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With Rs 226 crore income since 2022-23, IMD now a money-spinner
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has become a significant revenue generator for the Ministry of Earth Sciences, earning over Rs 226 crore since 2022-23. This income largely comes from aviation meteorological services provided to the Airports Authority of India. Additionally, revenue is also generated through the sale of meteorological data, weather reports, and testing/calibration of equipment.
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Many international students in US told to self-deport due to ‘activism’
International students in the US are being asked to self-deport following an email from the state department, allegedly due to campus activism. Immigration lawyers confirm that social media activities are being scrutinized, leading to revoked visas and terminated SEVIS records, with potential future visa difficulties.
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Phone tapping: Shravan Kumar Rao appears before SIT for questioning
Along with Mr. Rao, a Red Corner Notice was also issued against former Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) Chief T. Prabhakar Rao, another accused in the case.
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Acting as ‘first responder’, India rushes aid to quake-hit Myanmar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent an 80-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to Myanmar for rescue operations in earthquake-hit regions. India also dispatched naval ships and plans to send a field hospital from Agra, underscoring its commitment as a first responder in regional crises.
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Light to moderate showers likely in Andhra Pradesh from March 31 to April 4
Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds, touching 30 to 40 kmph, are likely at isolated places over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh
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Why has X sued the government over SAHYOG? | Explained
What is Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act? Why is X calling SAHYOG a ‘censorship portal’? Is there a move to bypass the limited safeguards under Section 69A of the IT Act, which allows content blocking only on specific grounds such as national security?
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Is a revamped GST 2.0 on the cards? | Explained
What are the issues raised by the Public Accounts Committee on the working of the GST on collection of taxes?
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GCDA Budget mulls land pooling for third phase of Infopark development
Of the 300 acres, a total of 100 acres will be set apart for IT firms, while hotels, hospitals, sports and recreational arenas will be built in the remaining space; software-backed automated parking lots to be readied at multiple places in Kochi
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Edappadi K. Palaniswami visited Delhi to avoid resolution against Waqf Bill in Assembly, alleges CM Stalin
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Iftar parties, platform for high and mighty, vehicle of harmony, now out of currency in Uttar Pradesh
Ram Naik was the last Governor to host one in 2019, and 2016 marked the last time an Iftar gathering was hosted by a CM — Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.
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Rajeev Chandrasekhar: From business to politics
The media entrepreneur and former Union Minister, who has been appointed as the BJP’s president in Kerala, says his mission is to see an NDA government in the southern State, which has long remained elusive for the saffron party
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Mukhtar gang shooter Kanaujia killed in police encounter, STF DySP injured
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'Saw man punch Saif at Colaba 5-star': Actor Amrita Arora testifies
Actress Amrita Arora Ladak testified in court, stating she witnessed Saif Ali Khan being assaulted by a man at a Colaba hotel's restaurant. This incident involved a confrontation over disturbing noise, leading to additional assault charges against Khan and his associates.
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Indian librarian at Cambridge loses race discrimination claim against Trinity College
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The power of people
More than 9,500 village panchayats in Tamil Nadu do not have elected members to represent the grievances of the residents. T. Ramakrishnan finds out that people are not happy with this void at the grassroots level and have begun to call for elections to these posts without delay.
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Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony are always ready to support their son Kiyan
Kiyan Anthony shined as the star player for Lutheran High School during The Throne basketball tournament, leading his team to an 83-56 victory over the William J. Brennan Bears in the semifinals. His parents, Carmelo and La La Anthony, were present to cheer him on.
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