The number of new Battery Operated Vehicles in the country has gone up more than three times since 2021, but they might not be all that sustainable. Though sales of battery-operated vehicles have been going up across the world, research suggests that Electric Vehicles (EVs) are not as environmentally-friendly as they seem. A study by […]
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According to news reports, two people entered Lok Sabha and opened tear gas canisters. In the latest visuals, yellow gas can be seen floating in the seating area of the Lok Sabha building. In the latest development, visitor passes to the parliament have been banned by the Lok Sabha Speaker for the ongoing session. Following […]
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55 percent of Indians are unable to get six hours of uninterrupted sleep According to a study conducted by Local Circles in India, 55 percent of Indians are not getting six hours of uninterrupted sleep. The usage of mobile phones before sleep is one of the major reasons for sleeplessness. Girish, a student who suffers […]
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India is attracting a lot of foreign investments as the largest online gaming market in terms of application downloads. India had 421 million online gamers in 2022 and this number is expected to go up to 442 million by 2023, attracting foreign investments in India. Surveys like EY-Loco Gamers Survey (2023), reveal that more and more players are […]
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Anganwadi workers and employees under several centrally sponsored schemes gathered at Town Hall on Monday to discuss better wages and working conditions. Hundreds of anganwadi workers gathered at the Town Hall on Monday seeking pension, permanent jobs, timely salary payment and other benefits for them on a par with other government Staff, in addition to […]
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The apex court has instructed the Centre to conduct elections in Jammu and Kashmir as soon as possible. In a long-awaited judgment, the Supreme Court today, upheld the abrogation of article 370 of the Indian Constitution. The article was struck down by the central government on August 6, 2019 when the parliament passed the Jammu […]
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Experts say that a decline in adoption of older children can be linked to family bonding and problems around acceptance into a new family environment. Out of 30 infants and children who are up for adoption in Bangalore, over 75 percent of them are older children who are left behind. Apart from the 30 in […]
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A recent Lancet study has shed light on a concerning trend in Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk factors among Indians. A study has revealed that the risk factors for CVD have increased among disadvantaged groups, such as poor individuals, while remaining stable or even decreasing among wealthier individuals. The study found that the prevalence of CVD […]
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Solicitor-General Mehta’s propositions against the petition on day six of the hearing states it is not possible to avoid personal laws, changing all of which with gender-neutral terms would prove to be complicated. Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, arguing against the inclusion of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act (SMA) said that it would create linguistic […]
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In 2021, 11.4 per cent of the total EPFO members were from Karnataka. The number of new female EPFO members has increased in the month of January, 2023. Out of 2.87 lakh female members, 1.97 lakh females are new joinees. Komal Mistry, an employee at one of the Big Four accounting companies, said, “I have […]
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