IED found in Rajouri; balloon with PIA marking seized in Udhampur | India News

JAMMU: Security forces recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in J&K’s Rajouri district Thursday, while a balloon with “PIA” (Pakistan International Airlines) markings was seized in Udhampur district.Officials said a team of security personnel rushed to Khablan village in Rajouri’s Thanamandi after being alerted about the discovery of a suspicious object.Upon detecting the IED, forces…

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LIC eyes higher yields from real estate

MUMBAI: Life Insurance Corporation will soon take measures to increase the yield on its real estate assets, which have a book value of Rs 16,000 crore post-revaluation and a market value of over Rs 45,000 crore. Officials said that while real estate typically yields 3-4%, the capital gains are much higher. The corporation has also…

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Georgia E-Visa: With a 40% surge in Indian treavellers visting Georgia, all about the e-Visa process, eligibility, documents, fees and validity for short-term travellers |

Georgia is one of those pretty destinations that is gradually becoming popular among Indian travellers. And to cater to the growing demand, here we discuss the e-visa process that can help one enter the country legally for short-term purposes without visiting a Georgian embassy or consulate. According to tourism officials, the first six months of…

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Govt questions Sixth Schedule limits, statehood fiscal burden at Ladakh talks | India News

JAMMU: A high-powered Union home ministry panel has questioned Ladakh’s top political groupings on whether inclusion under the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule would offer sufficient safeguards, signalling that New Delhi is weighing constitutional limits, fiscal costs and governance models as demands for statehood gather force in the region.During talks Wednesday in New Delhi, the committee asked…

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Startup policy shift: Govt doubles turnover limit to Rs 200 crore; what it means for founders and deep tech ecosystem

The government has expanded the criteria for recognising entities as startups by doubling the turnover threshold to Rs 200 crore, while also introducing a new recognition category for ‘Deep Tech Startups’, aimed at supporting high-technology and research-driven enterprises.The move is part of broader efforts to align policy support with the evolving nature of India’s startup…

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Google opens 2026 Student Researcher Programme offering AI and ML opportunities for BS, MS and PhD candidates

Google launches 2026 Student Researcher Program across India and global research hubs Google has started accepting applications for the 2026 Student Researcher Program, targeting students who are currently pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees. This program is unique compared to other software engineering internships, as it is designed as an academic research engagement, allowing students…

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