India’s Vanshika Chaudhary and Shiva Narwal secured the silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Championship with a composed performance on Tuesday.
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The Indian Army has constructed a 34-metre footbridge over the Balason River in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, restoring connectivity between Siliguri and Mirik after a temporary bridge was damaged by heavy rain, according to a defence statement issued on Wednesday.
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The government on Wednesday said India’s ethanol blending program is safe, consumer-friendly and economically beneficial, dismissing concerns that using E20 fuel could invalidate vehicle insurance policies.
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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday after witnessing a sharp decline in the previous session, supported by easing crude oil prices and buying interest in blue-chip stocks.
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Heavy rains lashed Maharashtra’s Thane and Palghar districts over the past 24 hours, triggering a minor landslide at the scenic Malshej Ghat and resulting in dozens of complaints related to fallen trees, officials said on Wednesday.
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has written to the chief ministers of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, seeking stronger inter-state cooperation to combat drug trafficking and curb the spread of narcotic substances.
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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands on Tuesday met healthcare professionals in Mumbai to understand how India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), artificial intelligence (AI), and payroll-linked financial infrastructure are helping improve financial health outcomes for salaried individuals.
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Strength training may do much more than build muscle and improve physical appearance, with a new long-term study suggesting that lifting weights could help people live longer, even without spending hours in the gym.
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As India advances towards becoming one of the world’s largest economies, tax reforms that enhance predictability and simplify compliance will be crucial in attracting global capital and promoting entrepreneurship, a senior financial industry expert said on Tuesday.
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Instant messaging platform Telegram became operational for some existing users on Tuesday morning. Telegram has started operational for some existing users after the end of the temporary restriction from the government.
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