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February 26, 2025 12:34 PM February 26, 2025 12:34 PM

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DPIIT signs MoU with Paytm to boost innovation, support fintech & manufacturing startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed an MoU with Paytm to foster innovation and accelerate the growth of manufacturing and fintech startups in the country. The Commerce and Industry Ministry said the partnership aims to support fintech hardware startups thro...

February 26, 2025 11:34 AM February 26, 2025 11:34 AM

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5 killed in tragic accident on Karur-Trichy highway in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, five people were killed in an accident at Kulithalai in Karur District early this morning. The car in which the victims were travelling, dashed and ran aground against a bus which was also proceeding in the same direction at the Karur Trichy Highway from Coimbatore to Orathanadu.

February 26, 2025 11:29 AM February 26, 2025 11:29 AM

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Heatwave alert issued for Maharashtra’s coastal districts as temperatures soar

The coastal areas of Maharashtra have been experiencing heat wave-like conditions since Monday. Coastal districts such as Mumbai, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane and Raigad are experiencing significantly high temperatures. As per IMD data, the maximum temperature in Ratnagiri was recorded as 38.9 degre...

February 26, 2025 11:13 AM February 26, 2025 11:13 AM

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J&K, Ladakh high court orders reduction in toll fees on NH-44 amid construction work

In a significant development for commuters using the National Highway-44 (NH-44) from Pathankot to Udhampur, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ordered a reduction in toll fees at two plazas along the national highway. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the high court ruled th...

February 26, 2025 9:13 AM February 26, 2025 9:13 AM

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Telangana secures ₹11,000 crore investment in life sciences at BioAsia 2025

Telangana has secured investment commitments of about 11 thousand crore rupees in the life sciences sector, with the potential to create over 22 thousand jobs. The announcements were made at the BioAsia 2025, a life sciences and healthcare forum commenced yesterday in Hyderabad. The annual BioAsia f...

February 26, 2025 9:02 AM February 26, 2025 9:02 AM

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IMD forecasts heat wave in Konkan, Goa, Coastal Karnataka

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heat wave conditions in pockets of Konkan and Goa, coastal Karnataka, north Kerala, and Mahe today. Heatwave conditions in coastal Karnataka are likely to continue for the next 2-3 days. The weather department also predicted heavy to very heavy ...

February 26, 2025 9:49 AM February 26, 2025 9:49 AM

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Telangana: 11 agencies deploy tech to rescue 8 trapped in SLBC tunnel

In Telangana, 11 agencies besides camera-mounted drones capable of flying in tight spaces, sonar, and portable camera robots are among the devices deployed at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Nagarkurnool district. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Mallu Vikramarka informed that the state g...

February 26, 2025 8:01 AM February 26, 2025 8:01 AM

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Kisan credit card loans cross 10 Lakh Crore, benefitting 7.72 crore farmers

A total of over ten lakh crore rupees in loans has been given under the Kisan Credit Card, benefitting seven crore 72 lakh farmers. The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) is a banking product that provides farmers with timely and affordable credit for purchasing agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, ...

February 25, 2025 9:48 PM February 25, 2025 9:48 PM

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10 lakh crore rupees loan given under Kisan Credit Card, benefitting 7.72 crore farmers

A total of over ten lakh crore rupees in loans has been given under the Kisan Credit Card, benefitting seven crore 72 lakh farmers. The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) is a banking product that provides farmers with timely and affordable credit for purchasing agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, ...

February 25, 2025 9:06 PM February 25, 2025 9:06 PM

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Massive raids carried out in Punjab to nab illegal travel agents

In Punjab, a massive day-long state-level operation has been carried out throughout the state against illegal travel agents. The raids were conducted against 1,274 immigration firms. Seven travel agents who found defaulters have been arrested. Special DGP Law and Order, Arpit Shukla, who monitored t...