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June 28, 2025 8:47 AM June 28, 2025 8:47 AM

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Andhra Pradesh govt hosts Tourism Tech AI 2.0 Conclave in Vijayawada

The Government of Andhra Pradesh, in partnership with the Global Forum for Sustainable Tourism (GFST), hosted the Tourism Tech AI 2.0 Conclave in Vijayawada yesterday.     The event brought together national and international stakeholders to deliberate on tourism-led development and position Andhra ...

June 27, 2025 5:41 PM June 27, 2025 5:41 PM

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Maharashtra CM inaugurates Hedging Desk in Pune to help farmers avoid losses

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today inaugurated a dedicated Hedging Desk in Pune under the Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project. The desk will initially focus on cotton, turmeric, and maize crops, and the initiative will be expanded to include more crops. ...

June 27, 2025 4:27 PM June 27, 2025 4:27 PM

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NCW takes suo motu cognizance of alleged gang-rape of student in Kolkata college

The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance of an incident reported from South Kolkata, where a law student was allegedly gang-raped within the college premises. The Commission has written to the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, and expressed deep concern over the incident, seeki...

June 27, 2025 1:33 PM June 27, 2025 1:33 PM

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Tigress & 4 cubs found dead in male Mahadeshwara hills sanctuary

A tigress and her four cubs have been found dead at the Male Mahadeshwara hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district. According to the forest officials, ​poison is believed to have been laced into the carcass of a cow as bait to kill the tigers. An autopsy of the dead Tigers wil...

June 27, 2025 12:40 PM June 27, 2025 12:40 PM

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India’s sugar output to rise 15% in 2026 on strong monsoon, easing supply concerns

India’s sugar production is expected to rise by 15 per cent in the 2026 sugar season, reaching around 35 million tonnes. A report published by a credit rating agency says that the increase is likely due to an above-average monsoon, which will boost sugarcane yields and acreage, especially in Maharas...

June 27, 2025 11:41 AM June 27, 2025 11:41 AM

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Punjab govt signs MoU to set up Data Intelligence unit for tackling drug menace

The Punjab Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Data Intelligence and Technical Support Unit to combat the drug menace in the state. The MoU was signed between the State Government and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali and Vidyasagar Institut...

June 27, 2025 10:18 AM June 27, 2025 10:18 AM

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Deputy CM Eknath Shinde inaugurates key urban, health projects in Thane

In a significant push toward urban development and citizen welfare, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various infrastructure and health projects across the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) area yesterday. Speaking at the event, Mr. Shinde des...

June 27, 2025 9:46 AM June 27, 2025 9:46 AM

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CM Devendra Fadnavis unveils ‘Revenue Officers’ Handbook’ as transformative step in governance

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday unveiled the ‘Revenue Officers’ Handbook’, a two-volume guide aimed at streamlining administrative processes and enhancing the efficiency of revenue officials across Maharashtra.   Speaking at the launch event held at Vidhan Bhavan, CM Fadnavis haile...