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Over to Trump administration as India readies Pannun probe report

Times of India - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 17:30
The report on the Pannun murder plot, submitted just before Trump's inauguration, urges swift legal action against Vikash Yadav and highlights potential diplomatic tension between India and the US. Progress in technology and defence ties was noted, while concerns over Khalistan separatist activities and possible US extradition of Yadav remain unresolved.
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India Rare Earths, Barc, IGCAR off US restricted list

Times of India - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 17:30
The Biden-Harris administration has removed three Indian organizations, BARC, IRE, and IGCAR, from the US Commerce Department's Entity List to support US-India relations and energy cooperation. Simultaneously, 11 Chinese organizations were added due to national security concerns. This move aims to bolster US foreign policy objectives and strengthen bilateral ties.
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Centre, Ladakh leaders discuss new land policy

Hindu - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 17:29
Plan to regularise State-owned wastelands in the names of residents discussed at MHA talks with Ladakhi leaders; Ladakhis seek higher cut-off for domicile status for outsiders seeking government jobs
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In an attempt to address ‘lack of diversity’, Indian National Science Academy selects non-scientists too as its Fellows

Hindu - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 17:29
INSA’s list of Fellows this year features famous figures such as Sudha Murthy and her spouse and Infosys co-founder Narayanamurthy; academy chairman says people who show commitment towards funding basic science research must be recognised
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Red-letter day for the Navy, declare Captains of 3 frontline combatants

Hindu - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 17:26
The officers are proud of the indigenous construction, stealthier equipment, new concepts such as a Super Rapid Gunmount, and structural changes to accommodate women sailors
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PM Modi opens Rs 170cr Iskcon temple in Mumbai, starts work of Vedic museum

Times of India - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 17:17
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji temple in Kharghar. The temple, costing Rs 170 crore, is part of ISKCON's Glory of Maharashtra initiative. The event was attended by distinguished guests and featured extensive security measures, highlighting ISKCON's role in promoting spirituality and Indian culture.
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Dewatering in ill-fated Assam coal mine continues, no sign of trapped miners

Hindu - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 17:15
Officials have not ruled out the possibility of the miners having hit a water source linked to the Kopili River flowing down from the adjoining Meghalaya
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Whatever was done in Galwan should not get repeated: Army chief

Hindu - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 17:13
At 77th Army Day Parade held in Pune, General Upendra Dwivedi says we should all converge on this issue and make sure that we should not get any such surprises in the future.
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Bull race begins in 3 villages in Vellore; set to be held in Tirupattur, Ranipet

Hindu - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 17:13
Panamadangi, Gudalavaripalli, and Sivanathapuram have kicked off the sport for this year, with more than 150 bulls participating in each village. Vellore Collector V.R. Subbulaxmi has issued guidelines for the safety of bulls and spectators
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Centre has agreed to autonomy for Frontier Nagaland Territory, says apex body representing seven Naga tribes

Hindu - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 17:05
The Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation sought executive, legislative, and financial autonomy
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Rare wild melanistic tiger poached, skin seized in Odisha’s Similipal

Hindu - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 16:53
As per estimation, total 13 adult tigers were found to be pseudo-melanistic in Similipal, and no other wild habitat in the world is said to have pseudo-melanistic tigers
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Tram enthusiasts welcome Calcutta HC order for restoration of bituminised tram tracks 

Hindu - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 16:49
This development comes amid mounting concerns over the sustenance of Kolkata’s tram network, the operations of which have been steadily reduced in recent years
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Exports dipped 1% in December, trade gap eased from November’s record high

Hindu - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 16:48
Volatile gold, petrol prices contribute to export blip; Commerce Secy hails resilience, consistency of export sector in a challenging year; exporters seek Budget measures to boost manufacture, resolve trade finance issues
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Melur villagers go creative against tungsten project

Hindu - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 16:42
Residents of Melur in Madurai district creatively protest proposed tungsten mining project through rangolis and cow drawings
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