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India’s water future - The Statesman
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The recent conclusion of the world's largest sustainable development summit ~ COP 29 ~ in Baku (November 2024) marked a watershed moment in global water management.
on Tue, 5AM
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Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Quad cooperation, India, Australia, Japan, and the United States highlighted the grouping's origins in the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
on Jan 1
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40 years after Bhopal gas disaster, Union Carbide waste disposal begins - The Statesman
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Forty years after one of the world’s worst industrial disasters that occurred at the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal in 1984 around 340 metric tons of hazardous waste still lying in the factory premises began to be transported to incineration on Sunday morning following directives of the Madhya...
on Dec 29
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Kolkata needs trams, not battery-run buses - The Statesman
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Trams, with their speed averaging 20 to 30 kilometers per hour, match the pace of most public transport in the city, including buses.
on Dec 13
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PM Modi reaches Brazil for G-20 Summit - The Statesman
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The PM reached Rio de Janeiro after concluding a successful visit to Nigeria.
on Nov 18
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National Cancer Awareness Day: Can lifestyle changes prevent cancer? - The Statesman
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National Cancer Awareness Day highlights the importance of prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyle choices.
on Nov 8
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Trudeau admits Canada had no hard proof of India's involvement in Nijjar's killing - The Statesman
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Testifying before the country's foreign interference inquiry, Trudeau admitted that New Delhi had demanded the sharing of proof -- something that India has been insisting on till date -- after the allegations.
on Oct 18
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Indefinite bandh called in Darjeeling Hills over tea workers’ bonus issue - The Statesman
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The Tea Workers’ Protection Committee (Chiya Shramik Suraksha Samiti) in Darjeeling has called for an indefinite bandh in the Hills starting Monday after the tripartite meeting convened by the Labour Department ended inconclusively today over the demand for a 20 per cent Puja bonus for workers...
on Sep 30
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India, Germany, Japan, Brazil call for urgent reform of UNSC - The Statesman
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The four countries, which are all claimants for permanent seats in the UNSC, stressed a comprehensive reform of the Security Council as an essential part of any endeavour to make the UN better reflect contemporary geopolitical realities.
on Sep 24
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India and Brazil have reaffirmed their desire to strengthen cooperation between them to usher in various advantages, which include economic growth, by creating jobs in the rural sector and fostering innovation in renewable energy technologies and energy security, by reducing reliance on imports.
on Sep 23
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9 naxals killed in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada - The Statesman
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Acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of naxal, the joints teams of DRG and CRPF launched an operation to in the area.
on Sep 3
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India's Ancient Water Conservations Techniques - The Statesman
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Around 80 countries in the world are suffering due to serious water shortages and other related issues. UNICEF India reports that more than 60,000 villages do not have access to clean drinking water only.
on Sep 2
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Darjeeling Zoo welcomes 4 red pandas and 2 snow leopards - The Statesman
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PNZP Director Dr Basavaraj S Holeyachi confirmed the news, stating, "We have successfully bred four more red pandas and two snow leopards in captivity. All of them are healthy."
on Sep 1
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Pakistan and Chinese debt trap: A looming crisis? - The Statesman
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This article aims to explore this possibility by delving into the complex relationship between Pakistan and China, analyzing the financial data, and considering the broader implications of this economic dependency.
on Aug 30
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RBI set to launch ULI to transform lending sector like UPI: Guv - The Statesman
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Notably, the pilot for ULI was launched last year by RBI to enable frictionless credit, and based on the experience of the pilot, RBI has decided to launch ULI nationwide.
on Aug 26
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Iran congratulates Yahya Sinwar's appointment as Hamas chief - The Statesman
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Iran's interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani on Thursday congratulated Yahya Sinwar on his appointment as Hamas politburo chief.
on Aug 10
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HanuMankind: Kerala-born rapper captures the West with desi hip-hop hit, ‘Big Dawgs’ - The Statesman
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HanuMankind, whose real name is Sooraj Cherukat, was born in Kerala and is currently based in Bengaluru. Details inside.
on Aug 9
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Floating sounds of a forgotten flute, captured lyrics of a mother tongue
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Leave it to another musician, living legend Kabir Suman, to seize the Sunday following legendary flautist Pannalal Ghosh’s birth anniversary on 24 July, to effectively tell Calcutta’s culture-conscious citizens to wake up and hear the music!
on Aug 5
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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina lands at Hindon Air Base - The Statesman
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Hasina, who fled in a military chopper, had first arrived in Agartala, and from there, boarded the C-130 transport aircraft for Delhi.
on Aug 5
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Sexual harassment at Kokata Raj Bhawan: SC seeks Centre, West Bengal’s response - The Statesman
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Granting liberty to the petitioner woman staffer to implead the Central government, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud heading a bench also comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra sought the assistance of the Attorney General R Venkataramani in the matter.
on Jul 20
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Facing the annoyance and protest by Opposition MLAs including that of Bharat Adiwasi Party (BAP) for not allowing him to speak in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
on Jul 19
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Anti-doping review finds no 'cover-up' in Chinese swimmers' contamination case - The Statesman
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An anti-doping review has found World Aquatics to be "transparent and collaborative" in its review of the contamination case involving 23 Chinese swimmers.
on Jul 16
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Deaths from West Nile fever in Israel surge to 31 - The Statesman
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With 12 new fatalities confirmed, Israel has recorded 31 deaths from West Nile fever since an outbreak in the country in early May, health authorities said.
