New Delhi: The Government of India continues to emphasise the recognition, promotion, and preservation of the nation’s classical languages. Eleven languages, including Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Assamese, Bangla, Pali, and Prakrit, are officially recognised as classical languages. Official Recognition and Historical Context Tamil was the first language…
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4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kashmir, No Damage Reported
Srinagar: A moderate earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Monday, shaking several districts across the Valley and triggering brief panic among residents. According to officials, the tremor occurred at around 5:35 am IST, when most people were still asleep. The…
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Oracle May Cut Up to 30,000 Jobs Amid Costly OpenAI Push
San Francisco: US technology giant Oracle is reportedly considering one of the largest workforce reductions in its history, with potential layoffs affecting up to 30,000 employees, as mounting costs tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure place intense pressure on the company’s finances. The possible job cuts were highlighted in a recent…
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Post-Budget Shock: How Indian Markets May Open After 2% Crash
Indian equity markets are expected to open on a cautious to mildly negative note on Monday, February 2, as investors continue to digest the sharp sell-off triggered by key announcements in Union Budget 2026. The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 suffered a nearly 2% decline on Budget day, wiping…
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AI Transforms Cancer Detection, Budget Fuels Health
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of breast cancer detection. A landmark study by Lund University in Sweden revealed that AI-assisted mammography reduces late-stage breast cancer diagnoses by 12 percent, identifying more clinically relevant cancers early while maintaining low false-positive rates. The trial involved 100,000 women who underwent routine…
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All Five Aerobridges Operational at Patna Airport’s New Terminal
Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (JPNI) has achieved a significant infrastructure milestone with all five aerobridges at its new terminal now fully operational. The commissioning of the final two passenger boarding bridges marks a key step in improving passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and crowd management at Bihar’s busiest airport….
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Air Marshal Walia Assumes Command of Eastern Air Command
Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia on Saturday assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force’s Eastern Air Command (EAC), one of the country’s most strategically significant operational formations. His appointment marks the culmination of a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in military aviation,…
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Op Sindoor Showcased ICG’s Frontline Maritime Role: Rajnath
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated seamless inter-service coordination within India’s multi-layered maritime security framework and reaffirmed the Indian Coast Guard’s role as a frontline force safeguarding the nation’s maritime borders. Addressing the 50th Raising Day celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in New…
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₹2.93 Lakh Cr Rail CapEx to Boost Speed & Safety
Indian Railways is set for its most ambitious expansion yet, with the Union Budget 2026–27 allocating a record capital expenditure of ₹2.93 lakh crore. The historic investment underlines the government’s intent to transform railways into a high-speed, safe, and environmentally sustainable backbone of India’s transport and logistics ecosystem. The allocation…
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PM Modi Visits Dera Sachkhand Ballan on Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the revered Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Punjab on Saturday, marking the Jayanti of Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji. The visit held deep spiritual and social significance, as the Prime Minister paid homage to the saint-poet whose teachings continue to inspire millions across India and beyond….