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How IIT Kharagpur Emerged From Freedom Fighters' Jail To Vision Of Viksit Bharat
When India gained independence in 1947, the symbolism of Hijli was profound. The government chose this very site to establish IIT Kharagpur in 1951, marking a transition from oppression to empowerment.
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Sonia Gandhi Targets BJP Over Nehru Criticism, A Surname Counter Follows
The project to vilify Jawaharlal Nehru is the main goal of the ruling establishment today, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has said, ripping into the BJP for allegedly trying to erase the first prime minister from the country's history.
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What Putin Wrote About Mahatma Gandhi On Visitors' Book At Rajghat
Putin, in his short note, called Mahatma Gandhi the founder of modern independent India, a humanist, and a great freedom fighter.
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PM Modi-Putin In A Fortuner: The Diplomatic Signal Behind The Viral Ride
In the middle of complex geopolitics and Western pressure, a non-Western vehicle signalled an independent Indian foreign-policy posture.
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Realme Watch 5 Launched in India With 1.97-Inch AMOLED Display, Up to 16-Day Battery Life: Price, Features
Realme has launched the Realme Watch 5 in India alongside the Realme P4x 5G. Priced at Rs. 4,499, with an offer price of Rs. 3,999, it goes on sale on December 10. The smartwatch features a 1.97-inch AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling, NFC, independent GPS, and 108 sports modes. Health tools include heart rate, SpO₂, sleep, stress, and menstruatio...
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Netflix Reportedly Sells Spry Fox Back to Founders as Company Shifts Gaming Strategy
Netflix is reportedly preparing to sell Spry Fox back to its original founders, according to a new report. The studio, acquired in 2022, is said to return to independent status as Netflix shifts its gaming strategy. Spry Fox will continue developing Spirit Crossing, with Netflix still publishing the 2025 mobile release while the studio seeks other ...
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AWS Unveils Frontier AI Agents for Enterprises, Can Operate for Days Without Intervention
AWS has introduced a new class of autonomous “frontier agents” aimed at software teams, including a coding assistant named Kiro, a security agent and a DevOps agent. Designed to pursue goals rather than single tasks, these agents can work independently, handle multi-step workflows and scale across complex projects. AWS says the technology could...
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Hong Kong Leader Announces 'Independent Committee' To Probe Fire
Hong Kong has a legal mechanism to set up "commissions of inquiry", which in the past were usually led by judges to undertake complex fact-finding exercises -- a practice left over from British colonial rule.
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Trump To Attend FIFA World Cup Finals Draw On Friday
Trump has made the World Cup a centerpiece event of both his second presidency and the 250th anniversary of US independence next year.
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Opinion | The Absurdity Of Banning 'Jai Hind' And 'Vande Mataram' In Parliament
As a member of the August house, it hurt and angered me deeply that a British-era rule, which we fought against with these very slogans, is now being replicated in Independent India's Parliament.
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Realme Watch 5 Key Features, Colourways Confirmed Ahead of December 4 India Launch
The India variant of the Realme Watch 5 will launch on December 4 with a 1.97-inch AMOLED display, an IP68 rating and four colour options. As per the company, it will offer up to 20 days of battery life in Light Mode, 108 sports modes, and independent GPS with five satellite systems. Health features include heart rate, SpO2, stress, sleep and menst...
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Fermi Telescope Detects Gamma-Ray Halo That Could Be First Direct Dark Matter Signal
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has detected a faint halo of high-energy gamma rays around the Milky Way’s centre—matching predictions for dark-matter annihilation. The finding, reported by Professor Tomonori Totani, could represent the first direct glimpse of dark matter, but scientists caution that alternative explanations remain and...
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Study Reveals Independent Role Of Alzheimers Gene In Triggering Delirium
Having the gene variant "APOE e4" is said to increase one's risk of developing the ageing-related Alzheimer's disease. However, the gene has a distinct, direct role to play in causing delirium
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India's Green Economy May Create 48 Million Jobs By 2047: Study
India could attract USD 4.1 trillion in cumulative green investments and create 48 million full-time equivalent jobs by 2047, according to an independent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water.
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Judges Fair, Fearless, Only Follow Constitution: Ex-Chief Justice To NDTV
Justice BR Gavai, the former Chief Justice of India, has told NDTV that while the Indian judiciary is independent, their actions are often seen through the prism of politics.
