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Takeaways from Economic Survey 2023-24

The female labour force participation rate, especially in rural areas, has improved




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No room for nuanced discourse

Those who don’t conform to popular or polarised opinions are often vilified on social media



  • From the Viewsroom

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‘22,000 firms not registered as NBFCs committing financial frauds’

Sachin Pilot asks Reserve Bank of India to act fast




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Groupon willing to look at inorganic growth in India




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TCS wins $43 million contract from Norway Post




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5 Indian firms among Forbes’ most innovative companies




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Air travellers' body questions ‘non-existent’ low fare offers




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Cabinet approves easing FDI norms for medical devices sector




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Govt. considering cap on maximum economy air fare




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Businesses with turnover of over 5 crore required to generate e-invoice from August 1

Finance ministry will reduce threshold for generating e-invoice for B2B transactions from ₹10 crore to ₹5 crore, starting August 1.




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Why tourism in Himachal is not reaching its zenith: The loopholes

Rather than starting with an all flowery accolade to the beauty of Himachal, let’s see why it never reaches the potential it has. While numbers and statistics of tourism in Himachal show a soaring growth trajectory, the ground reality is abysmal. It is not just the infrastructure or the facilities. It is the overall take […]




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North-East Express train derails in Bihar – Four dead and hundreds injured

Four people were killed and around 100 others injured after the North East Express train derailed in Bihar on Wednesday. An official said that the incident took place close to Raghunathpur station near Buxar around 9.35 pm. The train, which started from Anand Vihar Terminus in Delhi, was on its way to Kamakhya near Guwahati […]

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Naba Kumar Saraniya is not going to contest in upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Election

Militant turned politician Naba Kumar Saraniya is reported to be not to contest in upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2024. One of Saraniya’s own security personnel revealed it to Times of Assam. Saraniya, two times MP (Minister of Parliament) from the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha Constituency till date, is now in the dilemma of losing the upcoming […]

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Tiger 3 OTT Release Announcement | Know When and Which Platform

After so much hype, there are media reports that Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer action movie Tiger 3 is all set release on OTT (over-the-top) platform Amazon Prime Video on 31 December 2023. But the fact is something else. It has also been reported that the OTT release of Tiger 3 will have an […]

The post Tiger 3 OTT Release Announcement | Know When and Which Platform appeared first on TIMES OF ASSAM by Pradip Deka.




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Indian Police Force Review | A No-logic Web Series

Created and directed by Rohit Shetty with a story and script by Sandeep Saket and Anusha Nandkumar, Ayush Trivedi, Vidhi Ghodgaonkar, and Sanchit Bedre, the web series Indian Police Force is directed by Rohit Shetty and Sushwanth Prakash. The Indian Police Force is live on OTT (Over-The-Top media service) platform Amazon Prime Video. The series […]

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Just voters, not leaders

Many prove their leadership mettle but find their way barred by male domination




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‘My vote not dictated by husband, father’




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Is the e-way bill system another inspector raj?

While there are glitches, the system has smoothened goods movement




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No place to call home

Home-buyers have lost their life savings to bogus projects. Can RERA make a difference? BusinessLine reports




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No longer the right climate for tea

Climate change has unleashed havoc on the tea plantations in the Nilgiris. Frost, drought, pests — growers battle these and more, reports Vishwanath Kulkarni




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Haryana elections: Not just Pakistan; rural distress too a factor

Farmers’ groups raise concerns over cotton crop, rural incomes and cost of clearing stubble




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Not a sunny scenario for renewables

Recent incentive schemes such as KUSUM are not that popular. Meanwhile, policy flip-flops have hurt investor sentiment. BusinessLine reports




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Students not branded anti-nationals, facts twisted about CAA, says Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Lies are being spread by the bogus brigade of vested interests, says Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi




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No man's land: Dalit women in Maharashtra take on patriarchy, casteist forces to claim cultivation rights




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More compliance does not mean tax terrorism: Gopal Krishna Agarwal




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Not just a random digging programme

MGNREGS has created assets that have made farming viable. But funds cutback and rural vested interests can erode its impact. A BusinessLine analysis




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‘MGNREGS allocation should be no less than ₹1 lakh crore’




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Anatomy of a riot in North East Delhi

In this densely populated area, migrants eke out a living through small trade and businesses. Their fragile lives are too easily broken. Poornima Joshi and AM Jigeesh report




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No ‘relief’




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Atmanirbharta in toy-making is no child’s play

The PM’s call to become a world beater in toys has created a buzz around Gujarat’s clock town Morbi. But there’s the Chinese competition to deal with.




