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'Bolt From The Blue': Lightning Megaflash Of 829 Kilometres Sets New World Record
A new world record for the longest distance lightning flash was declared on Thursday - a megaflash that stretched for 829 kilometres (515 miles) across the United States.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Approved for First Launch Under FAA License
Blue Origin has received FAA approval to conduct orbital launches with its New Glenn rocket from Florida. The five-year license enables the company to carry out missions required for U.S. Space Force certification. The debut launch will focus on deploying technology for the Blue Ring program, a defense-related initiative. Initially slated for a NAS...
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UN Official Lauds Indian Troops For Thwarting Attack In Congo
Indian peacekeepers, as well as Blue Helmets from other nations, pushed back an attack by an armed group in Congo, a top UN official has said, lauding the peacekeepers' efforts and "proactive role" in countering these assaults on the civilian populat
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India Our Strongest Supporter, Has Great Potential For More Cooperation: UN Peacekeeping Chief
The United Nations peacekeeping chief has said he "strongly" believes that there is a "great potential" for more cooperation with India on peacekeeping, highlighting that New Delhi has the capacity and technologies to help the Blue Helmets.
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India Sends 2,00,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses As Gift For UN Peacekeepers
Top United Nations officials, including the UN peacekeeping chief, have expressed gratitude to India for its gift of 2,00,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for peacekeepers, saying the donation will enable the Blue Helmets to continue their life-saving work in a safe manner.
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Police Need Our Skills For Precise Intervention: NSG Chief On Kashmir Ops
The top counter-terrorism force National Security Guard or NSG that undertakes high-risk close combat missions observed its 34th Raising Day on Tuesday. Commandos of the NSG had killed the terrorists who attacked Mumbai in November 2008. A unit of the NSG has also been deployed in Jammu and Kashmir. The NSG was raised in 1984 as a federal contingen...
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World Cup 2018: Wave Of Optimism Sweeps France As World Cup Unites Nation
French fans dared to dream of a World Cup victory on Sunday as they prepared to watch the final on a sunny summer weekend after a tournament that has lifted spirits and led to a rare sense of national unity.
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World Cup 2018: Japan Captain Makoto Hasebe Retiring After World Cup Dreams Dashed
The 34-year-old defensive midfielder's departure from the Blue Samurai could mean a changing of the guard for the team, with former AC Milan striker Keisuke Honda, 32, also saying he plans to retire from the national squad.
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'A Hack Can't Keep Me Down': Diplomat On Getting Twitter Account Back
The official Twitter account of Syed Akbaruddin, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, was taken over by hackers early Sunday morning before it was restored
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World's Tallest Building Lit Up in French Tricolor
To show solidarity with France and victims of Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris, the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates, was illuminated on Sunday in red, white and blue, colors of France's national flag.
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'Bolt From The Blue': Lightning Megaflash Of 829 Kilometres Sets New World Record
A new world record for the longest distance lightning flash was declared on Thursday - a megaflash that stretched for 829 kilometres (515 miles) across the United States.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Approved for First Launch Under FAA License
Blue Origin has received FAA approval to conduct orbital launches with its New Glenn rocket from Florida. The five-year license enables the company to carry out missions required for U.S. Space Force certification. The debut launch will focus on deploying technology for the Blue Ring program, a defense-related initiative. Initially slated for a NAS...
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UN Official Lauds Indian Troops For Thwarting Attack In Congo
Indian peacekeepers, as well as Blue Helmets from other nations, pushed back an attack by an armed group in Congo, a top UN official has said, lauding the peacekeepers' efforts and "proactive role" in countering these assaults on the civilian populat
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India Our Strongest Supporter, Has Great Potential For More Cooperation: UN Peacekeeping Chief
The United Nations peacekeeping chief has said he "strongly" believes that there is a "great potential" for more cooperation with India on peacekeeping, highlighting that New Delhi has the capacity and technologies to help the Blue Helmets.
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India Sends 2,00,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses As Gift For UN Peacekeepers
Top United Nations officials, including the UN peacekeeping chief, have expressed gratitude to India for its gift of 2,00,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for peacekeepers, saying the donation will enable the Blue Helmets to continue their life-saving work in a safe manner.
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Police Need Our Skills For Precise Intervention: NSG Chief On Kashmir Ops
The top counter-terrorism force National Security Guard or NSG that undertakes high-risk close combat missions observed its 34th Raising Day on Tuesday. Commandos of the NSG had killed the terrorists who attacked Mumbai in November 2008. A unit of the NSG has also been deployed in Jammu and Kashmir. The NSG was raised in 1984 as a federal contingen...
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World Cup 2018: Wave Of Optimism Sweeps France As World Cup Unites Nation
French fans dared to dream of a World Cup victory on Sunday as they prepared to watch the final on a sunny summer weekend after a tournament that has lifted spirits and led to a rare sense of national unity.
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World Cup 2018: Japan Captain Makoto Hasebe Retiring After World Cup Dreams Dashed
The 34-year-old defensive midfielder's departure from the Blue Samurai could mean a changing of the guard for the team, with former AC Milan striker Keisuke Honda, 32, also saying he plans to retire from the national squad.
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'A Hack Can't Keep Me Down': Diplomat On Getting Twitter Account Back
The official Twitter account of Syed Akbaruddin, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, was taken over by hackers early Sunday morning before it was restored
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World's Tallest Building Lit Up in French Tricolor
To show solidarity with France and victims of Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris, the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates, was illuminated on Sunday in red, white and blue, colors of France's national flag.
