Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist of Zoho Corporation, emphasizes the importance of leveraging India's unique strengths and opportunities rather than replicating China's approach. He highlights the necessity for grassroots innovation and the establishment of a national fund to foster Indian tech talent and foundation models.
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Chhagan Bhujbal, a leader of the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP, expressed his discontent at being excluded from the recent Maharashtra cabinet expansion. He revealed that he declined a Rajya Sabha seat offered after his Lok Sabha aspirations were disregarded. Bhujbal questioned his treatment within the party and hinted at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's support for his inclusion.
India’s MEA condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan that killed 46 people, including women and children, in Paktika province. The MEA urges Pakistan to stop blaming neighbors for its internal problems and expresses concern over the loss of innocent lives and escalating border tensions.
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A 56-year-old woman, PK Padmam, heroically saved her unconscious husband, Ramesan Nair EK, from drowning after he fell into a 40ft deep well while harvesting pepper in Piravom. She climbed down using a plastic rope, sustained injuries, and managed to keep his head above the water until the fire brigade arrived and rescued them.
An ex-serviceman, Manzoor Ahmed Waghey, was shot dead in a terrorist attack in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. His wife and niece were injured and rushed to a hospital. A joint search operation has been launched in response. The incident has been condemned by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and MLA Salman Sagar, calling for maintaining peace and justice.
Pune police arrested Dattatray Gade, a rape suspect from Swargate, in Gunat village after a dramatic search involving drones and dog squads. He tried to end his life thrice while in hiding. Gade, with a criminal record, allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman in a parked bus at Swargate terminus. Villagers assisted in his capture and will receive a reward.
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