The Political and Business Daily - April 15, 2025
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In this issue
April 15, 2025
Prez, PM, Shah, CM greet people on Odia New Year
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and a host of leaders on Monday greeted the people of the state on Odia New Year.
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PNB loan ‘fraud’: Choksi arrested in Belgium on India's extradition request
ABSCONDING diamantaire Mehul Choksi has been arrested by Belgium authorities following an extradition request by Indian probe agencies for his involvement in the Rs 13,000 crore PNB loan \"fraud\" case.
1 min
Farooq seeks PM's intervention amid reports on slashing of India's Haj quota
NATIONAL Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday sought the intervention of PM Modi after reports emerging from Saudi Arabia indicated India's Haj quota has been abruptly slashed.
1 min
Vedanta's Rs 50,000 cr investment in Assam:
Himanta holds talks to prepare detailed plan
1 min
Forensic science key to timely justice, conviction: Amit Shah
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that modern crimes now transcend city, state and even national boundaries, increasing the importance of forensic science in delivering timely justice and convicting criminals.
1 min
26/11 attack: Evasive Tahawwur Rana ducking NIA questions on finances and ISI
MUMBAT attack plotter Tahawwur Rana has not been forthcoming on details on the financial aspect of his operations and his relations with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), investigators said on Monday.
1 min
Country saw blackouts under Congress rule: PM
Says country now exporting electricity to others
1 min
How EC came into being after Ambedkar brought amendment in Constituent Assembly
HIMRAO Ramji Ambedkar, considered the key architect of the Indian Constitution, is also credited with the creation of the Election Commission.
1 min
'Ambedkar's acts thought to be opposition type but included in Cabinet for Constitution-making'
INDIA's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru had acknowledged that some people were surprised when he invited BR Ambedkar to join the Cabinet as was thought that his “normal activities were of the opposition type rather than of the governmental type”.
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When a German torpedo sank Ambedkar's PhD thesis
B R Ambedkar faced many an obstacle on his way to a hallowed career in academics - one of them was a German submarine.
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Ambedkar: A revolutionary's vision for equality continues to inspire and challenge today's India
As India commemorates the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, his ideas today are not merely confined to history books or ceremonial tributes, but they continue to shape the vocabulary of resistance - echoing in courtrooms, classrooms, protests, and digital spaces - where debates on caste, equality, and democracy are far from settled.
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On Odia New Year Day ‘Balasore Darshan’ begins its heritage journey
ON the auspicious occasion of Pana Sankranti and the Odia New Year, the heritage initiative ‘Balasore Darshan’ was formally inaugurated, marking a significant step in reconnecting, the people of Balasore with their own rich and layered cultural heritage.
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CM Majhi announces ₹215 cr renovation, devpt plan for Ghatagaon Tarini Temple
IN a landmark initiative coin-ciding with Odia New Year and Maha Bishuba Sankranti, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced a Rs 215 crore renovation and development package for the iconic Maa Tarini Temple at Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district.
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Patients’ attendants facing difficulties with no facility for blood preservation in SCB MCH's wards
WITH no special facility for safely preservation of blood pouches in different wards of SCB Medical College and Hospital, patients’ attendants have been facing difficulties towards keeping those the freezes and freezers of shops in the nearby localities.
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CM Majhi announces ₹215 cr renovation, devpt plan for Ghataagaon Tarini Temple
IN a landmark initiative coinciding with Odia New Year and Maha Bishuba Sankranti, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced a Rs 215 crore renovation and development package for the iconic Maa Tarini Temple at Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district.
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Chief Secretary Ahuja witnesses mass hatching of turtles hours after thunderstorm
ODISHA Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Ahuja Monday witnessed the mass hatching of the endangered Olive Ridley turtles at the river Rushikulya rookery in Ganjam district, even though the phenomenon was affected due to the thunderstorm in the area on Sunday evening.
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Governor, CM, LoP pay tributes to Ambedkar on his birth anniversary
ODISHA Governor Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Monday paid tributes to Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.
