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India test-fires Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles off Odisha coast
India Today
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July 17, 2025
India on Thursday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-I from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The tests were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command...
Special Report: Indian firm Raphe mPhibr wins funding to advance UAV development
Janes
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Raphe mPhibr's mR20 high-altitude logistics UAV. It can also be deployed for maritime resupply and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions. (Raphe mPhibr) In June Indian aerospace company Raphe mPhibr secured INR8.5 billion (USD100...
Historic Six Mile Log Cabin Undergoes Rehabilitation
The Bibb Voice - Alabama
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July 18, 2025
Have you noticed the log cabin under renovation, just off of Highway 25, North of Centreville, and near the Stella Jones pole plant in Six Mile ? About five years ago (2020) State Senator April Weaver and her husband Darrel acquired a well worn &...
India VIX falls to 15-month low on no sharp market swings
The Economic Times
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July 17, 2025
Mumbai: Volatility Index or India VIX-the fear gauge of the Indian stock market-has dropped to its lowest level in 15 months, as the absence of sharp swings of late, a decline in US volatility, and falling derivatives options volumes have eased...
India News | Rupee Rises 6 Paise to 86.06 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 6 paise to 86.06 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday on the back of a weaker greenback and a marginal drop in global crude oil prices. However, steady foreign fund outflows capped sharp gains...
Japan university repeatedly gave mom false info over bullying at affiliated primary school
The Mainichi
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July 17, 2025
The mother of a girl who was bullied at school looks at internal documents in Ibaraki Prefecture, May 23, 2025. She got the documents through a FOIA request, wanting to know how the university was handling the serious situation. (Mainichi/Hitomi...
India News | Entire Country Following What Congress Doing in Karnataka: Shivakumar on Bihar CM's Free Electricity Announcement
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 18 (ANI): Reacting to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's announcement of free electricity up to 125 units, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that whatever schemes the Congress party is giving...
India launches national strategy to boost medical and wellness tourism
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 17, 2025
FHRAI and KPMG release ‘Heal in India’ report, outlining strategic goals to position India as a global healthcare and wellness hub. NEW DELHI, INDIA – In a landmark effort to elevate India’s position on the global healthcare map, the Federation of...
Japan: Insurer introduces website browsing assistance tool for visually impaired
Asia Insurance Review
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Japanese insurer Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance has introduced a website browsing assistance tool "FACIL'iti" provided by a French-based startup, FACIL'iti Japon K.K. The tool that is available beginning 9 July 2025 adapts website display to...
India will leverage AI to lead global creative economy: I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju
The Hindu
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July 17, 2025
Information & Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju said that the country was all set to lead the global creative economy with artificial iIntelligence-driven innovation. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Information & Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju...
Chinese humanoid robot faceplants during a boxing match, crowd left in splits
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 17, 2025
The robotics revolution in China has shown no signs of slowing down recently. The country is rapidly expanding its capabilities in building humanoid robots, presenting a crystal-clear picture of the future. However, this is still the nascent stage...
Indiana takes another step forward, wins Class 4A Trib Cup
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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July 18, 2025
By: Don Rebel Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 5:19 PM Andrew Palla | For TribLive The Indiana boys and girls swim teams celebrate after being presented with 2025 WPIAL Class 2A team championship trophies Feb. 28 at Pitt’s Trees Pool. Christopher Horner...
Freedom Caucus Prevails on Measure to Block Central Bank Digital Currency
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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July 17, 2025
After slowing down the Republican leadership’s attempt to advance a bundle of cryptocurrency market reform bills, the conservative House Freedom Caucus and its allies appear to have secured a promise to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a...
India successfully tested Prithvi-II, Agni-I short-range ballistic missiles: Defence Ministry
Firstpost
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July 17, 2025
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Thursday (July 17) confirmed that India successfully test-fired the short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-1 from the Integrated Test Range located in Chandipur, Odisha. The Ministry stated in an update on...
India Is Building ‘Vishnu’ – But Who Holds The World’s Deadliest Missile?
Zee News
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New Delhi: In secretive defense labs tucked deep inside India, a new missile is quietly taking shape. It has been named Vishnu – a title that is cosmic, divine and destructive when needed. It is being designed to travel at hypersonic speeds. When...
Chinese writer Hu Xuewen: My roots and inspiration both grow on soil of countryside
Global Times
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A rural scene of Hu Xuewen's hometown in Guyuan county, Hebei Province Photos on this page: Courtesy of Hu XuewenUnlike those writers who, in his words, "can be Borges - writing from a library," Chinese writer Hu Xuewen insists that he is a...
China's aircraft carrier Shandong hosted nearly 10,000 sorties of aircraft in five years since commissioning: official media
Global Times
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Officers and sailors of the takeoff and landing support squadron on board the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aircraft carrier Shandong confirm a J-15T carrier-borne fighter jet is in good condition during a far seas exercise in...
Historic Kings Club Casino demolition starts
Soo Leader
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July 17, 2025
It was the first tribal-owned casino in the United States when it opened up in July 1984 on the Bay Mills Indian Reservation When the Kings Club Casino opened its doors on July 4, 1984, it was something big to celebrate not only in the small Bay...
India successfully test-fires Prithvi-II, Agni-I, and Akash prime missiles in major defence boost
Daijiworld News
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July 17, 2025
Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Jul 17: In a powerful display of military readiness and technological strength, India successfully test-fired three of its key strategic weapons systems — Prithvi-II, Agni-I, and the Akash Prime air...
Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianhua Welcomes Maldivian Media Delegation Ahead of Yunnan Visit Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianhua welcomed the Maldivian media visiting Yunnan, highlighting cultural ties, green technology, and the “ping-pong friendship,” and ex…
The Maldives Journal
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Ambassador of China to the Maldives, Kong Xianhua, delivered warm remarks at a farewell dinner on July 17, 2025, for the Maldivian media delegation preparing to visit Yunnan Province, China. Ambassador Kong highlighted Yunnan’s rich cultural...