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April 13, 2025

PM Internship Scheme a strong launchpad for careers in banking

SOME interns who were benefitted under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme reflected on their transformative journeys, during an open house organised by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, it was announced on Saturday.

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Modi govt must give SC details of 100 Indians spied upon through Pegasus spyware, asks Congress

THE Congress on Saturday demanded that the Centre put before the Supreme Court the latest revelations made in the US court that 100 Indians were spied upon using the Pegasus spyware.

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Aurangzeb who labelled himself Alamgir was defeated & buried in Maharashtra, says Shah

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday praised the valour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, emphasising that Aurangzeb who called himself Alamgir and fought against Marathas in Maharashtra throughout his life died as a defeated man and was buried in its soil.

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Dharma can lead everyone to happiness, we should not change it due to greed or fear: Mohan Bhagwat

ONE may encounter greed, temptation and enticement in everyday life, and they may take people away from their religion, but dharma alone can lead everyone to happiness, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Saturday.

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Prez must decide on bills reserved for her consideration by Guv within 3 months: SC

FOR the first time, the Supreme Court has prescribed that the president should decide on the bills reserved for her consideration by the governor within a period of three months from the date on which such reference is received.

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Great potential for growth in bilateral trade between India and Italy: Prez Murmu

PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu Saturday said there is great potential for growth in bilateral trade between India and Italy as she invited Italian companies to expand their operations in this country.

1 min

India votes in favour of first global carbon tax on shipping

INDIA and 62 other countries voted in favour of the world's first-ever global carbon tax imposed on the shipping industry by the United Nations’ shipping agency.

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India sees sharp rise in GCCs focused on renewable energy sector

As global capability centres (GCCs) continue to surge in India, such centres focused on renewable energy, with significant offshoring opportunities across upstream, midstream and downstream, are also growing significantly in the country.

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New study reveals accelerated warming trend on Tibetan Plateau

CHINESE researchers have revealed that the Tibetan Plateau is expected to experience accelerated warming in the next 10 years, according to the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

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India’s BioE3 policy, integrated biorefinery highlight of clean energy meet in South Korea

THE BioE3 policy and Integrated Biorefinery initiatives were the key highlights at the annual gathering of Mission Innovation -- a multilateral platform accelerating clean energy innovation --, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Saturday.

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Minor irrigation projects key to boosting State’s irrigation potential, says DC Anu Garg

“MINOR Irrigation Projects (MIPs) have significantly contributed to increasing the irrigation capacity of the State,” emphasized Odisha's Development Commissioner Anu Garg, while chairing a high-level meeting at the Department of Water Resources on Friday.

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Rise above the rat race: Justice CR Dash urges students to embrace values, ethics

IN a world driven by relentless competition, students must rise above the rat race and focus on values that not only shape their personal lives but also positively influence society, said Justice Chittaranjan Dash, Judge of the Orissa High Court, on Saturday.

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Koraput district administration bans night visit to Deomali hilltop

IN a decisive move to safeguard ecological integrity and ensure public safety at Deomali Hilltop — Odisha's highest peak — the Koraput district administration has issued an order prohibiting tourist movement at the popular destination between 8 pm and 5 am daily.

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CRUT officials conduct field inspection to enhance bus services in Bhubaneswar

IN a proactive move to bolster the quality of public transportation in the capital region, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) conducted a comprehensive field inspection on Saturday morning to evaluate the efficiency and commuter experience of its bus services.

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3 arrested over murder of builder in Bhubaneswar

ODISHA Police on Saturday arrested three people in connection with the murder of a builder in the state capital Bhubaneswar, an officer said.

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Brown sugar worth ₹17 lakh seized, one held in Balasore

POLICE on Saturday arrested a man after 170 gm of brown sugar worth Rs 17 lakh was seized from his possession in Balasore town, an officer said.

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Proposed special road project for visually impaired students of Ravenshaw University in limbo

VISUALLY impaired students at Ravenshaw University continue to face difficulties navigating the campus, as the proposed construction of an exclusive road tailored to their needs remains unimplemented.

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JP Nadda inaugurates training camp in Puri, asks BJP MLAs, MPs to connect with people

JP president and Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday asked party MLAs and MPs to learn the technique of getting connected with people and to associate with the developmental works.

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State govt to install over 21K tubewells to tackle water crisis during summer: Minister Naik

THE Odisha government has decided to install 21,300 new tube wells across the state to tackle the water crisis during summer, Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik said.