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State Govt advances admission schedule for 2025-26 to ensure timely academic sessions
IN a proactive move aimed at streamlining the academic calendar and safeguarding students’ interests, the Odisha government has announced an early start to the admission process for higher education courses for the academic year 2025-26.
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On Odia New Year Day 'Balasore Darshan' begins its heritage journey
ON the auspicious occasion of Pana Sankranti and the Odia New Year, the heritage initia-tive ‘Balasore Darshan’ was for-mally inaugurated, marking a significant step in reconnecting the people of Balasore with their own rich and layered cul-tural heritage.
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One detained over theft of baby boy from visually impaired beggar in Bhubaneswar
THE Odisha Police on Monday detained one person in connection with the theft of a one-and-halfyear-old boy of a visually impaired beggar from a footpath in Bhubaneswar.
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In letter to Patnaik, BJD veteran flags attempt to 'hijack party' and dent on secular credentials
WARNING BJD chief Naveen Patnaik of attempts to “hijack the party\", senior leader Ranendra Pratap Swain said the internal fiasco on the Waqf Amendment Act has raised serious questions about “our stand on secularism\".
2 mins
Ambedkar dedicated his life to unite Hindus: Mohan Bhagwat
RASHTRIYA Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday praised Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar for his “life-long efforts to unite Hindus\", saying despite facing hardships since childhood, he remained committed to social harmony and national development.
1 min
Art for community's sake: Vedanta helps revive dying centuries-old traditions
IN the heartlands of India, where dusty trails meander through sun - baked villages and ancient hills keep centuries of stories, art has always been more than just beauty.
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'Unite to Ignite: A Fire Safe India' powerfully emphasizes importance of collective responsibility, action in ensuring fire safety: DIC Verma
SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) joined the rest of the country in observing the “National Fire Services Day” on 14th April. The day also marks the commencement of the Fire Services Week that will be observed from 14th to 20th April.
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Improved infrastructure, timely government support to help Sambalpur turn into a robust agricultural economy: Pradhan
PRODUCTION in the fields of agricultural products, horticultur-al products, animal hus-bandry and fisheries will be increased in Sambalpur dis-trict.
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MCL celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti
MAHANADI Coalfields Limited (MCL) celebrated the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar with solemn reverence and enthusiasm on Monday.
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PPA Chairman Haranadh stresses fire safety awareness among stakeholders
THE Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Chairman PL Haranadh has laid stress on more awareness on fire safety, especially among the stakeholders He said this while address-ing the programme organ-ised here to observe the National Fire Service Week starting from today.
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Paradip Port Authority observes Ambedkar Jayanti
THE Paradip Port Authority (PPA), under the leadership of Chairman PL Haranadh, observed Ambedkar Jayanti with reverence and solemnity to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution.
1 min
Walking on Ambedkar’s path for welfare of Dalits: Tripura CM
TRIPURA Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday that his government was working for the welfare of Dalits by walking on the path shown by BR Ambedkar.
1 min
FACOR observes National Fire Service Week with wreath-laying ceremony and inauguration of Fire & Safety Corner in the Plant
AS part of the National Fire Service Week, Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR) solemnly commemorated the brave firefighters who laid down their lives during the Bombay Dock Explosion of April 14, 1944.
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Man kills father to take revenge for mother’s murder that he had seen
A 22-year-old man allegedly hacked his father to death in Odisha's Sundergarh district on Monday to take revenge for his mother's murder, police said.
1 min
Bengal BJP chief visits Malda relief camp, blames TMC for Murshidabad violence
WEST Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Monday visited a relief camp in Malda district, where hundreds of families from Murshidabad have taken shelter after fleeing their homes amidst violence during protests over the Wakf Amendment Act.
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Man kills father to take revenge for mother's murder that he had seen
A 22-year-old man allegedly hacked his father to death in Odisha's Sundergarh district on Monday to take revenge for his mother's murder, police said.
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Walking on Ambedkar's path for welfare of Dalits: Tripura CM
TRIPURA Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday that his government was working for the welfare of Dalits by walking on the path shown by BR Ambedkar.
