The Political and Business Daily - May 17, 2025

The Political and Business Daily - May 17, 2025

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May 17, 2025
Nirav Modi refused bail fourth time by UK HC due to quantum of scam: ED
IN a blow to Nirav Modi, the UK High Court has refused the fourth bail application of the alleged mastermind of $1 billion fraud against Punjab National Bank, due to the scale of the offence, the Enforcement Directorate said.
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You come with fanciful ideas when nation facing difficult time: SC on Rohingya issue
THE Supreme Court on Friday rapped the petitioners who claimed 43 Rohingya refugees including women and children were dropped in the Andaman sea for deportation to Myanmar and said \"when country is passing through a difficult time, you come out with fanciful ideas\".
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Jewellers' body urges suspension of biz with Turkiye & Azerbaijan; educational institutes cancel MoUs
THE All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) urged the industry on Friday to suspend all business transactions with Turkiye and Azerbaijan, while reputed educational institutions, such as the IIT-Roorkee, cancelled MoUs signed with the universities of the two countries.

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India climbs to 151st on Reporters Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index
INDIA's ranking on the World Press Freedom Index improved to 151 among the 180 countries surveyed by Reporters Without Borders this year from 159 the previous year.

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US tax on outward remittances to pinch Indians sending money home
THE cost for Indians in the US sending money back home will rise, with their total annual outgo is likely to cross USD 1.6 billion as the Trump administration plans to impose a 5 per cent tax on outward remittances.

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India all set to sharpen military edge with ₹50,000 cr budget surge post 'Op Sindoor'
INDIA’s Defence prepared-ness may receive a major financial push, with govern-ment sources indicating a likely Rs 50,000 crore increase in the nation's military budg-et following the successful execution of 'Operation Sindoor'.

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Shah: Operation Sindoor shows PM's political will, precise intelligence, infallible fire power of forces
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said Operation Sindoor was a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm political will, precise intelligence gathering by various agencies and unmatched strike capability of the country's armed forces.

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Centre to send delegations for diplomatic outreach to expose Pakistan on terrorism
AS part of a major diplomatic offensive, the government will send several all-party delegations to different countries, starting next week, to expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism on the world forum.

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Our actions just trailer, will show the full picture if needed: Rajnath
INDIA on Friday pressed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its USD one billion assistance to Pakistan, saying Islamabad could use a large part of it to fund the terrorist infrastructure.

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War for taking back PoK should be war of choice: Ex-DGMO Anil Bhatt
MILITARY conflict with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack has brought into focus the importance of drones in modern warfare, which along with space and cyber-space will write the new paradigm of future wars, a former Director General of Military Operations, who oversaw the Doklam crisis, has said.
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Anupam Kher gets a sweet peck on cheek from the 'greatest actor of all time' at Cannes 2025
VETERAN actor Anupam Kher had a memorable moment at Cannes 2025 as he received a sweet peck on the cheek from Hollywood legend Robert De Niro.
2 mins
Opulence, business deals, $400M plane from Qatar: Takeaways from Trump's Mideast tour
PRESIDENT Donald Trump used the first major foreign trip of his second term to outline a vision for restoring global stability that is grounded in pragmatism and self - interest rather than values, holding out US ties to wealthy Gulf countries as a model for America's long time foes.
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Odisha commits to accelerated rural transformation at state-level CDO-BDO conference
THE two-day state-level conference of Chief Development Officers (CDOs) and Block Development Officers (BDOs) concluded on Friday with a strong commitment to fast-track rural development in Odisha.
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Odisha observes state-level National Dengue Day 2025 with renewed call for community action
THE Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, today marked the observance of National Dengue Day 2025 at the Combined Health Directorate’s Conference Hall in Bhubaneswar, with a strong emphasis on public awareness and source reduction to prevent the spread of dengue across the state.

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Two Maoist camps busted in Balangir, explosives seized
TWO Maoist camps were busted in Balangir district and explosives were seized, police said on Friday.
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Odisha Govt sets up State Transgender Welfare Board
THE Odisha government has set up the State Transgender Welfare Board to look into the rehabilitation and welfare of transgender persons, according to a notification.

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Skill development, education should go hand-in-hand: Guv Kambhampati
ODISHA Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday said skill development and education should go hand-in-hand to create a globally competitive workforce.

