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Construction Begins on Gelephu International Airport in Bhutan

Bhutan has awarded the airfield construction contract for Gelephu International Airport to Rigsar-Vajra Joint Venture. The airport will feature a 3-kilometre runway, taxiways, aprons, and systems for safe, all-weather flight connectivity. This project is part of Bhutan's nation-building vision and the development of Gelephu Mindfulness City. The contract covers major infrastructure including the ATC tower and ground lighting.

NDTV World··Gelephu

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Business

Zerodha Co-founder Warns of Tough Startup Funding in 2025

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath endorsed a viral prediction warning startups to raise capital soon, as 2025 could be a difficult year for funding. The prediction advises startups to secure cash reserves and invest cautiously. The original forecast came from a user known for accurate geopolitical and economic predictions, adding weight to the warning about potential financial challenges ahead.

Mint·

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Politics

Farmers Demand Sub-Surface Dam on Hagari River in Ballari

Farmers in drought-prone Ballari district, led by Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene, are campaigning for a sub-surface dam across the Hagari (Vedavathi) river. The rain-fed river flows about 90 km through Ballari and parts of Andhra Pradesh. The dam aims to retain subsurface water, recharge borewells, reduce groundwater salinity, and improve drinking water availability. Awareness meetings are ongoing at local levels.

Deccan Herald··Ballari

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Business

Anant Ambani Urges Youth to Choose Farming Profession in Andhra Pradesh

Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani emphasized the need for better skills, technology, and entrepreneurial opportunities to make agriculture a preferred career for young people in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at the foundation ceremony of the Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub and Indian School of Agriculture in Madanapalle, he highlighted challenges like uncertain incomes driving youth away from farming. The event was attended by key leaders including CM N Chandrababu Naidu and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Mint··Madanapalle

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Harsh Goenka Praises Odisha's Babeijoda Village for Cleanliness

Industrialist Harsh Goenka praised Babeijoda village in Odisha for maintaining cleanliness, being litter-free and plastic-free for 15 years due to strong community efforts. He questioned why such a mission cannot be adopted in every village and city. Goenka shared a video showing clean streets and brightly painted houses, sparking discussions on the feasibility of similar cleanliness drives elsewhere.

NDTV Business·

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Politics

Six Congress Workers Granted Bail for Defacing CEC's Ancestral Home

A local court in Agra granted bail on Saturday to six Congress workers arrested for allegedly defacing the outer wall of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's ancestral home. The incident occurred during a protest against alleged manipulation of voter lists. The accused were released following the court's decision.

Times of India··Agra

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