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RBI seeks regulations on cryptocurrencies: Sitharaman in LS
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RBI seeks regulations on cryptocurrencies: Sitharaman in LS

New Delhi, July 18: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said in the Lok Sabha that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended framing of regulations for cryptocurrencies. The Indian government wants an international collaboration if such a ban has to be put into effect, said...
In a first, IIM Raipur overturns gender equation by admitting more girls than boys
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In a first, IIM Raipur overturns gender equation by admitting more girls than...

Guwahati, July 18: While giving gender parity a big boost, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur has offered more places to girls than boys for postgraduate programme in management for the first time in the history of the institute. As per reports, in the incoming class of 2022, IIM Raipur...
Second case of monkeypox reported from Kerala
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Second case of monkeypox reported from Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 18: A 31-year-old man who arrived in Kerala last week from Dubai has tested positive for monkeypox, state Health Minister Veena George said on Monday. This is the second case of monkeypox in the state as well as the country. The minister said the patient, who...
Rainfall activity likely to increase in Northwest and Northeast part of India
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Rainfall activity likely to increase in Northwest and Northeast part of India

Guwahati, July 18: In its latest weather briefing, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted thunderstorm and rainfall bouts for several states from 18 to 21 July. IMD has stated that the depression over Northeast Arabian Sea off Saurashtra and Kutch coast is moving in the...
Voting begins to elect new President of India
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Voting begins to elect new President of India

New Delhi, July 18: Voting for electing the new President of India began on Monday in Parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the early MPs to cast his vote at the polling booth inside the Parliament premises. Talking to IANS Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, "The NDA...
Daily Covid positivity rate recorded above six per cent after 161 days
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Daily Covid positivity rate recorded above six per cent after 161 days

New Delhi, Jul 18: India logged 16,935 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,37,67,534, while the daily positivity rate was recorded above six per cent after 161 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The active cases have increased...
Delhi Police turn to Kareenas Poo role to warn about jumping red lights
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Delhi Police turn to Kareena's 'Poo' role to warn about jumping red lights

New Delhi, July 17: Giving a sprinkle of humour to a serious message, Delhi Police took help of Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan's iconic character from the film 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'. A tweet from Delhi Police's official account shared a post highlighting those who drive fast and skip red...
Its a pomato! Scientists grow potato and tomato in one plant
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It's a pomato! Scientists grow potato and tomato in one plant

Varanasi, July 17: Potatoes and tomatoes are the almost essential ingredients of Indian cuisine, but did anyone ever believe that the two could be grown in one plant? The Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR) in Varanasi has developed a technique through which potato and tomato can be...
India achieves historic milestone of 200 cr Covid vaccination mark
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India achieves historic milestone of 200 cr Covid vaccination mark

New Delhi, July 17: India on Sunday reached the historic milestone of 200 crore mark in Covid-19 vaccination. The milestone was achieved after 18 months when the nation began the mass vaccination on January 16, 2021. According to the Co-Win Portal, with a total 1.91 lakhs of vaccines being...
Countrys first transgender pilot still worried about flying high
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Country's first transgender pilot still worried about flying high

Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 17: Adam Harry, India's first transgender pilot, is still worried about realising his flying dreams despite a clarification from the country's aviation regulator on trans persons becoming pilots, saying the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has made it clear that...
India reports 20,528 new Covid cases, 49 deaths
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India reports 20,528 new Covid cases, 49 deaths

New Delhi, July 17: India reported 20,528 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, which is a marginal rise against the previous day's count of 20,044, said the Union Health Ministry on Sunday. In the same period, the country reported 49 more Covid deaths, taking the nationwide toll to 5,25,709. The...
Kashmiri Pandits welcome Hajis returning from Saudi Arabia, recite praises for Prophet
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Kashmiri Pandits welcome Hajis returning from Saudi Arabia, recite praises for...

Srinagar, Jul 16: In a heart-warming gesture, a group of Kashmiri Pandits on Saturday welcomed the first batch of Haj pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia and recited praises for Prophet Mohammed at the airport here. The group of Kashmiri Pandits stood outside the terminal building of the...
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