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May 17, 2025 11:11 AM
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India's foreign exchange reserves rose by 4.55 billion dollars, reaching 690.6 billion dollars in the week ending 9th May. According to the Weekly Statistical Supplement released by the Reserve Bank of India, during the last week, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, were up b...
May 17, 2025 9:47 AM
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Punjab based Lovely Professional University (LPU) has terminated all Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament and Founder Chancellor of the LPU informed that the university has formally ended six academic partnerships...
May 17, 2025 9:41 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Olympian Neeraj Chopra for surpassing the 90-meter mark at the Doha Diamond League 2025. In a social media post, PM Modi described this accomplishment as remarkable and stated that the athlete's personal best is a result of his unwavering dedication, di...
May 17, 2025 9:28 AM
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India A squad for the upcoming tour of England, starting 30th of this month. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Abhimanyu Easwaran as Captain and Dhruv Jurel as Vice Captain. Karun Nair has also got a place in the squad. Moreover, S...
May 17, 2025 9:17 AM
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The Railway Board has approved an important new rail line project between Karhi and Sagma worth over 165 crore rupees, strengthening rail infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh. The proposed chord rail line under the West Central Railway (WCR) zone will be 5.31 kilometers long. The bi-directional chord li...
May 17, 2025 9:02 AM
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As we celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor, the Nation salutes the valour of the Indian Soldiers. As a tribute to the Armed Forces, Akashvani News is presenting a special series. Today we remember, Param Vir Chakra awardee Rifleman Sanjay Kumar who displayed exemplary bravery during the Kargil...
May 17, 2025 8:48 AM
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In Football, India stormed into the final of SAFF Under-19 Championship 2025 with a commanding 3-nil victory against Maldives at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh yesterday. Goals from Danny Meitei Laishram, Omang Dodum, and Prashan Jajo ensured a smooth passage to the ti...
May 17, 2025 8:45 AM
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Turkish airport services firm, Celebi Aviation Holding's shares fell nearly 20 per cent over Thursday and Friday. The drop followed India’s decision to revoke security clearance for the company’s Indian subsidiaries, halting its operations in the country. The Istanbul-based firm said it will ...
May 17, 2025 8:37 AM
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The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This marks a key step in expanding IIFT’s global presence and strengthening India’s engagement in international business education. Commerce and Industry M...
May 17, 2025 8:42 AM
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An American-Lebanese man, Hadi Matar has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2022 knife attack on author Salman Rushdie at a cultural event in New York. Convicted of attempted murder and assault, 27-year old Matar received the maximum sentence for the attack, which left Mr Rushdie bl...
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