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In-house revival of critical workshop machines boosts efficiency at RSP's Captive Power Plant-1

THE resourceful and dedicated Workshop team of Captive Power Plant-1 (CPP-1) at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has successfully revived a Milling Machine and a Shaper Machine using in-house expertise and resources, significantly enhancing the plant's operational efficiency.

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SENNES by Senco Gold opens new showroom in Bhubaneswar

LUXURY lifestyle brand SENNES, an initiative by Senco Gold Limited, opened its new showroom on Saturday at Utkal Kanika Galleria Mall, Bhubaneswar.

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Body of folk dance troupe member found in Ganjam dist: Police

POLICE on Saturday found the body of a 32-year-old person from a locked room in Ganjam district.

1 min

Kendrapara court sentences woman to 20-yr imprisonment for abetting classmate's rape

A court in Kendrapara district sentenced an 18-year-old woman to 20 years of imprisonment for abetting the gang rape of her classmate in 2023.

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BJD alleges rise in Maoist activities in Odisha's mineral- rich districts

OPPOSITION BJD on Saturday alleged that there has been a rise in Maoist activities in Odisha's mineral-rich districts of Dhenkanal, Jajpur and Keonjhar.

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Rourkela Steel Plant honours outstanding employees under SAIL Shabash Scheme

ROURKELA Steel Plant (RSP) has honoured 89 employees, including executives, for their outstanding workplace contributions under the SAIL Shabash Scheme.

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WAVES 2025: One global stage for boundless creativity, says Union IT Minister Vaishnaw

UNION Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday called upon all creators to join the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), scheduled in Mumbai from May 1 to 4 which will be the world’s largest event in the creative entertainment sector.

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Mivi unveils world's first human-like AI

INDIAN electronics brand Mivi has launched Mivi AI, touted as the world’s first human-like Artificial Intelligence.

1 min

OCA's district-level cricket training begins at Khordha

THE Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has launched a district-level cricket training camp in Khordha to nurture grassroots talent.

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Skin Bank at AIIMS Bhubaneswar will transform burn care in eastern India: Union Health Minister Nadda

I: a major boost to health-care infrastructure in Eastern India, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, announced the establishment of the region's first government-run Skin Bank at AIIMS Bhubaneswar during his official visit to the institute on Saturday.

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Modi likely to visit Bihar on April 24: Panchayati Raj Minister

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi will be in Bihar later this month to attend a function organised on the occasion of ‘Panchayati Raj Day’, his cabinet colleague Rajiv Ranjan Singh said on Saturday.

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Northeast Frontier Rly commissions solar power plant in Guwahati

THE Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has commissioned a solar power plant in Guwahati, in a stride towards environmental sustainability and adoption of renewable energy, an official statement said on Saturday. The 306.9 KWp solar power plant at the Uzanbazar Water Treatment Plant in Guwahati was officially inaugurated on Thursday, it said. This state-of-the-art solar installation, developed under the Environment and

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Assam's Purabi Dairy to add new processing units over next few years, exude top officials

THE West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd (WAMUL), which operates the popular brand Purabi Dairy, is set for a major expansion with the addition of four large milk processing units, along with a number of smaller ones, over the next few years, its top officials said on Saturday.

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Kuki groups warn Meiteis against climbing ‘sacred’ Thangjing Hill

KUKI-ZO civil society organisations have \"warned\" the Meitei community against climbing the Thangjing Hill in Manipur's Churachandpur district, stating that any attempts \"will be opposed tooth and nail\", The Thangjing Hill is considered a sacred site for Meiteis who visit it in April.

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A new Govt would be formed in Manipur soon: BJP MLA T Robindro

A Manipur BJP MLA on Saturday claimed that there has been a lot of improvement in the law and order in the state and hoped that a new government would be formed soon.

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Aizawl to host International Half Marathon on April 26

MIZORAM'SS capital Aizawl will host for the first time an International Half Marathon on April 26, a minister said.

1 min

ZSI scientists discover six new Beetle species in north-east India

RESEARCHERS of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and Museum A Koenig in Germany have discovered six new beetle species in northeast India, an official statement said.

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Amid violent protests, Mamata says Waqf Act will not be implemented

THE Waqf (Amendment) Act will not be implemented in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday amid violent protests in the state, particularly in the Muslim-majority Murshidabad district. So far, 118 people have been arrested in connection with the violence that broke out in the district on Friday, according to police.

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Man tries to rob Kol bank with toy gun, held

A 31-year-old man was arrested in Kolkata’s Survey Park area after he was caught while allegedly attempting to rob a bank using a toy gun, police said on Saturday.