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Chief Secy Ahuja calls for urgent action to resolve Bhubaneswar's drainage issues before monsoon
\"ALL drainage works must be completed on a war footing before the onset of monsoon,\" directed Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja while reviewing the steps taken to tackle the recurring waterlogging problem in Bhubaneswar city.
1 min
CM Majhi inaugurates resumption of operations at Dubuna iron ore mine
Says OMC played crucial role in sustainable exploration and mining, strengthening state's economy

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Man arrested in Bhubaneswar for duping people promising them jobs
A man was arrested in Bhubaneswar on Friday for allegedly duping five people by taking money from them with the promise of giving them jobs in private companies, police said.
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Workshop on performance enhancement for zero demurrage held at RSP
A workshop aimed at enhancing performance and achieving zero demurrage in both loading and unloading circuits at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) commenced on Friday at the Learning & Development Department.

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Preventive measures against mosquito bites and clean surroundings need of the hour: Dr. Ashutosh Biswas
“PREVENTING mosquito bites and ensuring clean surroundings are the need of the hour to control Dengue,” emphasized Prof. (Dr) Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, as the institute observed National Dengue Day with a comprehensive public awareness campaign.

1 min
Three killed after car hits roadside tree in Koraput district
THREE persons were killed and three others critically injured after their car crashed into a tree along NH-326 in Koraput district on Friday, police said.
1 min
Odisha vigilance arrests additional BDO on graft charges
ODISHA Vigilance on Friday arrested an additional block development officer (ABDO), a day after unearthing disproportionate assets that included a shopping complex, five land plots and deposits amounting to Rs 70 lakh, an official said.
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India to become self-reliant in fighter jet making in next few years: Ex-chief designer of LCA Tejas
INDIA will become self-reliant in making fighter jets in the next few years, said Kota Harinarayana, the former programme director and chief designer of India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.

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Turtle, tagged with tracking device in Odisha, travels 1000 kms in 51 days to reach Andhra coast
AN Olive Ridley turtle, which was earlier tagged with a satellite-linked tracking device at Gahirmatha beach in Odisha's Kendrapara district, has travelled around 1,000 kilometres in the sea in 51 days to reach the Andhra Pradesh coast, an official said on Friday.

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Massive Tiranaga Yatra in Sambalpur to honour Armed Forces for success of Operation Sindoor
A massive tricolour (Tiranga) rally was held in Sambalpur city on Friday in a show of solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces following the recent counter-terror operation against Pakistan.

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Operation Sindoor – a unique convergence of military valour and reverence for women: Odisha CM Majhi
\"SINDOOR is not just a name, it is a unique symbol of the courage of the Indian Army and the dignity of women,\" said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, as he led the Sindoor Yatra organized at Master Canteen Square in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.

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Tripura CM hails PM Modi, Amit Shah for sanctioning one more unit of IR battalion
TRIPURA Chief Minister Manik Saha thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for sanctioning one more unit of Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn) for the northeastern state.
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Refrain from making public comment on Op Sindoor: Trinamool tells party leaders
THE Trinamool Congress on Friday cautioned all party ranks and files against making any remarks on Operation Sindoor.
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IIT-KGP introduces robotic system to detect plant diseases, help farmers spray pesticides
IN a boost to smart farming, the Mechanical Engineering Department of IIT Kharagpur has developed a robotic system to detect plant diseases and help farmers spray pesticides automatically, an institute spokesperson said on Friday.

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CM leads Tiranga march on statehood day, tricolour waves high in Gangtok
SIKKIM Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay led a rally of Tiranga March from MG Marg in Gangtok on Friday.

1 min
Rahul Gandhi - an anarchist, not leader, says Dy CM Sinha
BIHAR Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Friday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for undermining the rule of law and indulging in political theatrics.
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Assam notifies policy aimed at combating human trafficking and witch-hunting
THE Assam government on Friday notified a state policy aimed at combating human trafficking and witch-hunting to ensure that all people can live a life of equal worth, free from all forms of abuse.

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Election Commissioner Vivek Joshi reviews Bihar poll preparations in Patna
AS Bihar gears up for the Assembly elections later this year, Election Commissioner Dr Vivek Joshi is on a four-day official visit to the state, which began on May 15, to review poll preparations. A high-level review meeting was held in Patna under Dr Joshi's chairmanship on Friday.

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Bengal BJP slams TMC Govt over ‘brutal’ police action on agitating school teachers
THE BJP on Friday launched a blistering attack on West Bengal’s TMC government, calling the police action on agitating school teachers a day ago, a “horrifying display of brutality\".

