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Gujarat govt eyes AI, data centre partnerships as CM holds talks with Google, Perplexity, Micron

IANS | August 19, 2026 9:46 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Gujarat government is exploring potential partnerships in artificial intelligence, data centres and semiconductor manufacturing with major US technology companies, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel holding discussions with Micron, Google, Perplexity AI and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) on the third day of his US visit.

Badminton WC: Ayush, Sindhu sail into pre-quarters; Lakshya, Unnati suffer heartbreak (Ld)

IANS | August 19, 2026 9:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) On a mixed day for the hosts, former champion PV Sindhu and giant-killer Ayush Shetty had little trouble overcoming their second-round challengers while Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda crashed out of the BWF World Championships 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

PM-KUSUM helping farmers to avoid rainfall shortage and electricity cuts in rural areas

IANS | August 19, 2026 9:42 PM

Jalna (Maharashtra), Aug 19 (IANS) The Centre's Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme has come as boon for farmers in rural areas, with the solar pumps facilitating increased cultivation and helping farmers to avoid the damages caused due to rainfall shortage and electricity cuts.

Govt expands transshipment network to 2 new international, 4 new domestic airports

IANS | August 19, 2026 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The government on Wednesday flagged off the scaled-up phase of India’s transshipment (TP) cargo reform at Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), in a bid to position India as a global cargo transshipment hub by leveraging its strategic location between the East and the West.

PGTI Tour: Shaurya Bhattacharya extends his lead at halfway stage in Kolar Open

IANS | August 19, 2026 9:31 PM

Kolar (Karnataka), Aug 19 (IANS) Shaurya Bhattacharya shot a five-under 67 to extend his lead to three strokes at nine-under 135 on Day Two of the second edition of the INR 1 crore Kolar Open at the ZION Hills Golf County on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Men's Hockey World Cup: Harman, Abhishek brace helps India quell Pakistan 5-3, advance to next stage

IANS | August 19, 2026 9:12 PM

Amstelveen, Aug 19 (IANS) Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek scored a brace each as India maintained their dominance over neighbours Pakistan with a 5-3 win in a hard-fought encounter in their final league match in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 and secured a place in the next stage of the competition at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Wednesday.

India among countries rapidly expanding use of technology for tax compliance: Expert

IANS | August 19, 2026 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India is among the countries rapidly expanding the use of technology to improve tax compliance, with platforms such as the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) making the system easier for both taxpayers and tax authorities, a PwC expert said on Wednesday.

Chhattisgarh artistes grateful for opportunity to perform at Rashtrapati Bhavan on I-Day

IANS | August 19, 2026 9:04 PM

Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh), Aug 19 (IANS) Members of Chhattisgarh's 'Jai Garhiya Baba Tribal Folk Mandari Dance Troupe' expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government for having received an opportunity to perform during President Droupadi Murmu's 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the 80th Independence Day.

Debinna Bonnerjee suffers from 103° Viral fever, says 'Take care Mumbaikars'

IANS | August 19, 2026 8:45 PM

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Television actress Debinna Bonnerjee used social media to share her health update with her Instagram family. On Wednesday, she took to her official Instagram handle and revealed that she had been suffering from a viral fever of 103 °.

Anishma Anilkumar-starrer 'Modha Rathri' cleared for release with U/A certificate

IANS | August 19, 2026 8:38 PM

Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS)The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Raja Karuppasamy's upcoming Tamil rural comedy entertainer, 'Modha Rathri', featuring actors Rishikanth and Anishma Anilkumar in the lead, for release with a 'U/A' certificate.

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Gujarat govt eyes AI, data centre partnerships as CM holds talks with Google, Perplexity, Micron

Badminton WC: Ayush, Sindhu sail into pre-quarters; Lakshya, Unnati suffer heartbreak (Ld)

PM-KUSUM helping farmers to avoid rainfall shortage and electricity cuts in rural areas

Govt expands transshipment network to 2 new international, 4 new domestic airports

PGTI Tour: Shaurya Bhattacharya extends his lead at halfway stage in Kolar Open

Men's Hockey World Cup: Harman, Abhishek brace helps India quell Pakistan 5-3, advance to next stage

India among countries rapidly expanding use of technology for tax compliance: Expert

Chhattisgarh artistes grateful for opportunity to perform at Rashtrapati Bhavan on I-Day

Debinna Bonnerjee suffers from 103° Viral fever, says 'Take care Mumbaikars'

Anishma Anilkumar-starrer 'Modha Rathri' cleared for release with U/A certificate

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