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Bengal BJP chief accuses Mamata Banerjee Govt of 'inaction' as violence rocks parts of Murshidabad dist

UNION minister and Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday called upon Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to strictly enforce the rule of law in trouble-torn pockets of Murshidabad district accusing her administration of choosing to look the other way as \"Hindus are coming under attack\" in Samserganj, Suti and Jangipur.

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Electronic Voting Machines ‘safe’, ‘tamper-proof’, says CEC

CHIEF Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday said the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are \"safe\" and \"tamper-proof\".

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Emissions could be making rainfall more acidic over past three decades

IR pollution could be making rainfall more acidic in cities such as Vishakhapatnam, Allahabad, Mohanbari (Assam), while dust from the Thar could be making rain more alkaline in Jodhpur, Pune and Srinagar, according to an analysis.

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Night-time sleep improves one's recall of sequence of events, benefits seen even after a year: Study

NIGHT-TIME sleep improves one's recollection of sequence of events, rather than simply protecting memory from declining, according to a study.

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Secularism Conundrum

While criticism of secularism is valid, it is essential to recognize the importance of secularism in protecting minority rights, promoting diversity, pluralism, and addressing communalism, says Prof. Promod Das

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Wealth creation, its equitable distribution should go hand-in-hand, insists Congress

Citar governments in Telangana, Rajasthan and Karnataka led the nation and the world in passing legislation to support gig workers, the party said on Saturday and emphasised that GDP growth and wealth creation, and its equitable distribution must go hand-in-hand.

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'Ahmedabad Resolution battle cry for defence of India's democracy'

NEW DELHI: The Congress has asked its cadres to take its Ahmedabad resolution to every household in the country, terming it a battle cry for the defence of India's \"democracy, dignity, and diversit

1 min

Study shows Covid infected kids, adolescents more likely to have heart disease

WHILE the risk of cardiovascular outcomes following SARS-CoV-2 infection has been reported in adults, a new study showed that children and adolescents are also likely to develop multiple cardiac signs and symptoms.

1 min

Hanuman Jayanti celebrated with religious fervour across country

HANUMAN Jayanti was celebrated with Shobha Yatras, aartis and devotional songs across the country on Saturday.

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India, Italy resolve to take forward IMEEC initiative

INDIA and Italy have decided to expand cooperation in areas of trade, defence, clean energy and high technology while vowing to work jointly in implementing the ambitious India-Middle-East-Europe-Economic Corridor (IMEEC).

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Rahul: OBC artisans trapped in vicious circle of neglect, fail to succeed in textile sector

CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi Saturday claimed many skilled artisans from backward classes fail to make it big in the textile sector and asserted that he was fighting to break this \"vicious circle of neglect and injustice”.

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SC fixes timelines for Prez and Guvs on Bills, Sibal calls verdict 'historic'

AFTER the Supreme Court set timelines for both the President and Governors to act on Bills, senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Saturday termed it a historic judgment.

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US tariffs increase will have minimal impact on Indian economy, says BJP

THOUGH the world is on edge because of the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Indian economy remains self-reliant and will likely suffer minimal impact, the BJP said on Saturday.

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Amid hints of Dawood imprint, Rana grilled on ‘plotter' he met in Dubai’

EXTRADITED 26/11 terrorist Tahawwur Rana’s questioning by the NIA has revolved around extracting information from him about a key plotter from Dubai and a person who hosted and helped co-conspirator David Coleman Headley in Mumbai ahead of the 2008 attack, sources said on Saturday.

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Fulfilling 6-year-old promise, Om Birla performs ritual at wedding of martyr's daughter

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla, fulfilling a promise he had made six years ago, attended the wedding ceremony of a Pulwama martyr's daughter in Rajasthan's Kota, assuming the role of a brother to the bride's mother.

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Indian startup ecosystem raises over $180 mn this week

THE domestic startup ecosystem continued the funding momentum this week, with raising more than $180 million by 24 new-age companies.

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Committed to responsible development of Palitana Palace in Guj, to serve only veg food, says IHCL

INDIAN Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) on Saturday said it will follow its approach of responsible development while restoring the Palitana Palace in Gujarat.

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Centre approves record 6 hydro pumped storage projects worth 7.5 GW in FY25

THE Central Electricity Authority (CEA) approved a record number of detailed project reports (DPRs) of six hydro pumped storage projects (PSPs) of about 7.5 GW during FY2024-25, the Ministry of Power said on Saturday, marking a key milestone in India's ongoing commitment to developing advanced and long-term energy storage solutions.

