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Synopsis- The Jewar International Airport is set to for domestic flights and cargo operations in September 2025, as it has seen an upsurge in real estate value in western Uttar Pradesh. With land prices doubling, there is an increase in demand for both residential and industrial spaces. Along with government initiatives in improving the infrastructure with upcoming expressways, RRTS corridors, and urban development plans, Jewar is all set to become an upcoming economic hub. The geography of wes ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The country holds the promise of a future where every Indian may receive individualised treatment tailored to their genetic makeup, lifestyle and environment, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Sunday. He inaugurated the state-of-the-art Phenome India "National Biobank" at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) in the capital. The newly-launched facility marks a significant ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Vice President of CSIR, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the state-of-the-art Phenome India "National BioBank" at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) in the capital on Sunday. The newly launched facility marks a significant stride towards building India's own longitudinal health database and enabling personalised treatment regimens in future. The Biobank will serve as the backbone of a ...Read More >
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): Heavy rainfall has caused the rise of water levels in the Dharhali and Saktoh rivers in Rajouri district. Several states of India are facing heavy rainfall after the arrival of monsoon, causing waterlogging, floods and rising water levels of rivers and lower-level areas. The neighbouring state, Himachal Pradesh, is also experiencing the wrath of heavy rainfall, resulting in floods and loss of life in Mandi district. Search teams continue to l ...Read More >
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Search teams continue to look for the missing persons in the flood-hit Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh as the toll reached to 75 in the hill state following monsoon havoc. The state has been experiencing rainfall, landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts. Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan stated that the relief efforts have been hindered due to the "geography" of delivering aid to the flood-affected people. Also Read | Ladli Behna Yojana Mont ...Read More >
Gangtok, Jul 2 (PTI) Congress leader Ajoy Kumar's reference to Sikkim as a "neighbouring country" has drawn widespread criticism from various sections of the society, including political parties, in the Himalayan state. Kumar, during a press conference on Tuesday, had referred to the state as a neighbouring country in the same frame alongside Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. However, with the issue snowballing into a controversy, the senior Congress leader on Tuesday apologised, stating it was ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is probing from all angles, including sabotage, in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed 274 people on board and on the ground last month, Minister of State (MoS) For Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said. Mohol said the black box of the Air India flight AI 171 that has been recovered is in AAIB's custody and will not be outside the country for a thorough assessment. The MoS was speaking at the Pune chapter of the Emerging ...Read More >
Mumbai: Increasing property prices and geopolitical tensions across the world have hit housing sales in seven metropolitan cities in India, with sales dropping by 20% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) was hit the hardest, with housing sales dropping by 25%, from 41,540 units in the second quarter of 2024 to 31,275 units in the second quarter of 2025, according to a report by real estate consulting firm, Anarock. Approximat ...Read More >
A comparison of more than 2,700 complete genomes from South Asians uncovers a wealth of ancient and recent diversity and genetic links to disease. With around 5,000 different ethno-linguistic and religious groups, India is one of the most culturally and genetically diverse countries in the world. Yet, it remains underrepresented in genomic surveys, even when compared to other non-European groups, such as East Asians and Africans. A new analysis of Indian genomes -- the largest and most complet ...Read More >
New Delhi: In the shadows of Cold War diplomacy, South Africa and Israel formed one of history's most unlikely and secretive alliances. One regime led by white supremacists. The other, a Jewish state born from the ashes of genocides. They shared no religion, no geography and no cultural kinship. What bound them was something darker - nuclear ambition, international isolation and a fear of annihilation. South Africa, which once secretly helped Israel build the Jewish state's undeclared nuclear a ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's engineering exports have come down marginally by 0.82 percent to $9.89 billion in May 2025. However, in the April-May period, it recorded a surge of over 4 percent to $19.40 billion from the previous fiscal year. The reason for the shortfall is attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and West Asia region, said the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) report. Exports of "aircraft, spacecraft, and parts" went down 85 per cent, whereas the export ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sleep patterns are significantly influenced by the day of the week, the season, and geographic locations, according to a study. The study, led by researchers from Flinders University in South Australia, is based on data from more than 116,000 adults and over 73 million nights of sleep. The team used an under-mattress device to objectively track sleep duration and timing across 3.5 years, Xinhua news agency reported. The study finds that sleep is shaped not j ...Read More >
In his keynote address on "Role of Technology in the Indian Legal System" at the School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London, the CJI said while the judiciary welcomes innovations like automated cause lists, digital kiosks and virtual assistants, it must ensure that human oversight, ethical guidelines and robust training are integral to their implementation. "The value of discretion, empathy and judicial interpretation is irreplaceable," Justice Gavai said and pointed out ...Read More >
JAIPUR: As India pursues its ambitious renewable energy target of 500 GW by 2030, Rajasthan has emerged as a pivotal contributor to the country's solar expansion strategy. With a vision to scale its renewable capacity from 32 GW to 125 GW by the end of the decade, the state is actively leveraging public-private partnerships (PPPs) to meet its goals. At the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Conclave, stakeholders from the public and private sectors convened to outline the roadmap, discuss infrastructura ...Read More >
India has solidified its position as one of the world's premier tourist destinations, welcoming more than 10 million foreign visitors in 2023. This remarkable growth in tourism has been attributed to several key factors, including simplified e-visa processes, its rich cultural diversity, and its vast range of natural and historic attractions. As the travel industry prepares for the upcoming season, India is set to continue its trajectory of increasing global recognition, making it a prime destin ...Read More >
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