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IIT Mandi develops technique for soil stabilization using bacteria

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have developed sustainable techniques for soil stabilization using a harmless bacteria called S. Pasteurii.

VVIP chopper scam: CBI court takes cognizance of supplementary charge sheet

A special court on Monday took cognisance of the CBI's supplementary charge sheet filed in connection with Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam

BJP's Kapil Mishra hits out at Digvijaya Singh over Khargone violence

BJP leader Kapil Mishra on Monday said that people like him have started spreading lies to save those who are responsible for violence in Khargone

Shehbaz Sharif gears up to be elected as the new Prime Minister: Report

the Pakistan National Assembly (NA) convenes on Monday to elect a new Prime Ministter after PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif and PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi their nomination papers

First staff rotation at Chernobyl plant after 3 weeks, says IAEA

The previous change of staff on duty took place on March 20-21, which in turn was the first since the Russian military entered the site on February 24, the day Moscow launched its invasion of Kiev.

Meta to stop people from sharing private residential info of other users

Meta (formerly Facebook) is ending an exception to its existing rules that allowed users to post private residential information of people on its platforms if it was "publicly available" elsewhere.

OnePlus says strengthening its localisation efforts in India market

OnePlus had a hugely successful 2021, shipping 11 million smartphones globally which is the highest annual shipment in its history.

ICC foresees Ashwin's tactic to become a regular fixture in 20-over cricket

The cricketer retired himself out in the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday to allow a better finisher to come in and tonk the ball a few times to boost their score

Congress to carry out massive protest in Karnataka on price rise

The Congress has charged that the prices of essential commodities such as petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG, building materials and chemical fertilizers have gone up causing severe hardship for the common man.

Zelenskyy warns against Russia's 'even larger operations' in E. Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is likely to "even larger operations in the east of our state", urging citizens to prepare for a fresh round of assault

Bezos agrees with Musk to convert Twitter HQ into homeless shelter

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Monday agreed with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to convert Twitter's San Francisco headquarters in the US into a homeless shelter.

Death toll in Ukraine train station attack rises to 57, 109 injured

The number of civilians killed in the Russian missile strike on a train station in Ukraine's Kramatorsk has increased to 57, with 109 people injured, a top official announced.

India, United States to sign space MoU during 2+2 meeting in Washington

The Space Situational Awareness Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to protect the satellites of the two countries.

Over 4.5 mn people have fled Ukraine since starting of war, says UNHCR

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said that more than 4.5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia launched its ongoing war on February 24.

Delhi Police registers FIR against unidentified people in JNU violence case

"We received a complaint from a group of students who are members of JNUSU, SFI, DSF and AISA against unknown ABVP students," Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Manoj C. said

Big boost to India after Apple confirms manufacturing top-selling iPhone 13

In a major fillip to India's dream to become a global manufacturing hub, Apple on Monday confirmed it has started manufacturing its top-selling iPhone 13 smartphone in India.

S Korea's new Covid cases below 100,000 for first time in 7 weeks

South Korea's new Covid-19 cases fell below 100,000 for the first time in seven weeks on Monday, as the omicron wave is slowing after reaching its peak in mid-March

Tension prevails after stone pelting on Ram Navami procession in J'khand

Tension prevailed in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district after incidents of stone pelting and arson during Ram Navami fair on Sunday in Hirahi-Hendlaso village

Syria calls on UN to interfere to stop 'systematic' Israeli strikes

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has urged the United Nations (UN) to interfere to curb the repetitive Israeli attacks in Syria, slamming such strikes as systematic

IPL: Ashwin gets 'retired out', opens debate on the tactical move

He became the first batter to get 'retired out' in IPL history