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In a transformative turn for Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, the Chepua fish from the Gandak River is sparking a renaissance in rural economies. Fishermen are reaping the benefits, providing this sought-after delicacy to local food stalls and artisans crafting pickles.
Dahisar Police have arrested one individual from a four-member gang that posed as real estate agents to defraud a chartered accountant of Rs 29.5 lakh. The accused would forge property documents to dupe buyers after posing as brokers to sellers. The gang is also implicated in a similar case in Malad.
Syracuse University (SU) contributes nearly $2 billion annually to Central New Yorks economy through R1 research, student spending, startups, construction, and visitor activity. The Lightcast report shows SU supports over 14,000 jobs, spends $176 million on research, and attracts 167,000 visitors, injecting millions into the regional economy. Investments in infrastructure, payroll, and local operations amplify economic benefits. Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie highlighted SUs ongoing contributions i
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi for calling India a dead economy after the nation surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy. Poonawalla accused Gandhi of spreading malicious propaganda and highlighted India's economic rise from 11th to 4th position under the current government.
Karnataka aims to become a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, with Bengaluru as a global hub. The state is investing heavily in research infrastructure and talent, including a Quantum Research Park at IISc. Plans for a dedicated 'Q-City' are underway to foster innovation from lab to market, inviting global collaboration.

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