Aadhaar authentication transactions rise to 2.31 billion in March
The numbers in March were higher than in February when 2.26 billion authentication transactions were carried out. Key Points
FinancialexpressIS group says four fighters carried out Moscow attack
Islamic State militants attacked Moscow, killing 133. Armed with guns, targeting Christians. Claimed Friday, fighters returned safely. Kremlin silent. 11 arrested, terrorists with Ukraine links. Russia battles IS in Syria. Key Points
Economic TimesNetizens shower praises for Global Star Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' poster-Entertainment News , Firstpost
Ram Charan's birthday celebrations have become a viral phenomenon. The Global Star who made India proud with his astute humility, grace and charm in Hollywood, carried himself with the same humble attitude for his key appearances in India post the Oscars. Key Points
FirstpostTaliban execute 2 convicts in public
The Taliban carried out a double public execution at a stadium in south-eastern Afghanistan on Thursday. Thousands watched the killing of two convicted... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPaytm founder says AI will do a lot of humans’ work, company to use AI for fraud detection and customer care
Paytm will be using AI for various purposes, including fraud detection, customer care, onboarding, and so on. The company's founder and CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, confirmed the same and said that a lot of human being's work will be done by AI. Key Points
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Carrying out feasibility studies for future Chandrayaan missions: Govt
Chandrayaan-3, with lunar lander module Vikram and rover Pragyaan, was launched on July 22. The Vikram lander module had a soft-landing on August 23 and Pragyaan rover left imprints of the national emblem and ISRO's logo on the lunar surface. The experiments were carried out for one lunar day which is equivalent to 14 earth days. Key Points
Economic TimesBhiwandi man going for Eid rally electrocuted by high tension wire
A 21-year-old man was electrocuted during an Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi rally in Bhiwandi, India. He was carrying a long iron pole as a flagpole when it touched a high voltage wire. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan Times443 properties razed in Nuh, all after July 31 violence: Govt report
The report also indicates that no property was demolished a week prior to the July 31 incident. However, prior notices were served. In Gurugram, only one property was demolished post violence. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPriyanka Chopra sells office space in Andheri for ₹7 crore
The property was sold to dentists Dr Nitesh and Dr Nikita Motwani. Madhu Chopra, the mother of the Los Angeles-based actor, carried out the transaction on her behalf, according to documents accessed by Zapkey.com. The purchasers paid a stamp duty of ₹42 crore on the transaction | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesVladimir Putin, Xi Jinping to sign declaration on 'new era' ties: Kremlin
The leaders will sign... a joint statement on strengthening comprehensive partnership and strategic relations entering a new era, Kremlin foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov said in comments carried by Russian news agencies. Key Points
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ISRO launches satellite PSLV-C58; to study black holes, galaxies
At about 21 minutes into its flight, the rocket will orbit XPoSat at an altitude of about 650 km.. For the first time in its history, the Indian Space Research Or Key Points
The Tribune IndiaISRO launches satellite PSLV-C58; to study black holes, galaxies
At about 21 minutes into its flight, the rocket will orbit XPoSat at an altitude of about 650 km.. For the first time in its history, the Indian Space Research Or Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHumans came to America 21,000-23,000 years ago, confirms New Mexico research
A research carried out on footprints found in New Mexico challenges the earlier convention of when humans came to America. Read more ahead. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesChandrayaan-3 second Op around done, closest point to Earth (perigee) raised to around 220km
The operation, which was carried out to increase the spacecraft's apogee (farthest point from Earth) began at around 12.05pm as planned and lasted for 11-and-a-half minutes, multiple scientists confirmed to STOI. After Saturday's manoeuvre, Spacecraft is now in 41762km x 173km orbit, Isro had said. Key Points
Economic TimesCops search European Parl over suspected Russian interference
Belgium’s federal prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday that police carried out searches at the residence of an employee of the European... Key Points
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US asks China to urge Iran to curb Red Sea attacks by Houthis: Report
Earlier on Wednesday, the US military carried out strikes in Yemen, destroying two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were aimed at the Red Sea and were preparing to... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDomestic airlines carried 15.2 crore passengers in 2023: DGCA
New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): Domestic airlines carried 15.2 crore passengers in 2023 as against 12.32 crore in 2022, thereby registering an annual growth of 23.36 per cent, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). In December, the passenger volume rose from 1.27 crore to 1.37 crore year-on-year, data from the aviation […] Key Points
ThePrintHamas deputy head Saleh Arouri killed in explosion in Beirut, Hezbollah says
Saleh Arouri was one of the founders of Hamas' military wing. He also headed the group's presence in the West Bank. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesInox India makes stellar debut on BSE, listed at 41 per cent above issue price
Inox India IPO listing: The subscription for the IPO was carried out from December 14 and 18. The share allocation was finalised on December 19. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPulse polio drive from today set to cover 36 lakh children in Madhya Pradesh
The campaign will be carried out in 16 districts in the state. In Indore, around five lakh children will be inoculated at 3,500 booths. Key Points
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Kohli’s 50th ton is a big worry for fans. King’s focused on cup, not the crown
If Bradman, Tendulkar or Kohli stand above the rest, it’s partly because their individual records stand tall. It’s a part of the game; not the game in and of itself. Key Points
ThePrintAt Gaza aid meeting, Macron urges Israel to protect civilians
Says terrorism can’t be fought without rules; 50 nations take part. French President Emmanuel Macron opened a Gaza aid conference on Thursday with an appeal for Israel to protect civilians as it fights Hamas, saying “all lives have equal worth” and that fighting terrorism “can never be carried out without rules”. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMahindra to inspect over 1 lakh units of XUVs for potential wiring issues
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India's leading SUV manufacturer on Friday announced that they will be undertaking a proactive inspection of over 1 lakh XUV700 models due to potential wiring issues, said the company through its exchange filing. Key Points
Economic TimesMohali: Poor road connectivity to 200 houses drives Sector 106 residents up the wall
Sector 106 RWA president Megha Singh said, “We have met the GMADA chief administrator and other officials over 8-10 times in the past two years. Each time we were promised a solution, but still no work was carried out.” Key Points
Hindustan TimesAnti-terror agency raids Hizb commander's house, 5 locations in south Kashmir
The anti-terror investigating agency, NIA, carried out raids at the house of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Omar Ganie in Kashmir's Kulgam on Friday. The agency also raided five different locations in connection with a terror-related case. Key Points
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Temple priest bludgeons lover to death in Hyderabad, dumps body in sewer
On the night of June 3, the accused picked up the woman from her home, killed her and carried her body in a car. Later, he dumped it in a manhole. Key Points
India TodayAir passenger traffic surpasses pre-covid record
Indian airlines carried around 13.2 million passengers in May, surpassing the previous record of 13.02 million set in December 2019 Key Points
mintU.K. coronation kept zardozi artisans near the Taj on their toes as memorabilia mania reached a peak
Made with the intricate zardozi embroidery technique that uses thin metal threads, the car hangers needed to reach the U.K. within a month, as memorabilia. Key Points
The Hindu‘Flawless execution’, IAF pilots rescue 121 Indians from Sudan using night vision goggles
Sudan is experiencing bloodshed as a result of clashes between the army and paramilitary forces. Even though there is a 72-hour ceasefire, there have been allegations of violence. Key Points
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