Call for direct civilian flights from Kargil | India News

Recent Views 3 SRINAGAR: Kargil local authorities have urged the Centre to start civilian flights, saying connectivity remains severely affected in winter when surface routes close.Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council -Kargil (LAHDC) chief executive councillor (CEC) Mohd Jaffar Akhoon and Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa raised the demand in a meeting with Union home minister Amit…

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Core sector output slows to 2.3% in February; crude, gas and refinery drag weighs on momentum

Recent Views 7 Growth in India’s eight core infrastructure industries eased to 2.3 per cent in February, down from 3.4 per cent in the same month last year, reflecting weakness in energy-linked segments even as output expanded in several manufacturing-oriented sectors.According to official data, production of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum refinery products declined…

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Rakesh Bedi reacts to ‘Dhurandhar 2’ being called ‘propaganda’ film: ‘There were films made on PM Narendra Modi, Indira Gandhi which didn’t..’ |

Recent Views 6 Rakesh Bedi, who has been a part of the film industry since the late 1970s and known for iconic shows like ‘Srimaan Srimati’ and movies like ‘Chashme Buddoor’ among many others, has found a fresh wave of appreciation for his role as Jameel Jamali in Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ and now the sequel,…

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US universities pivot to AI degrees as campuses race to match the machine age

Recent Views 3 US higher education is undergoing a decisive shift as artificial intelligence moves to the centre of academic programmes. Northwestern University’s upcoming AI major highlights a nationwide push to blend technical expertise with ethical awareness, as institutions respond to industry pressure and prepare students to navigate both the power and risks of intelligent…

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Govt clears Rs 20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for MFIs; funding access in focus

Recent Views 5 The government has approved a limited-period Rs 20,000-crore credit guarantee scheme aimed at easing fund flow constraints faced by microfinance institutions (MFIs), according to a PTI report.The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0) will cover loans disbursed by member lending institutions (MLIs), including banks and other lenders, to non-banking finance company-MFIs…

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