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TG’s rice industry should be future-oriented: Uttam

Uttam Kumar Reddy asks millers to go for mechanisation, modern storage, nutrition-based processing

4,399-Day Milestone'; PM Narendra Modi Set to Break Nehru’s Record | Homework With Aman Sharma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to surpass Jawaharlal Nehru’s record to become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, reaching 4,399 consecutive days in office. The milestone marks a significant moment in India’s political history, reflecting over a decade of continuous governance, electoral victories, and policy shifts. The development highlights a major transition in India’s modern political landscape and leadership legacy. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

From PM Nehru's Modern Republic To PM Modi's Civilisational State: How India's Political Centre Moved

The convergence of these two distinct eras offers a fascinating study in India's democratic evolution

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to be next Vice-Chief of Air Staff

He has been associated with the Indian Air Force’s modernisation drive and indigenous fighter aircraft programmes

Putin's Sukhoi Pitch: Why India Remains Reluctant As Russia Pushes For Su-57 Fighter Jet Deal

India is simultaneously trying to modernise its air force, bridge a shrinking squadron strength, and push ahead with its own indigenous fifth-generation fighter programme.

‘Zero clue whatsoever’: Pietersen explodes as Jofra Archer faces IPL backlash

Kevin Pietersen has backed players prioritizing IPL commitments over early returns for international duty, defending Jofra Archer's absence from England's Test. Pietersen argued that former cricketers who didn't experience the IPL lack perspective on modern players' choices. Captain Ben Stokes also defended Archer, highlighting the evolving cricketing landscape and new opportunities.

Amit Shah Urges Northeast States To Shift Focus To Citizen Rights, AI Push

The Home Minister also urged the states to invest immediately in modern technological infrastructure

Bihar government to run 50 additional pink buses

31 modern bus stands will be developed on the lines of the NOIDA, Mumbai bus stands. Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) to be implemented under the PPP model to keep a tab on traffic violations.

How Doval-Lamichhane Meeting Reanchors India-Nepal Ties Beyond Political Borders | Exclusive Details

The meeting effectively creates a resilient blueprint for a modernised, friction-free relationship between India and Nepal

'Players like Jofra might not play for England if ... ': Stokes reacts to IPL criticism

England captain Ben Stokes has defended Jofra Archer after criticism over the fast bowler missing the first Test against New Zealand following his IPL stint with Rajasthan Royals. Stokes said modern cricket offers players more opportunities than before and insisted Archer remains committed to England. He also warned that mishandling such situations could risk losing talented players from international cricket.

The rise of beta moms: Why modern mothers are choosing calm over control

Why texture is the new statement in real estate interior design

Textured surfaces are revolutionizing modern luxury homes, adding depth, warmth, and character. These tactile finishes, from lime-plastered walls to fluted concrete facades, interact with light to create a richer, more layered appearance. This trend extends to floors, walls, ceilings, and décor, emphasizing craftsmanship and natural materials for a timeless, grounding feel.

Promotional song for school enrolment campaign launched in A.P.

communicates the quality education being provided in government schools, provision of modern infrastructure, digital learning initiatives, student welfare programmes and Mid-day Meal Scheme

Unmanned T‑72 tanks: Army's workhorse gets digital makeover for future wars

The Indian Army is modernizing its T-72 tanks by planning to convert them into remotely operated vehicles, integrating them into a manned-unmanned teaming framework. This initiative aims to enhance combat power and survivability by deploying these digitized tanks for high-risk missions, feeding real-time data to command networks. This cost-effective approach repurposes legacy armour, aligning with India's indigenous defense innovation push.

From Messi to Ronaldo, 13 legends who could play their final FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to serve as a farewell stage for several of football’s most iconic players. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modrić, Neymar and Mohamed Salah, a generation that has defined the modern game could be making its final World Cup appearances. For some, it is one last chance at glory; for others, a final opportunity to cement enduring legacies.

