In another case of faltering responsibilities, the application forms for crop insurance of nearly 29,000 farmers from Hisar district in Haryana, under the Pradhan Mantri … Now, Haryana Farmers Left in Lurch as 29,000 PMFBY Applications RejectedRead more
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Social media is a ‘cancer to democracy’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) called Facebook a “cancer to democracy” in a tweet on Thursday shortly after the company announced that it was changing its … Social media is a ‘cancer to democracy’Read more
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Chile votes overwhelmingly to reject new, progressive constitution
Chileans have voted comprehensively against a new, progressive constitution that had been drafted to replace the 1980 document written under Gen Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship. With … Chile votes overwhelmingly to reject new, progressive constitutionRead more
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France tweaks rules to keep nuclear plants running during heatwave
France’s nuclear power regulator has extended temporary waivers allowing five power stations to continue discharging hot water into rivers as the country contends with a … France tweaks rules to keep nuclear plants running during heatwaveRead more
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A ‘food park’ that could heighten hunger
The villagers here – mostly small farmers, fisherfolk and labourers – are protesting the setting up of the Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park Pvt. Ltd … A ‘food park’ that could heighten hungerRead more
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Nearly one in 10 in the US reports having depression
Data were drawn from the 2015?2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a nationally representative study of U.S. individuals aged 12 years and older. … Nearly one in 10 in the US reports having depressionRead more
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Teachers Union in Ohio Went on Strike for Students—and Won
Students, teachers, and support staff in Ohio’s largest school district returned to the classroom on Monday after the Columbus Education Association won a new contract … Teachers Union in Ohio Went on Strike for Students—and WonRead more
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Hindu Men Have Highest Number of Multiple Sexual Partners
Among men of all religions, Hindus rank at the top when it comes to having multiple sexual partners in India. They are followed by Sikhs, … Hindu Men Have Highest Number of Multiple Sexual PartnersRead more
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90% of Marine Species Face Extinction
A new study details the disastrous consequences that would result for marine life across the world’s oceans if current levels of fossil fuel emissions are … 90% of Marine Species Face ExtinctionRead more
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Massive Pro-Democracy Protests Sweep Brazil
Protests—some of them massive—in defense of democracy and education and against far-right President Jair Bolsonaro’s coup-mongering were held in cities across Brazil Thursday, less than … Massive Pro-Democracy Protests Sweep BrazilRead more