INDIA

Liberal policies on geospatial data part of 'Aatmanirbhar' vision: PM Modi
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Considering the ongoing farmers' agitation against the three contentious farm laws which they have termed as "black laws" and "anti-farmer", Modi further said that India's farmers will also be benefited by leveraging the potential of geospatial and remote-sensing data.
People will keep coming and going at protest site: Rajesh Tikait
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The farmer protests have continued against the agricultural laws for more than 80 days on Delhi's borders. Now the crowd at the Ghazipur border protest site has become thinner than before, though BKU leader Rakesh Tikait has already told the farmers "to keep one eye on the border and one eye on their farm."
Hopes dashed, kin of U'khand victims cling to prayer, miracles
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As rescuers started recovering bodies from a tunnel of the disaster-hit Tapovan project in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, all hopes of any survivors have been virtually dashed.
Questioning Disha Ravi necessary for info on Pro-Khalistani Group: Delhi Police
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Disha Ravi was arrested from Bengaluru on Saturday in connection with allegedly editing and sharing a 'toolkit' on social media related to the farmers' protest. She was produced before the court the next day and was remanded to five days police custody.
From climate activist to 'Toolkit Editor', who is Disha Ravi?
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Graduating from Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru, she has been regularly writing columns and articles in leading news portals on climate action and is a familiar name in important climate forums frequented by youth activists across the globe.
PM Modi hands over indigenously developed Main Battle Tank Arjun Mark 1A to Indian Army | Watch Video 
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The Defence Ministry had recently cleared the induction of 118 Arjun Mark 1A tanks into the Indian Army, costing around Rs 8,400 crore. He also inaugurated the Chennai Metro Rail Phase-I extension, completed at a cost of 3,770 crore rupees.
India's vaccine diplomacy garners praise from global media
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The New York Times said in a report, "India, the unmatched vaccine manufacturing power, is giving away millions of doses to neighbours friendly and estranged". The coronavirus vaccine - one of the world's most in-demand commodities - has become a new currency for international diplomacy, it said.
'Right to protest can't be anytime, everywhere': SC junks Shaheen Bagh review plea
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"The right to protest cannot be anytime and everywhere. There may be some spontaneous protests but in case of prolonged dissent or protest, there cannot be continued occupation of public place affecting rights of others," said the top court, dismissing the review petition filed by Kaniz Fatima and 11 others.
Indian territory in Ladakh up to Finger 4 is 'false': Govt
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The government on Friday strongly objected to the misinformation in media and its amplification on social media on the disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops, currently underway in Ladakh after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed India has ceded territory to China.
SC says young adults choosing life partners mustn't succumb to 'class honour'
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Concluding the order, the bench cited B.R. Ambedkar: "Where society is cut asunder, marriage as a binding force becomes a matter of urgent necessity. The real remedy for breaking caste is inter-marriage. Nothing else will serve as the solvent of caste."
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