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IIT-KGP Introduces Robotic System To Detect Plant Diseases, Apply 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 ISSUE
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Global Hunger Hits New High Amid Conflict, Extreme Weather: UN
Global hunger hit a new high last year with the outlook for 2025 “bleak,” according to a United Nations-backed report.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Flight Disruptions Leave 1,895 J&K Haj Pilgrims Stranded
CM Urges Centre To Arrange Additional Flights, Clear Backlog
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Inter-School Zonal Level Events Showcase Talent In Ganderbal
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Ganderbal conducted a series of Inter-School Zonal Level sports events throughout the district on Friday.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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'War For Taking Back PoK Should Be War Of Choice'
Military conflict with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack has brought into focus the importance of drones in modern warfare, which along with space and cyberspace will write the new paradigm of future wars, a former Director General of Military Operations, who oversaw the Doklam crisis, has said.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Satish Sharma Conducts Tour Of Chamb Constituency
Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Science and Technology, Satish Sharma on Friday conducted an extensive tour of Chamb constituency, during which he laid the foundation stone of key infrastructure projects as well as inaugurated several public utility projects, reaffirming Government's commitment to the welfare of public.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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DIPR Artists Promote Awareness On Dengue Prevention
JAMMU: To mark National Dengue Day, a street play was organized at Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, by the artists of the Cultural Unit Jammu, Department of Information and Public Relations, in collaboration with the Directorate of Health Services, Jammu.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Omar, Mehbooba Trade Barbs Over Tulbul Project
A decades-old abandoned water project has sparked a fresh political slug-fest between Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former CM Mehbooba Mufti.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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IPL Biologicals Launches Six New Biological Products To Boost Crop Yield
IPL Biologicals announced on Friday the launch of six new products under the 'NXG Range' to boost farm productivity and drive sustainability.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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YSS Baramulla Engages Students Across Sopore, Wagoora & Pattan
BARAMULLA: Youth Services and Sports Baramulla conducted Inter-School Zonal Level competitions across various education zones of the district including Sopore, Wagoora, Rohama and Pattan.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Fight Over Lemons Sparks Communal Tension In Udaipur, 6 Detained: Police
A minor dispute spiralled into a communal clash in Rajasthan's Udaipur, leaving a vegetable vendor seriously injured, police said on Friday.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Javid Dar Reaffirms Commitment To Rural Empowerment
Minister of Rural Development Department (RDD) & Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar reaffirmed the government's commitment to rural empowerment, stating that ensuring eligible individuals benefit from RDD schemes without obstacles is a government obligation.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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'Everyone wants name in newspapers': Supreme Court says no to fresh pleas 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 ISSUE
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Arrangements For Mela Kheer Bhawani Reviewed
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan on Friday chaired a comprehensive meeting with officers to review and finalize the arrangements for the smooth conduct of Mela Kheer Bhawani at Manzgam and Mata Tripur Sundari, Khanbarni, Devsar.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Test of Frendship
On the eve of a crucial exam, two friends face the harsh reality of unpreparedness, testing the limits of trust, desperation, and loyalty in a high-pressure world.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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6 Terrorists Killed In South Kashmir In 3 Days
Security forces turned the focus of their anti-terror operations to specific south Kashmir areas in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam attack and eliminated six terrorists in the last three days, officials said on Friday.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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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 ISSUE
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Doctors Against All Odds
From remote villages to makeshift clinics, these healthcare workers show what it means to serve when no one is watching.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Gold Climbs ₹1,400 To ₹96,450/ 10 G; Silver Jumps ₹1,000
Gold prices jumped Rs 1,400 to Rs 96,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to fresh buying from jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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UNICEF India Launches 'Meri Thali Sehatwali' Campaign To Promote Healthy Diets
UNICEF India on Friday launched 'Meri Thali Sehatwali' (my plate is a healthy plate), a digital campaign to promote healthy eating and healthy food choices for the whole family.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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From Ex-CM's Wife to Vidya Balan: MP Minister Often in Controversy
For Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah, currently under fire for his comments aimed at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, this is not the first time he has been embroiled in a controversy.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Turkiye’s Celebi Hava Servisi Explores Legal Remedies To Challenge Termination Of Pacts In India
Turkiye's Celebi Hava Servisi AS on Friday said all available administrative and legal remedies will be pursued to challenge the unilateral termination of various licence and concession agreements in India after the security clearance for its India company was revoked.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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ACB Registers Case Against Teacher, Others
Misappropriation Of Funds
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Nilofer Khan Gets 2 Yrs Extension
Srinagar: Prof. Nilofer Khan has been reappointed as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir for a period of two years, starting May 19, 2025.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Lamine Yamal's Rise Helps Barcelona Move Beyond The Post-Messi Era
When Lionel Messi left Barcelona it looked like a generation would have to go by before another player of his incredible talent would don the burgundy and blue.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Russia, Ukraine Agree To Swap 1,000 Prisoners Of War
Russia and Ukraine agreed on Friday to exchange 1,000 Prisoners of War (POW) each, the head
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Passengers Get Warm Welcome
SRINAGAR: As a gesture of goodwill and respect, the defence personnel and civilian passengers arriving at the Srinagar International Airport were welcomed with flowers on Friday.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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The Day Science Came Alive
A student from the valley shares how a lab experiment transformed her idea of what science really is, and what it could be for others.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Singtel Offloads 1.2% Stake In Bharti Airtel For USD 1.5 Bn
Singtel on Friday said it has sold about 1.2 per cent of its direct stake in Bharti Airtel for SGD 2 billion (roughly USD 1.5 billion) in sync with its active capital management approach to optimise its asset portfolio and drive shareholder returns.
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MAY 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmir’s Big Travel Year Came With A Catch
The Valley's tourist rush collapsed overnight. For 3 million people, the wait to recover has just begun
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