Shubhangi Misra
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Russia shooting down satellite hints at future of International Space Station. It’s grim
While a moratorium on further testing of DA-ASAT weapons may take time, there is no reason why countries cannot start exchanging data on debris in outer space.
Recovery gathers pace: India’s Q2 GDP grows at 8.4% for fourth straight quarter of expansion
The second wave of Covid had forced states to impose fresh restrictions. However, the economy has now surpassed the pre-Covid level, according to data released by National Statistical Office.
Defence
Historic colonial-era pistol bought at UK auction makes it way back to Indian Army
The ‘Garden Pistol’ was manufactured for the Poonah Irregular Horse regiment way back in 1850-52. The regiment had bought 50 pairs of the pistols for Rs 56 a pair back then.
What farm laws retreat by Modi govt tells us about ruling India like a CM with brute majority
No matter how dominant BJP is, India is a federation of states and it has CMs in only 12. Agriculture is largely a state issue, and most of India doesn’t follow it unquestioningly.