PM Modi urges states to unlock growth, leverage FTAs to drive development

At the NITI Aayog governing council meet, the prime minister asked chief ministers to cut red tape, boost exports, and align with India's global trade strategy. With FTAs expanding and poverty easing, he said, the time is ripe for states to act.

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A search for new antibiotics in ancient DNA

Scientists are probing woolly mammoth and Neanderthal genetic codes for new compounds as today’s drugs lose potency.

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EPFO ratifies interest rate at 8.25% on employees' PF for FY25

EPFO, earlier this year, had decided to retain the interest rate of 8.25 per cent on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25)

3 min read24 May 2025

Infinix Note 50s 5G Review: Most balanced phone under ₹20,000

Infinix Note 50s offers a curved AMOLED display, clean software, good cameras, and reliable battery life, which makes it among the strongest all-around smartphones available under ₹20,000.

7 min read17 May 2025

'Largest Bribe In History...'; U.S. Formally Accepts Jet As Gift From Qatar

The Trump administration has formally accepted a Boeing 747 jet that was gifted to the U.S. by the government of Qatar, the Pentagon said Wednesday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accepted the luxury plane 'in accordance with all federal rules and regulations,' Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement. Reacting to the acceptance of the jet, the Democrats called it the largest bribe in American history.

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Mumbai becomes India’s priciest office market, Hyderabad ranks 2nd

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region has become India's priciest commercial real estate market, with rentals increasing 28% from ₹131 to ₹168 per sq ft from 2022 to 2025, driven by post-pandemic demand for premium office spaces.

2 min read24 May 2025

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US customs duties collection hit record $16.5 billion in April

Daily revenue from US customs duties rose to a record $16.5 billion as American importers made monthly payments to the government for goods received in April.

2 min read24 May 2025
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