‘More than 95% of party functionaries support Palaniswami’: AIADMK

Edappadi K Palaniswami (File photo) NEW DELHI: Senior AIADMK leader Agri SS Krishnamoorthy on Wednesday asserted that general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami enjoys the backing of “more than 95%” of the party’s organisational base.“Of our district secretaries, 75 attended yesterday’s organisational meeting. Similarly, of the 80 headquarters office-bearers, 60 were physically present. 10 office-bearers who…

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Pune co successfully tests 300km-range Suryastra rockets off Odisha; Army procuring its launcher systems

NEW DELHI: In a boost for the country’s indigenous defence capabilities, Indian company NIBE Limited has successfully carried out the firing demonstration of the EXTRA and Predator Hawk “Suryastra” rockets of 150 km and 300 km range, respectively from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.The consecutive trials on May 18 and 19 met…

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Gold growing on leaves? Scientists uncovered a strange forest phenomenon in Finland

Deep inside the forests of northern Finland, scientists discovered something that sounded almost impossible at first: microscopic particles of real gold hidden inside ordinary tree needles. Researchers studying Norway spruce trees near the Kittila gold mining region found that the trees contained tiny solid gold nanoparticles absorbed from underground mineral-rich groundwater. The surprising discovery revealed…

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Case of mistaken identity? Parle Industries’ shares rise 5% after ‘Melody moment’

Parle Industries shares surged 5% on Tuesday and hit the upper circuit limit. During intraday trading on the BSE, the stock advanced 5% to Rs 5.25 as investors appeared to respond to the viral “Melody” exchange involving PM Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. However, interestingly the listed company that witnessed the rally…

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Suryastra Rocket: Watch: India tests ‘Suryastra’, 300km strike-capable rocket system with pinpoint accuracy |

File photo (Army’s Suryastra multi rocket launcher system during the Republic Day parade) NEW DELHI: In a boost for India’s long-range precision strike capabilities, private sector defence firm Nibe Limited has successfully carried out firing demonstrations of its Suryastra rocket launcher system at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha, as part of an Indian…

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CBSE’s answer sheet portal chaos leaves lakhs of students stranded, frustrated and unheard

CBSE faces backlash after answer sheet portal crashes during crucial re-evaluation process NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India’s largest school examination body responsible for conducting board exams for lakhs of students every year, is facing mounting criticism over its handling of the Class XII answer sheet access process after its online…

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Insurance company delaying your claim? Here is what IRDAI says they must do

NEW DELHI: You have submitted all documents, responded to emails, and waited for weeks, but still the insurance company says your claim is “under process.” Whether it is a health, life, motor, or general insurance claim, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has laid down some strict timelines for insurers to process…

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