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Climate scientists warn Nordic ministers of changing Atlantic Ocean current

Several studies have suggested that the risk of the Atlantic current changing has been greatly underestimated, the scientists said.




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‘Bengaluru used to be a magical city for urban ecology, but not anymore’

Belagavi-based ecologist K.S. Gopi Sundar talks about his latest study and what he has learnt from his research about the coexistence of birds with humans in India




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UN COP16 nature summit creates permanent body for Indigenous peoples

Nearly 200 countries convened in the city of Cali, aiming to implement the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework agreement




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Mount Fuji gets its trademark snowcap after longest delay in 130 years, but still not official

Late snowfall on iconic Mt. Fuji sparks climate change concerns, breaking records and delaying official confirmation




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Flood-hit towns in Space brace for another storm

Two weeks after the worst floods in Spain’s modern history, its national weather service issued an alert for torrential rains in the same area




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Oncology innovation thrives in India, despite funding challenges: Report 

The oncology sector continues to evolve with innovative solutions leveraging AI, robotics and genome sequencing




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Gennova Biopharmaceuticals launches a paediatric pack of pegaspargase, to treat rare blood cancer

The drug, marketed as Hamsyl – Junior will now be available in a 1500 IU pack, and is priced at ₹Rs 20,970, a company official told businessline




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IISR’s innovative formulations help address soil pH issues and boost crop yields

The formulations, based on granular lime and gypsum, address soil pH issues and deliver beneficial microorganisms




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GUJCOST designated as Nodal Centre for ISRO’s START programme

The ‘START’ programme is a kick start opportunity for the aspiring scientists and engineers



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US, Japan to announce plans to send Japanese astronaut to moon

The astronaut from Japan will take part in the Artemis program, a NASA-led effort to return astronauts to the moon as early as 2026, more than half a century after the last Apollo mission.




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Finance Ministry notifies new FDI limits for satellite-related activities under FEMA

Finance Ministry’s new FDI limits for satellite activities, effective April 16, allow 100% FDI in the space sector with specific limits for different activities




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Ananth Technologies founder Pavuluri Subba Rao gets Aryabhatta award for contribution to astronautics

Ananth Technologies designs avionics for ISRO and Defence, supplying components to 98 satellites and 78 launch vehicles




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IIT Madras announces top 25 teams for Carbon Zero Challenge 4.0

These teams will be given six months of mentorship, training and support besides up to ₹5 Lakh to develop their prototypes for sustainable and circular economy solutions




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Sky is the limit for India’s space technology story

In 2023, Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L-1 missions highlighted India’s global space prominence




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Solar storms that caused pretty auroras can create havoc with technology — here’s how

These storms, caused by high energy particles from the Sun hitting our atmosphere, have the potential to knock out electrical grids and satellites




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Innovative 3D-printed pedestrian bridge installed at IIT-Hyderabad campus

The 7.50-meter bridge, developed by a team led by KVL Subramaniam from the Department of Civil Engineering, promises added flexibility in printed forms and efficient structural systems




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AWS announces first space tech accelerator program in India with 24 shortlisted startups

The program is a result of the MoU agreement AWS signed with the Indian Space Research Organization and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre in 2023




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Bengaluru to host 13th edition of nanotech event in August

Nanotech event to focus on sustainability, climate change, healthcare applications




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Non-toxic ionic liquids for silk processing 

A team at IASST Guwahati has identified 4 different Ionic Liquids that can be effective in extracting silk proteins from raw fibres 




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HYLENR demonstrates cold fusion technology to generate clean energy  

The technology has received a patent from the government