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Russia turns to Asia for refined fuel, set to receive nearly 270,000 tonnes in Aug
Russia is importing refined fuel from Asian nations this month. Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries have reduced domestic fuel production significantly. India supplies about one-third of these crucial refined fuel imports. These shipments use ship-to-ship transfers to obscure their origins. Russia has also tightened its own fuel export curbs to manage shortages.
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Cabinet clears 4 railway multitracking projects worth Rs 9,450 crore across 4 states: Key details
The Union Cabinet greenlit five significant infrastructure initiatives totaling over thirteen thousand crore rupees. Among these, four railway multitracking projects will extend the network by four hundred ten kilometers, alleviating congestion and enhancing freight transport across various states. Additionally, an NH-22 highway upgrade project in Bihar will improve the eighty-two kilometer stretch, bolstering connectivity with
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Manav Suthar creates history: Youngest Indian to take 10-wicket haul in away Test
Manav Suthar became the youngest Indian to take ten wickets in an away Test. His performance secured India’s victory against Sri Lanka in Galle. Suthar joined an elite group of Indian spinners with this achievement. Captain Shubman Gill praised the young bowler’s promising future contributions. This win earned India crucial World Test Championship points.
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PNG push: Govt to offer distributors extra lower-priced domestic natural gas for every new connection
Approved by the government and effective from September 1, the benefit will apply to new domestic PNG connections added above a specified threshold for each geographical area. India has around 17.4 million domestic PNG connections at present.
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Congress may move court if Pune curfew blocks Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ event
Congress may approach courts if Pune administration halts Rahul Gandhi’s student convention. The party secured college permission for the August 22 event, facing a fortnight’s gathering ban. This ban, imposed for protests and festivals, is seen as targeting the Congress program. Previous attempts to block similar conventions occurred in Dehradun, Allahabad, and Kota. The party
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FDR expanded estate to 1,500 acres, planted 500,000 trees, then gave home to US
President Franklin D. Roosevelt generously bequeathed his family’s Springwood estate to the government, substantially enhancing the property throughout his life. By planting over 500,000 trees, Roosevelt transformed the surrounding landscape. This pivotal donation secured the lasting preservation of this notable presidential site, which became both America’s first presidential library and a cherished national historic landmark.
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Meet Kanav Jain, student who built low-cost aircraft to deliver medicines
Kanav Jain, a talented Scottish student, has been awarded the prestigious UK Young Engineer of the Year for creating AeroAid, an innovative low-cost autonomous drone aimed at delivering medical supplies. This versatile VTOL quadplane combines the best features of helicopters and airplanes, making it ideal for reaching remote locations. Jain’s mission is to leverage technology