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April 11, 2025

65th honorary doctorate conferred on Dr. Achyuta Samanta by University of Buckingham

DR. Achyuta Samanta, the renowned social worker, educationist, and founder of KIIT and KISS, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, by the University of Buckingham, United

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Government committed to protecting the interests of drivers: Transport Minister Jena

THE Odisha government is taking significant strides to enhance the welfare of motor vehicle drivers and employees in the state.

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Government office timings changed in Sambalpur due to hot weather conditions

TIMINGS were changed in government offices in Sambalpur district in view of hot weather conditions from Thursday.

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Nadda to inaugurate new building of Sishu Bhawan

UNION Health Minister JP Nadda will inaugurate the newly constructed Multi-Utility Hospital Complex at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Post Graduate Institute of Paediatrics (SVPPGIP), popularly known as Sishu Bhawan, after launching the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) for Odisha.

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State Govt signs landmark MoU to boost oil palm farming

IN a landmark step to transform Odisha's agricultural and industrial landscape, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, — Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding — (MoU) with three major oil palm companies.

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Ex-MLA Pravat Tripathy accuses Patnaik of lying, attempting to divert attention from Waqf issue

THE alleged rift in the opposition BJD over its flip-flop stand on the Wagf Bill voting further widened on Thursday with former party MLA Pravat Tripathy accusing party president Naveen Patnaik of attempt-ing to divert attention from the main issue and lying about his expulsion from the regional outfit.

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Dubai Crown Prince: India & UAE building lasting bridges of friendship and cooperation

EXTENDING his \"heartfelt gratitude\" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian government and people of India, Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said on Thursday that both countries are setting a benchmark for successful global partnerships.

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Shah says MSMEs our asset, should be integrated with startups for new ecosystem

UNION minister Amit Shah on Thursday called Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises the country's \"biggest assets\", and asked the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry to integrate the tradition of small industries with startups to create a new ecosystem for the youth.

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Odisha to construct stadiums in all 314 blocks of State: CM Majhi

ODISHa Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the state government will construct stadiums in all 314 blocks of the state to strengthen sports infrastructure at the grassroots level.

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Rlys earned ₹8,913 cr more in five years by withdrawing senior citizens' concession: RTI

THE Indian Railways has earned an additional revenue of approximately Rs 8,913 crore in five years by withdrawing concessions for senior citizens, according to replies from the Centre for Railway Information Systems on a Right to Information Act applications.

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President: Indian talent can be valuable partner in economic progress of Slovakia

ASSERTING that India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday urged business leaders from Slovakia to seize the opportunities and convert them into concrete results

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Tech driving geo-politics, national security like never before, says Rajnath Singh

DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said technology was driving geopolitics and national security like never before and observed that traditional notions of warfare are being rewritten.

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NIA: 26/11 attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana successfully extradited from the US

TAHAWWUR Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India on Thursday after being \"successfully extradited” from the US, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said.

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Two arrested with fake currency notes in Bolangir

TWO persons were arrested from Bolangir district on Thursday with fake currency notes, police said.

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IOCL expansion, Naphtha plant not new: BJD

TWO days after the Odisha ~ government signed an MoU with IOCL for establishment of a Naphtha cracker project at an investment of over Rs 58,000 crore in Paradip, opposition BJD on Thursday claimed that it was already approved by the previous government headed by Naveen Patnaik.

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TPNODL demonstrates strong commitment to social responsibility

TATA Power Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPN-ODL) continues to make a significant impact through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, focusing on rural health-care and skill development.

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Swift and coordinated action key to efficient urban services: Principal Secy Usha Padhee

\"SWIFT, coordinated action is key to ensuring efficient and equitable public service delivery across our urban centers,\" emphasized State Commerce & Transport Department Principal Secretary Usha Padhee during a high-level review meeting of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) held on Thursday.

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One killed, two policemen injured in separate accidents in Bhubaneswar

ONE person was killed and two police personnel were injured in separate accidents on Baramunda overbridge here, an official said on Thursday.