1 min
My party got raw deal in LS polls, have taken it up with Nadda: Manjhi
UNION minister Jitan Ram Manjhi alleged that his Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) was not given a fair deal by the BJP-led NDA in the Lok Sabha polls last year.
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JD(U) must take ‘serious note’ of Hry CM Saini’s remark on Bihar: Tejashwi
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday asked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) to “take serious note” of a remark by Haryana counterpart Naib Singh Saini allegedly indicating that BJP will not let him enjoy another term in office.
1 min
Section of West Bengal jobless teachers leave for Delhi to highlight their issue
A section of teachers rendered jobless by a recent Supreme Court verdict began their journey to Delhi on Monday to broaden their agitation beyond West Bengal.
1 min
Ambedkar Jayanti observed at Rourkela Steel Plant
THE 133rd birth anniversary of, Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was observed by Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) and the SAIL SC & ST Employees Federation on 14th April with solemnity and reverence.
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NDA to form next Govt in Bihar under Nitish’s leadership: Dy CM
BIHAR Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday asserted that the NDA will retain power in the state and form the next government \"under the leadership\" of JD(U) president Nitish Kumar.
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SSC sends list of ‘tainted’ and ‘untainted’ candidates to Bengal edu department
AMIDST ongoing protests by sacked teachers of secondary and higher secondary schools, the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has sent a list of ‘tainted’ and ‘untainted’ candidates to the state education department for cross-veri cation, a senior official said on Monday.
1 min
FACOR observes National Fire Service Week with wreath-laying and Inauguration of Fire & Safety Corner in the Plant
AS part of the National Fire Service Week, Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR) solemnly commemorated the brave firefighters who laid down their lives during the Bombay — Dock Explosion of April 14, 1944.
1 min
ISF workers clash with police in Bengal during Waqf protest; several injured, vehicles torched
SUPPORTERS of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) on Monday clashed with the police at Bhangar in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district during protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, leading to several injuries and torching of multiple police vehicles.
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China may find Southeast Asia's demands piling up
THE stakes are unusually high for Chinese President Xi Jinping as he embarks on a significant diplomatic visit this week to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia.
2 mins
Editorial Turtle Tilt
A Gender Imbalance Crisis
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Will Tahawwur Rana reveal the untold 26/11 story of local support?
TAHAWWUR Rana is currently being interrogated by the NIA, and the entire nation -- even Pakistan -- is waiting to hear what he reveals or confesses.
3 mins
Trump's Tariff Mania
Trump's tariff policy disproportionately harms vulnerable economies, threatening global development, investment, and trade recovery post-Covid crisis, writes Asad Mirza.
4 mins
Eating more bananas and broccoli may help curb high blood pressure
EATING bananas or broccoli, rich in potassium, may effectively help lower hypertension -- affecting over 30 per cent of adults globally, according to a study on Monday.
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CPI moves SC challenging constitutional validity of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025
THE Communist Party of India (CPI) has moved the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
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Not right: Law Minister over Mamata’s remark of not implementing Waqf law
UNION Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday dubbed as \"not right\" the remarks of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that the amended Wagf law will not be implemented in the state. He noted that she had made a similar remark during the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
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Modi govt ended whatever sanctity tax administration system has enjoyed: Cong
FLAGGING alleged large-scale tax avoidance among India's most affluent, the Congress on Monday alleged the Modi government has ended the sanctity of the tax administration system, giving a message that any evasion can be overlooked with a hefty donation to the BJP.
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Rana being interrogated for 8-10 hrs daily by NIA
MUMBAI terror attacks key mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana is being interrogated for eight to ten hours daily by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sleuths to unravel a larger conspiracy behind the dreaded strikes, official sources said on Monday.
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Choksi to meet same fate as Rana: Leaders credit Modi govt for arrest
Following the arrest of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi in Belgium, political leaders across the spectrum hailed the development as a significant success for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy, expressing confidence that the accused will soon be extradited to India.
