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Over 10 crore pages of historic documents digitised by NAI, says Culture Minister
Making the announcement, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the digitisation project was taken up to make historic documents in possession of the NAI more accessible to the public.
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Stalin government steps into fifth year, focuses on inclusive and equitable development
The Chief Minister said his sole aim was to bring Tamil Nadu back onto the path of progress and the four-year journey of the Dravidian model stood testimony to his administration’s success
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PM Modi speaks to Emir of Qatar as India steps up West Asia outreach
Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani expresses full support to India’s fight against terrorism and all actions to bring the perpetrators of Pahalgam attack to justice; New Delhi rejects OIC statement as absurd
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Dead snakelet found in Hosur temple prasad
Devotees at the Chandra Choodeswarar Temple in Hosur were shocked to discover a dead snakelet in the 'puliyodharai' prasad. A complaint was filed by a devotee after the incident, prompting the temple to dispose of all the prasad and launch an investigation.
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MI vs GT: Hardik Pandya equals a unique record in IPL
Hardik Pandya equaled an unwanted IPL record, bowling an 11-ball over against Gujarat Titans, conceding 18 runs with five extras. Despite Jacks' half-century and Suryakumar's contribution, Mumbai Indians struggled, losing seven wickets for 58 runs. Gujarat's spinners capitalized, restricting Mumbai to a paltry score after they failed to build on a promising start.
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Emigration Act 1983 designed to address demands of particular geography in a certain era, says External Affairs Minister
S. Jaishankar says countries like Italy, Japan, Spain, and Malaysia among others have expressed interest in hiring Indian professionals in both blue collar and white collar positions and described these opportunities as just the ‘tip of the iceberg’
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India-UK FTA to boost bilateral trade to $100 bn by 2030: Industry bodies
Industry organizations have lauded the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), anticipating significant support for Indian exporters aiming to expand in the UK market amidst global economic uncertainties. The FTA aspires to elevate bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030, removing customs duties on 99% of Indian goods entering British markets.
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Pahalgam terror attack: CRPF seeks explanation from its first responder
Commandant Rajesh Kumar with a team of 22 people had rushed to the scene of massacre; eyewitnesses and survivors say security personnel reached the scene after more than an hour
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Civil defence drills to be organised in five districts of Karnataka
In Karnataka, Mallapura, Shaktinagara and Bengaluru have been included in Category II civil defence towns
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Elon Musk warns 'All life on Earth will be destroyed by...'
Elon Musk, SpaceX founder, warns of the sun's eventual destruction of Earth, advocating for Mars colonization as humanity's long-term survival strategy. He emphasizes the urgency of establishing a self-sustaining civilization on Mars, viewing it as "life insurance" for humanity. SpaceX is actively developing plans for Martian habitats and addressing the challenges of establishing a permanent colony.
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Human rights commission orders probe into rabies deaths
The inquiry should identify preventive measures to ensure such tragedies do not recur, according to the order
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The first care home for beggars in Madras was established under police management
On March 14, 1954, Chief Minister C. Rajagopalachari inaugurated a care home and camp at Melpakkam. The camp, which could accommodate 500 persons, started with 83 beggars. The inmates were given 2 square meals and kanji every day. The Medical Officer of the Government Dispensary at Poonamalee
visited them daily
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India-U.K. FTA deal: Farmers’ outfits decry India-U.K. trade pact as threat to agriculture and small industries
Samyukt Kisan Morcha, allied unions allege pact enables ‘economic imperialism’, bypasses Parliamentary scrutiny, and endangers national interests
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IAF to conduct ‘pre-planned’ exercise over Rajasthan on May 7, 8
Incidentally, it coincides with the civil defence drills planned across the country on May 7
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Rules for Cubbon Park: Government Order specifies what’s allowed and what’s prohibited
From a cap on the number of people who can gather for an event to a ban on consumption of food and certain toys, the guidelines have covered several aspects
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The tale of Bharatha Matha temple, a pet project of C.R. Das and Subramania Siva
Congress stalwarts C.R. Das and Subramania Siva initiated the
Bharatha Matha temple at Paparapatti in Dharmapuri. After Siva died, it went out of public discourse. In June 2018, Chief Minister
Edappadi K. Palaniswami of the AIADMK announced that the temple would be built at an estimated cost of ₹1.5 crore. It was declared open in August 2021
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On Carney's 'Canada not for sale' remark, Trump replies 'only time will tell'
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'Cover fire for terrorists': India envoy blasts Irish Times over J&K attack editorial
Indian ambassador Akhilesh Mishra strongly criticized The Irish Times for its editorial on the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing it of downplaying terrorism and echoing narratives that support its perpetrators. Mishra highlighted the editorial's failure to condemn the attack unequivocally and its criticism of PM Modi.
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