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Editorial Blown Cover
Pakistan's Nuclear Mirage Exposed
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India’s AI talent pool crosses 4 lakh in 2025: Report
INDIA'S Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent pool has crossed 4 lakh in 2025, according to a report on Friday.
1 min
Middle Class Musings
Managing new social, economic order lies in addressing aspirations of India’s ‘new’ middle class by ensuring bold, inclusive economic reforms to sustain it in our holistic economic growth perspective, writes Pradipta Mohapatra
4 mins
Feelings of frailty may signal early signs of ageing at 40
FEELING lonely or older than your age at 40?

1 min
CJI BR Gavai hails retiring SC judge Bela Trivedi for fairness, firmness
CHIEF Justice of India Justice B R Gavai on Friday praised Justice Bela M Trivedi for her career trajectory from the subordinate judiciary all the way up to the Supreme Court, where she became the eleventh woman judge to be appointed in its history.
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CJI chides SCBA for not holding Justice Bela Trivedi farewell event
CHIEF Justice of India BR Gavai on Friday deprecated the decision of the Supreme Court Bar Association of not holding the usual farewell ceremony for retiring judge Justice Bela M Trivedi.
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J&K CM's remarks on reviving Tulbul project lead to war of words with Mehbooba
WHAT started as a war of words between Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti over the former's call to revive the Tulbul Navigation Barrage project on Wullar Lake turned into a mudslinging match, with the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister accusing his predecessor of taking the conversation to gutter level.

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Union Agriculture Minister announces *380 crore for Nagaland farmers, assures overall development
U N I O N Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced Rs 380 crore for the welfare of Nagaland farmers and assured to help the state for its overall development.

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I myself experienced caste-based discrimination: Udit Raj backs Ram Gopal Yadav's remarks
CONGRESS leader Udit Raj has come out in strong support of SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav's remarks on caste discrimination and said that he personally experienced caste-based abuse.
1 min
IWT to be suspended until Pak abjures support for terror: Govt
THE Indus Waters Treaty will remain suspended “until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism”, the Union Jal
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'Everyone wants name in newspapers': SC says no to fresh petitions against Waqf law
THE Supreme Court on Friday refused to examine a couple of fresh pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, saying everybody wants name in newspapers.

1 min
Supreme Court directs high courts to frame rules on court managers
THE Supreme Court on Friday directed all high courts to either frame or amend rules on the functioning of court managers and submit it to the respective states for approval within three months.

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Congress has no future: BJP on PC's statements on INDIA opposition bloc
THE BJP took a swipe at the Congress on Friday over its leader P Chidambaram's remarks on the INDIA bloc, saying even Rahul Gandhi's \"close aides\" know that the party has no future. Chidambaram voiced concerns over the INDIA bloc on Thursday, saying he was not sure if the opposition alliance was still intact.

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Cargo vessel sinks off Mangaluru, Coast Guard rescues 6 crew members
THE Indian Coast Guard has rescued six crew members of a cargo vessel that sank about 60 nautical miles off Mangaluru on its way to Lakshadweep, officials said on Friday.
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Operation Sindoor: Cong accuses govt of 'double standards', attempting to take 'political mileage'
'Insult of army': Cong slams BJP over MP deputy CM's 'objectionable' remarks, demands his sacking

1 min
India's GDP growth in Q4 of 2024-25 expected at 6.8-7 per cent
THE Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.8-7 per cent in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25, driven by the agriculture sector, according to a Bank of Baroda report released on Friday.

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India’s apparel exports clock strong growth in April driven by US market
INDIA‘S Textile & Apparel (T&A) exports have continued their upward trajectory, recording a growth of 7.45 per cent in April 2025 compared to the same month of the previous year.

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India's current sugar season to end with 52 lakh tonnes of buffer stock: ISMA
INDIA’S 2024-25 sugar season is projected to conclude with a net sugar production of approximately 261 to 262 lakh tonnes which will leave a comfortable buffer stock of 52 lakh tonnes to meet domestic demand, the Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) said on Friday.

1 min
India-UK FTA: Bilateral trade projected to surge by 15 pc annually until 2030
THE bilateral trade between India and the United Kingdom (UK) is expected to increase by around 15 per cent annually until 2030, factoring in the aspect that the free trade agreement (FTA) will come into effect in a year, a report showed on Friday.

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Stock markets end lower on profit taking in IT shares; Bharti Airtel declines nearly 3 pc
BENCHMARK stock indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday due to profit-taking in IT shares and Bharti Airtel after a sharp rally in the previous session.

1 min
Agri, pharma, electronics, engineering account for over 50 pc of India's exports in FY25: Govt data
AGRICULTURE, pharma, electronics, and engineering goods together accounted for over 50 per cent of India's merchandise exports in 2024-25, according to government data, highlighting the country's growing strength in diverse sectors amid efforts to boost manufacturing and value-added exports.

