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10 Years of GeM: The platform that transformed public procurement in India

The Government e Marketplace (GeM), has revolutionized public procurement in India by providing standardized digital tools that boost confidence among buyers and sellers. Small businesses and artisans have found greater access and empowerment on this platform, leading to increased engagement and a national transformation. GeM aims to focus on unlocking…

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Indian Navy chief Admiral Swaminathan begins four-day Mauritius visit to deepen maritime security

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is set to visit the island nation of Mauritius on a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and deepening defence ties with the key Indian Ocean partner.

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High jumper Pooja Singh, women's 4x400m team disappoint; India end WA U20 Championships with 3 medals

India concluded their World Athletics U20 Championships with three medals. High jumper Pooja Singh finished seventh, failing to reach her national record height. The women's 4x400m relay team also placed ninth in their final race. Ashish Yadav, Basant Kumar Meghwal, and Shahnavaz Khan secured the medals. This performance matches the…

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India donates five peacocks to UN Geneva, reviving decades-old tradition

India has donated five Indian peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva. This donation revives a decades-old tradition of presenting these birds to the international body. The peacocks, including a rare white one, reflect the UN's blue and white colors. They will reside in Ariana Park, a historic site…

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Women's reservation must not be linked to delimitation: Congress urges NCP (SP) to tell PM Modi

Congress asked NCP (SP) MPs to tell PM Modi about the INDIA bloc's position. They want the women's reservation law implemented immediately without linking it to delimitation.

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PM's image 'destroyed'; Modi, Shah cannot escape consequences of their actions: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over alleged police brutalities, saying that student protesters had to face tear gas, lathis, and pellet guns during their demonstration. Gandhi said the youth will hold political leaders accountable for their actions. He criticised Prime Minister Modi's image and propaganda efforts.

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Bring it on: opening front of mind for adaptable Head

Travis Head will play in Australia, South Africa, India and England in the next 12 months and has revealed why he can succeed as an opener everywhere.

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Congress demands SC judge-led probe into alleged Ram Mandir donation theft

Congress MP KC Venugopal demanded a Lok Sabha discussion on Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation embezzlement. He alleged an organized racket within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Venugopal called for a Supreme Court judge-supervised independent inquiry into the matter. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge also urged Prime Minister Modi to…

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Indian diaspora could be UPI’s ticket to the global payments map

NPCI plans to expand UPI internationally by targeting countries with large Indian diaspora populations, with CEO Dilip Asbe saying it could enter 15-20 markets over the next decade. NPCI is in talks with Japan, Malaysia and Bahrain, while exploring AI-enabled payments and building on UPI’s presence in nine countries.

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The Rusty-Spotted Cat Is India's Smallest Wild Feline and Almost Nobody Knows It Exists

Smaller Than Your Kitten, Deadlier Than You'd ExpectThe rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) weighs between 0.9 and 1.6 kilograms at full adult size. A domestic cat typically weighs three to five kilograms. This wild feline fits in a human hand and would lose a size comparison to most Indian street kittens.…

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India's Fishing Cat Is Losing Its Bengal Wetlands Faster Than Any Other Habitat

A Cat Built for WaterThe fishing cat, Prionailurus viverrinus, is not a cat that occasionally wades in. It is built for water the way a tiger is built for cover. Its forepaws are partially webbed. Its coat has two layers, a dense, water-repelling undercoat beneath longer guard hairs, so it…

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India's Most Secretive Feline: What Science Has Actually Documented About the Clouded Leopard

A Cat That Rewrote the Anatomy of ClimbingThe clouded leopard's canine teeth are the longest, relative to skull size, of any living cat on earth. That single biological fact has been confirmed, measured, and published, and it is one of the few things about this animal that science can state…

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NALSAR students object to CJI Surya Kant as convocation chief guest

NALSAR students have requested the university reconsider inviting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Concerns stem from his reported remarks during a hearing on police actions. Students submitted multiple representations citing constitutional values and access to justice. They feel the CJI's conduct conflicts with NALSAR's teachings. The university administration has…