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How IIT Kharagpur Emerged From Freedom Fighters' Jail To Vision Of Viksit Bharat
When India gained independence in 1947, the symbolism of Hijli was profound. The government chose this very site to establish IIT Kharagpur in 1951, marking a transition from oppression to empowerment.
-
Sonia Gandhi Targets BJP Over Nehru Criticism, A Surname Counter Follows
The project to vilify Jawaharlal Nehru is the main goal of the ruling establishment today, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has said, ripping into the BJP for allegedly trying to erase the first prime minister from the country's history.
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What Putin Wrote About Mahatma Gandhi On Visitors' Book At Rajghat
Putin, in his short note, called Mahatma Gandhi the founder of modern independent India, a humanist, and a great freedom fighter.
-
PM Modi-Putin In A Fortuner: The Diplomatic Signal Behind The Viral Ride
In the middle of complex geopolitics and Western pressure, a non-Western vehicle signalled an independent Indian foreign-policy posture.
-
Realme Watch 5 Launched in India With 1.97-Inch AMOLED Display, Up to 16-Day Battery Life: Price, Features
Realme has launched the Realme Watch 5 in India alongside the Realme P4x 5G. Priced at Rs. 4,499, with an offer price of Rs. 3,999, it goes on sale on December 10. The smartwatch features a 1.97-inch AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling, NFC, independent GPS, and 108 sports modes. Health tools include heart rate, SpO₂, sleep, stress, and menstruatio...
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Netflix Reportedly Sells Spry Fox Back to Founders as Company Shifts Gaming Strategy
Netflix is reportedly preparing to sell Spry Fox back to its original founders, according to a new report. The studio, acquired in 2022, is said to return to independent status as Netflix shifts its gaming strategy. Spry Fox will continue developing Spirit Crossing, with Netflix still publishing the 2025 mobile release while the studio seeks other ...
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AWS Unveils Frontier AI Agents for Enterprises, Can Operate for Days Without Intervention
AWS has introduced a new class of autonomous “frontier agents” aimed at software teams, including a coding assistant named Kiro, a security agent and a DevOps agent. Designed to pursue goals rather than single tasks, these agents can work independently, handle multi-step workflows and scale across complex projects. AWS says the technology could...
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Hong Kong Leader Announces 'Independent Committee' To Probe Fire
Hong Kong has a legal mechanism to set up "commissions of inquiry", which in the past were usually led by judges to undertake complex fact-finding exercises -- a practice left over from British colonial rule.
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Trump To Attend FIFA World Cup Finals Draw On Friday
Trump has made the World Cup a centerpiece event of both his second presidency and the 250th anniversary of US independence next year.
-
Opinion | The Absurdity Of Banning 'Jai Hind' And 'Vande Mataram' In Parliament
As a member of the August house, it hurt and angered me deeply that a British-era rule, which we fought against with these very slogans, is now being replicated in Independent India's Parliament.
-
Realme Watch 5 Key Features, Colourways Confirmed Ahead of December 4 India Launch
The India variant of the Realme Watch 5 will launch on December 4 with a 1.97-inch AMOLED display, an IP68 rating and four colour options. As per the company, it will offer up to 20 days of battery life in Light Mode, 108 sports modes, and independent GPS with five satellite systems. Health features include heart rate, SpO2, stress, sleep and menst...
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Fermi Telescope Detects Gamma-Ray Halo That Could Be First Direct Dark Matter Signal
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has detected a faint halo of high-energy gamma rays around the Milky Way’s centre—matching predictions for dark-matter annihilation. The finding, reported by Professor Tomonori Totani, could represent the first direct glimpse of dark matter, but scientists caution that alternative explanations remain and...
-
Study Reveals Independent Role Of Alzheimers Gene In Triggering Delirium
Having the gene variant "APOE e4" is said to increase one's risk of developing the ageing-related Alzheimer's disease. However, the gene has a distinct, direct role to play in causing delirium
-
India's Green Economy May Create 48 Million Jobs By 2047: Study
India could attract USD 4.1 trillion in cumulative green investments and create 48 million full-time equivalent jobs by 2047, according to an independent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water.
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Judges Fair, Fearless, Only Follow Constitution: Ex-Chief Justice To NDTV
Justice BR Gavai, the former Chief Justice of India, has told NDTV that while the Indian judiciary is independent, their actions are often seen through the prism of politics.
