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After lithium reserve in J&K, 15 rare earth elements discovered in Andhra
These elements are also used in clean energy, aerospace, defence, and in manufacturing permanent magnets- a key component in modern electronics- wind turbines, jet aircraft, and several other products
 "After lithium reserve in J&K, 15 rare earth elements discovered in Andhra")
Thomas Cook to set up forex outlets at Manohar International Airport
Goa's Thomas Cook Airport counters will enable foreigners from G20 countries and NRIs to make UPI eligible Indian Rupee transactions upon arrival
 "Thomas Cook to set up forex outlets at Manohar International Airport")
6G, the next big mobile technology: Internet of the senses, anyone?
The first of a two-part series on 6G explains the virtual experience that the ultra high-speed technology promises
 "6G, the next big mobile technology: Internet of the senses, anyone?")
At least three 'completed' textile parks closed, finds CAG report
Auditor says large number of cancellations defeated the purpose of the scheme
 "At least three 'completed' textile parks closed, finds CAG report")
Twitter has not revoked legacy verified blue tick from most accounts
Twitter also replaced the blue bird logo with that of Doge meme, a logo used for the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, on its web home page
 "Twitter has not revoked legacy verified blue tick from most accounts")
Mumbai Airport to temporary close runways on May 2 for maintenance work
CSMIA said it has already intimated all its relevant stakeholders six months in advance and added that, this has also helped airlines to plan their flight schedules accordingly
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Windfall tax on domestic crude oil cut to nil, on export of diesel halved
This means crude oil, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), and petrol will not attract windfall tax
 "Windfall tax on domestic crude oil cut to nil, on export of diesel halved")
US is providing Ukraine with $2.6 billion in military aid as war rages
The US will send Ukraine about $500 million in ammunition and equipment and spend more than $2 billion to buy an array of amunitions, radar and other weapons for that country in the future
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Delhi Cabinet approves plan to make city roads free of dust pollution
The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to make the capital's roads free of dust pollution using water sprinkler machines and mechanical road sweeping machines
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Cyber thugs create fake websites of D-Mart, Big Basket to dupe people; held
The Noida Police on Tuesday said they have arrested six members of a cyber gang which allegedly created fake websites of D-Mart, Big Basket, Big Bazaar and duped people of crores of rupees
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Space start-up Skyroot conducts long duration test of its cryogenic engine
The achievement follows the November 2022 launch of Vikram-S, which made Skyroot the first Indian private company to send a rocket into space
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Dogecoin rises as much as 30% as Twitter home button becomes Doge meme
Doge also began to trend on Twitter. The token gave up some gains to trade 8.6% higher at 11 a.m. in London
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East Sikkim district 9th most vulnerable to landslides in India: Report
Sikkim's East District, which witnessed a massive avalanche that claimed several lives on Tuesday, ranks ninth in landslide density and risk exposure among all districts in the country
 "East Sikkim district 9th most vulnerable to landslides in India: Report")
Kolkata-Mumbai highway blocked in Khargpur by OBC body demanding ST status
Several vehicles were stuck on the old National Highway 6, which connects Kolkata to Mumbai, after an organisation of the Kudmi community started a blockade in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district
 "Kolkata-Mumbai highway blocked in Khargpur by OBC body demanding ST status")
NCERT's scrapping of chapter on Mughals, attempt to change history: Cong
Uttar Pradesh has announced that government schools will adopt the NCERT's new class 12 history textbooks in which portions about Mughal courts have been removed from this academic session
 "NCERT's scrapping of chapter on Mughals, attempt to change history: Cong")
DMRC writes to Centre on Reliance arbitral award high court order: Sources
The Delhi High Court was on March 29 informed that the Centre and the city government have filed appeals before the Supreme Court against its direction in the matter
 "DMRC writes to Centre on Reliance arbitral award high court order: Sources")
India, Bhutan closely coordinate on shared security interests: Kwatra
In 2017, India said that the boundary issues at tri-junction points such as Doklam must be resolved with the involvement of all three countries
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Trump in police custody ahead of his arraignment at Manhattan court
Trump is in police custody at Manhattan attorney's office on Tuesday ahead of arraignment on criminal charges related to paying hush money to a porn star before 2016 election in exchange for silence
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Chinese labourers comprises highest number of work permit holders in Nepal
The United Kingdom ranks second in sending a large number of foreign labourers to work in Nepal with 488 labourers
Best of BS Opinion: Impending slowdown, Finland's Nato moment & more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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