treaty. India has issued a notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty of September 1960 following Islamabad's 'intransigence' on …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trans woman turns flight attendant for Mumbai local, video viral | WATCH

India TV News

Mumbai local trains are considered to be the lifeline for the people of the city. One such video has gone viral which features a transgender woman making a quirky announcement during the train journey. Trans woman turns flight attendant for Mumbai local The video was shared on Instagram by Devi Waghela which has now garnered more than 9 million views. …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

How new Robbie Williams biopic Better Man lays bare the terror of fame – by making its hero a CGI chimp

BBC

How new Robbie Williams biopic Better Man lays bare the terror of fame – by making its hero a CGI chimp Paramount Pictures A new film about the tumultuous career of UK boy-band sensation turned solo star Robbie Williams depicts him as an ape. Paramount Pictures Robbie Williams is one of the UK's biggest pop stars – having started out …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Following commencement of Madurai Metro Rail Project, it will be completed in three years’

The Hindu

Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Director, T. Archunan, on Saturday inspected a few spots along the Tirumangalam-Othakadai Metro Rail Project, including Madurai Railway Junction. An underground Metro station would come up near the Railway Junction / Periyar Bus Stand. Addressing mediapersons at Madurai Railway Junction, Mr. Archunan said that the Detailed Project Report was under process. The metro project in Madurai …

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3 weeks ago

Widows 'worst hit' as 50,000 denied winter fuel lifeline - as Labour is slammed as 'Scrooge' by furious campaigners

Daily Mail

Labour was branded 'Scrooge' last night after it emerged more than 50,000 pensioners who tried to hang on to their winter fuel payments have been snubbed. Tonight is the deadline to apply for pension credit, and to be eligible for the top-up that Chancellor Rachel Reeves stripped from millions in one of her first acts after taking office. And in …

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Should you use hashtags on X? Elon Musk has an answer

India Today

Elon Musk has once again sparked debate on X, this time by taking aim at hashtags. Reacting to a user’s post analysing hashtags using Grok, X’s AI tool, Musk didn’t hold back. The billionaire dismissed the feature as outdated, unnecessary, and, in his words, “ugly.” The user shared a screenshot of a response generated by Grok when asked whether he …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mukesh Khanna’s half-hearted apology to Sonakshi Sinha amidst Ramayana row sparks outrage; ‘Not so ‘Sorry Shaktimaan’’

Hindustan Times

Shaktimaan's Mukesh Khanna has found himself at the centre of a controversy but this time it's safe to say that the actor is more villain than hero. She doesn’t need a certificate of approval from anyone.” Sonakshi Sinha and Mukesh Khanna Sonakshi Sinha with dad Shatrughan Sinha You would think that would be the end of it, but Khanna just …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Why over 50% of urban poor in India still rely on informal credit systems? Find out

Live Mint

The reliance of urban poor households on informal credit systems remains a significant challenge in the journey toward financial inclusion. Despite advancements in formal banking services, over 50% of urban poor households in India continue to rely on informal credit sources, contributing to an unorganised lending market estimated at nearly $100 billion. Why informal credit persists Informal lenders have become …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Corporates devise policies to help employees with familial responsibilities

The Hindu

“When my father’s health started to decline due to old age, I found myself struggling with caregiving responsibilities and with my professional commitments. With conversations around work-life balance taking centrestage in recent times, many corporate companies have begun to devise caregiver policies that provide flexibility and additional facilities to their employees to take care of their ailing family members. From …

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NaMo Bharat RRTS to link Greater Noida and Gurgaon: Key details revealed

A mother is in Yemen to snatch her daughter from the jaws of death

Opinion - Why carbon markets from COP29 could be the springboard climate tech startups need

Telangana police personnel struggle as hospitals reject Arogya Bhadratha admissions over unpaid dues

Kolkata Metro Railways steps up campaign to avert incidents of attempts on life

SMART Scholarship in US offers full tuition, career benefits for STEM students

India urges China to ensure dams on upstream Brahmaputra don't harm downstream regions

Biden to block U.S.-Japan steel deal: U.S. media

L&T Finance Personal Loan: 5 essential features you shouldn’t miss

New Year, new start. Could online schooling be right for your child? How to decide what’s best for your family

L.A.’s water supply looks good right now — but it might not last

Jimmy Carter lived to 100: The surprising link between hospice care and longevity

‘Thank you, Marshal’: How parkrun became a global phenomenon

What is the H-1B visa programme in the US? How has it sparked a war within the MAGA camp?

Constitution is lifeline of PDA: Akhilesh

The Indus Waters Treaty: Need to adapt, or perish

Trans woman turns flight attendant for Mumbai local, video viral | WATCH

How new Robbie Williams biopic Better Man lays bare the terror of fame – by making its hero a CGI chimp

‘Following commencement of Madurai Metro Rail Project, it will be completed in three years’

Widows 'worst hit' as 50,000 denied winter fuel lifeline - as Labour is slammed as 'Scrooge' by furious campaigners

Should you use hashtags on X? Elon Musk has an answer

Mukesh Khanna’s half-hearted apology to Sonakshi Sinha amidst Ramayana row sparks outrage; ‘Not so ‘Sorry Shaktimaan’’

Why over 50% of urban poor in India still rely on informal credit systems? Find out

Corporates devise policies to help employees with familial responsibilities