February 2025

Dept of space gets Rs 13.4k crore, up from Rs 11.7k crore; NSIL another Rs 1k crore

The Department of Space (DoS) has been allocated Rs 13,416.2 crore, marking an increase from the revised estimates of Rs 11,725.7 crore in 2024-25. Of the allocated amount, Rs 7,312.6 crore earmarked for revenue expenses and Rs 6,103.6 crore for capital outlays.In percentage terms, the Rs 13,416.2 crore is 14.4% more from the revised estimates

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How Webb Telescope’s ‘Little Red Dots’ Nearly Broke Cosmology—and Helped Fix It

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About a year after launching into orbit around the Sun, the James Webb Space Telescope began imaging an abundance of little red dots, which scientists called, um, “little red dots.” I know—not only is the name highly unimaginative, it also conveys a false impression of insignificance. In reality, these little red dots almost “broke” modern

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BJP in Kerala welcomes Budget; Congress, CPI(M) MPs call it ‘disappointing’

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Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: The BJP in Kerala termed the Union Budget 2024-25 as a “game-changer” even as some Congress and CPI(M) MPs termed it as a “disappointment”. BJP state president K Surendran said the budget was a “game-changer” as it provides a “massive relief” to the middle-class by exempting tax on incomes upto Rs 12 lakh

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India’s Budget 2025-26: Key Announcements, Tax Cuts, and Political Reactions

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2025-26 attempts to balance economic priorities with electoral considerations. While it seeks to boost agriculture, infrastructure, and employment, critics argue that the allocations appear politically motivated, particularly with Bihar receiving substantial benefits ahead of election. Agriculture takes centrestage, with an increased Rs.7 lakh cap on the subsidised Kisan Credit Card

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Women’s U19 T20 WC 2024/25, INW19 vs SAW19 Final Match Preview

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Big Picture: Unbeaten sides, solid bowling units Two unbeaten sides. Two stories of significant progress over two years will culminate with the final of the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. It might only be edition number two, but India have asserted themselves as the team to beat in this competition.

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Valentine’s Day is a celebration of romance and connection, valentine's gifts

Valentine’s Gifts That Will Dazzle In 2025

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Valentine’s Gifts for the special one that goes beyond the material value to speak, last and truly matter Valentine’s Day is a moment to truly celebrate your partner, making them feel cherished in a way that lingers long after the day is over. In 2025, the most meaningful gifts aren’t just about luxury but creating unforgettable

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Union Budget 2025 promises IIT expansion, Rs 500cr AI push, boost in research fellowships: What these big pushes mean for India’s aspiring engineers

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Budget 2025: A New Era for IITs with AI Investment, Fellowship Boost, and Infrastructure Growth. (Representative Image) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Education Budget 2025 today, unveiling a series of strategic initiatives aimed at transforming India’s engineering education and research landscape. The budget outlines ambitious plans to expand the Indian Institutes of Technology

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Former German President Horst Köhler dies at 81

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BERLIN — Horst Köhler, a onetime head of the International Monetary Fund who became a popular German president before stunning the country by resigning abruptly in a flap over comments about the country’s military, has died. He was 81. Köhler, who was head of state from 2004 to 2010, died Saturday morning in Berlin after

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10 Best Places In Chennai For A Decadent Sunday Brunch

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The sound of the waves complemented by unhindered views of the Bay of Bengal. There are not too many cities in India that can offer a similar setting for a relaxed Sunday brunch. Chennai’s Sunday brunch scene has come of age over the past decade. Many of the city’s all- day diners have upped their Sunday brunch game

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Cancer drugs, critical minerals get duty relief; lithium ion battery production to get a boost