Vietnam brings in health declaration rule

Foreign travellers entering, leaving, or transiting through Vietnam will be required to submit a health declaration before travel from July 1, 2026, under new government regulations aimed at monitoring infectious disease risks. According to a report by Fragomen, the expanded requirement will apply to all travellers entering, departing from, or transiting through Vietnam. Individuals will need to complete a health declaration within seven days before their travel date. The Vietnamese Ministry of Health will decide when and for which infectious diseases the requirement will be enforced. The decision will be based on global disease trends and the risk of diseases being imported into the country. Authorities have not yet announced how travellers will submit the declaration. Details about the platform and application process are expected in future guidance. Employers and travellers should prepare for possible delays when the new system is introduced, as authorities and passengers adjust to the requirement, as per Fragomen report.129876802New travel requirement follows Ho Chi Minh City airport trial Foreign nationals arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City have already been subject to a similar requirement since April 21, 2026. Under the pilot programme, travellers must complete an online declaration form within three days before arrival. Immigration processing delays were expected through the end of April as authorities and passengers adjusted to the new system.Vietnam introduced the digital arrival card system to streamline arrival procedures and reduce waiting times at immigration counters as part of broader efforts to modernise border management and digitise entry processes.

Coforge shares gain over 2% after unveiling agentic AI platform for insurance industry

Shares of Coforge rose more than 2% to their day’s high of Rs 1,495 on the BSE on Tuesday after the company announced the launch of its "Nexa Agentic AI Platform", a business platform that aims to cater to the global insurance industry.According to the company, the platform is designed to help insurers derive greater value from their existing insurance platforms and speed up time-to-market without replacing core systems. Instead, it layers AI orchestration capabilities over incumbent platforms while operating within the guardrails of leading platform providers.Built on the Coforge One AI platform, Nexa Agentic AI Platform offers a marketplace of more than 30 insurance AI assets covering underwriting, claims, product development, customer service and platform modernisation. The company said the platform is modular and composable, allowing insurers to deploy specific capabilities or adopt the full suite through an Insurance-in-a-Box model.Coforge said the platform is purpose-built for the global insurance market across Property & Casualty, Life & Annuities, Specialty insurance, as well as managing general agents (MGAs) and intermediaries. It incorporates human-in-the-loop oversight, full auditability and measurable outcomes.The platform includes six flagship orchestrators spanning the insurance value chain. These include an AI-enabled Submission Centre, which the company said can increase underwriting capacity by more than 30% through automated data extraction, validation and prioritisation.Another offering, the Agentic State Rollout Factory, is designed to automate rates, forms and filings across jurisdictions, enabling more than 25% faster realisation of new revenue. The AI-enabled Product Rollout Factory aims to accelerate product launches by 30% while improving quality and responsiveness to regulatory changes.Coforge also introduced an Agentic AI Global Expansion capability to support market entry across geographies, a Core Platform Modernisation capability that it said can reduce total cost of ownership by more than 30%, and an Agentic Claims Triaging Centre that can enable more than 35% faster claims triaging and higher straight-through processing.Rajeev Batra, Executive Vice President and Global Practice Head of Insurance at Coforge, said the platform combines the company's AI engineering capabilities with its insurance domain expertise to help clients scale AI adoption and business outcomes.Also read: Morgan Stanley says Indian stock market poised for strong year ahead. Here’s whyThe company said the platform is designed around key insurance stakeholders, including brokers, underwriters, claims adjudicators and customer service agents. Looking ahead, Coforge plans to progressively integrate insurance knowledge graphs into the platform to enhance insurance-specific reasoning across submissions, policies, claims and customer interactions.Coforge said Nexa Agentic AI Platform will form a key part of its insurance go-to-market strategy, helping clients accelerate AI adoption while preserving existing technology investments and complying with platform guardrails.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

Serum, Moderna get funds for Ebola shots

Simone de Beauvoir’s powerful quote explains why a meaningful life must value the lives of others

Simone de Beauvoir’s widely attributed quote on valuing others offers a profound reflection on empathy, compassion, friendship and social responsibility, reminding modern readers that a meaningful life is rooted in recognising the dignity of others.

Centre to set up air-raid warning systems in 244 districts, IAF experts to be roped in

The project will ensure that all 244 vulnerable districts have a standard, modern, and fully functional warning network to alert in the event of aerial threats