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The strong momentum of the economy is expected to continue in fourth quarter of current financial year, chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday and hoped the farm sector will stage a rebound in next quarter. The farm sector contracted 0.8% during Q3 of 2023-24 largely due to impact of patchy monsoon rains. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NrzQFTB via IFTTT

Bill Gates and PM Narendra Modi discussed AI for public good, digital public infrastructure, women-led development, innovation in agriculture, health, and climate adaptation, emphasizing the importance of leveraging AI and driving innovation. PM Modi, expressing his enthusiasm after the meeting, took to X (formerly Twitter) and said, "A wonderful meeting indeed! Always a delight to discuss sectors which will make our planet better and empower millions of people across the globe." from Times of India https://ift.tt/W6lLp1x via IFTTT

Two days after three opposition legislators—two from the Congress and one from the RJD—crossed over to the BJP, RJD leader and Bihar’s former chief minister Rabri Devi on Thursday came down heavily on them, terming them as “shameless” and said they must have resigned from the respective parties before switching their allegiance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/n8SNbOU via IFTTT

Delhi Capitals braved a sensational battering from Smriti Mandhana to hand a fighting Royal Challengers Bangalore a 25-run defeat in their Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Thursday. Mandhana fused power and grace to score 74 (43b, 10x4, 3x6) but other batters did not quite make it big as Royal Challengers, who were without indisposed star all-rounder Elysse Perry, ended up at 169 for nine. The Capitals made a challenging 194 for five as Shafali Varma mustered a 31-ball 50 after they were asked to bat first. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/h3G8Au6 via IFTTT

CBI summons Akhilesh Yadav in connection with illegal sand mining case. Gayatri Prajapati, former mining minister, is also involved. The Allahabad HC ordered the probe to prevent looting of natural resources. UP officials cleared 13 projects without following the tendering procedure, allowing mining of minor minerals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aI2K78D via IFTTT

A comment by Thailand's ambassador to WTO accusing India of using 'subsidised' rice for capturing the export market has created a diplomatic storm. Indian negotiators refused to participate in deliberations. The Indian govt lodged a strong protest and the issue of public stockholding remains unresolved due to the unwillingness of rich nations to discuss reducing import duties. from Times of India https://ift.tt/I3Xf5uW via IFTTT

Kiran Navgire and Alyssa Healy unleashed a remarkable assault on Mumbai Indians bowlers to power UP Warriorz to a seven-wicket win in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Navigre (57, 31b, 6x4, 4x6) and Healy (33, 29 balls) added 94 runs for the opening wicket stand in just 9.1 overs as the Warriorz eased past the 162-run target in 16.4 overs to hand the defending champions their first defeat of the season. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Zm7veXM via IFTTT