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What General Bipin Rawat's Leadership Philosophy Teaches About Accountability, Execution, and Responsibility

The Man Who Made Accountability Non-NegotiableGeneral Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff, was known inside the armed forces for one consistent demand: own the outcome. Not the process. Not the intention. The outcome. Officers who served under him have described a command culture where explaining why something failed…

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What Traditional Indian Jewellery Really Signals About Your Region, Religion, and Caste

The dialect spoken in goldThe mangalsutra a woman wears in Pune looks nothing like the one her counterpart wears in Chennai. One is black beads strung on gold thread. The other is a thali tied with turmeric cord at the wedding and later restrung on a gold chain. Both signal…

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Nifty at 25,100 next? Anand James explains the level bulls must first conquer

James also shares his outlook for Bank Nifty, explains how the closing auction session is changing derivatives trading, and assesses the prospects for Ather Energy and Siemens Energy India after their recent rallies.

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Indian student arrested in Germany over Arizona girlfriend’s murder

An Indian student was arrested in Germany for allegedly murdering his girlfriend in Arizona. Varun Batchigari, a University of Arizona student, was apprehended before boarding a flight to India. Investigators allege he stole the victim's phone and cards after the killing. He is accused of sending deceptive texts to the…

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Odisha's Buddhist Triangle: How Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri Kept Buddhism Alive

The faith that disappeared from everywhere it mattered mostBuddhism was born in what is now Uttar Pradesh, reached its peak in Bihar, and was carried across Asia by monks who walked out of India in every direction. Then, somewhere between the 12th and 13th centuries, it effectively ceased to exist…

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Chronic Ear Infections During Childhood Can Lead to Permanent Hearing Loss in Adults

What Chronic Otitis Media Does Inside the EarEach time the middle ear fills with fluid or pus and goes untreated, it puts pressure on three tiny bones, the malleus, incus, and stapes, that are responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea. One or two infections, resolved properly, leave no…

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7 Early Signs of Hearing Loss That Most Indians Blame on Something Else Entirely

1. Asking People to Repeat Themselves, Blamed on MumblingThe most common early sign of auditory decline is also the easiest to deflect. When someone with early hearing loss misses words in conversation, the immediate instinct is to blame the speaker: "You talk too fast," "the TV was on," "your mask…

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CAS is here to stay: SEBI confident that Closing Auction Session will improve as participation rises, despite market-wide confusion

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) remains steadfast in its support for the newly implemented closing auction system. Despite initial trading fluctuations shaking investor confidence, the initiative is designed to enhance price discovery while aligning with international standards. However, a decrease in participation from proprietary traders has resulted…

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Global investing: Should you invest 15% or 50% abroad? Here's what experts say

Global investing is no longer just for the affluent in India. Individuals now have the opportunity to diversify their investment portfolios across various economies and currencies, leading to notable benefits. Aggressive investors should consider allocating around twenty to twenty-five percent of their portfolio internationally. However, concentrated thematic funds can be…

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World Athletics U20 Championships 2026: Basant, Shahnavaz create history as India win two more medals

Basant Kumar Meghwal secured silver in the men's high jump event. Shahnavaz Khan earned a bronze medal in the men's long jump competition. These medals brought India's total to three at the championships. Ashish Yadav had previously won silver in the javelin throw. This performance matches India's best-ever medal tally…

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School Holiday Tomorrow, August 10: Heavy rain forecast, check school closure updates

School holiday, August 10: In anticipation of heavy rainfall across multiple regions in India on August 10, 2026, district administrations are preparing to assess local conditions for possible school closures. It's important to note that Telangana's schools will be shut for the Bonalu festival, which is unrelated to the ongoing…

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Weather update, August 10: IMD flags heavy rain alerts, but which states are most at risk?

From August ninth to fifteenth, India anticipates significant rainfall across numerous regions. Thunderstorms, flashes of lightning, and brisk winds are set to accompany the downpours. The heaviest rains are predicted for the hill states, Northeast, and central and peninsular sectors. Coastal regions may encounter isolated thunderstorm activity and winds gusting…

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