CSIR-NBRI launches new, ‘safe’ soft drink

CSIR-NBRI launches new, ‘safe’ soft drink

Lucknow, July 2 - The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) has come out with a healthy herbal product, 'Pio', which is 100 per cent plant-based with no artificial sweetener or caffeine, but has the fizz and taste intact.

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Israel in ‘final stage’ of eliminating Hamas in Gaza: Netanyahu

Israel in ‘final stage’ of eliminating Hamas in Gaza: Netanyahu

Jerusalem, July 2 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that his country is in "the final stage" of eliminating Hamas' armed force in the Gaza Strip.

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‘Serious messages’ will come out of PM Modi’s Moscow visit: Senior Russian diplomat

‘Serious messages’ will come out of PM Modi’s Moscow visit: Senior Russian diplomat

United Nations, July 2 - "Serious messages" will come out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow next week and relations between the two countries will "blossom further", Russia’s Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia said on Monday.

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US Supreme Court rules ex-Presidents have absolute immunity for official act, not unofficial acts

US Supreme Court rules ex-Presidents have absolute immunity for official act, not unofficial acts

Washington, July 1 - The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a former President is entitled to "absolute" immunity for clearly official acts, but not for unofficial acts.

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New criminal laws much sought-after initiative, says Telangana HC judge

New criminal laws much sought-after initiative, says Telangana HC judge

Hyderabad, July 1 - Telangana High Court Judge Justice K. Surender has said that the implementation of three new criminal laws is a much sought-after initiative for an effective criminal justice system in tune with the changed crime scenario.

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Bombay HC Chief Justice: Despite teething problems, India’s new laws will surmount all challenges

Bombay HC Chief Justice: Despite teething problems, India’s new laws will surmount all challenges

Mumbai, July 1 - Bombay High Court Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya has expressed optimism that despite facing teething problems, the new criminal laws -- which came into effect all over India from July 1 -- will surmount all challenges and sail through due

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Modernisation of Justice System: Focus on efficiency and victims’ rights

Modernisation of Justice System: Focus on efficiency and victims’ rights

New Delhi, July 1 - India's criminal justice system underwent a significant transformation with the implementation of three new laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).

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SEBEX 2: India’s breakthrough in non-nuclear explosives technology

SEBEX 2: India’s breakthrough in non-nuclear explosives technology

New Delhi, July 1 - India has taken a significant stride towards achieving self-reliance in defence with the development of a new explosive more potent than Trinitrotoluene (TNT).

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It’s not NEET, but Rahul Gandhi’s take on Abhay Mudra, Hinduism & Agniveers that flew sparks in Parliament

It’s not NEET, but Rahul Gandhi’s take on Abhay Mudra, Hinduism & Agniveers that flew sparks in Parliament

New Delhi, July 1 - When Rahul Gandhi rose to make his first speech as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha at 2 p.m. on Monday on the motion of thanks on President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of

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BJP nominates Pankaja Munde, 4 others for state council polls to woo back OBCs, Dalits, Marathas

BJP nominates Pankaja Munde, 4 others for state council polls to woo back OBCs, Dalits, Marathas

Mumbai, July 1 - BJP for the biennial election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council slated for July 12 has nominated former minister Pankaja Munde, who lost the Lok Sabha elections from Beed, former minister of state Parihar Fuke, former minister of state Sadabhau

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Rahul Gandhi has insulted crores of Hindus: BJP leaders

Rahul Gandhi has insulted crores of Hindus: BJP leaders

New Delhi, July 1 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for making a controversial statement on Hindus during his maiden speech as the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.

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Digital India symbolises an empowered nation: PM Modi

Digital India symbolises an empowered nation: PM Modi

New Delhi, July 1 - Digital India symbolises an empowered country which boosts 'Ease of Living' and transparency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

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Ola Electric posts 107 pc growth in June EV 2-wheeler registrations

Ola Electric posts 107 pc growth in June EV 2-wheeler registrations

New Delhi, July 1 - Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric on Monday announced that it has posted a growth of 107 per cent (Year-on-Year) in June 2024 Electric Vehicle (EV) two-wheeler registrations as compared to the corresponding month in 2023.

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India offers $500 bn investment opportunity in clean energy, time to tap skilled youth

India offers $500 bn investment opportunity in clean energy, time to tap skilled youth

New Delhi, July 1 - As India begins its ambitious journey towards achieving the target of net zero by 2070, the energy transition efforts in the country offer an immense $500 billion investment opportunity to businesses, billion, especially in the green energy value

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Maharashtra: Oppn stages walkout over resolution congratulating Shelar for India’s T20 WC win

Maharashtra: Oppn stages walkout over resolution congratulating Shelar for India’s T20 WC win

Mumbai, July 1 - The opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council staged a walkout on Monday over the treasury members’ attempt to move a resolution congratulating BJP MLA and BCCI Treasurer Ashish Shelar, and not the Indian cricket team, for winning the T20

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Northeastern states welcome three new criminal laws to speed up justice

Northeastern states welcome three new criminal laws to speed up justice

Guwahati/Agartala/Imphal, July 1 - After numerous events and awareness campaigns, the three new criminal laws came into force in the northeastern states on Monday along with the rest of the country replacing the British-era laws to accelerate justice.

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India’s retail market attracts investors, funding for startups rose by 32 pc

India’s retail market attracts investors, funding for startups rose by 32 pc

New Delhi, July 1 - India's consumption story has been attracting investors. In the first half of 2024, retail startups in the country raised 32 per cent more funds as compared to the same period last year.

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Hyundai Motor register decline, Kia logs growth in overall sales in June

Hyundai Motor register decline, Kia logs growth in overall sales in June

New Delhi, July 1 - Automaker Hyundai Motor India has registered a decline of 1.22 per cent in overall auto sales in the month of June, while Kia India reported a growth of 9.8 per cent, the companies said on Monday.

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WhatsApp banned over 66 lakh accounts in India in May

WhatsApp banned over 66 lakh accounts in India in May

New Delhi, July 1 - Meta-owned WhatsApp on Monday said it banned more than 66 lakh accounts in India in the month of May for violating the laws of the land.

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Nearly 2,000 households evacuated amid potential floods in Myanmar

Nearly 2,000 households evacuated amid potential floods in Myanmar

Yangon, July 1 - Nearly 2,000 households in northern Myanmar's Kachin State have been evacuated as the Ayeyarwady River overflowed above the danger mark due to heavy rains, according to the Kachin state government on Monday.

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