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Hindalco donates ambulances to facilitate patient transportation in Similipal region

IN a pioneering effort to improve healthcare access for remote communities, Hindalco Industries Ltd, in collaboration with the Similipal Tiger Conservation Foundation (STCF), launched a crucial ambulance service on Thursday for the tribal populations residing in the heart of Similipal forest. The initiative aims to provide efficient transportation from three remote panchayats — Gudugudia, Barehipani, and Astakuanr — in the Jashipur block to the nearest health centers.

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JSP partners with farmers’ organisation to boost agricultural development in Joda area

IN a significant move to enhance the agricultural landscape of peripheral areas of Joda, Jindal Steel and Power (JSP) has entered into an agreement to support small and marginal farmers.

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RSP renews MoU with NDDB for flagship CSR Gift Milk Programme

ROURKELA Steel Plant (RSP) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding — (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Anand, Gujarat, and the District Administration, to continue providing nutritious pasteurized, fortified, flavoured milk to primary school children in the Bisra Block, Kuarmunda Block, and Rourkela Municipal Corporation under the flagship CSR Gift Milk Programme.

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Man arrested for lover's murder, another held for framing rival

POLICE have arrested a man for the murder of a 30-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar, as well as another person who attempted to frame a rival by planting false evidence at the crime scene.

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Dy CM KV Singh Deo stresses timely, affordable seed supply to farmers ahead of Kharif season

In a bid to ensure a successful Kharif 2025 season for farmers across Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, has emphasized the crucial need for the timely and affordable supply of quality seeds.

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Six Rly stations in Odisha to be revamped under 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme'

IN a significant step towards modernizing railway infrastructure in Odisha, Indian Railways has launched the redevelopment of six major railway stations in the region under the ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.’ This transformative initiative aims to improve passenger experience, foster economic growth, and enhance regional connectivity.

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Withdrawing transshipment facility to Bangladesh shows Central Govt's priority to safeguard NE: Himanta

ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Centre's decision to withdraw the transshipment facility to Bangladesh for exports to various countries reflected Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's priority to safeguard the security of the North East region.

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'Eligible' teachers stage rallies in Kol to protest job loss and police action

AROUND 500 'eligible' teachers, whose jobs were annulled following a Supreme Court order which invalidated the jobs of around 26,000 teachers, rallied in the city on Thursday demanding they should not be penalised and clubbed with the 'tainted'.

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Two murders in one night shake Rourkela

TWO cases of murders on a single night shook Rourkela town.

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Extradition of Tahawwur Rana no diplomatic success, ploy by BJP to divert public attention, claims Kanhaiya

CONGRESS leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Thursday asserted that the extradition of Tahawwur Rana — key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks = from the US is a ploy by the BJP to \"divert\" attention of the public from the “failure” of the central government to fulfill its promises.

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Nitish should be made Dy PM, says senior BJP leader Choubey

SENIOR BJP leader and former Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Thursday voiced a \"personal\" opinion that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar should be made the Deputy Prime Minister.

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Withdrawing transshipment facility to Bangladesh shows Central Govt’s priority to safeguard NE: Himanta

ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Centre's decision to withdraw the transshipment facility to Bangladesh for exports to various countries reflected Prime Minister Narendra Modiled government's priority to safeguard the security of the North East region.

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Arunachal Govt to make Tawang hub for organic farming: Minister Wangsu

ARUNACHAL Pradesh Minister Gabriel D Wangsu has advocated for making the state's Tawang district a hub for organic farming.

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Six Rly stations in Odisha to be revamped under 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme’

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Arms and ammunition recovered in Kakching, Imphal West districts of Manipur, militant apprehended: Cops

ARMS, ammunition and other war-like stores were recovered in Kakching and Imphal West districts of Manipur, police said on Thursday.

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Body goes missing from burial ground, police start probe

THE body of a woman allegedly went missing from a graveyard in Bhadrak district, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

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‘Eligible’ teachers stage rallies in Kol to protest job loss and police action

AROUND 500 ‘eligible’ teachers, whose jobs were annulled following a Supreme Court order which invalidated the jobs of around 26,000 teachers, rallied in the city on Thursday demanding they should not be penalised and clubbed with the ‘tainted’.

