Month: June 2024

Remembering Dhirendra Sharma, quintessential dissenter and academic-activist

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Remembering Dhirendra Sharma, quintessential dissenter and academic-activist

A photograph of Dhirendra Sharma (right) holding hands with A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement With the passing away of Professor Dhirendra Sharma (1932-2024) in Dehradun this week, a highly contested and sensational chapter in the history of nuclear technology development in India has ended. Prof. Sharma was the first intellectual to publicly…

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Science

Markets halt record-breaking rally; Sensex falls 269 points

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Markets halt record-breaking rally; Sensex falls 269 points

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Halting their record-breaking rally, equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty buckled under selling pressure as investors pared exposure to oil & gas, capital goods and FMCG stocks amid a bearish trend in global markets. Snapping its six-day rally, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 269.03 points or…

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Business

India On Canada Parliament Honouring Khalistani Terrorist

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India On Canada Parliament Honouring Khalistani Terrorist

New Delhi: The Indian government will “naturally oppose any move giving political space to extremism and advocacy of violence”, the Foreign Ministry said Friday in its weekly press briefing. The reference was to the Canadian parliament observing a moment of silence in the memory of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed outside a…

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T20 World Cup 2024, Super 8 Match 5: England vs South Africa Players To Watch Out For

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T20 World Cup 2024, Super 8 Match 5: England vs South Africa Players To Watch Out For

England vs South Africa: Super Eight – Match 5 Preview Super Eight – Match 5 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2024, features England taking on South Africa. This match is set to take place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, on June 21 at 08:00…

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Sports

“Silent On Match Fixing Allegation”: Former Pakistan Star’s Big Accusation At PCB

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“Silent On Match Fixing Allegation”: Former Pakistan Star’s Big Accusation At PCB

Pakistan’s earlier-than-expected elimination from the ongoing T20 World Cup has paved the way for different conspiracy theories in the local media. From groupism to rift withing the senion members of the team, the local media has presented several concepts to suggest the reason behind the team’s disaster show in the Americas. While majority…

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Sports

Rupee recovers to settle 6 paise higher at 83.55 against dollar

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Rupee recovers to settle 6 paise higher at 83.55 against dollar

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The rupee recovered from over two months low level and settled 6 paise higher at 83.55 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday, backed by sustained inflow of foreign capital and softening crude oil prices overseas. The local unit, however, faced resistance due to strengthening…

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Business

China firmly opposes unilateral sanctions, says Foreign Ministry

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China firmly opposes unilateral sanctions, says Foreign Ministry

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. | Photo Credit: Reuters China firmly opposes unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday. Earlier, Japan imposed trade restrictions on China-based companies as part of a fresh round of sanctions against individuals and groups regarded as supporting…

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World

BJP’s JP Nadda Likely To Be Leader Of House In Rajya Sabha: Sources

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BJP’s JP Nadda Likely To Be Leader Of House In Rajya Sabha: Sources

BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda (File). New Delhi: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to be the party’s leader in the Rajya Sabha, sources told NDTV Friday afternoon. Mr Nadda will also, for now, retain his post as the BJP’s National President, underlining his importance…

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