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MR Srinivasan led India’s nuclear energy programme, but wanted a world free of nuclear weapons

Former chairperson of Atomic Energy Commission, Srinivasan took ill in Ooty & passed away peacefully in a hospital at 4am, daughter S. Sharada writes on FB.

Industrialist Rahul Bajaj passes away aged 83

Former Bajaj Group Chairman Rahul Bajaj had been admitted to Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic hospital and died around 2.30 pm, a company official said. He is survived by three children.

Petrol price crosses Rs 100/litre in Delhi, diesel to cost Rs 89.53 per litre

Petrol price was increased by 35 paise per litre, while diesel rates were increased by 17 paise a litre. This is the 36th hike in price of petrol since 4 May this year.

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Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?