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UK Govt Takes Back Decision to Reopen Chevening Scholarship for Afghan Students
The UK government offers Chevening Scholarship programme to candidates who want to study for one year master’s degree at any university in the country.
Exercise Done in Areas with Air Pollution Can Also Reduce Death Risk Due to Natural Causes, Says Study
The study, published in the journal CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), indicates that a higher level of regular exercise compared with inactivity was beneficial, even in polluted areas, although less exposure to pollution was better.
From US 'War on Terror' After 9/11 to Taliban Taking Over Kabul, Key Dates in Afghanistan Since 2001
Here is a recap of landmark events in the war-torn country since the group's first regime was toppled in the 2001 US-led invasion.
Over 14,000 Units of MG Hector SUVs Recalled Due to Emission-Related Issues
The cars failed the CoP testing in relation to the type of certification for the DCT petrol variant of the SUV.
The 6 Schemes Which PM Modi Wants to Reach All, and Need for a Quantum Jump in the Run-Up to 2024
Four of the schemes rolled out in Modi’s first term and played a role in his 2019 win while ‘Ayushman Bharat’ and ‘Har Ghar Jal’ have shown some impact on the ground in Modi’s second term so far.
MacBook With Apple Pencil Support? Apple Patent Hints At Laptop Model With Pencil Dock
While the possibility of Apple bringing Apple Pencil support on MacBook will excite many, it is unlikely that Apple will put a touch-sensitive display on the MacBook.
Sushmita Dev, Who Backed CAA, Joins TMC Hours After Quitting Congress
Sushmita Dev, president of All India Mahila Congress, had backed CAA citing that people in the Barak Valley are in its favour.
Banks Holiday Today: Banks to Stay Shut 10 Days in Last 2 Weeks of August. Full List
Bank Holidays in August, 2021: August 16 (Muharram (Ashoora) and August 30 (Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8)/Krishna Jayanthi) will be widely celebrated holidays.
On Independence Day, UP Police Travel to Chennai to Arrest Man for Youtube Videos on Modi
In most of his videos, Mishra had criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party government over its handling of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Take-off Point for Atmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi's I-Day Speech Was an Exercise in 'Vision'
At a time when the Opposition senses blood in the water, PM Modi appeared to make a conscious attempt to infuse optimism and and present the rosy vision of a vibrant nation on the cusp of a transformational moment.
Two Guests Dead, as Many Injured in Delhi Hotel Fire
The incident took place around 7.30 am, they said, adding that one of the deceased has been identified as Deepak, a resident of Bagdola, Sector-8, Dwarka.
Several Explosions Heard in Kabul, Says Local Media As Taliban Take Over the Afghan Capital
The security situation in Kabul is changing quickly, the US embassy has said.
Canada PM Trudeau Announces Snap Elections for Sept 20 to Seek New Mandate Amid Pandemic
Despite rolling out massive pandemic aid, passing a federal budget and other key legislation with opposition backing over the past year, Trudeau -- in office since 2015 -- has lamented that parliament has become dysfunctional.
Sports Minister Promises Expansion of TOPS, Financial Windfall for Tokyo 2020 Performers
Driven by India's best medal haul in Tokyo Olympics, the government will expand the size and scope of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) keeping the 2024 and 2028 Games in mind, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said.
Bigg Boss OTT: Sidharth Shukla, Shenaaz Gill Appear on Sunday Ka Vaar with Karan Johar
Sidharth Shukla, ahead of entering Bigg Boss OTT, said, "My Bigg Boss journey wouldn’t have been the way it was without Shehnaaz."
Stoning for Adultery, Execution for Tight Clothes: Taliban’s Medieval Gender Rules for Afghan Women
When Taliban ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001 they imposed Sharia law, a strict interpretation of Islamic law which meant women could not work, girls were banned from attending school and women had to cover their faces in public.