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July 16, 2026 1:40 PM

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India calls for stronger BIMSTEC cooperation on security and economy

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has underscored the need for closer cooperation among BIMSTEC member countries to address economic challenges, including disruptions in global supply chains. Addressing the fifth meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs in New Delhi, Mr Doval said disrupti...

July 16, 2026 1:26 PM

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BRICS nations to sign MoU on standardisation in Bengaluru

Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi has said that the BRICS countries will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Bengaluru to collaborate in the field of standardisation. Speaking to the media after addressing the meeting of Heads of BRICS National Standardisa...

July 16, 2026 1:40 PM

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Supreme Court suggests CBSE to introduce third language from class 5 or 6

The Supreme Court expressed concern over the introduction of a third language in Class 9 under the CBSE curriculum, observing that it could increase the stress levels of students. The Apex Court suggested that the third language be introduced in Class 5 or Class 6 to enable students to cope with it ...

July 16, 2026 12:57 PM

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Delhi High Court orders daily health monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk

The Delhi High Court has directed the authorities to monitor the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk on a daily basis, stressing that every life is precious. Mr Wangchuk is on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. A bench comprising Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia direc...

July 16, 2026 12:06 PM

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Drone-assisted TB sample transport cuts diagnosis time: ICMR study

A study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has demonstrated that drone-assisted transport of tuberculosis (TB) sputum samples can reduce diagnosis time and patient expenses. The study was conducted under ICMR's flagship i-DRONE initiative in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana, i...

July 16, 2026 11:39 AM

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ED searches 13 locations in alleged terror funding case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at 13 premises in connection with a case related to an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network. The case stems from an FIR registered by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) against an organised syndicate allegedly involved ...