on Jul 13
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Old Sedition law Vs new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Bill), 2023 –What’s the difference? - The Statesman
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IPC ‘s Section 124 A, also called the sedition law, has been proposed to be struck off. A new offence including acts
on Jun 26
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Setting pigeons among tech cats - The Statesman
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In March 2024, I had the opportunity to represent the Government of Odisha at the International Experience sharing conclave on BB-PPDR (Broad Band – Public Protection and Disaster Relief Network) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
on Jun 26
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Israel announces ambitious plan to 'phase out' fossil fuels by 2050 - The Statesman
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The Israeli Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced a strategic plan for the country's energy transition from traditional fossil fuels to biological, synthetic, and hydrogen fuels by 2050.
on Jun 25
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Iran, Pakistan vow to enhance bilateral trade - The Statesman
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Iranian Interim President Mohammad Mokhber and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the two countries' commitment to further improving ties, according to a statement published on the website of the Iranian president's office.
on Jun 25
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India to participate in peace summit on Ukraine in Switzerland - The Statesman
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Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said a decision would soon be taken on who will represent the country at the Global Peace Summit to be held on June 15-16.
on Jun 24
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Why the Putin-Kim pact worries China - The Statesman
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The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, paid a visit to Pyongyang last week and signed a defence pact with reclusive North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, as he looks for new allies who can help him increase Russia’s supply of munitions for the war in Ukraine.
on Jun 24
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Ignored at the ballot box: The absence of climate change in Indian politics
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The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are over and the vital topic of climate change has once again been ignored. Climate change’s critical importance is overlooked in Indian political discourse due to economic priorities, governance issues and a lack of public awareness, despite the urgent need for...
on Jun 23
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India’a record-breaking heatwave: A sign of worsening climate change
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It is very concerning that annual trends in heatwaves now show temperature departures of 5-9 degrees Celsius from the normal summer weather.
on Jun 8
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12 feared dead following explosion at ammunition factory in Chhattisgarh - The Statesman
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Twelve people are feared dead and many injured in a massive explosion at an ammunition factory in Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh on Saturday.
on May 25
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Study finds AI chatbots feed our own bias back to us - The Statesman
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots are increasingly inclined to echo the views of people who use them, according to US researchers who found that platforms limit what information they share depending on who is asking.
on May 19
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Supreme Court recognises right to clean environment as fundamental right - The Statesman
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Central to this verdict was the Court's decision to lift a ban on overhead power lines spanning 99,000 square kilometres in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
on May 18
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A tweet and fleeting thoughts of past horrors - The Statesman
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It would have been a hot day in Kolkata, as it usually is in August, rain or sunshine. The year was 1943. The date was the 21st. India was still ruled by the British.
on May 14
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High-level Saudi delegation to visit Pakistan - The Statesman
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Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed the visit stating that the high-level Saudi delegation would be led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, who will be accompanied by a team of important and esteemed figures from the business community.
on Apr 16
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The eyes of history - The Statesman
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The BSF received the two Bangladeshi politicians, and Majumdar personally escorted them back to Calcutta.
on Apr 9
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Five-day meet of IPHE begins to discuss innovation in adoption of Green Hydrogen - The Statesman
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five-day meeting of the 41st Steering Committee of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) is being convened here from March 18 to 22.
on Mar 19
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Ladakhi activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuck's fast enters sixth day - The Statesman
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His demands include statehood for Ladakh and safeguard for the natives under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
on Mar 11
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Top films on transgender women to watch this women's day - The Statesman
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Experience the journey of transgender women through compelling films. Celebrate Women's Day 2024 with empowering stories.
on Mar 8
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Tulsi Gabbard 'open' to talks on running as Trump's mate, discusses foreign policy - The Statesman
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The first Hindu in the US Congress left the Democratic Party in 2022, calling it an "elitist cabal of warmongers" and accusing its leadership of "cowardly wokeness".
on Feb 17
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LK Advani to get Bharat Ratna, announces PM Modi - The Statesman
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"I also spoke to him and congratulated him on being conferred this honour," PM Modi said on X.
on Feb 3
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Indian Navy responds to British vessel attacked by Houthi Rebels in Gulf of Aden - The Statesman
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The Navy said that a team is currently out there to monitor the situation to rule out the possibility of re-ignition.
on Jan 27
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French President Macron to grace 75th Republic Day celebrations as chief guest - The Statesman
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French President Emmanuel Macron is set to be the chief guest at India's 75th Republic Day celebrations today.
on Jan 26
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UNGA Prez admits Security Council doesn't reflect current global realities - The Statesman
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Dennis Francis, who is on a five-day visit to India, wished India succeed in its quest to become a permanent member of the Security Council.
on Jan 25
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Modi, Macron to visit Jaipur's tourist places on January 25 - The Statesman
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Macron will have handicraft buying and payment through UPI. Both will enjoy vendor tea of cup and make UPI payment inside the walled city.
on Jan 24
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In pictures: Inauguration of Ram temple in Ayodhya - The Statesman
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PM Modi led the rituals of the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony.
on Jan 23
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'Our Ram Lalla will no longer reside in tent': Modi after Ram temple consecration - The Statesman
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath said that establishment of Ram Lalla is an announcement of "Ram Rajya".
on Jan 23
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The Iranian state media said that terrorist bases were hit and destroyed by missiles and drones.
on Jan 23, 2024
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Houthis hit US-owned ship in missile attack in Red Sea: US Central Command - The Statesman
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A Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile hit a US-owned and operated cargo ship on Monday, US Central Command announced in a statement
on Jan 23, 2024