INDIA

Lalu convicted in fifth fodder scam, sent to judicial custody
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The former Bihar chief minister has filed a plea in the CBI court seeking bail. He said in the plea that if not granted bail, he should be sent to judicial custody in Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) as he is unwell.
Indian nationals asked to leave Ukraine temporarily
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"Indian nationals are also advised to avoid all non-essential travel to and within Ukraine," it added. The advisory further requested Indian nationals to keep the Embassy about the "status of their presence in Ukraine", in an effort to enable the Mission "to reach them when and where required". "The Embassy continues to function normally to provide all services to Indian nationals in Ukraine."
Emergency use authorisation granted to Corbevax for 12-18 age group
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This approval for Corbevax is likely to speed up the ongoing vaccination drive for children between 15 and 18 years of age, and also for those between 12 and 14 years of age.
3 years of Pulwama Attack: Know how India launched Balakote strike to avenge death of 40 CRPF personnel
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To avenge the martyrdom of the braveheartsn, the Indian Air Force conducted precision air strikes on 26th February 2019 on Islamic terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Here’s an overview of the sequence of events which unfolded.
Russia to not bid for India’s Project 75I submarine proposal: Reports
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“The Russian side has previously confirmed its interest in participation in this programme and suggested a platform based on the design of Project 677E submarine Amur-1650. However, after receiving and studying the RFP finalising terms and conditions of the tender, the Russian side has decided not to participate in the tender for technical reasons,” the ET report quoted a Rosoboronexport spokesperson as saying.
Centre to ban 54 Chinese apps posing threat to national security
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According to sources, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has identified these applications which belong to major Chinese tech companies like Tencent, Alibaba and NetEase and the applications include such as Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera - Selfie Camera, Equalizer & Bass Booster, Tencent Xriver, ect.
Your bravery will continue to inspire us: India pays tribute to 2019 Pulwama victims
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"I pay homage to all those martyred in Pulwama on this day in 2019 and recall their outstanding service to our nation," said Prime Minister on social media platform. On February 14, 2019, a suicide bomber of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group attacked the CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district in which 40 personnel were killed.
Himalayan Meltdown: Thinning glaciers are bad news for climate change
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In their latest published study, a bunch of researchers have studied the Pangong Tso region of Ladakh and ascertained the area changes and frontal retreat of 87 glaciers between 1990 and 2019 using satellite data. Besides, the glacier outlines were delineated manually and compared with existing regional and global glacier inventories that are available over the region.
Vote in record numbers and strengthen festival of democracy: PM
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Taking to Twitter, he said: "Polling will be held across Uttarakhand, Goa and in parts of Uttar Pradesh. I call upon all those who are eligible to vote today to do so in record numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy." Also in a series of tweets, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said: "I urge our sisters and brothers of Goa, to vote in large numbers.
India successfully places its 'eye in the sky' satellite into orbit
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With this the Indian space agency began its 2022 romance with space missions. At 5.59 a.m. Indian rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C52 (PSLV-C52) blasted off from the first launch pad carrying three satellites including the earth observation satellite-04 (EOS-04) earlier named as RISAT-1A. The multiple satellite launch space mission lasted just over 18 minutes.
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