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Preparations underway for 5th national marine fisheries census

PREPARATIONS are gaining momentum for the 5th National Marine Fisheries Census (MFC 2025), scheduled to be conducted in November and December this year.

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India working on at least 25 chipsets with indigenous IP

InpiA, which is shifting its stance towards export-led growth in electronics, is currently working on at least 25 chipsets with indigenous intellectual property (IP).

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India fast positioning itself as key player in global semiconductor ecosystem

WitH rising global demand for semiconductors driven by AI, 5G, EVs, internet of things (oT) and advanced computing, India is leveraging its talent, policy push and strategic location to become a hub for semiconductor innovation and manufacturing, according to industry experts.

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Kenstar is engineering comfort for tomorrow’s India: CEO Sunil Jain

AS the summer heat intensifies across India, Kenstar is raising the bar in the air cooler segment with its new BLDC Maxx range.

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PNB celebrates 131st Foundation Day with launch of 34 new products, emphasizes digital and inclusive banking

PUNJAB National Bank (PNB), one of India’s premier public sector banks, marked its 131st Foundation Day on Saturday with the launch of 34 innovative banking products and services, underscoring, its commitment to digital excellence, financial inclusion, and enhanced customer service.

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Lenskart launches free lens replacement program at over 2,000 stores

LEADING eyewear company Lenskart on Saturday announced that it has launched a free lens replacement program at its more than 2,000 stores to address the issue of vision neglect and make essential vision care more accessible to people.

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Be sensitive towards demands of job aspirants: Sharad Pawar to Maha Govt

NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar has criticised the police action against job aspirants preparing for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission examination and asked the state government to be sensitive towards their issues.

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MP CM slams SP chief for ‘stench from cowsheds’ statements

MADHYA Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday slammed SP leader Akhilesh over the latter's remark linking stench and cowsheds and said such persons do not deserve to stay in India.

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AIADMK-BJP alliance doomed to fail, lambasts TN CM Stalin

TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday said \"hunger for power\" is the reason for the alliance between the AIADMK and BJP and the tie-up is against ideals such as protection of state rights and it is doomed to fail.

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Dominant communities express reservation over K'taka caste report

WHILE the caste census report is set to be discussed at the special cabinet meeting to be chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on April 17, several communities have expressed their reservations, a number of others have opposed it and sought a fresh exercise.

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Telangana Govt raised Rs 10k-crore via bonds by showing 400 acres of land as 'pre collateral': Min Babu

TELANGANA Industrial Infrastructure Corporation has raised nearly Rs 10,000 crore by issuing through a private placement of senior secured taxable redeemable, non-convertible debentures from the market by showing 400 acres of land adjacent to University of Hyderabad as “pre collateral\", Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said on Saturday.

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Mahayuti govt should be booked for culpable homicide over suicide by farmers: Congress

MAHARASHTRA Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal on Saturday claimed a farmer from Nanded committed suicide due to the loan recovery pressure from his bank and demanded that the government be charged with culpable homicide for such incidents.

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Cong must talk about INDIA bloc status, says Shiv Sena (UBT); Raut bats for constant dialogue

THE Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday said the Congress must talk about the status of the INDIA bloc and that it should have addressed questions about the opposition alliance in the party's recent meeting in Ahmedabad.

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Maya questions Raga’s silence on Waqf Bill during Parliament debate

BAHUJAN Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday criticised Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for not speaking on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill during a long debate in Parliament.

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Shah pays tributes to Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort in Maharashtra on his 345th death anniversary.

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Rana Sanga’s bravery will continue to motivate us: CM

RANA Sanga's bravery will continue to motivate Indians for centuries to come to protect their selfrespect, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday, remembering the Rajput ruler on his birth anniversary.

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Alipur factory fire: NGT seeks compliance report on compensation payment

THE National Green Tribunal has sought compliance reports from authorities regarding compensation payment to the legal heirs of workers killed in fire at a paint factory in outer Delhi's Alipur.

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Rekha directs formation of monitoring cell for regular updates on infrastructure work

DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta issued several directives including one for formation of a monitoring cell for regular updates on ongoing infrastructure work in the city, officials said on Saturday.

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Indian Youth Congress stages protest over fuel, LPG price hike

THE Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Saturday held a protest outside its office on Raisina Road against the recent hike in prices of CNG, LPG cylinders, petrol, and diesel, accusing the central government of failing to manage the country’s economy.

