July 7, 2025
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Contract Maker Zetwerk Set to Invest Rs 500–800 Crore in Component Manufacturing Expansion

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Bengaluru-based contract manufacturing unicorn Zetwerk is set to invest between Rs 500–800 crore in expanding its component manufacturing capabilities. The ambitious investment will drive production of critical items such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), enclosures, and electromechanical components—including heat sinks and sensors—leveraging the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Zetwerk’s co-founder, Rahul Sharma, stated, “We…

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UP Govt Develops 243 High-Yield Sugarcane Varieties to Boost Farmers’ Income and Agricultural Prosperity

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In a major stride toward agricultural innovation and rural empowerment, the Uttar Pradesh government has developed 243 high-yield sugarcane varieties, aimed at enhancing farmers’ income, crop resilience, and productivity across the state. This initiative is part of the Yogi Adityanath-led administration’s broader mission to revitalize the sugarcane economy and make farming more profitable for lakhs…

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Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD) Opens Applications for Cooperative Development Officer Posts: Apply by July 12

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The Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), a premier training and research institute promoted by NABARD, has announced five contractual vacancies for Cooperative Development Officers (CDOs) at its Lucknow campus under the Centre for Professional Excellence in Cooperatives (C-PEC). The recruitment drive offers attractive monthly stipends of ₹65,000 for Level 1 and ₹85,000 for Level…

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Two-Time Olympic Medallist Lalit Upadhyay Announces Retirement from International Hockey

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Indian hockey stalwart Lalit Kumar Upadhyay has officially retired from international hockey, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career that spanned over a decade and included two Olympic bronze medals. The 31-year-old forward made the announcement on Olympic Day, shortly after India’s 4-3 win over Belgium in their final FIH Pro League 2024–25 match….

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Sourav Ganguly Lauds Gautam Gambhir’s Passion and Respect for Seniors, Backs Him as India Head Coach

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has offered strong words of support for Gautam Gambhir, praising the current Team India head coach for his passion, transparency, and deep respect for senior players. Speaking ahead of India’s crucial Test series against England, Ganguly reflected on Gambhir’s evolution as a leader and his early challenges in the coaching…

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Sunil Gavaskar Slams ECB Over Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Naming: “Anderson’s Record Nowhere Near Tendulkar’s”

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Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has strongly criticized the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for naming the ongoing India-England Test series the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, arguing that Sachin Tendulkar’s achievements far surpass those of James Anderson and that the batting maestro’s name should come first. “Anderson’s record is nowhere as good as Tendulkar’s in one-day…

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PM Modi Speaks with Iran President Pezeshkian, Urges Immediate De-escalation and Dialogue Amid Escalating West Asia Tensions

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In a significant diplomatic outreach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a detailed conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, expressing deep concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia and reiterating India’s call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy. The phone call came just hours after the United States launched airstrikes on three Iranian…

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Khamenei Vows Punishment for Israel Over “Big Mistake,” Omits US Strikes in First Response

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a stern warning to Israel, calling its recent actions a “grave mistake” and vowing continued retaliation. In his first public statement since the US-led airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Khamenei notably did not mention the American attacks, focusing instead on intensifying Iran’s offensive against Tel Aviv. “The…

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Iran’s President Warns US “Must Receive a Response” as World Awaits Tehran’s Next Move

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that the United States “must receive a response” for its recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, intensifying global anxiety over a potential escalation in the Middle East conflict. Speaking during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Pezeshkian condemned the US strikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, calling…

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