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Startups will increase 10x in next 4-5 years: MOS IT
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Startups will increase 10x in next 4-5 years: MOS IT

Minister lauds the collaborative efforts between the industry and the govt to enhanceskill development

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July 17, 2023
Improved China-India ties would help both nations
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Improved China-India ties would help both nations

There are few examples as of India and China of neighbouring countries that stand to benefit from good relations, yet being unable to do so.

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July 17, 2023
America's Rulers
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America's Rulers

America's rulers characteristically emerge from a combination of factors, including wealth, education, social networks, and access to opportunities. Inherited wealth provides them with advantages such as access to high-quality education in elite schools, business connections, and capital to start their own ventures, if they dare. Family wealth can span multiple generations, allowing individuals to maintain their influence and power over time. Some like Trump seem to be indestructible

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July 17, 2023
As two cheetahs die, officials say they're following South African protocols
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As two cheetahs die, officials say they're following South African protocols

The death of two adult cheetahs - Tejas and Suraj - within one week at the Kuno National Park (KNP) of Madhya Pradesh has once again led to a debate over the world's first intercontinental translocation through \"Project Cheetah\".

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July 17, 2023
Amit Shah to chair regional conference on drugs smuggling & national security on Monday
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Amit Shah to chair regional conference on drugs smuggling & national security on Monday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a regional conference on ‘Drugs Smuggling and National Security’ in New Delhi on Monday.

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July 17, 2023
SP & SBSP spar after Rajbhar rejoins NDA
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SP & SBSP spar after Rajbhar rejoins NDA

A war of words have erupted between Samajwadi Party and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) after the latter joined the NDA on Sunday.

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July 17, 2023
Humble farmers understand their rights, when required oppose bills like farm laws, says Rahul
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Humble farmers understand their rights, when required oppose bills like farm laws, says Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who visited the farmers of Haryana's Sonepat on July 8, and had conversation with them, said on Sunday that the humble farmers understand their rights and when required they stand against the laws like the three farm laws.

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July 17, 2023
UPA stands for Utpidan, Pakshpat, Atyachar: Nadda
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UPA stands for Utpidan, Pakshpat, Atyachar: Nadda

He claimed that more than 8,000 cases have been registered against Dalits in Rajasthan in 2022

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July 17, 2023
'Will take a call otherwise': K'taka BJP leader stakes claim to state chief's post with veiled threat
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'Will take a call otherwise': K'taka BJP leader stakes claim to state chief's post with veiled threat

Woes are continuing to mount for the BJP in Karnataka, with prominent Lingayat leader V. Somanna stating he will take a call on his future course of action if the party refuses to give him the post of the state chief.

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July 17, 2023
Absence of Muslim women speakers at CPM's UCC seminar slammed
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Absence of Muslim women speakers at CPM's UCC seminar slammed

Writer and chairperson of ‘Forum For Muslim Women’s Gender Justice’, Dr. Khadeeja Mumthas, has come out against the CPI-M for not giving any opportunity to Muslim women to speak at the seminar organised by the left party against the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Kozhikode on Saturday.

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July 17, 2023
Voluntary organisation writes to PM, CJI requesting not to adjourn Lavlin case further
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Voluntary organisation writes to PM, CJI requesting not to adjourn Lavlin case further

The HRDS's letter comes against the backdrop of repeated adjournments of the SNC Lavlin case in the Supreme Court.

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July 17, 2023
KT Rama Rao slams Rahul Gandhi
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KT Rama Rao slams Rahul Gandhi

Ahead of the meeting of the Opposition parties in Bengaluru, BRS working president KT Rama Rao attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying he has little knowledge about agriculture and knows only about pubs and clubs.

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July 17, 2023
Bommai hints at BJP-JD(S) alliance, confirms talks
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Bommai hints at BJP-JD(S) alliance, confirms talks

Former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy will travel to Delhi this week for talks in this regard

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July 17, 2023
Metro Railway completes structural work of Airport metro station
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Metro Railway completes structural work of Airport metro station

In a significant step towards the targeted final commissioning of the Noapara-Barasat via Biman Bandar Metro Project, the Kolkata Metro authorities have completed the structural work of the Airport metro station.