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Centre tightens rules to protect consumers from faulty gas meters
Department of Consumer Affairs on Monday said it has taken a significant step towards strengthening consumer protection by framing draft rules that make it mandatory for all gas meters used for domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes, to undergo testing, verifica-
1 min
Apex court notice to education ministry on plea seeking fair grading by NAAC
THE Supreme Court has sought response from the Union education ministry and others on a plea seeking measures to ensure fair and transparent grading by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of Higher Education Institutions.
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Omar: MEA needs to use diplomatic might to remove negative travel advisories for J-K
CHIEF Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Ministry of External Affairs should influence western countries to withdraw advisories asking their citizens not to visit Jammu and Kashmir, saying it will be the biggest proof that the situation has changed for better in the region.
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BJP, oppn parties fight for Ambedkar’s legacy
THE birth anniversary of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, whose political influence has surged with the passage of time, on Monday was marked by bitter trading of charges between the ruling BJP and opposition parties as they fought for his legacy.
1 min
Injuries to troops in anti-Naxal ops jump 4 times in January-March 2025
THE number of security personnel who got injured in IED attacks in Chhattisgarh has jumped to around 300 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, presenting a \"formidable\" challenge for them to meet the Centre's deadline of eliminating Naxalites from the country by March 2026.
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Modi: If Congress really has sympathy, it should name Muslim party chief
IF the Congress really has sympathy for Muslims, it should appoint a Muslim as its president and give 50 percent tickets to people from the community, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday, accusing the party of pursuing a policy of appeasement which benefited none.
1 min
US dollar falls for 5th straight day amid tariff tensions
THE US dollar fell 0.7 per cent on Monday -- marking its fifth day of decline in a row.
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Tata Power's green arm joins NTPC for 200 MW renewable energy project
TATA Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) on Monday said it has signed a power purchase agreement with NTPC Limited, India's largest integrated power company, to develop a 200 MW renewable energy (RE) project.
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Nifty projected to reach 25,521 in next 12 months
DESPITE recent global market uncertainties, the Nifty index is likely to touch 25,521 in the next 12 months, according to report released — on Monday.
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GST on apartment maintenance not new, rule exists since 2019: Tax officials
AMID rising concerns and confusion among apartment residents, tax officials have clarified that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on apartment maintenance charges is not a new rule.
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India launches International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum
THE Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India on Monday released the first edition of International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum, marking a significant step toward articulating India’s outward-facing strategy in Quantum Science, Technology and Innovation (QSTN), with the intent to accelerate discovery, foster innovation, and catalyse adoption across critical sectors.
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Trade tensions, recession fears may push gold prices up by 38 pc this year
INTERNATIONAL gold prices could surge to $4,500 per ounce amid rising trade tensions, up nearly 38 per cent from the current level of $3,247 per ounce, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.
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Crisil projects 6.5 pc GDP growth for India in fiscal 2026 amid US tariffs
WHILE US tariff hikes remain a key risk to growth forecast, global credit rating agency Crisil on Monday projected 6.5 per cent GDP growth for India in fiscal 2026, with risks tilted to the downside.
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PMMY seeding ecosystem of empowered, economically active women in India
PRADHAN Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) is seeding an ecosystem of empowered and economically active women in India, according to an expert.
1 min
Vedanta Aluminium delivers first-ever ASI CoC-Certified Aluminium shipment to Capral
IN a significant global milestone setting achievement, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has successfully delivered its first-ever Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Chain of Custody (CoC)-certified aluminium shipment to Capral Aluminium, which is Australia’s largest extruder and distributor of aluminium products.
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Corruption now part of Kerala's political culture: Chandrasekhar
KERALA BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday alleged that corruption has become a part of the state's political culture and accused the CPI(M) and the Congress for it.
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NDA committed to Dalit upliftment based on Ambedkar ideals: Naidu
ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said here in Guntur district that the TDP-led NDA government is committed to the upliftment and welfare of Dalits, inspired by the ideals of BR Ambedkar.