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HC seeks Centre’s stand on interim committee set up by World Boxing

THE Delhi High Court has sought the stand of the Centre on the constitution of an interim committee for the Boxing Federation of India by the international body for the sport.

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Delhi’s maximum temperature settles 0.9 notches below normal

A day after strong dust storms and gusty winds swept through the city, Delhi's maximum temper-ature settled 0.9 notches below normal at 35.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

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Delhi Assembly to use Central govt’s software to monitor CAG Action Taken Reports

DELHI Speaker Vijender Gupta has said that the legislative Assembly has decided to use the Central Government's Audit Para Monitoring System (APMS) software for effective monitoring of audit paragraphs by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), an official said on Saturday.

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Delhi CM Gupta asks people to avoid throwing food on roads

DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday appealed to citizens to avoid throwing food on roads and urged them to feed animals responsibly to help keep streets safe and avoid traffic disruption.

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Working on mission mode to ensure no waterlogging this monsoon: Parvesh

PWD minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday said the Delhi government is working on mission mode to ensure no waterlogging occurs this monsoon season.

1 min

US tariffs could shrink global trade by 3 pc: UN economist

GLOBAL trade could shrink by three per cent and exports could see a shift from markets such as the US and China to India, Canada and Brazil due to tariffs imposed by the US, a top UN economist has said.

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President Putin meets with US special envoy for Ukraine talks

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin met with Steve Witkoff, a special envoy of US President Donald Trump, in St. Petersburg for talks on the Ukraine conflict.

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Argentina says it will lift country’s strict currency controls with help from IMF

THE libertarian government of President Javier Milei has announced that it would lift most of the country's strict capital and currency controls on Monday, a high-stakes gamble made possible by a new loan from the International Monetary Fund.

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Democrats dislike the ‘chaos’ of Trump’s trade war but are OK with some tariffs

DEMOCRATS are quick to say that President Donald Trump's tariffs are horrible, awful, terrible.

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Indian High Commission treats Singaporeans to Odia dishes, promoting cultural links

THE High Commission of India in Singapore on Saturday hosted over 120 special guests at the Odisha Food Festival.

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Iran, US begin indirect talks amid nuclear program concerns

ENVOYS from Iran and the United States began negotiations Saturday in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

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Salt-Kohli brace for Archer Test as RR, RCB eye win

OPENERS Phil Salt and Virat Kohli will brace for a fiery showdown against thunderbolts from express pacer Jofra Archer as Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to get back to winning ways in the IPL here on Sunday.

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ICC may tweak two-ball rule in ODIs

Addressing the longstanding concern that ODI cricket is heavily tilted in favour of batters, the International Cricket Council (ICC) may tweak the use of two-ball rule in the 50over format, it has been learnt.

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IPL 2025: Gill becomes first GT batter to reach 2000-run milestone

SKIPPER Shubman Gill has become the first player to reach the 2000-run milestone for the Gujarat Titans franchise in the Indian Premier League.

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Pankaj Advani wins silver medal in WBL World Matchplay Billiards Championship

PANKAJ Advani, India's most decorated cueist, settled for a silver medal after a narrow defeat against David Causier in the final of the WBL World Matchplay Billiards Championship here.

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Quickfire fifties by Pooran, Markram help LSG register six-wicket win over GT

HALF-CENTURIES by Nicholas Pooran (61) and Aiden Markram (58) propelled Lucknow Super Giants to a six-wicket victory, with three balls to spare, over the table toppers Gujarat Titans at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

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Chinese paddler Fan Siqi, world No. 13 Bernadette Szocs join rising Indian stars in UTT Season 6 player auction

CHINESE paddler Fan Sigi, world no. 13 Bernadette Szocs, Olympians Aruna Quadri and Alvaro Robles, and several rising Indian paddlers led by junior world no. 6 Ankur Bhattacharjee, will headline the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 player auction, set to take place in Mumbai on Tuesday, April 15.

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Sports Minister Mandaviya backs AIFF's 2031 AFC Asian Cup bid

SPORTS Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday extended the government's full support to India's bid for the 2031 AFC Asian Cup, saying hosting major events will only boost the global stature of the country which is aiming to stage the 2036 Olympics.

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DC vs MI: Rohit faces spin test, Rahul up for Bumrah challenge

AN out of sorts Rohit Sharma will strive to keep himself relevant going forward in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he is challenged by Delhi Capitals' effective troika of spinners in Mumbai Indians' next clash here on Sunday.

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