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Pawar: I’m known for delivering on promises; it’s meaningless without ethics: Rival NCP (SP)
MAHARASHTRA Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who also heads the NCP, has called himself a leader known for delivering on his promises, prompting rival NCP (SP) to quip that the claim is meaningless without “ethics”.

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Presidential reference route on state bills: TN to consult other state CMs, says Stalin
TAMIL Nadu will consult other state CMs and leaders on President Droupadi Murmu's query to the Supreme Court on timelines by judicial orders for exercise of discretion on state bills, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Friday.

1 min
CPI(M) veteran Sudhakaran booked over remark on tampering postal ballots
THE Alappuzha South Police filed an FIR on Friday against veteran CPI(M) leader and former state minister G. Sudhakaran after he publicly admitted to tampering with postal ballots during the 1989 Lok Sabha elections.

1 min
Congress escalates protest against Min Shah, urges Governor to remove him from office
PROTESTS are intensifying across the country against Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah following his controversial remarks about senior female Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.

1 min
Congress runs ‘commission sarkaar’ in T’gana, claims KTR
BHARAT Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao said on Friday that the Congress runs a ‘commission sarkaar' in Telangana.

1 min
India should have taken more severe action against Pak, terrorists, says Sidda
KARNATAKA Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that India should have taken more severe action to eliminate the terrorists and to ensure that Pakistan does not support them in the future, following the Pahalgam terror attack.

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Joshi leads Tiranga Yatra to pay tribute to Armed forces
UNION Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, led the Tiranga Yatra here on Friday to pay tribute to the Indian armed forces for successfully carrying out Operation Sindoor in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

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Country, army have bowed down before PM, says Devda; Cong says it’s insult to armed forces
MADHYA Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda on Friday said the country, its army and soldiers have 'bowed down at the feet’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, prompting the Congress to dub it an insult to the valour of the armed forces.

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ED raids linked to TASMAC case only to tarnish TN Govt's image: DMK
THE raids by the Enforcement Directorate in about 10 locations linked to state-owned TASMAC officials and others were only to \"tarnish the image\" of the ruling DMK, the party said on Friday.
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National Dengue Day: UP CM Adityanath highlights need for ‘cautious lifestyle’
ON the occasion _ of National Dengue Day, Uttar Pradesh — Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called on people to adopt a_ \"cautious lifestyle\".
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69 bonded labourers from Palghar rescued in Ahilyanagar district; 3 held
THE authorities have rescued 69 bonded labourers, including minors, from Mabharashtra's Ahilyanagar district and arrested three persons for exploiting the victims, an official said on Friday.
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Govt is giving priority to urban development: Maha CM Fadnavis
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the Central and governments are prioritising urban development as the growth engine of development and a large amount of investment has been made for urbanisation in the last 10 years.

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Delhi's power demand reaches 6,867 MW, season's highest so far
DELHI recorded the highest peak power demand in the summer season so far this year, as the temperature soared on Friday afternoon.

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BJP MP Manoj Tiwari to release ‘Sindoor Ki Lalkaar’, song hailing Operation Sindoor
BJP MP and popular Bhojpuri singer Manoj Tiwari will soon release a Hindi song titled \"Sindoor Ki Lalkaar\", days after the military offensive against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir under Operation Sindoor, India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
‘Responsibility to protects kids from abusers’: Court sends man to 7 yrs jail
A Delhi court has sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in 2022 and said it was society's responsibility to take care of children and protect them from abusers.

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Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category with average AQI at 305; Wazirpur, Mundka soar above 400
DELHI's air quality on Friday morning slipped into the “very poor” category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 305 and Wazirpur and Mundka seeing levels soar to 422 and 419 respectively, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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13 Bangladeshi nationals detained in national capital
THIRTEEN suspected Bangladeshi nationals, including five minors, were detained for allegedly living in Delhi without valid documentation, police said on Friday.

1 min
AAP slams BJP alleging dismissal of staffers in Delhi’s Mohalla clinics
THE Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday attacked the Delhi BJP government, alleging the dismissal of thousands of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and multi-tasking workers (MTWs) from the Mohalla clinics.

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Optimum physical health for paramilitary job necessity: HC
NEW DELHI, MAY 16

1 min
CM lauds decision to stop import of Turkiye’s apples
ELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called for a complete boycott of nations that support terrorism in India while praising Azadpur Mandi traders for deciding to stop importing apples from Turkiye.