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BJP terms caste census report outdated and unscientific, asks Cong to junk it
THE BJP on Monday criticised the Karnataka government's caste census report as outdated and unscientific, and asked the state government to consign the report to the dustbin.
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Himachal CM lays foundation of solar plant in mountainous Pangi Valley
HIMACHAL, Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday laid the foundation stone of an 1 MW solar power plant at Dhanwas in the remote Pangi Valley in Chamba district.
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No change in backward classes’ condition under BJP or Cong: Maya
BAHUJAN Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Monday said that the \"social, economic and political conditions of the Bahujans in the country are as pathetic in the BJP rule as in the Congress rule.\"
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Babasaheb Ambedkar never accepted Article 370, says CM Yadav on his birth anniversary
MADHYA Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday hailed Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary and said the chief architect of the Constitution never accepted Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
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Nitin Gadkari flags Delhi pollution, says addressing environment issues critical to national development
UNION Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said pollution levels in Delhi are so high that staying in the city for three days can lead to infections.
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UP has emerged as growth engine of country, exudes CM Adityanath
CHIEF Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the growth engine of the country and is no longer a 'BIMARU’ (laggard) state.
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BJP-AIADMK alliance is not opportunistic, our Sankalp is to rout DMK: Ex-Guv Tamilisai
THE alliance between BJP and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu was not opportunistic but a pact to send the ruling DMK packing, BJP leader and ex-GuvDr Tamilisai Soundararajan said on Monday.
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TN government is social justice driven, implements integrated welfare schemes for SCs, STs: CM
THE state government's administration is social justice-driven, implementing integrated welfare schemes for the advancement of Adi Dravidar and Tribal communities, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Monday.
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Telangana first state to implement SC categorisation, issues orders, says Reddy
TELANGANA government on Monday issued an order on the implementation of Scheduled Castes (SC) categorisation, making it the first state in the country to do so, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said.
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New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj flags off two medical vans on Ambedkar Jayanti
BJP’S New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj on Monday flagged off two free medical vans, and the party’s Delhi unit organised events across all 256 Mandals on the 135th birth anniversary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar.
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6 new air monitoring stations to come up in Delhi; JNU, IGNOU, among locations
THE Delhi government will set up six new air monitoring stations at key locations, including JNU, IGNOU and Delhi Cantt, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said.
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Delhi Traffic Police identifies 62 congestion hotspots
DELHI has 62 locations that are prone to traffic congestion, according to a Delhi Traffic Police survey.
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BJP bows to Ambedkar out of compulsion, AAP follows his path, says Arvind Kejriwal
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said the BJP bows before B R Ambedkar \"out of compulsion\" but fails to uphold his ideals, particularly in the field of education.
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BJP hits out at Kejriwal for not spending money allocated for Dalit welfare
DELHI unit BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday hit out at AAP National Convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for exploiting Dalits and doing little for their educational, social, and economic advancement, as reflected by the alleged under-utilisation of Rs 891 crore allocated for the purpose in the last four years.
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Delhi Speaker to study Odisha’s paperless legislative process
SPEAKER of the Delhi Legislative | Assembly Vijender Gupta will go to Bhubaneswar to learn from the successful implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) that has helped Odisha Assembly adopt a paperless legislative process, an official said on Monday.
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MCD celebrates Ambedkar's birth anniversary, calls him symbol of social justice, equality
THE Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday celebrated the 135th birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, and described him as a symbol of social justice, equality and human rights.
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2 auto drivers held for robbing IB official at knifepoint in Delhi
Two auto-rickshaw drivers have been arrested for allegedly robbing an Intelligence Bureau officer at knifepoint near RK Ashram Marg here, police said on Monday.
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Delhi PWD forms 4-member unit to overlook projects
The Delhi Public Works Department has constituted a four-member monitoring unit for the timely completion of several projects recently assigned to it, officials said on Monday.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta pays tributes to Ambedkar at Parliament, Vidhan Sabha
DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday paid her tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar at several events and said her government, following — his principles, is committed to the welfare and empowerment of all communities.