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Experts call for prudent, guarded approach to Trump's proposed 'package deal'

SOUTH Korea should take a prudent and guarded approach in its negotiations with the Trump administration over his proposed \"package deal” on tariffs and security issues, as it would be better not to hastily respond to such talks under Seoul's current acting leadership, experts said on Thursday.

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Experts call for prudent, guarded approach to Trump’s proposed ‘package deal’

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Study links high muscle strength with 44 pc lower risk of diabetes

HAVING a high muscle strength is linked with a 44 per cent lower risk of developing diabetes, regardless of one's genetic tendencies for the metabolic disorder, according to a study.

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Trump's Tariff Tantrums & India's Response

India can better navigate the dystopia unleashed by Trump by following the Chinese model of becoming a global manufacturing hub and investing in education, skills, and technology, says Satya Narayan Misra

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Modi govt didn't initiate Rana's extradition, merely benefited from diplomacy begun under UPA, says Congress

WITH Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana being extradited from the US, the Congress Thursday said the Modi government did not initiate the process, instead it benefited from the \"mature, consistent and strategic diplomacy\" that begun under the UPA.

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Our message to Bahujans is clear - support us on 'issues related to your future': Rahul

HIGHLIGHTING the Congress' resolve to achieve social justice, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the party's message to the Bahujans is clear that they must support it on issues related to their future and strengthen its hands.

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Vaishnaw cites SC verdict to refute Ramesh's argument on DPDP Act

UNION Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday, in his reply to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, highlighted that the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, is in harmony with privacy principles as enshrined in the Supreme Court's judgment in the Puttaswamy case and the principles of transparency in public life as enacted in the Right to Information Act (RTI) Act.

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PM POSHAN Scheme: Centre enhances ‘Material Cost' by 9.5 pc in FY26

IN an effort to strengthen the PM POSHAN Scheme, the Ministry of Education has enhanced the ‘Material Cost’ by 9.50 per cent and new rates will be applicable across all the states/UTs from May 1, it was announced on Thursday.

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BJP cites Priyanka's absence from Congress conclave to claim sibling rivalry in Party

THE BJP on Thursday cited the absence of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from the recently concluded Congress convention in Gujarat to claim that it conveyed that \"all is not well behind the scenes\" between the Wayanad MP and her brother Rahul Gandhi, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha.

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President Hugh Brady: London's Imperial College all set to open Indian hub in Bengaluru soon

LONDON's Imperial College is set to establish its Indian hub in Bengaluru to strengthen scientific, education and innovation partnerships between India and the UK, college President Hugh Brady said.

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Our message to Bahujans is clear - support us on ‘issues related to your future’: Rahul

HIGHLIGHTING the Congress’ resolve to achieve social justice, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the party's message to the Bahujans is clear that they must support it on issues related to their future and strengthen its hands.

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Vaishnaw cites SC verdict to refute Ramesh’s argument on DPDP Act

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PM POSHAN Scheme: Centre enhances ‘Material Cost’ by 9.5 pc in FY26

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President Hugh Brady: London’s Imperial College all set to open Indian hub in Bengaluru soon

LONDON's Imperial College is set to establish its Indian hub in Bengaluru to strengthen scientific, education and innovation partnerships between India and the UK, college President Hugh Brady said.

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Ayush Ministry: India has 3.45 lakh registered homoeopathy doctors & 277 hospitals

INDIA currently has 3.45 lakh registered homoeopathy doctors, 277 homoeopathy hospitals, 8,593 homoeopathy dispensaries, and 277 homoeopathy educational institutions, according to the government data.

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Modi govt didn’t initiate Rana's extradition, merely benefited from diplomacy begun under UPA, says Congress

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When 26/11 terror attacks happened, home secy Gupta was in Islamabad for talks

WHEN 10 heavily-armed Pakistani terrorists carried out the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, an Indian delegation headed by the then Union home secretary Madhukar Gupta was in Islamabad for bilateral talks to discuss various issues, including terrorism.

