Silent land theft: Illegal structures on govt land are mushrooming all over urban spaces, posing a challenge to development plans

Bhubaneswar faces significant government land encroachment, with land sharks exploiting a booming real estate market and connivance of revenue officials. The state is now employing a zero-tolerance policy, using space technology and AI through the Bhubaneswar Land Use Intelligence System (BLUIS) to detect and reclaim illegally occupied lands.

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NICMAR University Pune holds 2nd convocation; leaders stress excellence in education for Vision 2047

NICMAR University Pune celebrated its second annual convocation, graduating 1128 students and awarding 10 gold medals. Keynote speaker Ajit Gulabchand emphasized the critical role of education and technological preparedness in achieving India’s Vision 2047. Graduates were urged to apply their skills to real-world challenges and embrace a growth mindset for national development.

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NJZ may file for appeal against recent verdict: Here’s what legal experts have to say: ‘If NewJeans appeals, they will lose again’

K-pop group NJZ plans to appeal a court ruling upholding their contracts with management agency ADOR. Legal experts, however, express strong doubts about the appeal’s success, predicting further financial losses and a slim chance of overturning the verdict without new evidence. The group faces significant legal fees for this potential move.

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‘Wasn’t sure if I could cross the border’: Jemimah Rodrigues’ hilarious reaction to arriving in Australia to play Women’s Big Bash League

Jemimah Rodrigues, fresh off India’s World Cup win, joined Brisbane Heat for the WBBL, humorously questioning if Australia would have let her cross the border after the semi-final. Despite a warm welcome, her debut saw a low score as Brisbane Heat lost their opening match. Her witty remark has since gained traction online.

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‘Preferred partner of choice’: CDS Chauhan says India’s geography gives it edge in Indo-Pacific; flags emerging frontiers in modern warfare

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan stated that global power contests have expanded to space, cyberspace, and the cognitive domain. He highlighted India’s dual continental and maritime power status, positioning it as a key player and preferred partner in the Indian Ocean Region due to its strategic geography.

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