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PM Modi hands armed forces a free rein: What this means for India’s cross-border response strategy

What PM Modi's free hand to armed forces against terror means for cross-border action?

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unambiguous message during a high-level security meeting - ‘India is determined to deliver a crushing blow to terrorism’ - marks more than just a strong statement of resolve.

Mumbai City, Jamshedpur eye first trip to final in the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Photo credit: AIFF

Kalinga Super Cup: Mumbai City, Jamshedpur eye first trip to final

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) Both Mumbai City FC and Jamshedpur FC bowed out of the Kalinga Super Cup at the semifinal stage in the preceding Super Cup, but this season presents them a chance to make the final for the first time ever when they face off at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday.

'Jinguchaa' from the Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' drops in Hindi

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) The makers of Kamal Haasan’s "Thug Life" have unveiled the Hindi version of the blockbuster track "Jinguchaa".

India fined for slow over-rate in first match of Sri Lanka Women's Tri-Series

Dubai, April 29 (IANS) India have been fined five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Sri Lanka in the first match of the Women’s Tri-series in Colombo on Sunday. Vanessa de Silva of the ICC International Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after India were ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

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Myanmar's earthquake death toll rises to 3,770

Yangon, April 29 (IANS) The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,770 as of April 28, the state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Tuesday.

PM Modi congratulates Persad-Bissesar on election win, cites historic ties with Trinidad and Tobago

New Delhi/Port of Spain, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Kamla Persad-Bissessar for being elected the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

First batch of Indian Haj pilgrims arrives in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, April 29 (IANS) The first batch of Indian Haj pilgrims were accorded a warm welcome at the Madina Airport in Saudi Arabia by Indian Ambassador to the Kingdom, Suhel Khan and Consul General Fahad Suri on Tuesday. They were joined by the Saudi Deputy Minister for Haj and Umrah, Abdulaziz A. Wazzan, and several other senior Saudi officials.

War is not solution, wisdom is: UP Minister Sanjay Nishad on Pak’s provocations after Pahalgam attack

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad strongly criticised Pakistan for its provocative rhetoric and called for "wisdom over war."

Science & Technology

India on track to become Viksit Bharat under PM Modi's leadership: Academicians

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Academicians and delegates from premier institutions such as IITs and IIMs on Tuesday expressed strong confidence that India is steadily advancing towards becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India's job market ends FY25 on strong note, freshers and tech talent in high demand: Report

Bengaluru, April 29 (IANS) India's job market has wrapped up the financial year on a high note as 82 per cent of companies actively hired between January and March 2025 -- a 3 per cent growth compared to the previous quarter, a new report said on Tuesday.

Over half of Indian business leaders use AI for sustainability: Report

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) More than half of Indian business leaders are already using artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve environmentally responsible outcomes -- putting India well ahead of the global and Asia-Pacific averages, a new report said on Tuesday.

No scientific evidence to prove urine therapy can treat any disease: Experts

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) There is no scientific evidence to prove that urine therapy can treat any disease, said health experts on Tuesday, after Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal vouched for its benefits for his knee injury.

Health & Travel

Gujarat: Jan Aushadhi Kendra becomes a boon for Jamnagar people, offering medicines at low price

Jamnagar (Gujarat), April 29 (IANS) Lakhs of families across India are reaping significant financial benefits through the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). The Kendras under this scheme provide affordable yet high-quality medicines, bringing substantial change to the lives of the poor and middle-class populations.

No scientific evidence to prove urine therapy can treat any disease: Experts

Novel CAR-T therapy shows promise against hard-to-treat cancer

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A team of Brazilian researchers has developed an innovative CAR-T cell therapy that showed positive results in patients with a refractory type of lymphoma -- cancer in lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow.

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