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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra likely soon as India, China reach consensus to resume pilgrimage

India and China have decided to promote the resumption of the Indian pilgrims' pilgrimage Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, following years of border tensions, during a special representative meeting between the two sides. In a press release, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “On December 18, 2024, the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives on the China-India Boundary Question was held …

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5 days, 5 hours ago

Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market

The Hindu

Carbon markets hold the potential to transform Indian agriculture, turning sustainable farming practices into a lucrative opportunity for farmers while combating climate change. Businesses exceeding these caps must either purchase carbon credits from projects that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, such as agroforestry or sustainable agriculture projects, or pay carbon taxes for their extra emissions. To assess the readiness of India’s …

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5 days, 11 hours ago

Parliamentary panel flags States' lapses in tackling atrocities against Scheduled Castes

The Hindu

A parliamentary panel has raised concerns over the failure of several States to establish the necessary mechanisms to effectively address cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes. Highlighting persistent systemic gaps, the Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment recommended that the central government should actively pursue the State governments to implement and strengthen the machinery required under the Protection of …

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6 days ago

Hainan Free Trade Port urged to lead opening-up

China Daily

President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, listens to the work report from the CPC Hainan provincial committee and the provincial government and delivers an important speech in Sanya, South China's Hainan province, Dec 17, 2024. President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for further emancipating the …

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6 days ago

Scientists reveal how blood vessels that carry oxygen throughout the body form

India Today

A research team at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, Switzerland, has made significant progress in understanding how blood vessel form, a complex process vital for delivering nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Their two recent studies shed light on the mechanisms involved in vascular lumen formation, emphasising the interplay between proteins and mechanical forces. Heinz Georg Belting, who …

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6 days, 20 hours ago

Woman who lost 19 kg without crash diet reveals 5 daily habits that cause overeating and simple hacks to feel fuller

Hindustan Times

Certified health and nutrition coach Teagan, who goes by the handle @risewithteagan on Instagram, often shares weight loss tips and home workouts. Recently, she shared the 5 daily habits that cause us to overeat and the simple hacks that can make you feel satisfied and fuller for longer hours. 5 daily habits that are making you overeat Here are the …

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EPFO 3.0 launching March 2025 to allow withdrawals via ATM-like cards

India Today

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is set to unveil its upgraded system, EPFO 3.0, by March 2025, with the goal of simplifying fund access and enhancing grievance redressal mechanisms for its members. According to Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the revamped digital platform will allow members to withdraw funds, check account balances, and resolve discrepancies with greater ease. One …

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1 week ago

A tiny organism is mysteriously repairing its DNA to defy death in Chernobyl

India Today

Microscopic nematodes living in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have demonstrated remarkable resilience to radiation, showing no signs of genetic damage despite their exposure to one of the most radioactive environments on Earth. This surprising discovery, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests that these tiny worms may possess unique DNA repair mechanisms that could have implications …

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1 week ago

Green hydrogen and the financing challenge

The Hindu

As India charts its path to net-zero emissions by 2070, green hydrogen offers a crucial pathway to decarbonise its industrial sectors. India’s ambitious target of producing 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030 signals its bid to establish early leadership in this emerging sector. The barriers The economics of green hydrogen production hinge on two factors — …

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Did Bashar Al Assad pay $250 mn in ‘cash’ to Russia for military support to quash Syrian rebels? Report reveals…

Live Mint

Bashar Al Assad, the ousted Syrian President, reportedly sent approximately $250 million in cash to Moscow between 2018 and 2019, highlighting the financial ties between his regime and Russia during the ongoing Syrian Civil War. Details of Cash Transfers Between Syria, Russia According to a report by the Financial Times, records indicate that the Syrian Central Bank facilitated flights carrying …

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1 week, 1 day ago

What is ‘mirror life’ and why have scientists opposed it?

The Hindu

In a mirror, left and right become swapped. Scientists have been making and studying enantiomers in the lab for a long time, but recently a few of them have started on the road to creating ‘mirror microbes’ -- synthetic bacteria whose building blocks are enantiomers of their natural counterparts. “Our analysis suggests that mirror bacteria would likely evade many immune …

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1 week, 2 days ago

CM Omar Abdullah Calls J-K's Dual Governance Model 'Recipe For Disaster'; Demands Statehood Restoration From Centre

ABP News

New Delhi, Dec 14 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has bluntly termed the dual governance model in the Union Territory -- where he shares power with the lieutenant governor -- a "recipe for disaster”, as he urged the Centre to keep its promise and restore statehood to the region at the earliest. In his first sit-down interview …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Greenland sharks have massive genomes. Scientists think they could be the reason behind 400-year-long lifespans

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. The researchers want to explore and analyze the Greenland shark’s DNA further, while also comparing its genome with other shark species and shorter-lived fish, to provide additional evidence for this unique trait, Hoffman said. “Identification of the genetic basis of lifespans across different species, including long-lived sharks, allows researchers to understand the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Muzaffarnagar School Slapping | No Quality Education If Students Aren't Taught Values Of Equality, Secularism & Fraternity: Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Thursday underscored the significance of inculcating constitutional values such as equality, secularism, and fraternity in students while dealing with a PIL filed by activist Tushar Gandhi concerning the 2023 Muzaffarnagar student slapping incident. In the September 2023 order, the Court had observed : "When the object of the RTE Act is to provide quality education, unless …

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1 week, 4 days ago

iOS 18.2 fixes critical security risks: Here’s why you MUST update your device

Live Mint

Apple iOS 18.2 Update: Apple has rolled out iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 updates, providing critical security fixes for its devices, including iPhone XS and later models, as well as various iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini generations. Here is a breakdown of the key issues addressed in the latest update: Data Privacy Risks Multiple vulnerabilities were patched …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Was there a Ukrainian hand in the fall of Assad and HTS takeover of Syria?

