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Elon Musk's Starlink gets a new rival from Toyota
Toyota is investing $44 million in Japanese rocket startup Interstellar Technologies, aiming to mass-produce lightweight rockets and compete in the commercial space industry. This investment, made through Toyota's Woven subsidiary, aligns with Japan’s efforts to boost its private space sector and positioning Toyota to challenge SpaceX.
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Congress will move to new headquarters on January 15
The new headquarters is named after India’s first woman Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi
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One dead, four injured after sudden hot ash release in Bidadi waste-to-energy plant
According to sources, one among the four in the hospital is in a critical condition with 70% burns while the other three are stable
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Jagdish Mittal: The artist as an aesthete and patron of artists
September 16, 1925-January 7, 2025
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British Indians furious at being smeared with ‘Asian grooming gangs’ label
British Indians express outrage at UK PM Keir Starmer's use of the term 'Asian grooming gangs,' citing unfair generalization and smearing their communities. They demand accurate representation of the perpetrators' ethnicity to avoid tarnishing unrelated groups. Skepticism remains over political correctness hindering truthful discourse.
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Ailing hearts of Kashmiris need healing touch, says Mehbooba Mufti
PDP president says the region’s wounds require attention and that the silence is not true peace; she also assured Kashmiris that their lost status will be restored despite fears of repression and discrimination against them
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Maharashtra Cabinet mandates FASTag for all vehicles starting April
It is part of a broader effort to streamline toll collection processes and improve transparency within the system
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V Narayanan appointed new Isro chairman
V Narayanan has been appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO, succeeding S Somanath. Narayanan, currently Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, will begin his tenure on Jan 14, 2025, for a two-year period. With nearly four decades of experience, he has significantly contributed to major ISRO projects, including the CE20 Cryogenic Engine for GSLV Mk III.
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Forest Department launches ‘Garudakshi’ online FIR system to curb wildlife crimes
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Delhi signed off 2024 as India’s 2nd most polluted city
Delhi remains one of India's most polluted cities, with PM2.5 levels averaging 107 µg/m³ in 2024. Despite some improvements, high vehicle density, poor regulation of industrial emissions, and seasonal stubble burning contribute significantly to air pollution. The report recommends enhanced public transportation, effective dust management, and regional coordination to address agricultural waste burning, targeting a 40% reduction by 2026.
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Toxins in Mumbai air now worse than in pre-Covid year
Air quality in Mumbai has deteriorated since the pandemic, with a 2.6% increase in toxic PM2.5 levels compared to 2019. Industrial areas and eastern suburbs are identified as pollution hot spots. While there have been more 'good air' days, ongoing urban expansion and vehicular density continue to pose challenges.
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Central College enters 150th year of educational legacy
The campus has undergone restoration and renovation in the last three years at a cost of ₹155 crore
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TTD gears up to host over 7 lakh devotees during Vaikunta Ekadasi festival
The TTD has released 1.4 lakh Special Entry Darshan tickets and 19,500 SriVani darshan tickets online; accommodation will be provided to pilgrims on a first-come, first-served basis
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Is John Cena done with WWE? The icon speaks out on his future
John Cena will retire from WWE in December 2025. He plans to stay with the company after retiring from in-ring competition. Cena aims to win a 17th World Championship at WrestleMania and participate in the Royal Rumble match. He is looking forward to revisiting his past roles during his farewell tour.
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Elon Musk responds to Facebook ‘dumping’ fact checkers, for X-like feature: This is …
Meta is replacing its third-party fact-checking system in the US with a community-driven approach, similar to Elon Musk's X platform, allowing users to add contextual notes to posts. This decision follows criticism of excessive content moderation and aligns with the incoming Trump administration's stance.
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