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Gujarat CM inaugurates Hexaware Delivery Centre in GIFT City, 1000 skilled jobs expected

IANS | June 13, 2026 3:57 PM

Gandhinagar, June 13 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated Hexaware Technologies' new delivery centre in GIFT City, a facility expected to create around 1,000 highly skilled jobs over the next three years and expand opportunities in advanced technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics and automation.

India’s digital, education reforms reach over 1.49 lakh schools: Govt

IANS | June 13, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Over 1.49 lakh schools have been covered under Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital initiatives, with more than 1.76 lakh smart classrooms and 1.79 lakh ICT laboratories sanctioned, the government said on Saturday.

CM Yogi denounces defamatory social media posts on Akhilesh's daughter, lends advice to SP chief

IANS | June 13, 2026 3:30 PM

Lucknow, June 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday denounced the social media trolling of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav’s daughter and took strong objection to fake and malicious comments made against her, stating that daughters, belonging to anyone, must not become the subject of vitiated public discourse.

‘We can go hungry, but won’t compromise on your security’: Kanpur youth writes emotional letter to PM Modi

IANS | June 13, 2026 3:16 PM

Kanpur, June 13 (IANS) Amid global instability, the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, and the resulting economic challenges, a young competitive exam aspirant from Kanpur has written an emotional letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing unwavering faith in his leadership. Voicing concern for the Prime Minister’s safety, the letter states that while citizens can endure any form of hardship, they cannot accept any compromise when it comes to the Prime Minister’s security.

Bharat Innovates 2026: India wins Silicon Valley's innovation respect (IANS Interview)

IANS | June 13, 2026 3:09 PM

Washington, June 13 (IANS) India's innovation ecosystem has gained "tremendous respect" in Silicon Valley over the past five years, fuelled by a surge in startups, artificial intelligence (AI) ventures and global investment, entrepreneur and investor Shashi Tripathi told IANS ahead of the 'Bharat Innovates 2026' summit in France.

KEM Hospital sends MBBS student Sejal Pawar on 15-day forced leave over viral video row

IANS | June 13, 2026 2:18 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) KEM Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College on Saturday sent MBBS student Sejal Pawar on a 15-day forced leave on Saturday following a controversy surrounding a viral social media video in which she allegedly made objectionable remarks during a stand-up comedy show.

India and Papua New Guinea continue work on strengthening collaboration across sectors

IANS | June 13, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India and Papua New Guinea (PNG) reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations - including development partnership, political engagement, economic cooperation and cultural ties - during the second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in a virtual mode.

India better placed to withstand global shocks as external risks ease: CEA Nageswaran

IANS | June 13, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India's external sector has become significantly more resilient and the country's macroeconomic fundamentals are now better placed to withstand global shocks, according to Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran.

'Watershed moment in history of IMA': President Murmu after reviewing Passing Out Parade with first batch of female NDA cadets (Lead)

IANS | June 13, 2026 12:41 PM

Dehradun, June 13 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday reviewed the Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course and the 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, expressing special happiness at the participation of women cadets and calling it a landmark development in the institution's history.

Pranit More apologises over viral ‘Rs 370 Biryani’ clip, says ‘I feel I deserve this hate'

IANS | June 13, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Amid mounting criticism online over the viral "Rs 370 Biryani" clip, stand-up comedian Pranit More on Saturday issued an apology, saying he deserved the backlash and requesting people to give him one more chance.

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Gujarat CM inaugurates Hexaware Delivery Centre in GIFT City, 1000 skilled jobs expected

India’s digital, education reforms reach over 1.49 lakh schools: Govt

CM Yogi denounces defamatory social media posts on Akhilesh's daughter, lends advice to SP chief

‘We can go hungry, but won’t compromise on your security’: Kanpur youth writes emotional letter to PM Modi

Bharat Innovates 2026: India wins Silicon Valley's innovation respect (IANS Interview)

KEM Hospital sends MBBS student Sejal Pawar on 15-day forced leave over viral video row

India and Papua New Guinea continue work on strengthening collaboration across sectors

India better placed to withstand global shocks as external risks ease: CEA Nageswaran

'Watershed moment in history of IMA': President Murmu after reviewing Passing Out Parade with first batch of female NDA cadets (Lead)

Pranit More apologises over viral ‘Rs 370 Biryani’ clip, says ‘I feel I deserve this hate'

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