1 min
Man held for duping defence personnel via fake marketing firm
A 46-year-old man who allegedly ran a fake marketing company to defraud people, particularly targeting defence personnel, has been arrested in southwest Delhi, police said on Friday.
1 min
Delhi Medical Council dissolved due to lapses, insists Health Minister
IN a crackdown against financial irregularities in the medical regulator, the Delhi government has dissolved the Delhi Medical Council, Delhi Health and Family Welfare Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Friday.

1 min
New York State Senate adopts resolution commemorating 75th anniversary of Indian Constitution
IN a first, the New York State Senate has formally adopted a resolution honouring the Indian Constitution on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, recognising it as a guiding framework for India's ongoing progress as a nation and celebrating the country's democratic values.

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Baloch forum condemns abduction, illegal detention of several leaders
THE Baloch Women Forum (BWF) has strongly condemned the arbitrary detention of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders and activists by the Pakistani authorities which it said reflects the state of lawlessness in the province.

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That was a 'big success', level of anger between India and Pakistan was not a good thing: President Trump
US President Donald Trump, who has made repeated claims that his administration brokered a \"ceasefire\" between India and Pakistan, on Friday described it as a \"big success\" and said the level of anger between the two neighbours \"was not a good thing.

1 min
Taliban-ruled Afghanistan's delegation attends business forum in Russia
RUSSIA sees prospects in trade and economic cooperation with Kabul, a Russian minister said Friday as Taliban-ruled Afghanistan's flag shared space with other nations for the first time at a business forum.

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After Putin's no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he'll meet the Russian Prez soon
PRESIDENT Donald Trump said Friday he's moving to set up direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as he can, after Putin opted to skip peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey.

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Vietnam: Renowned Buddhist scholar pays respect to sacred Buddha relics from India
RENOWNED Buddhist scholar and spiritual leader Ling Rinpoche on Friday visited the Buddhist temple Quang Sa Pagoda in Vietnam to pay respects to the holy Buddha Relics sent from India.

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Pak Foreign Minister calls for 'composite dialogue' with India to address contentious issues
PAKISTAN'S Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for a “composite dialogue” with India to address the contentious issues between the two sides.
1 min
India committed to global climate action to safeguard Himalayas: Bhupendra Yadav
UNION Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav highlighted India's unwavering commitment to global climate action and the need for collaborative efforts to safeguard the Himalayas and other mountain ecosystems during the inaugural session of 'Sagarmatha Sambaad’ organised in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Friday.

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PKL season 12 player auction to be held May 31 & June 1
THE players’ auction for the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 will take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai, organisers said on Friday.
1 min
Gauff triumphs over Zheng to reach Rome final
Coco Gauff outlasted Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 7-6(3), 4-6 7-6(4), winning in a final-set tiebreak, to reach her first career final of the Italian Open.

1 min
I would not have let Rohit miss Sydney Test: Ravi Shastri
HAD he been the India coach on the previous tour of Australia, Ravi Shastri would not have allowed captain Rohit Sharma to drop himself from the Sydney Test despite loss of form.

1 min
Rai fourth, Bhatia tied-29th at PGA Championship; Theegala pulls out
INDO-British golfer Aaron Rai did well to shoot 4-under 67 to be placed tied fourth with European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald after the opening round of the PGA Championship here.

1 min
Zara finishes creditable seventh at Queen Sirikit Cup; India are fifth
Young golfer Zara Anand put up a solid and consistent show through the week to finish sole seventh, helping India seal a fifth-place finish at the Queen Sirikit Cup, here.
1 min
Hockey: 'I have never had a Plan B...', Poovanna eyes India debut after recovering from serious injury
AFTER a brief stint with the Indian junior team in 2023, Poovanna Chandura Boby is now training with the senior core group ahead of European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League leg.

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IPL 2025: Spotlight on Kohli as RCB host KKR to secure playoffs spot
AFTER a 10-day pause triggered by military tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to roar back to life this Saturday. And it does so with a blockbuster clash in Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) where the spotlight will undeniably shine brightest on one man: Virat Kohli.

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Indian pugilist Faizan Anwar to fight for WBA Asia Middle East title
INDIAN professional boxer Faizan Anwar will take on Ghana's Kpakpo Allotey in the WBA Asia Middle East's super lightweight title fight in the Super Fighter Series at the Sunburn Union here on Sunday.

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Jaiswal picked in A squad ahead of England tour, Gill to feature in second game
INDIA Test team regulars including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Dhruv Jurel were on Friday named in the India A squad for the two-match series against England Lions beginning in Canterbury on May 30.

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