The Political and Business Daily - April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily - April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
Brown sugar valued at ₹50 lakh seized in Bhubaneswar; 2 drug peddlers held
THE Special Crime Unit of Commissionerate police have seized 515 grams of brown sugar worth around Rs 50 lakh during a raid in Khandagiri police station area in Bhubaneswar, Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh said on Wednesday.
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Police return ₹1.91 crore to cybercrime victims by organising fair in Bhubaneswar
THE police on Wednesday organised a fair in Bhubaneswar and returned a total of Rs 1.91 crore to cybercrime victims who were defrauded between January and March this year, an official statement said.
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CM Majhi announces recruitment to fill 12,000 vacant police posts to boost law enforcement
Says govt will set up 20 dedicated cyber police stations in the State
1 min
Deputy CM Parida emphasizes efficiency, cleanliness in 'Take Home Ration' scheme
DEPUTY Chief Minister Pravati Parida chaired a crucial review meeting at the Women and Child Development Department Conference Hall on Wednesday, focusing on the progress and implementation of various departmental programs.
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Development Commissioner Garg calls for cutting-edge technology to transform Odisha's data-driven governance
\"DATA is the backbone of governance and evidence-based policymaking,\" said Odisha's Development Commissioner Anu Garg during a high-level review of the Data Capabilities Assessment by the Data, Policy, and Innovation Centre (DPIC) on Tuesday.
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Patnaik clears aide Pandian of Waqf issue, confirms that he left BJD 10 months ago
AMIDST the ongoing flip-flop over supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday came out in support of his close aide VK Pandian and clarified that the bureaucrat-turned-politician was not involved in any of the party activities.
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Youth sent to 20 years in jail for raping minor girl
A POCSO court here sentenced a man to 20 years in jail for raping a 17-year-old girl, a government lawyer said on Wednesday.
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State govt appoints Manoj K Parida as Chief Information Commissioner
THE Odisha government on Wednesday appointed retired IAS officer Manoj Kumar Parida as the Chief Information Commissioner of the state Information Commission. Parida will succeed JK Tripathy.
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Odia Pakhya: Odisha celebrates 'Let's Buy a Book' campaign, sparking literary passion across the State
A wave of excitement filled the streets of Odisha on Wednesday as readers, students, and literary enthusiasts thronged bookstores to participate in the much-awaited \"Asa Bahitie Kiniba (Let's Buy a Book)\" campaign. The event, held on the ninth day of the ongoing Odia Paksha celebrations (April 1-14), called for the integration of regular book buying and reading into one's daily routine.
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FIR filed against 11 Congress leaders, 5000 unnamed party workers for Mar 27 agitation
THE police have registered an FIR against 11 Senior Congress leaders including OPCC president Sarat Chandra Das and 5000 other unnamed party workers for the violence that occurred during the 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' programme.
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Nod to ₹1600 crore M-CADWM scheme under PMKSY
THE Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for the 2025-26 period, with an initial outlay of Rs 1,600 crore.
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PET posts lying vacant at 115 high schools in Cuttack district
CUTTACK: The lack of Physical Education Teachers (PETs) and proper playgrounds is severely affecting both physical education and sports activities at several government-run high schools in Cuttack district.
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Cong committed to enact central law for SC, ST sub plan: AICC resolution
THE Congress on Wednesday said it remains steadfast in its commitment to enact a central law for the SC/ST sub plan and guarantee adequate allocations in accordance with their Population.
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Vedanta Lanjigarh hosts 'Parichay' to celebrate women entrepreneurs across Kalahandi district
VEDANTA Aluminium, India's leading producer of smelter-grade alumina and a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, organized 'Parichay,' a vibrant celebration of women's empowerment and the rich cultural heritage of Kalahandi. Over 2,000 women from 60 villages participated in the event, which celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of women in rural Odisha.
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Cyber fraud racket busted, 9 arrested
ODISHA Police claimed to have busted an international cyber fraud racket and arrested nine people from Rourkela.
