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Odisha CM inaugurates 'Digital House' for paperless Assembly ahead of budget session
The 'Digital House' is part of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project, aimed at reducing paper usage and enhancing transparency in the legislative process.
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'Looking forward to meeting Trump': PM Modi arrives in US for 2-day visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the US for a two-day visit responding to an invitation from President Donald Trump. Modi aims to enhance the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, focusing on areas such as technology, trade, defense, and energy.
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Protests brewing in Wayanad as one more person falls victim to wild elephant attack
The deceased was reportedly attacked when he was going to visit his parents at their residence and the death is suspected to have happened instantly.
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Bumrah's absence from CT a chance for 'world-class' Shami: Gambhir
Coach Gautam Gambhir believes that fast bowlers like Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana have significant opportunities with Jasprit Bumrah out of India's Champions Trophy squad. Despite Bumrah's absence due to injury, India's morale remains high ahead of the competition starting February 19, following a convincing 3-0 series win against England.
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Retail inflation eases to 5-month low in January
Retail inflation in India eased to a five-month low of 4.3% in January due to moderating vegetable prices, while industrial output growth slowed to 3.2% in December, largely due to sluggish performance in the manufacturing sector. Both rural and urban inflation witnessed declines.
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Mutual fund SIPs steady even as sensex slumps
Retail investors continued to invest in mutual funds throughout January, despite volatility in the stock market. Monthly SIP inflows remained high at over Rs 26,000 crore. However, a reconciliation process led to a reduction in SIP accounts and total assets under management. Investors showed a preference for hybrid funds over thematic schemes due to uncertain market conditions.
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'We want more workers, more biz to collaborate': Israel minister
Nir Barkat, Israel's minister for economy and industry, is optimistic about strengthening business ties with India across sectors such as high-tech, health and life sciences, agro tech, and homeland security. He emphasizes the complementary strengths of Israeli technology and Indian scaling capabilities. Discussions for increased Indian manpower in Israel are also underway.
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Bird flu outbreak in Andhra Pradesh: do’s and don’ts for poultry farmers
“Wash hands and feet thoroughly with Dettol, or soap before entering and after leaving the sheds,” says Director of Animal Husbandry
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4 states manage to lower debt level in 10 years: Study
Only Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, and Maharashtra have reduced their debt-to-GSDP ratios, while Punjab and Tamil Nadu have seen significant increases. Economists propose enhanced fiscal oversight and debt relief for heavily indebted states in exchange for more central oversight. Recommendations include better revenue mobilization, tax base broadening, and capacity-enhancing investments.
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Telangana on high alert in view of bird flu
No danger in consuming chicken and eggs, say Animal husbandry department officials
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Those questioning Maha Kumbh arrangements now secretly taking holy dip: Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath
The chief minister lauded Ajit Singh’s contributions to the welfare of farmers and youths, saying he sacrificed a lucrative career as a computer scientist to serve the country.
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3 students held for conning BSF officer
Gwalior cyber police arrested three students in Noida for scamming a BSF officer of over Rs 71 lakh, falsely posing as Mumbai Crime Branch officers. They exploited his fear of arrest for money laundering, forcing multiple transactions. The suspects transferred the scammed funds to various locations and collaborated with a Chinese gang to convert the amounts into USDT.
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Bird flu: no need for panic, says Atchannaidu
He mentioned that while the State had 100 million chickens, only 5,42,000 had died due to the virus.
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Ongole cow sold for Rs 41 crore in Brazil
The Ongole breed of cattle, originating from Andhra Pradesh, made headlines as Viatina-19 fetched $4.82 million at a Brazilian auction, marking it the most expensive cow worldwide. Despite limited recognition in India, its unique traits are celebrated abroad. Viatina-19 also won the "Miss South America" title and secured a Guinness World Record.
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PILs claim provisions of UCC discriminatory, HC notice to U'khand, Centre
The Uttarakhand high court has sought responses from the Centre and state govt on petitions challenging the Uniform Civil Code's provisions, particularly those impacting Muslim marriage customs. Contesting the new code's regulations, petitioners argue it infringes on fundamental rights and discriminates against scheduled tribes.
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JEE-Main sees record 12 errors; NTA credibility hit
A record of 12 JEE-Main questions were dropped due to errors, raising serious concerns about the NTA's exam integrity. The discrepancies and out-of-syllabus questions have eroded trust and caused frustration among students, overshadowing past error-free papers and highlighting the agency's lack of transparency and accountability.
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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews budget preparation
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the annual budget at his residence in Undavalli. Finance Minister P. Keshav and other senior officials participated in the meeting on Wednesday.
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Man who'd helped save Rishabh Pant battling for own life
Rajat Kumar and Nishu saved cricketer Rishabh Pant from a car accident in December 2022. Recently, Rajat and his girlfriend Manu consumed poison due to societal pressures on their relationship. Rajat is recovering, but Manu died. Her family accuses Rajat of murder, creating a scandal in their village. Authorities are investigating the allegations.
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Mystery report reaches SC, parties say they didn't file it
A confidential report, undated and unsigned, mysteriously appeared before the Supreme Court during a hearing on the Enforcement Directorate's plea concerning Anil Tuteja's bail in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. No party claimed responsibility for it. The court is set to investigate further, instructing advocates to review the report and the registrar to trace its origin.
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No guarantee you'll return: SC nixes Indrani foreign trip plea
The Supreme Court of India dismissed Indrani Mukerjea's request to travel abroad during her trial in the Sheena Bora murder case, citing doubts about her return. The bench urged for trial completion within a year. Mukerjea, a British citizen, sought to activate her bank accounts and change her will in the UK and Spain.
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