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India’s AI talent pool crosses 4 lakh in 2025: Report
INDIA'S Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent pool has crossed 4 lakh in 2025, according to a report on Friday.
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May 17, 2025
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IIT-KGP introduces robotic system to detect plant diseases, help farmers spray pesticides
IN a boost to smart farming, the Mechanical Engineering Department of IIT Kharagpur has developed a robotic system to detect plant diseases and help farmers spray pesticides automatically, an institute spokesperson said on Friday.
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May 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Agri, pharma, electronics, engineering account for over 50 pc of India's exports in FY25: Govt data
AGRICULTURE, pharma, electronics, and engineering goods together accounted for over 50 per cent of India's merchandise exports in 2024-25, according to government data, highlighting the country's growing strength in diverse sectors amid efforts to boost manufacturing and value-added exports.
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May 17, 2025
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Zara finishes creditable seventh at Queen Sirikit Cup; India are fifth
Young golfer Zara Anand put up a solid and consistent show through the week to finish sole seventh, helping India seal a fifth-place finish at the Queen Sirikit Cup, here.
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May 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rahul Gandhi - an anarchist, not leader, says Dy CM Sinha
BIHAR Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Friday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for undermining the rule of law and indulging in political theatrics.
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May 17, 2025
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India-UK FTA: Bilateral trade projected to surge by 15 pc annually until 2030
THE bilateral trade between India and the United Kingdom (UK) is expected to increase by around 15 per cent annually until 2030, factoring in the aspect that the free trade agreement (FTA) will come into effect in a year, a report showed on Friday.
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May 17, 2025
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Country, army have bowed down before PM, says Devda; Cong says it’s insult to armed forces
MADHYA Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda on Friday said the country, its army and soldiers have 'bowed down at the feet’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, prompting the Congress to dub it an insult to the valour of the armed forces.
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May 17, 2025
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US tax on outward remittances to pinch Indians sending money home
THE cost for Indians in the US sending money back home will rise, with their total annual outgo is likely to cross USD 1.6 billion as the Trump administration plans to impose a 5 per cent tax on outward remittances.
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May 17, 2025
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Hockey: 'I have never had a Plan B...', Poovanna eyes India debut after recovering from serious injury
AFTER a brief stint with the Indian junior team in 2023, Poovanna Chandura Boby is now training with the senior core group ahead of European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League leg.
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May 17, 2025
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Shah: Operation Sindoor shows PM's political will, precise intelligence, infallible fire power of forces
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said Operation Sindoor was a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm political will, precise intelligence gathering by various agencies and unmatched strike capability of the country's armed forces.
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May 17, 2025
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CM lauds decision to stop import of Turkiye’s apples
ELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called for a complete boycott of nations that support terrorism in India while praising Azadpur Mandi traders for deciding to stop importing apples from Turkiye.
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May 17, 2025
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Editorial Blown Cover
Pakistan's Nuclear Mirage Exposed
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May 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's GDP growth in Q4 of 2024-25 expected at 6.8-7 per cent
THE Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.8-7 per cent in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25, driven by the agriculture sector, according to a Bank of Baroda report released on Friday.
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May 17, 2025
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After Putin's no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he'll meet the Russian Prez soon
PRESIDENT Donald Trump said Friday he's moving to set up direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as he can, after Putin opted to skip peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey.
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May 17, 2025
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Taliban-ruled Afghanistan's delegation attends business forum in Russia
RUSSIA sees prospects in trade and economic cooperation with Kabul, a Russian minister said Friday as Taliban-ruled Afghanistan's flag shared space with other nations for the first time at a business forum.
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May 17, 2025
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India climbs to 151st on Reporters Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index
INDIA's ranking on the World Press Freedom Index improved to 151 among the 180 countries surveyed by Reporters Without Borders this year from 159 the previous year.
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May 17, 2025
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Centre to send delegations for diplomatic outreach to expose Pakistan on terrorism
AS part of a major diplomatic offensive, the government will send several all-party delegations to different countries, starting next week, to expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism on the world forum.
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May 17, 2025
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Cargo vessel sinks off Mangaluru, Coast Guard rescues 6 crew members
THE Indian Coast Guard has rescued six crew members of a cargo vessel that sank about 60 nautical miles off Mangaluru on its way to Lakshadweep, officials said on Friday.
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May 17, 2025
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'Everyone wants name in newspapers': SC says no to fresh petitions against Waqf law
THE Supreme Court on Friday refused to examine a couple of fresh pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, saying everybody wants name in newspapers.
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May 17, 2025
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69 bonded labourers from Palghar rescued in Ahilyanagar district; 3 held
THE authorities have rescued 69 bonded labourers, including minors, from Mabharashtra's Ahilyanagar district and arrested three persons for exploiting the victims, an official said on Friday.
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May 17, 2025
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Preventive measures against mosquito bites and clean surroundings need of the hour: Dr. Ashutosh Biswas
“PREVENTING mosquito bites and ensuring clean surroundings are the need of the hour to control Dengue,” emphasized Prof. (Dr) Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, as the institute observed National Dengue Day with a comprehensive public awareness campaign.
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May 17, 2025
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Refrain from making public comment on Op Sindoor: Trinamool tells party leaders
THE Trinamool Congress on Friday cautioned all party ranks and files against making any remarks on Operation Sindoor.
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May 17, 2025
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New York State Senate adopts resolution commemorating 75th anniversary of Indian Constitution
IN a first, the New York State Senate has formally adopted a resolution honouring the Indian Constitution on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, recognising it as a guiding framework for India's ongoing progress as a nation and celebrating the country's democratic values.
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May 17, 2025
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Stock markets end lower on profit taking in IT shares; Bharti Airtel declines nearly 3 pc
BENCHMARK stock indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday due to profit-taking in IT shares and Bharti Airtel after a sharp rally in the previous session.
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May 17, 2025
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J&K CM's remarks on reviving Tulbul project lead to war of words with Mehbooba
WHAT started as a war of words between Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti over the former's call to revive the Tulbul Navigation Barrage project on Wullar Lake turned into a mudslinging match, with the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister accusing his predecessor of taking the conversation to gutter level.
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May 17, 2025
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Pak Foreign Minister calls for 'composite dialogue' with India to address contentious issues
PAKISTAN'S Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for a “composite dialogue” with India to address the contentious issues between the two sides.
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May 17, 2025
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Odisha observes state-level National Dengue Day 2025 with renewed call for community action
THE Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, today marked the observance of National Dengue Day 2025 at the Combined Health Directorate’s Conference Hall in Bhubaneswar, with a strong emphasis on public awareness and source reduction to prevent the spread of dengue across the state.
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May 17, 2025
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Chief Secy Ahuja calls for urgent action to resolve Bhubaneswar's drainage issues before monsoon
\"ALL drainage works must be completed on a war footing before the onset of monsoon,\" directed Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja while reviewing the steps taken to tackle the recurring waterlogging problem in Bhubaneswar city.
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May 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jaiswal picked in A squad ahead of England tour, Gill to feature in second game
INDIA Test team regulars including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Dhruv Jurel were on Friday named in the India A squad for the two-match series against England Lions beginning in Canterbury on May 30.
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May 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
National Dengue Day: UP CM Adityanath highlights need for ‘cautious lifestyle’
ON the occasion _ of National Dengue Day, Uttar Pradesh — Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called on people to adopt a_ \"cautious lifestyle\".
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