Kerala set to emerge as AI nerve centre of India: CM Vijayan

Kerala set to emerge as AI nerve centre of India: CM Vijayan

Kochi, July 11 - Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said Kerala is set to emerge as India’s nerve centre of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by leveraging AI tools and systems in all sectors, besides making indigenous contributions in the domain.

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Two lakh jobs in next five years in hospitality sector: Goa CM

Two lakh jobs in next five years in hospitality sector: Goa CM

Panji, July 11 - Goa Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant on Thursday stated that two lakh jobs would be created in the hospitality sector in the next five years and urged youths to take the opportunity.

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PM Modi holds discussion with economists, NITI Aayog officials in run-up to Budget

PM Modi holds discussion with economists, NITI Aayog officials in run-up to Budget

New Delhi, July 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a meeting with senior NITI Aayog officials and leading economists as part of the wider consultations in the run-up to the Union Budget 2024-25.

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Tribal Board case: ED continues raids on residences of K’taka ex-minister Nagendra, Chairman Daddal

Tribal Board case: ED continues raids on residences of K’taka ex-minister Nagendra, Chairman Daddal

Bengaluru, July 11 - The ED continued its raids on Thursday, in connection with the tribal welfare Board case, at the residences of former minister B Nagendra and Board Chairman, Basanagouda Daddal.

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Govt should waive crop loan & electricity bill arrears to help farmers: Maha LoP

Govt should waive crop loan & electricity bill arrears to help farmers: Maha LoP

Mumbai, July 11 - Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Vijay Wadettiwar on Thursday demanded a complete loan waiver for farmers who are in distress due to damage caused by natural calamities and dip in the prices for agricultural produce.

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Jaya Prada acquitted in 2019 case of model code violation

Jaya Prada acquitted in 2019 case of model code violation

Rampur (UP), July 11 - Former MP from Rampur and Bollywood actress Jaya Prada has been acquitted by the Rampur MP/MLA court in a case of violation of model code of conduct.

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J&K Police attaches property of drug peddler in Baramulla

J&K Police attaches property of drug peddler in Baramulla

Srinagar, July 11 - Jammu and Kashmir Police in north Kashmir's Baramulla district attached property of a “notorious” drug peddler, police said on Thursday.

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Possible to revive Vizag Steel Plant, PM will take decision: Kumaraswamy

Possible to revive Vizag Steel Plant, PM will take decision: Kumaraswamy

Visakhapatnam, July 11 - Ruling out the privatisation of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday said that there is a possibility of reviving the plant and a final decision would be taken by Prime Minister

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Punjab explores opportunity to export litchi to Britain

Punjab explores opportunity to export litchi to Britain

Chandigarh, July 11 - After the maiden export of Punjab's litchi to Britain, UK Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett on Thursday called upon Punjab Horticulture Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra to discuss strategies for future litchi consignments and sharing agro-allied technologies.

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IAF’s Sukhoi fighter jets set to roar Australian skies during Exercise Pitch Black

IAF’s Sukhoi fighter jets set to roar Australian skies during Exercise Pitch Black

Darwin, July 11 - India's Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets will be seen in action during Exercise Pitch Black -- Australia's biggest international air combat training activity -- that begins at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases in Darwin and Tindal from Friday.

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Don’t know ED’s procedure in Tribal Welfare Board case: Shivakumar

Don’t know ED’s procedure in Tribal Welfare Board case: Shivakumar

Bengaluru, July 11 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister on Thursday said that he does not know the procedure followed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the multi-crore Tribal Welfare Board case.

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Vasundhara Raje & Kirodi Lal Meena’s absence during Budget speech raises eyebrows

Vasundhara Raje & Kirodi Lal Meena’s absence during Budget speech raises eyebrows

Jaipur, July 11 - The absence of former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Minister Kirodi Lal Meena during the budget speech has raised many eyebrows.

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Delhi HC judge recuses from hearing NIA’s death penalty plea for Yasin Malik

Delhi HC judge recuses from hearing NIA’s death penalty plea for Yasin Malik

New Delhi, July 11 - A Delhi High Court judge on Thursday recused himself from hearing NIA's plea seeking the death penalty for Yasin Malik, the chief of banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), who is undergoing a life sentence in a

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Maha govt tables bill for regulation of prisons, correctional services

Maha govt tables bill for regulation of prisons, correctional services

Mumbai, July 11 - The Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2024 to regulate prisons, correctional services and prisoners was tabled by the Shinde government on Thursday in the Assembly.

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Shimla apples now grow in eastern UP

Shimla apples now grow in eastern UP

ucknow, July 11 - Uttar Pradesh will now grow apples from Shimla as the apple trees from Shimla have been successfully transplanted from the cold and high mountains to the plain region.

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Centre holding Fisheries Summer Meet 2024 in Madurai

Centre holding Fisheries Summer Meet 2024 in Madurai

New Delhi, July 11 - The Centre's Department of Fisheries is organising the Fisheries Summer Meet 2024 at Madurai in Tamil Nadu on July 12 which will bring together fish farmers, researchers, industry experts, entrepreneurs and policymakers to share experiences, and explore prospects

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Urban Naxalism: Maha govt tables public security Bill proposing jail term, powers to seize assets

Urban Naxalism: Maha govt tables public security Bill proposing jail term, powers to seize assets

Mumbai, July 11 - The state government on Thursday tabled the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024 in the Assembly to check ‘urban Naxalism.’

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Flood in North Bihar, most rivers flowing above danger levels

Flood in North Bihar, most rivers flowing above danger levels

Patna, July 11 - The continuous rain in North Bihar has led to several rivers flowing above the danger level, creating a dangerous situation, especially in the catchment areas of rivers like Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Adhwara, Kamla Balan, Parman, Kosi, Mahananda.

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African Swine Fever kills 5,430 pigs in Mizoram

African Swine Fever kills 5,430 pigs in Mizoram

Aizawl, July 11 - Pig farmers and rearers in Mizoram have suffered colossal losses of over Rs 20 crore due to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) since February causing the deaths of over 5,430 pigs and culling of over 10,300 pigs,

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Delhi residents paying for sins of Kejriwal govt: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Delhi residents paying for sins of Kejriwal govt: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, July 11 - Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched a blistering attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as well as on the AAP government on Thursday and blamed them for pushing the capital into a perennial state of ‘chaos and turmoil.’

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