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Iran says it conducted successful space launch in programme long criticised by West

Iran, 6/12: Iran on Friday said that it successfully conducted a space launch, the latest one for a programme that the West alleges improves Tehran’s ballistic missile programme, Associated Press reported. The launch was reportedly conducted using Iran’s Simorgh programme, a satellite-carrying rocket that had seen a series of failed launches, and took place at…

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BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar to take oath as pro-tem Speaker of Maharashtra assembly

Mumbai, 6/12: BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar will take oath as the pro-tem Speaker of the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Friday, a day before the special three-day session of the Lower House of the state legislature begins. Talking to PTI this morning, Kolambkar, a nine-time MLA, confirmed that he will take oath as the pro-tem speaker…

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Devendra Fadnavis returns as Maharashtra chief minister; Shinde, Pawar take oath as deputy CMs

Mumbai, 5/12: Heralding a new era of coalition politics, BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the 31st Chief Minister of Maharashtra at a grand ceremony at the historic Azad Maidan in Mumbai where the Maha Yuti-NDA staged a show of strength and togetherness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the impressive event which…

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GKEL wins Sword of Honour from British Safety Council

Bhubaneswar, Dec05, 2024:GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited GKEL), a subsidiary of GMR Power and Urban Infra Ltd (GPUIL), has been honoured with the Sword of Honour-2024from British Safety Council for exceptional prowess in the management of health and safety risks in the workplace. This achievement is testament to their unwavering dedication to delivering and maintaining outstanding…

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GRP seize 60 kg of silver ornaments from Rourkela railway station

In a major bust against alleged illegal smuggling, the Government Railway Police (GRP) on Wednesday seized 60 kg of silver ornaments at Rourkela police station.A man, named Chandan Kumar was apprehended while illegally transporting the silver and was handed over to the GST department today for further investigation after failing to provide any satisfactory answer.Sources…

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Marburg virus outbreak in Africa: 15 dead, know the symptoms, signs, and prevention

A health alert has been issued for travelers worldwide amid the escalating spread of Marburg, Mpox, and Oropouche viruses in more than 17 countries. Marburg, infamously known as the “bleeding eye virus,” has killed 15 people in Rwanda, with hundreds more suspected to be infected.This very virulent virus has a scary mortality rate of 50-50%,…

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