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July 17, 2023
BJP leaders predict imminent fall of state government
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BJP leaders predict imminent fall of state government

The state president and MP of BJP stated today that it is not impossible for the government of Bengal to fall at any time.

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July 17, 2023
TMC workers expected to gather in lakhs for 21 July meet
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TMC workers expected to gather in lakhs for 21 July meet

Senior party leaders are holding meetings in dists to organise party workers to come to Kolkata

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July 17, 2023
No lessons learnt from the past, it's time to review highway, airport & hydro projects in HP
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No lessons learnt from the past, it's time to review highway, airport & hydro projects in HP

Need to identify emerging tourism hubs and cap the number of tourists visiting a place

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July 17, 2023
SBSP rejoins NDA, could join UP govt
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SBSP rejoins NDA, could join UP govt

Two days before a crucial NDA meeting in New Delhi on 18 July, the Om Prakash Rajbhar-led Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) on Sunday formally joined the BJP led alliance.

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July 17, 2023
Sitharaman to chair G20 meet of FMs, central bank governors
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Sitharaman to chair G20 meet of FMs, central bank governors

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will host the third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20FMCBG) meetings, which is to be held under India's G20 presidency on 17-18 July in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar.

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July 17, 2023
Prices slashed: sell tomatoes Centre to at ₹80 a kilo
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Prices slashed: sell tomatoes Centre to at ₹80 a kilo

The Central government decided to sell tomatoes at Rs 80 per kg from today at 500plus points across the country after a re-assessment of the situation.

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July 17, 2023
EAM co-chairs 12th Mekong Ganga Cooperation meeting
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EAM co-chairs 12th Mekong Ganga Cooperation meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chairs the 12th Mekong Ganga Cooperation meeting in Bangkok on Sunday.

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July 17, 2023
Congress to oppose Delhi ordinance in Parl
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Congress to oppose Delhi ordinance in Parl

Aam AadmiParty to attend Opposition meeting in Bengaluru

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July 17, 2023
Alcaraz, Djokovic vie for World No. 1 in Wimbledon final
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Alcaraz, Djokovic vie for World No. 1 in Wimbledon final

It will be another exciting chapter in a yo-yo year at the top of the ATP Rankings

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July 16, 2023
The Iowa caucuses are 6 months away. Some Republicans worry Trump may be unstoppable
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The Iowa caucuses are 6 months away. Some Republicans worry Trump may be unstoppable

He’s been indicted twice. Found liable for sexual abuse. And he’s viewed unfavorably by about a third of his party. But six months before Republicans begin to choose their next presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump remains the race’s dominant front-runner.

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July 16, 2023
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Higher temperatures expected as Europe bakes in blistering heat

As much of southern Europe is baking due to blistering heat waves, authorities have warned of higher temperatures in the coming days.

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July 16, 2023
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Over 113 mn people in US under heat wave advisories

More than 113 million people in the US are currently under heat wave advisories, with warnings issued across the southwest up to Washington state.

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July 16, 2023
Heat waves prompt red alerts in 16 Italian cities
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Heat waves prompt red alerts in 16 Italian cities

The alerts, which indicate risks even for healthy people, apply to tourist hotspots including Rome, Florence, and Bologna for the coming days

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July 16, 2023
Inter-religious harmony important for peace: Dalai Lama
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Inter-religious harmony important for peace: Dalai Lama

Underlining the need for adopting secular ethics, the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said that maintaining inter-religious harmony was important for a peaceful world.

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July 16, 2023
SC Collegium recommends appointments in 7 different HCs
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SC Collegium recommends appointments in 7 different HCs

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has recommended appointments of judges across seven different high courts of the country.

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July 16, 2023
Azam Khan gets 2 yrs imprisonment in another hate speech case
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Azam Khan gets 2 yrs imprisonment in another hate speech case

Samajwadi Party general secretary and former UP minister Mohammad Azam Khan has been convicted and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in a 2019 hate speech case during Lok Sabha campaigning.

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July 16, 2023