Asteroids celebrate International Asteroid Day
The fly-by is perfectly timed to coincide with International Asteroid Day on June 30. The day, also supported by the United Nations, marks the anniversary of the largest observed asteroid strike in recorded history in 1908.News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: June 30, 2024, 06:38 AM - 10 mins read
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July 2, 2024, 05:17 AM - 2 mins read
The Indian Army contingent has set off for the 13th edition of the India-Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE, scheduled from July 1-15 at Fort Vachira Prakan in Thailand's Tak Province, announced the Defence Ministry on Tuesday. Previously, the exercise was held in Umroi, Meghalaya in September 2019.
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July 2, 2024, 05:06 AM - 3 mins read
Researchers found that 0.6-0.9 per cent of girls and 0.9-1.2 per cent of boys in the middle-income countries they studied -- India, Vietnam and China -- sought professional help.
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July 2, 2024, 04:39 AM - 3 mins read
The 16th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ between the Indian and Mongolian armies is set to begin in Meghalaya's Umroi from July 3 to July 16. The Indian Army announced that this exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the two forces, particularly in semi-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrains.
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July 2, 2024, 04:25 AM - 2 mins read
Urging voters to avoid "regrettable decisions," Sunak cautioned against granting a "supermajority" to Labour under Keir Starmer, as polls indicate a strong lead for the opposition.
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July 2, 2024, 04:16 AM - 2 mins read
Other books shortlisted include Woman Who Climbed Trees by Nepali-Indian writer Smriti Ravindra, Spell of Good Things by Nigerian writer Ayobami Adebayo, The Idle Stance of the Tippler Pigeon by Safinah Danish Elahi of Pakistan and Brotherless Nights by Sri Lankan-American author VV Ganeshananthan.
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July 2, 2024, 02:19 AM - 3 mins read
Prachanda, 69, has previously won three confidence votes during his one-and-a-half-year term.
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July 1, 2024, 09:16 PM - 2 mins read
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) recently reported the destruction of a kilometre-long terror tunnel and the elimination of approximately 100 terrorists. The operation was part of a broader effort by the IDF's 99th Infantry Division to neutralise terrorist threats in the central Gaza Strip.
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July 1, 2024, 08:55 AM - 3 mins read
This change, effective from July 1, has sparked outrage among student representatives, who warn that the steep price hike will deter prospective students and drive them to competing destinations.
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July 1, 2024, 08:13 AM - 2 mins read
On Monday, Pakistan handed over to India a list of defence personnel who went missing during the wars of 1965 and 1971, in addition to exchanging lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody. This exchange took place through diplomatic channels in both New Delhi and Islamabad.
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July 1, 2024, 07:22 AM - 4 mins read
Experts quoted by Chinese media suggest that the aircraft carrier is on a scheduled exercise that might also prepare it for potential long-distance voyages into the West Pacific.
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June 30, 2024, 11:28 PM - 3 mins read
The 28-year-old 10m air rifle shooter, who clinched victory in the Olympic Selection Trials to secure a berth at the Paris Olympics earlier this year, attributes his success to his gruelling experience in Siachen.
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June 30, 2024, 10:05 PM - 3 mins read
Following a lackluster performance in the recent US Presidential debate, President Joe Biden's family has expressed disappointment, privately criticizing his campaign advisers for what they perceive as missteps leading up to the event.
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