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Webb Telescope
Webb telescope to explore two rocky, Earths-like planets

The huge telescope plans to start its in-depth science investigation by exploring strange, new rocky worlds in unprecedented detail.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Outcry as China stops Pacific journos questioning FM Wang

The allegations raise serious press freedom concerns and alarm about the ability of Pacific journalists to do their jobs, particularly as the relationship between the region and China becomes closer, the Guardian reported.

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Indian Institute of Petroleum recruitment 2022: Apply for over 50 posts, check details

Interested and eligible candidates can appear for walk-in-interview scheduled from 13 June to 17 June 2022.

PM Modi In Shimla
Modi breaks security protocol to accept mother's portrait in Shimla

Thanking the girl for presenting him the handmade portrait, Modi, who was in the Himachal Pradesh capital to participate in the Garib Kalyan Sammelan, expressed gratitude to her for the gesture.

Sidhu Moosewala
Autopsy reveals 24 bullet wounds on Sidhu Moosewala's body

In less than 24 hours after his security was curtailed by the government, Moosewala, 29, was shot dead by gangsters near his ancestral village in Mansa in broad daylight on Sunday.

Monsoon onset
Normal monsoon expected across India, says IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

As per IMD, the southwest monsoon has advanced over some more parts of central Arabian Sea, some parts of Karnataka, entire Kerala, some more parts of Tamil Nadu, entire southeast Bay of Bengal, some more parts of southwest Bay of Bengal, most parts of Eastcentral Bay of Bengal, some parts of Westcentral and Northeast Bay of Bengal.

Satyendar Jain
ED to seek 2-week custody of Satyendar Jain in PMLA case

Jain was placed under arrest by the ED on Monday evening in connection with the Prevention of Money Laundering case pertaining to disproportionate assets lodged against him and others.

Supreme Court
Why is NGT entertaining letters from lawmakers, asks SC

The observation came while hearing the Andhra Pradesh government's appeal against an NGT order halting construction work at Rushikonda Hills in Visakhapatnam.

No more pay commission for Central government employees
Forget 8th Pay commission - No more pay commission for Central government employees?

All the rumours related to the 8th Pay Commission are false and baseless as there is no such report to back the claims

KGF Chapter 2
Prime Video announces digital premiere date of 'K.G.F: Chapter Two'

The multilingual movie was released in theatres countrywide in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi on April 14.

India has become one of the fastest growing economies in the world: PM Modi
PM Modi releases 11th installment of Kisan Samman Nidhi

The prime minister interacted with the beneficiaries of the Central schemes from across the country.

Obscene video case: Goa police file charge sheet against Poonam Pandey, Sam Bombay
Obscene video case: Goa police file charge sheet against Poonam Pandey, Sam Bombay

Pandey and Bombay were in November 2020 booked for allegedly shooting the obscene video at the state-owned Chapoli dam in Canacona area and circulating it on social media platforms, the official said.

Four of a family die by suicide in Hyderabad
Four of a family die by suicide in Hyderabad

A couple and their two daughters jumped into a lake in Kurmalguda, Ranga Reddy district, late on Monday night

Woh Toh Hai Albela
Woh Toh Hai Albela jumps to No. 1 leaving Anupamaa, TMKCO Behind

Shaheer Sheikh and Hiba Nawad starrer Woh Toh Hai Albela top the list of most popular shows leaving big serials like Anupamaa and TMKCO behind.

UGC cautions students against taking admission in these universities
UGC cautions students against taking admission in these universities

The higher education regulator said Periyar University is running distance education programmes in violation of its guidelines while AIIPHS State Government University is offering various degree courses in gross violation of the UGC Act, 1956. 

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