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BJP to start awareness drive on new Waqf law

THE BJP will launch a fort-night-long public aware-ness campaign, aimed especially at Muslims, from April 20 to publicise the benefits of the Waqf (Amendment) Act and counter the opposition's criticism of it, with party president JP Nadda and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addressing its delegates on Thursday.

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Parties that didn't implement Ayushman Bharat scheme voted out of power: Nadda

UNION Health Minister and BJP chief JP Nadda took a dig at political opponents on Thursday, saying the ruling parties that did not implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme in their states were voted out of power and asserting that it is West Bengal's turn next.

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Oppn claims Sec 44(3) of DPDP Act destroys RTI, demands repeal

OPPOSITION INDIA bloc on Thursday demanded repeal of Section 44 (3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), contending that it destroys the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

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India's power demand surges in March amid hot weather, high industrial growth

POWER demand in India surged in March as the temperature rose and the demand from industrial and commercial consumers soared, according to a Crisil Intelligence report released on Thursday.

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Baldota Group announces steel sector foray with %54,000-cr project in Karnataka

RENEWABLE energy player Baldota Group on Thursday said it plans to foray into the steel sector with an investment of Rs 54,000 crore for setting up a project in Karnataka with up to 10.5 million tonnes (MT) of production capacity.

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Moody's Analytics cuts India's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 6.1 per cent

MOODY'S Analytics on Thursday cut India's GDP growth forecast to 6.1 per cent for 2025 on looming higher US reciprocal tariff threats.

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Baidota Group announces steel sector foray with %54,000-cr project in Karnataka

1 min

TCS names Aarthi Subramanian as COO; appoints Mangesh Sathe as Chief Strategy Officer

TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday announced the appointment of Aarthi Subramanian as Executive Director President and Chief Operating Office, for a term of five years starting May 1, 2025.

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TCS net profit dips 1.68 pc to ₹12,224 cr in March quarter

INDIA'S largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services on Thursday reported a 1.68 per cent dip in its consolidated net profit to Rs 12,224 crore for the March 2025 quarter.

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Trade body seeks interim Textile Exports Protection Scheme as US pauses tariffs

THE Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) on Thursday said that the 90-day relief in US reciprocal tariffs will bring short-term respite to the Indian textile and apparel exporters, who were bracing for higher tariff barriers, urging the government to introduce an interim Textile | Exports Protection Scheme.

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Airport passenger traffic in India projected to touch record 440-450 million in FY26

THE overall airport passenger traffic in India is projected to witness healthy annual growth of around 7-9 per cent in FY26, to reach a new high of 440-450 million, a report showed on Thursday.

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India’s exports surge to record $820 bn in 2024-25 despite global challenges

INDIA‘S goods and services exports have crossed a record $820 billion in financial year 2024-25, which represents a close to 6 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of $778 billion for the previous financial year, despite the economic uncertainties in global markets, according to data compiled by the Commerce Ministry.

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FIIs and DIIs turn net buyers in March, pump over $5 bn into Indian equity market

FOREIGN and domestic investors showed strong confidence in the Indian equity market in March 2025, with both foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) emerging as net buyers, a new report said on Thursday.

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Moody’s Analytics cuts India’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 6.1 per cent

MOODY'S Analytics on Thursday cut India's GDP growth forecast to 6.1 per cent for 2025 on looming higher US reciprocal tariff threats.

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India’s power demand surges in March amid hot weather, high industrial growth

POWER demand in India surged in March as the temperature rose and the demand from industrial and commercial consumers soared, according to a Crisil Intelligence report released on Thursday.

2 mins

Explain basis for putting on hold jewellers bank accounts: Delhi HC to Centre

THE Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to explain the basis for \"putting on hold\" two bank accounts of jewellery retailer Malabar Gold after it reportedly sold some gold items to a firm accused of fraudulent transactions.

