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India, 163 others vote at UNGA for map with bigger Africa, shrunk North America | India News

TazaPulseSeptember 7, 2026

United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to adopt a new world map that makes the African continent bigger while shrinking North America and Europe, drawing ire from Washington.Aimed at “a more accurate representation” of continental landmasses, the resolution was supported by 164 countries, including India. US voted against it and six nations abstained.The new map,...

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Delhi building collapse kills 6; FIR against owner, illegal buildings over 4 floors face action | India News

TazaPulseSeptember 7, 2026

6 killed in Satya Niketan building collapse; FIR against owner NEW DELHI: The death toll in the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi rose to six as search and rescue operations continued at the site, with teams clearing heavy debris and looking for any remaining trapped persons.One more body was recovered during late-night operations, taking...

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Assailant lunged at Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton: Campaign

TazaPulseSeptember 7, 2026

Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former director of the Ohio Department of Health, Dr. Amy Acton, speaks with supporters during a rally on April 28, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jon Cherry | Getty Images News | Getty Images An armed assailant lunged at the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, on Sunday during a...

As vultures disappear, minister calls for ‘safe zones’ | India News

TazaPulseSeptember 7, 2026

As vultures disappear, minister calls for ‘safe zones’ NEW DELHI: With vultures vanishing from nearly 72% of their historically known nesting sites across India, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav Sunday called for persistent efforts to create ‘Vulture Safe Zones’ to aid species recovery in the wild.Known as Nature’s most efficient scavengers, the vulture population has...

PM Modi’s remark triggers Kharge-Nabin exchange | India News

TazaPulseSeptember 7, 2026

PM Modi’s remark triggers Kharge-Nabin exchange NEW DELHI: BJP and Congress chiefs Sunday sparred over PM Narendra Modi’s ‘naraaz fufa’ (disgruntled uncle) jibe at opponents and critics, with Mallikarjun Kharge questioning the PM’s use of such labels and Nitin Nabin responding that his counterpart’s criticism was yet another confirmation of his party’s negative mindset.In a...

‘Distressing’: PM Modi expresses grief over Delhi PG collapse, assures support for affected | India News

TazaPulseSeptember 7, 2026

“The collapse of a building at Satya Niketan, Delhi is distressing,” said PM Modi. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed distress over the collapse of a five-storey boys’ PG in Delhi’s Satya Niketan and condoled the loss of life.“The collapse of a building at Satya Niketan, Delhi is distressing. Condolences to those who lost...

Isro will remain ‘bedrock of Indian space sector’, says Goenka | India News

TazaPulseSeptember 7, 2026

IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Goenka says Isro will remain bedrock of Indian space sector, role not diminishing amid reforms. BENGALURU: Two days after employee associations representing thousands of Isro staff sought a formal written clarification on Isro’s future, Pawan Goenka, chairman, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) said that Isro will remain the “bedrock...

BJP to launch month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ nationwide to mark 25 years of PM Modi’s parliamentary political journey | India News

TazaPulseSeptember 6, 2026

BJP to launch month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ nationwide to mark 25 years of PM Modi’s parliamentary political journey Along with the rest of the country, Assam is gearing up to observe the “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan” from September 17 to October 17, commemorating the completion of 25 years of dedicated public service and political commitment by...

Isro: Isro says its ‘next chapter’ is leading national space ecosystem | India News

TazaPulseSeptember 6, 2026

ISRO “would neither be privatised nor will its importance be diminished”. BENGALURU: Two days after nine employee bodies at Isro centres sought written clarity on the future role of the organisation amid space-sector reforms, Isro on Sunday hinted at its “next chapter” while categorically stating that it “would neither be privatised nor will its importance...

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Trump admin appeals again to Supreme Court to restrict mail-in ballots

TazaPulseSeptember 6, 2026

People deposit their mail-in ballots for the US presidential election at a ballot collection box in Phoenix, Arizona on October 18, 2020. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms....