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Way ahead for Agnipath and Agniveer: Rescuing planet on fire
July 5, 2022
The recent decision by the central government to dramatically change recruitment and tenure policies for the soldiers of the Indian defence forces has attracted a sharp controversy with proponents and opponents of the revised policies engaged in a very public and high-profile spa...
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Deficient, erratic Monsoon 2022 hits sowing operations
July 2, 2022
As it completed its first full month across the country on June 30, the Monsoon 2022 have been rather awry, with almost all regions receiving a mix of excess or deficient rains. India as a whole received 171.5 mm rainfall this June, 5 pc lower than the normal 180.8 mm. The variat...
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World set to miss adult education SDG targets
July 1, 2022
Nations around the world have committed to eradicating adult illiteracy as part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of providing education for all by the year 2030. However, with barely eight years to go, even as the world struggles with bringing children’s educa...
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Rising suicide rates reflect mental illness: GoodLives
June 25, 2022
On June 18th and 19th, an unusual sight greeted shoppers at Connaught Place in New Delhi. As they strolled past a kiosk, they were invited to have a cup of tea and talk about their problems, whatever it was that they were facing or things that worried them or scared them. Over th...
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International Widows Day: No redemption for widows in India
June 23, 2022
“The stories that I heard, but never understood as a child have finally been deciphered today. Tales of old, widowed mothers left to fend for themselves after having been deprived of every single penny and asset by their own children is something I never thought I would witness...
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North-East India’s Natural Treasure: Meghalaya
June 22, 2022
Meghalaya, also called the “Abode of Clouds”, is adorned with its waterfalls, captivating cliffs, windswept highlands and lush valleys. Famous for its monsoons when rain falls almost round the clock and on for days, Meghalaya also offers delectable cuisine and unique culture....
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3rd attempt by Devendra Fadnavis to grab power in Mumbai
June 21, 2022
The ruling Mahavikas Aghadhi (MVA) alliance government of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress in Maharashtra received a serious jolt late Monday night as the results of the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections were declared. While the three alliance partners bagged five seats in all...
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Army recruitment scheme: Government fails to douse Agnipath fires
June 19, 2022
Caught totally by surprise over the widespread violent protests that have been taking place across India against the revised recruitment scheme for the Indian defence forces, the government has been trying various measures to ease the anger of the youth and restore peace as viole...
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IRCTC launches Bharat Gaurav tourist train
June 18, 2022
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) launched its first Bharat Gaurav tourist train on Friday at Safdarjung Railway station in New Delhi. The first of its kind theme-based train will depart on its first Ramayana Circuit on June 21 for an 18 day trip. The IR...
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: Rising desertification across India
June 17, 2022
According to a report by the Indian Space Research Organisation and Desertification and Land Degradation, 97,850,000 hectares of India’s total geographical area of 328,720,000 hectares underwent land degradation during 2018-19. Report says, 29.7 pc of the country’s land becom...
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Demolition of protestors’ homes: Bulldozing freedom & laws
June 15, 2022
The demolition of the homes of activist Javed Mohammad and some persons who protested in Allahabad against the insult of Prophet Muhammad by two spokespersons of the Bharatiya Janata Party is not only in violation of all rules but is also entirely illegal, say legal experts. They...
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: India worst in elder exploitation and abuse in Asia, says study
June 15, 2022
Last month, on May 26, a court in Haridwar in Uttarakhand ruled that children who abuse their parents while living in their house should be evicted from the property. The court was hearing a plea filed by six elderly couples from various parts of the state alleging that their chi...
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