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Odisha holds two-day workshop to strengthen maritime search and rescue efforts
THE Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters Odisha conducted a two-day State-Level Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR) Workshop from April 8-9, 2025, in Paradip, aimed at enhancing collaboration and preparedness for maritime emergencies.
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Principal Secretary Arumugam inspects key development projects in Khordha district
KHORDHA, APR 9
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UNICEF unveils ambitious Social Policy & Protection Plan for Odisha
In a significant move to bolster social welfare, UNICEF presented its comprehensive Social Policy and Social Security Action Plan (SPSS) for the period 2023-2027 at a high-level meeting in Bhubaneswar.
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UCCIL workshop highlights growth opportunities for Odisha's MSMEs in metal and downstream industries
IN a major initiative to boost Odisha's industrial growth, the Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd (UCCIL) in collaboration with the Business Standard organized an insightful workshop on \"Metal and Downstream Industries.\"
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Odisha set to revolutionize healthcare with launch of Ayushman Bharat Scheme tomorrow
IN a landmark move to enhance healthcare access for millions in Odisha, Union Health Minister JP Nadda is all set to launch the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) on Friday. In a setback, the event, set to be a game changer for the state's healthcare landscape, will also see the unveiling of the state's very own Copatibandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY) and the 'Ayushman Vayo-Vandana Yojana' aimed at ensuring better health coverage for senior citizens.
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'Young should now get a chance': Tejashwi appeals to Bihar people
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav appealed to the people to make him the chief minister of Bihar, likening the Nitish Kumar government to a 20year-old car that needs replacement.
1 min
9 students hurt as lightning strikes school building in Jharkhand's Koderma
NINE students were injured after lightning struck a school building in Jharkhand's Koderma district on Wednesday afternoon, an official said.
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Jio strengthens No. 1 position in Odisha, adds 1.5 lakh subscribers in December: TRAI Data
RELIANCE Jio continued to lead as Odisha’s top digital service provider, adding over 1.56 lakh new subscribers in December 2024.
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Will protect minorities, their properties in West Bengal, assures CM Mamata
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said minorities were aggrieved because of the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Act and assured the minority community members that she would protect them and their properties in the state.
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Trailblazer awards presented to nine executives of Rourkela Steel Plant
NINE executives from Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) were honored with the prestigious Trailblazer Award by Alkesh Verma, Director Incharge, in a ceremony held at the Indo German Club on Wednesday.
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'Young should now get a chance': Tejashwi appeals to Bihar people
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav appealed to the people to make him the chief minister of Bihar, likening the Nitish Kumar government to a 20-year-old car that needs replacement.
1 min
OMBADC supports modernization of Orissa School of Mining Engineering
THE Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC) is providing financial support to modernize the Orissa School of Mining Engineering (OSME) in Keonjhar district, enhancing its infrastructure to better equip students.
1 min
NUPI by Nivedita unveils its heritage-inspired handloom sarees in Odisha
Renowned handloom saree brand “NUPI by Nivedita” has launched in Odisha, marking a significant milestone in its journey to merge tradition with modernity.
1 min
Agitators clash with police as Bengal witnesses widespread protests over loss of teachers, non-teaching staffers school jobs
SEVERAL districts of West Bengal witnessed widespread protests on Wednesday as a section of teachers and non-teaching staffers, who lost their jobs following a Supreme Court verdict that invalidated their appointments, clashed with police during demonstrations.
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Editorial Trade Turmoil
Global Markets Reel
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Trade Turmoil
Global Markets Reel
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Status of Women in India and the West
Women's status in India must be understood contextually, not judged by Western constructs or misunderstood ancient texts, writes Dr. Taradatt
4 mins
Banks likely to reduce interest rates after RBI’s repo rate cut
With the RBI’s 50 basis points cumulative reduction in policy rates since February this year, transmission of the rate cut by banks is expected in the coming quarters, according to an SBI report.
2 mins
Russia invites Modi for Victory Day Parade on May 9
RUSSIA has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the May 9 celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Germany in World War II, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has said.
