Govt plans special session of Parliament to pass women's quota amendment bill, confident of 15-18 vote margin
The government intends to call a special session of Parliament for passing a Constitution amendment bill. This proposed amendment aims to introduce 33 percent reservation for women in Parliament and s...
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Connecticut restored 34 acres of damaged salt marsh in 2022; two years later, native grasses were thriving, and shorebirds were nesting on newly built mounds
A major salt marsh restoration project at Great Meadows Marsh in Connecticut is showing promising results for coastal wildlife and biodiversity. After a $4.65 million rehabilitation effort, the 34-acr...
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Rupee falls 33 paise to close at 94.04 against US dollar
During intra-day trade, it witnessed a high of 93.62 and a low of 94.06 and the local unit settled at 94.04 (provisional), lower by 33 paise from its previous close...
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China flags six problems with Belgium-Chile BBNJ secretariat bid
China flags six problems with Belgium-Chile BBNJ secretariat bid...
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Xi Jinping's key quotes on building a greener, sustainable future
Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly emphasized China's commitment to environmental protection, ecological conservation and green development. Noting that Earth is a shared home, Xi has stresse...
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On Sun Yat-sen anniversary, Xi calls for dialogue on Taiwan with ‘people of vision’
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that Beijing was ready to engage in dialogue on Taiwan reunification with “people of vision” from across the island. Xi pledged to accommodate the island’...
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China urges US to stop 'spy narratives' to justify tech restrictions
China urges US to stop 'spy narratives' to justify tech restrictions...
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India’s Russian fossil fuel imports hit record €6.4 billion in October, crude oil accounts for 91%
Higher crude purchases by Indian refiners and rising international energy prices strengthened Moscow’s export earnings despite continuing Western sanctions...
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