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NASA finds potential habitable ‘Super-Earth’, 137 light-years away

NEW DELHI: NASA scientists have unearthed a celestial gem, a ‘super-Earth’ named TOI-715 b, which holds the potential to harbour life. Situated 137 light-years away from our planet, TOI-715 b boasts a size approximately one and a half times that of Earth. Its orbit falls within the conservative habitable zone around its parent star, a […]

All you need to know about BAPS Hindu Temple Complex in Abu Dhabi

 In Abu Dhabi's desert sands, the BAPS Hindu Mandir is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14. The temple, near completion, is receiving finishing touches. 

LK Advani grateful for Bharat Ratna: Honour for me, my principles

NEW DELHI: Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani responded with humility and gratitude to the Bharat Ratna award conferred on him, stating, “With utmost humility and gratitude, I accept the Bharat Ratna that has been conferred on me today. It is not only an honour for me as a person but also for […]

Congress replies to INDIA ally Mamata: Her priority is to fight BJP, so is ours

NEW DELHI: The Congress responded swiftly on Saturday to West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee’s recent remark, where she cast doubt on the party’s ability to secure even 40 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, while addressing the media, stated, “We assume she (Mamata […]

Interim budget 2024: What to expect for income tax payers

NEW DELHI : As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present India’s budget ahead of the general elections, many are anticipating changes that might impact ordinary income tax payers. The current income tax slabs for professionals and NRIs in the old tax regime are structured based on income levels. The slabs include no tax for […]

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife, handed 14-year sentence in state gifts scandal

NEW DELHI : Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been handed a 14-year prison sentence for illegally acquiring expensive gifts from the state treasury, known as Toshakhana. The judgment follows a recent 10-year prison sentence for Khan over leaking sensitive state secrets, posing further challenges to his electoral aspirations […]

India aims for $7 trillion economy by 2030: Finance Ministry report

NEW DELHI : India is poised to become the world’s third-largest economy with a GDP of $5 trillion within the next three years, and it aspires to reach $7 trillion by 2030, according to a report released by the finance ministry just ahead of the interim budget announcement. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran emphasised […]

SC seeks religion-wise data on students in key educational institutions

NEW DELHI : The Supreme Court has requested the Centre Government to provide religion-wise data of students studying in institutions deemed to be of national importance. The directive comes after the government argued that Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) cannot claim minority status based on its special character as an educational institution.  The seven-judge Constitution bench, […]

‘Missing’ Hemant Soren appears in Ranchi, chairs session with ruling alliance MLAs

NEW DELHI : Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren chose the road over the skies, making a 1,200km journey back to Ranchi as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) kept tabs on Delhi airport in an effort to locate him. The 48-year-old leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) arrived in Ranchi early Tuesday, quickly convening a meeting […]

Supreme Court extends stay on Shahi Eidgah Mosque Survey in Mathura

The Supreme Court has announced an extension of its stay order, issued on January 16, which suspended the survey of the Shahi Eidgah mosque situated near the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura.

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