Firstpost

HTS, the Syrian rebel group, used drones in the same fashion against its campaign against Assad’s forces as Ukraine has done in its campaign against Russia. The connection According to Clash Report’s exclusive report, Syrian rebel leader Abu Bakr, who headed the FPV drone unit of HTS, reached out to Ukrainian military intelligence for guidance. By mid-November, Syrian opposition drone …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Revealing the bite: We finally know how jaws evolved in snakes and lizards

India Today

A new study from the University of Bristol has revealed insights into the evolution of jaw shapes in lizards and snakes, the most diverse group of land vertebrates with nearly 12,000 species. Led by a team of evolutionary biologists, the study found that the evolution of jaw shape in lepidosaurs is shaped by a complex interplay of factors beyond mere …

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Human Error and Lack of Proper Training Led to Kurla Bus Tragedy, Suspect RTO Officials

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: Regional Transport Office officials on Tuesday said they suspect that a "human error" and "lack of proper training" led to the horrific accident in Mumbai's Kurla, where a BEST bus fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others. The RTO team led by motor vehicle inspector Bharat Jadhav completed the inspection of the bus at the BEST's Kurla …

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1 week, 6 days ago

‘Human error, lack of training’ led to Kurla bus tragedy, suspect RTO officials

Hindustan Times

Regional Transport Office officials on Tuesday said they suspect that a "human error" and "lack of proper training" led to the horrific accident in Mumbai's Kurla, where a BEST bus fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others. The RTO team, led by motor vehicle inspector Bharat Jadhav, completed the bus inspection at BEST's Kurla depot this morning. According …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Behind Putin's nuclear bluster lies a desire for peace

Firstpost

While Vladimir Putin tries to demonstrate to the entire world his willingness to start a nuclear war, even recognised ‘hawks’ among pro-Kremlin analysts do not conceal the fact that they hope for peace It seems that neither the Kremlin nor analysts close to it believe in the real possibility of a new world war, although they use it actively in …

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1 week, 6 days ago

SEBI Warns Against Trading Unlisted Securities on Unauthorized Platforms

Deccan Chronicle

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued a cautionary advisory to investors, warning against trading in securities of unlisted public limited companies on unauthorized electronic platforms.In a statement, SEBI highlighted that certain electronic platforms and websites have been facilitating such transactions, which violates the Securities Contract Act, 1956, and the SEBI Act, 1992. These laws are intended to …

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2 weeks ago

It is time for justice and accountability in Syria

Al Jazeera

The Syrian regime has collapsed. Inevitably, how the future Syrian political leaders choose to approach these will reflect how the conflict is narrated and whether true reconciliation among Syrians will take place. This bodes well for any domestically driven reconciliation process, as it distinguishes between the regime’s decision-makers and everyday citizens who were a part of the army and bureaucracy. …

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2 weeks ago

The hidden dangers posed by data brokers need to be addressed

Live Mint

In the US, a multibillion-dollar industry thrives on an invisible commodity: personal data. Data brokers operate as intermediaries, aggregating information from sources like online browsing histories, credit applications, social media interactions and public records. The US’s lack of comprehensive federal data privacy laws contrasts sharply with frameworks like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, which mandates transparency, consent and accountability, …

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Defender of global trade stability

China Daily

ZHANG TING/FOR CHINA DAILY China is a strong defender of global trade stability, countering destabilizing forces with support for global mechanisms and innovative domestic policies. At a high level, these open trade mechanisms include APEC, the G20, the World Trade Organization, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and other trade agreements operating within the framework that supports global trade. In terms …

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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra likely soon as India, China reach consensus to resume pilgrimage

Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market

Parliamentary panel flags States' lapses in tackling atrocities against Scheduled Castes

Hainan Free Trade Port urged to lead opening-up

Scientists reveal how blood vessels that carry oxygen throughout the body form

Woman who lost 19 kg without crash diet reveals 5 daily habits that cause overeating and simple hacks to feel fuller

EPFO 3.0 launching March 2025 to allow withdrawals via ATM-like cards

A tiny organism is mysteriously repairing its DNA to defy death in Chernobyl

Green hydrogen and the financing challenge

Did Bashar Al Assad pay $250 mn in ‘cash’ to Russia for military support to quash Syrian rebels? Report reveals…

What is ‘mirror life’ and why have scientists opposed it?

CM Omar Abdullah Calls J-K's Dual Governance Model 'Recipe For Disaster'; Demands Statehood Restoration From Centre

Greenland sharks have massive genomes. Scientists think they could be the reason behind 400-year-long lifespans

Muzaffarnagar School Slapping | No Quality Education If Students Aren't Taught Values Of Equality, Secularism & Fraternity: Supreme Court

iOS 18.2 fixes critical security risks: Here’s why you MUST update your device

Was there a Ukrainian hand in the fall of Assad and HTS takeover of Syria?

Revealing the bite: We finally know how jaws evolved in snakes and lizards

Human Error and Lack of Proper Training Led to Kurla Bus Tragedy, Suspect RTO Officials

‘Human error, lack of training’ led to Kurla bus tragedy, suspect RTO officials

Behind Putin's nuclear bluster lies a desire for peace

SEBI Warns Against Trading Unlisted Securities on Unauthorized Platforms

It is time for justice and accountability in Syria

The hidden dangers posed by data brokers need to be addressed

Defender of global trade stability