1 min

Court sets aside acquittal, convicts man in illegal arms case

A Delhi court has set aside an order in favour of a man accused in a cheating and illegal arms case, and said his acquittal was an \"utter miscarriage of justice”.

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36L people in Delhi to benefit from Ayushman Bharat scheme: JP Nadda

WITH the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in Delhi, 36 lakh people in the national capital will benefit from free healthcare, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said on Thursday.

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Namo Bharat trains: Overhead Equipment on New Ashok Nagar-Sarai Kale Khan route charged

THE Overhead Equipment (OHE) between New Ashok Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan stations has been successfully charged at 25 kV, paving the way for train operations on this stretch.

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Delhi records season’s warmest night, rain predicted

THE weather department has predicted rain and thunderstorm on Thursday in the national capital, following a warm night with the minimum temperature recorded at 25.9 degrees Celsius, nearly six notches above normal and the highest of the season so far.

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BJP asks DP to investigate ‘motive’ behind ‘edited’ fish market video posted by TMC MP

THE BJP's Delhi unit president Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday said he asked the city police chief to investigate the \"motive\" behind an \"edited\" video, pur-porting to show \"BJP goons\" threatening fish-mongers in a Chittaranjan Park mar-ket, posted on social media by TMC MP Mahua Moitra.

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Gurugram: Police help pregnant woman reach hospital in 17 mins

AN Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) of the Gurugram Police helped a 24-year-old pregnant woman rush to a government hospital in just 17 minutes, police said.

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‘Delhi govt to install 1000 water sprinklers on streetlight poles to tackle dust pollution’

IN an innovative solution to fight air pollution all year round, the Delhi government will install 1,000 water sprinklers on streetlight poles to suppress dust, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said.

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PNB Half Marathon 2025 promotes cybersecurity awareness in a ‘Cyber Run’

PUNJAB National Bank (PNB) hosted the inaugural PNB Half Marathon 2025 in New Delhi, focusing on fitness, community spirit, and digital security.

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Explain basis for putting on hold jeweller's bank accounts: Delhi HC to Centre

1 min

Triplets born after 25 weeks of gestation to high-risk mother discharged without complications

BORN after just 25 weeks of gestation, IVF-conceived triplets of a high-risk first-time mother with multiple co-morbidities and no further chance of conception were discharged from a hospital in Faridabad.

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Clash of Titans: Remo D'Souza, Malaika Arora square off in 'Hip Hop India 2'

THE latest episode of the Hip Hop reality show 'Hip Hop India 2', sees an epic showdown between choreographer-director Remo D'Souza and actress Malaika Arora.

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Action director Mohan Baggad shares a fascinating anecdote about Manoj Kumar from sets of 'Kranti'

ACTION director Mohan Baggad has shared fascinating behind-the-scenes anecdotes about late legendary actor Manoj Kumar from the sets of their iconic film “Kranti.”

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Want to relive 'Stree 2' success, how I bagged my first film: Rajkummar Rao

BOLLYWOOD actor Rajkummar Rao, who plays an about to get married guy caught in a time-loop in \"Bhool Chuk Maaf\", says there are moments in his life that he would want to relive including the time he bagged his debut film\"Love Sex Aur Dhokha\" and saw \"Stree 2\" become a major box office success.

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Common people want stories that reflect them: Dinesh Vijan on box office

Producer Dinesh Vijan, whose last two releases \"Chhaava\" and \"Stree 2\" were major successes at the box office, on Thursday said the audiences are connecting to stories that are about the “new Bharat”.

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Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' selected in Un Certain Regard category at Cannes

ILMMAKER Neeraj Ghaywan's second feature film \"Homebound\", is part of the Un Certain Regard category at the Cannes Film Festival, which announced its lineup on Thursday.

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Clash of Titans: Remo D’Souza, Malaika Arora square off in ‘Hip Hop India 2’

THE latest episode of the Hip Hop reality show ‘Hip Hop India 2’, sees an epic showdown between choreographer-director Remo D’Souza and actress Malaika Arora.