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Nepal president, PM extend greetings on New Year 2082
NEPAL'S President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Monday extended their greetings on the Nepali New Year Bikram Era 2082.
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Sheikh Hasina's niece, UK MP Tulip Siddiq, denies corruption allegations
LABOUR Party MP Tulip Siddiq, the niece of Bangladesh's deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has denied any wrongdoing after reports emerged of an arrest warrant issued by Dhaka's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
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Thousands of Sikhs, including from India, celebrate Baisakhi in Pak as Shehbaz, Zardari extend greetings
THOUSANDS of Sikhs, including from India, on Monday attended the main event of the Baisakhi festival at the Gurdwara Janamasthan — Nankana Sahib as Pakistan's top leadership extended greetings to the community on the occasion.
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10 terrorists, including two Sikh men, arrested in Pakistan's Punjab
TWO Sikhs are among 10 terrorists arrested by the law enforcers in Pakistan's Punjab province, police said on Monday.
1 min
Blue Origin launches all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez
JEFF Bezos' Blue Origin launched his fiancee Lauren Sanchez into space Monday with an all-female celebrity crew that included Katy Perry and Gayle King.
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Xi vows continuity in china’s neighbourhood policy, pushes for joint Asian modernisation
VISITING Vietnam to enhance political and trade ties amid a major tariff row with the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping Monday said that China will ensure continuity and stability in its neighbourhood diplomacy and jointly advance the modernisation of Asia.
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Suspected US airstrikes kill at least 6 people in Yemen, Houthi rebels say
SUSPECTED US airstrikes around Yemen's rebel-held capital killed at least six people and wounded 30 overnight, the Houthis said Monday.
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Trump ordered immediate tariff negotiations with S. Korea, India, Japan: Acting president
ACTING President Han Duck-soo said on Monday that US President Donald Trump \"apparently\" instructed his administration to conduct immediate tariff negotiations with South Korea, Japan and India.
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Mudappa beats world champion Ricky Gadson at Aamby Valley
FIFTEEN-TIME national motorcycle drag racing champion Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing stunned 13-time world champion Ricky Gadson of USA at The Valley Run 2025, clocking a blistering 9.477 seconds astride a BMW S1000rr, at the Aamby Valley strip near here.
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Five new players called up for Indian women hockey team’s tour of Australia from Apr 26
FIVE new players got their first senior national call-ups as Hockey India on Monday announced a 26-member women's squad for the upcoming five-match tour of Australia, scheduled to take place from April 26 to May 4.
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Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
THE closer Rory McIlroy came to fulfilling his lifetime dream — winning the Masters — the more it kept slipping away.
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IPL 2025: Army background shaped my discipline towards fitness: KKR’s Manish Pandey
KOLKATA Knight Riders (KKR) batter Manish Pandey said growing up in an army background played a crucial role in shaping his discipline towards maintaining fitness levels. Apart from his attacking batting, Pandey has earned wide plaudits for his sensational fielding skills, whose base stems from his astute fitness levels.
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Indian Grandmasters Nihal Sarin, Aravindh Chithambaram to compete at Esports WC
INDIA’S top-ranked grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram will compete at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, as the duo is named in S8UL's chess roster, the franchise said.
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Mentally, I was ready, waited for my chance: Karun Nair
KARUN Nair marked his return to IPL with a superb knock for Delhi Capitals but despite being away from the league for two seasons, he always knew what to expect from opposition in terms of quality having been there and done that earlier too.
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Pitch dilemma for under-pressure Punjab Kings against upbeat KKR
A beleaguered Punjab Kings need to pick up pieces after being blown away by ‘tornado’ Abhishek Sharma as they face yet another challenging opposition in Kolkata Knight Riders, here Tuesday.
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Boxing legend George Foreman to be honored at Houston memorial service
FAMILY, friends and the public are preparing to remember boxing legend, pastor and entrepreneur George Foreman during a memorial service in his hometown of Houston.
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