1 min
Al passenger urinates on fellow traveller on Delhi-Bangkok flight
AN Air India passenger allegedly urinated on a fellow traveller during a flight from the national capital to Bangkok on Wednesday, according to sources.
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Centre, states working to curb rising human-animal conflicts: Kirti Vardhan
UNION Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday said the Centre, in collaboration with state governments, is implementing a series of measures to reduce the number of human-animal conflicts and expressed hope that the issue can be resolved soon.
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Non-performers should rest, retire: Kharge's stern warning to partymen at AICC session
IN a stern warning to non-performing leaders, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said those who do not help in party work should take rest and those who don't fulfil their responsibilities should retire.
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Briefly came across Omar, Farooq at Tulip Garden: Rijiju
UNION MINORITY AFFAIRS MINISTER Kiren Rijiju Wednesday sought to clarify the controversy surrounding his meeting with Jammu and Kashmir's former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father Farooq Abdullah at Tulip Garden, saying the interaction was just a coincidence.
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RBI's rate cut move commendable, will boost consumption, says stock market expert Shah
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent was timely and appreciated, an expert said on Wednesday.
1 min
EPFO members can now activate Universal Account Number via UMANG app
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday said its members can now generate a Universal Account Number (UAN) and activate it using Aadhaar Face Authentication technology (FTA) through the UMANG mobile app.
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India's urban areas record rise in employment
THE Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in India's urban areas increased from 74.3 per cent in 2023 to 75.6 per cent in 2024, and slightly for females from 25.3 per cent to 25.8 per cent leading to an overall increase from 50.3 per cent to 51 per cent indicating an increase in employment, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.
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Trump tariffs cloud economic outlook across regions, to have impact on exports: RBI Guv
RESERVE Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that trade tariff related measures have clouded the economic outlook across regions, posing risk of new headwinds for global growth and inflation.
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Delhi's power demand hits season's high of 5,462 MW
DELHI'S peak power demand surged to 5,462 MW at 3.27 pm on Wednesday -- the highest recorded this year so far, according to data from the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC).
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Senior AAP leaders on Gujarat tour to strengthen organisation
AAP's newly appointed Gujarat in-charge Gopal Rai and co-in-charge Durgesh Pathak are on a week-long tour of the state to expand the party's organisational footprint there.
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'We are the ones who built the temple,' say CR Park fish vendors to shutdown threat
FISH sellers of Chittranjan Park found themselves in a state of disbelief last week when the anti-meat overdrive of the Hindu right hit the local markets with a warning to shut shops because they were close to a temple.
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Delhi records highest night temperature in April in three years at 25.6 deg Celsius
DELHIITES experienced the season’s first ‘warm’ night in April as the minimum temperature on Wednesday rose to 25.6 degrees Celsius -- the highest for the month in the past three years -- as a heatwave gripped the capital for the third straight day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Delhi govt will repair 600 km of road this year, says PWD Minister Parvesh
THE Delhi government plans to repair 600 kilometres of roads in the city this year, with 250 kilometres to be fixed before the monsoon, said PWD minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday.
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2020 Delhi riots: Delhi court stays till Apr 21 order for further probe against Kapil Mishra
A Delhi court on Wednesday stayed till April 21, an order for further probe against Law Minister Kapil Mishra for his alleged role in the February 2020 riots.
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253 devotees depart for Pakistan for Baisakhi celebrations
A group of 253 devotees was sent from Delhi to Pakistan on Wednesday by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) to take part in the Baisakhi and Khalsa Sajna Diwas celebrations.
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HC refuses bai to separatist leader in terror-funding case
THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to grant bail to separatist leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan in a terror-funding case, which also involves Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed.
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NDLS stampede: Northern Railways RITES sign MoU for consultancy on crowd management, holding area
RITES Ltd, a government-owned infrastructure company, will provide consultancy to the Northern Railways on crowd management plan and construction of holding areas at five stations in Delhi, a senior official on Wednesday said.
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Trump disrupts global economic order even though US is dominant
By declaring a trade war on the rest of the world, President Donald Trump has panicked global financial markets, raised the risk of a recession and broken the political and economic alliances that made much of the world stable for business after World War II.