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Ritwik Bhowmik: Kolkata is stuck in time yet it is futuristic

Actor Ritwik Bhowmik, who essays the role of Sagor in the recently released streaming __ series ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’, is in love with Kolkata.

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Action director Mohan Baggad shares a fascinating anecdote about Manoj Kumar from sets of ‘Kranti’

ACTION director Mohan Baggad has shared fascinating behind-the-scenes anecdotes about late legendary actor Manoj Kumar from the sets of their iconic film “Kranti.”

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Death toll rises to 218 in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse

THE number of dead in a roof collapse at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic surged to 218 on Thursday, an official said.

1 min

EU pauses tariff retaliation for 90 days to match Donald Trump move, holding out hope for talks

THE European Union's executive commission said Thursday it will put retaliation measures on hold for 90 days to match President Donald Trump's pause on his sweeping new tariffs on global trading partners and leave room for a negotiated solution.

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B’desh will not face any problem due to cancellation of trans-shipment facilities by India: Commerce Adviser

BANGLADESH interim government's Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin on Thursday said that his country will not face any problems due to the cancellation of trans-shipment facilities by India and Dhaka will try to overcome the situation on its own.

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People were getting ‘yippy,’ says Trump on tariff pause

US President Donald Trump announced that he has paused the implementation of most of his \"reciprocal\" tariffs because some people were getting \"yippy\" and \"a little bit afraid.\"

1 min

Latin America must choose unity over isolation, says Colombian President

COLOMBIAN President Gustavo Petro called on Latin America and the Caribbean to act as a \"guiding light\" for multilateralism in a world increasingly troubled by division and unilateralism.

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Court issues new arrest warrant against Hasina, her daughter in graft case

A Bangladeshi court on Thursday issued a new arrest warrant against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wajed Putul and 17 others in a graft case, accusing them of procuring a residential plot through \"fraudulent\" means.

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Slovak President hosts banquet at Bratislava Castle in honour of Prez Droupadi Murmu

PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Thursday attended a banquet hosted in her honour by Slovakia President Peter Pellegrini at the historic Bratislava Castle.

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China slashes US film imports over tariffs, says open to fair dialogue

AS US President Donald Trump hiked tariffs against China to 125 per cent while pausing levies on most countries, Beijing in retaliation has reduced the import of US films and called on Washington to return to fair dialogue without threats.

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PSL schedules matches one hour after commencement of IPL matches

THE Pakistan Super League management, in a bid to minimise direct airtime clash with the Indian Premier League, has scheduled its matches one hour after the IPL matches commence.

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US visa delay cost India medal at World Cup, says Women‘ s compound archery coach Jiwanjot

THE Indian women's compound archery side was forced to miss the season-opening World Cup Stage 1 event in the USA due toa visa delay, a setback that \"cost the team a medal”, believes national coach Jiwanjot Singh Teja.

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Confident of India getting hosting rights of 2030 CWG: Mandaviya

SPORTS Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is confident of India acquiring the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games despite Canada and Nigeria showing interest in bidding for the quadrennial event.

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Former India basketball captain Hari Dutt Kapri dies

Ace basketball player and former captain of the Indian team Hari Dutt Kapri has passed away at his residence here.

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MS Dhoni to captain CSK as Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out

CHENNAI Super Kings were dealt a severe blow on Thursday as regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the IPL due to an elbow injury, a development that has brought back Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the leadership role.

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Sindhu, Rajawat lose; Kapila-Crasto pair enters quarterfinals of Badminton Asia Championships

DOUBLE Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and the promising Priyanshu Rajawat crashed out in the pre-quarterfinals of their respective events at the Badminton Asia Championships here on Thursday.

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Indian women’s hockey team to tour Australia for five-match series

THE Indian women's hockey team will tour Australia for a five-match series scheduled from April 26 to May 4, Hockey India said on Thursday.

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Lovlina Borgohain considers move to 70kg after IOC scraps her 75kg weight class from Olympics

TOKYO Olympics medallist Lovlina Borgohain could move down to the 70kg category after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) scrapped her current 75kg weight class for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, forcing her to pick a new division.