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India Welcomes First Civilian Space Tourist Gopichand Thotakura

India Welcomes First Civilian Space Tourist Gopichand Thotakura

August 26, 2024

Gopichand Thotakura, India’s first civilian space tourist, received a warm welcome in Delhi upon his return on August 26, 2024. Thotakura made history by joining Blue Origin’s New Shepard-25 (NS-25) mission, founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, becoming the second Indian citizen to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 mission. His trip lasted about ten …

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Mother Teresa's 114th Birth Anniversary, Observed on August 26

Mother Teresa’s 114th Birth Anniversary, Observed on August 26

August 26, 2024

August 26, 2024 marks the 114th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa, a divine figure whose legacy of love and compassion continues to inspire the world. Born on 26 August 1910 in Albania, she became one of the most revered figures of the 20th century, recognized globally for her selfless service to humanity. Mother Teresa was …

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Arun Agarwal Named Chairman of Texas Economic Development Corporation

Arun Agarwal Named Chairman of Texas Economic Development Corporation

August 26, 2024

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arun Agarwal, a Dallas-based Indian-American entrepreneur, as the Chairman of the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) Board of Directors. This role involves marketing Texas as a premier business destination both domestically and globally. Agarwal’s appointment highlights Texas’s commitment to diversity and the increasing influence of Indian-American leaders in significant …

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Ladakh Gets Five New District

Ladakh Gets Five New District

August 26, 2024

The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to create five new districts in the union territory of Ladakh, said home minister Amit Shah on August 26. Vision of P.M Modi “In pursuit of Narendra Modi’s vision to build a developed and prosperous Ladakh, the MHA has decided to create five new districts in the union territory. Benefits of …

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PM Modi Distributes Certificates to 11 Lakh New ‘Lakhpati Didis’

PM Modi Distributes Certificates to 11 Lakh New ‘Lakhpati Didis’

August 26, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed certificates to 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis in a function organised at Jalgaon in Maharashtra. The Prime Minister also felicitated Lakhpati Didis and discussed with them about their businesses. Earnings of Lakhpati didis These Lakhpati didis whose number is more than one crore in the country, are earning more than …

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Vasantrao Chavan, a senior Congress leader and MP from Nanded, passed away on August 26, 2024, at 4 a.m. in Hyderabad due to prolonged illness. Despite health issues and political challenges, Chavan won the Nanded Lok Sabha seat this year. His final rites will be held in Naigaon at 11 a.m. Veteran Congress Leader Vasantrao Chavan Passes Away at 70

Veteran Congress Leader Vasantrao Chavan Passes Away at 70

August 26, 2024

Veteran Congress leader and recently elected Nanded MP, Vasantrao Chavan, passed away at 4 a.m. on August 26, 2024, at KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad. Chavan, who was 70 years old, had been battling a prolonged illness and had been undergoing treatment for renal issues. His condition deteriorated suddenly, leading to his demise. Political Career and …

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List of Official Languages of Indian States and Union Territories

List of Official Languages of Indian States and Union Territories

August 26, 2024

India is a linguistically diverse country with numerous languages spoken across its states and union territories. Each state and union territory has its own set of official languages used in government affairs and administration. This article provides a comprehensive list of the official languages for each Indian state and union territory. Languages of Indian States …

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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Unveils New ‘Suicide Drones’

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Unveils New ‘Suicide Drones’

August 26, 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently unveiled a new type of “suicide drone,” with state media reporting that he personally oversaw a performance test of the weaponry. These drones, designed to carry explosives and crash into enemy targets like guided missiles, were showcased during a test conducted on August 24, 2024. The test was …

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23 Lakh Government Employees Will Benefit From UPS

23 Lakh Government Employees Will Benefit From UPS

August 26, 2024

In a big announcement ahead of assembly elections in one state and a Union Territory this year, the government has launched the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) amid protests by several non-BJP-ruled states over the New Pension Scheme (NPS). Benefit for 23 lakh central government employees “This scheme will benefit 23 lakh central government employees (under …

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2nd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable To Held In Singapore Today

2nd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable To Held In Singapore Today

August 26, 2024

The 2nd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR), aimed at further strengthening trade and economic ties between the two countries, will be held in Singapore on August 26. For India, Singapore has been a major source of FDI (foreign direct investment). Attendees in the meeting Four union ministers – Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, S Jaishankar and Ashwini …

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