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Why sustainable startups are key to achieving global net-zero goals
In a world where the climate change crisis and resource depletion threaten the world’s future, a new generation of businesses is rising to the challenge. These startups are not just chasing profits; they are driven by passion, finding innovative solutions that create solutions that protect the environment while taking economic growth forward.
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Roof collapse at Dominican club kills 113 as officials scramble to identify victims
THE legendary Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo was packed with musicians, professional athletes and government officials when dust began falling from the ceiling and into people's drinks.
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India’s ‘remarkably smart’ approach to US tariffs could secure preferential market access’
INDIA’S decision to prioritise diplomacy over retaliation in response to the Trump administration’s tariff announcements could pave the way for successful bilateral trade negotiations, said Mark Linscott, senior advisor on trade at the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).
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Xi pledges to boost ties with neighbours amid Prez Trump’s tariff war with China
CHINESE President Xi Jinping on Wednesday pledged to strengthen the strategic relationships with neighbouring countries by “appropriately” managing differences and enhancing supply chain ties as the Trump administration escalated the tariff war with Beijing.
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Pak to send high-level delegation to US to hold talks on new tariffs
PAKISTAN on Wednesday decided to send a high-level delegation to the United States to hold talks on trade promotion and new tariffs, the prime minister's office said.
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‘Further arming’ not a solution to Ukraine war: Slovakia President
India and Slovakia have agreed that the solution to the Ukraine war is not through “further arming” but constructive peace talks and diplomatic avenues, Slovak Republic President Peter Pellegrini said on Wednesday after his talks with President Droupadi Murmu.
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Israeli strike on Gaza apartment building kills at least 23, say officials
Israeli aircraft struck a residential block in war-ravaged northern Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 23 people, health officials said, as the renewed fighting with the devastated Palestinian enclave showed no signs of letting up.
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Kim’s sister denounces denuclearisation calls, saying nuclear status is permanent
THE powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday mocked Washington and Asian allies for what she called their “daydream” of denuclearising the North, insisting that her country will never give up its nuclear weapons programme.
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Iran’s Prez insists Tehran does not seek nuclear bomb, dangles US business opportunities
IRAN’S president on Wednesday pledged again that his nation is \"not after a nuclear bomb\" ahead of talks between Tehran and the United States, going as far as dangling the prospect of direct American investment in the Islamic Republic if the countries can reach a deal.
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RCB vs DC: Interesting personal match-ups on cards
AN intriguing battle is on the cards when fearless Royal Challenger Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals clash in an IPL match, where the outcome will be governed by a clutch of exciting personal match-ups, here on Thursday.
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Diksha, Pranavi among six Indians at the South African Open
FRESH from a top-10 finish at the Joburg Open, Diksha Dagar will look to carry her good form into the South African Women’s Open where she will compete with five of her compatriots, here from Thursday.
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'We batted a bit better, but it's been a frustrating season for CSK'
HEAD coach Stephen Fleming was relieved to see Chennai Super Kings' top-order producing some runs, but, for him, the failure of his side to cross the line in the fourth consecutive IPL match this season remained a \"frustrating\" element.
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Batting is never about ego, I want to play according to situation: Virat Kohli
CHAMPION cricketer Virat Kohli said curbing the ego and playing as per the demands of a match situation form the core principle of his batting.
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Win-win for Arsenal and England with fifth entry in next Champions League guaranteed
ARSENAL'S win over Real Madrid conclusively sealed England's long-expected fifth guaranteed entry in the Champions League next season.
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Vijayveer fetches India's fourth gold at shooting World Cup
PARIS Olympian Vijayveer Sidhu fetched India its fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup after he emerged victorious in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol event here.
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ICC Rankings: NZ allrounder Bracewell moves into top 5, Gill remains top ODI batter
NEW Zealand stand-in skipper Michael Bracewell has moved up in the top five of the ICC Men’s All-Rounder Rankings following victory in the third ODI against Pakistan.
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