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Journalist shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Bihar's Araria, probe on

The journalist was shot dead by four men at around 5:30 am in Raniganj market area in Bihar's Araria

Telangana elections 2023: Cong to accept applications at payment of Rs 50K

Karnataka unit Congress charged Rs 2 lakh from the aspiring candidates of the general category while it charged Rs 1 lakh from SC/ST applicants in the Assembly polls held earlier in May

As air-traffic zooms, Indian airports need thousands more staff, says study

A total of 3,800 more Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and 440 more immigration staff is required to cater to just eight airports

Centre makes registration mandatory for SIM card dealers: Details here

The ministry of communications has introduced reforms aimed at safeguarding the telecom ecosystem and enhancing customer protection

Who is Karan Sangwan, the educator fired by Unacademy over viral video?

In a video which has gone viral, Unacademy educator Karan Sangwan was seen appealing to students to not elect uneducated people in powerful positions

Elections 2023: BJP's MP seeks 5-6 rallies by PM Modi ahead of state polls

BJP's MP leaders have asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address region-wise rallies in the next two months

Doping: Sprinter Dutee Chand to file appeal after facing 4-year ban

For us, this is a clear case of unintentional consumption of a banned substance, says Dutee Chand's counsel after NADA's punishment

About 20 foreign brands likely to set up stores in India this year

The brands are looking to set up stores in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad in the first phase of the launch and will later expand their presence in Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata

India shoots for the Moon with Chandrayaan-3: 10 facts you must know

Here are ten interesting facts you didn't know about ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission, which took off successfully on July 14

Diamond city of Surat faces upheaval as demand declines due to sanctions

The demand for diamonds fell as sanctions were imposed on diamonds mined, processed or produced in Russia; India sourced almost 35 per cent of its rough diamonds from Russia

Tomatoes expected to become affordable as wholesale prices decline 30%

While tomatoes bring a sigh of relief, onion prices may be next in line to dig a hole in your pocket

Smartwatch prices drop in India as brands try to secure higher market share

Although the margins are higher on expensive products, the average selling price of smartwatches was at an all-time low in the June quarter

As Kota suicides climb, authorities ask PGs to install spring-loaded fans

Kota student suicide: Authorities added that the hostels and PGs that don't comply with the order would be 'seized and the necessary action taken against the owners'

Pig kidney in a human body? This experiment is working fine a month later

This marks the longest a pig kidney has survived and functioned in a person, although a deceased one

Sprinter, Asian Games medallist Dutee Chand faces four-year ban for doping

Dutee Chand was tested for selective androgen receptor modulators in December last year. Her ban period will be effective from January 3, 2023. This means she will be out of action till Jan 3, 2027

A new snake species named after Harrison Ford, and it's not his first

The new snake was found in the Otishi National Park (ONP) of the Avireri-Vraem Biosphere Reserve in Peru, South America

Chess WC: Praggnanandhaa's mother gets emotional after son's historic feat

In the viral picture, which is going around on the internet, Nagalakshmi could be seen smiling beside her son, who was giving an interview.

PM council distances itself from Bibek Debroy's article on new Constitution

In his August 15 article, Bibek Debroy wrote, 'We the People have to give ourselves a new Constitution'

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