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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...
May 17, 2025 1:49 PM
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Indian economy will grow at 6.3 percent during the current financial year, ahead of China, US, and European Union, a UN report said. According to the UN's mid-year update of World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP), India's growth is being fuelled by strong household spending, solid gove...
May 17, 2025 7:39 AM
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The total number of Aadhaar authentication transactions has crossed 150 billion mark, making it a milestone moment in the journey of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and for the broader Aadhaar ecosystem. The landmark highlights the extensive usage and utility of Aadhaar, ...
May 17, 2025 7:33 AM
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In Chess, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won the Superbet Chess Classic in Bucharest, Romania. He triumphed after a tense tiebreak against Alireza Firouzja and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. All three players were tied at 5.5 points in nine rounds, which led to a three-way playoff. The first tw...
May 17, 2025 7:31 AM
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India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya today. The agency has said that Northeast India will also witness thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds during the next seven days. According to IMD, Coasta...
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