The Political and Business Daily - May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025
LeT terrorist Razaullah Nizamani Khalid killed by unidentified gunmen
LASHKAR-E-TAIBA terrorist Razaullah Nizamani Khalid alias Abu Saifullah Khalid, who was the brain behind the 2006 attack on the RSS headquarters, was killed by three unidentified gunmen in Sindh province of Pakistan on Sunday, officials here said.
1 min
17 killed in Hyderabad fire, PM Modi condoles deaths
A blaze triggered by a suspected short circuit in a building near the iconic Charminar here on Sunday killed 17 people, including eight children, belonging to an extended family.
1 min
Bangladesh faces $770 million hit due to India's curbs on trade
INDIA's decision to restrict imports from Bangladesh is expected to hit goods worth $770 million (Rs 6,600 crore) that flow in through the cross-border trade points with the neighbouring country.
1 min
No expiry date in Indo-Pak understanding on cessation of hostilities, says Indian Army
THERE is \"no expiry date\" to the understanding reached between Indian and Pakistani Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) on cessation of hostilities nearly a week back, the Indian Army said on Sunday.
1 min
Operation Sindoor showcased tri-services synergy: DefenceMin
INDIA's national security architecture has demonstrated the strength of convergence and strategic foresight during Operation Sindoor, the defence ministry said on Sunday.
1 min
Centre launches Sagar Mein Samman to give women more jobs in maritime sector
UNION Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday unveiled the 'Sagar Mein Samman', a policy initiative of the Central Government to increase the participation of women in the maritime sector.
1 min
Constitution of India supreme, all its pillars must work together: CJI
CHIEF Justice of India B R Gavai on Sunday stressed that neither the judiciary nor the executive, but the country's Constitution was supreme and its pillars must work together.
1 min
Delegation row: Cong leaders picked by govt should listen to their conscience, says party
THE Congress on Sunday said it was not stopping anyone from being part of diplomatic delegations to be sent to various countries following Operation Sindoor and that its leaders who have been named at the instance of the government must listen to their conscience and contribute to the exercise.
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If the choice is between Pakistan and hell, I would prefer hell: Javed Akhtar
NOTED lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who is often targeted for his views on patriotism and religion, says that if there comes a time he has to choose between Pakistan and hell, he would prefer to go to hell.
1 min
Experts call for urgent action on men's mental health issues
MEN accounted for 72 per cent of suicides committed in India in 2022. This data from the National Crime Records Bureau has experts raising concerns about the rising mental health issues in men, which they say are largely overlooked.
1 min
Women make for 35 pc STEM graduates globally; maths, gender stereotypes major reasons: UNESCO
WOMEN make for only 35 per cent of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) graduates globally with no significant progress made in last decade, according to UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring (GEM) team which has flagged low confidence in mathematics and negative gender stereotypes as major reasons behind the trend.
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The Third Eye: In the backdrop of relations with Pak, India can draw strength from its strategic culture
STRATEGIC culture is the collective consciousness of a nation towards its unity, well-being and contribution to humanity at large.
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NIA to open branch office in Odisha's Bhubaneswar
THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) will open an office in Bhubaneswar, which will function for the whole of Odisha, an official notification said.
1 min
200 Kg ganja seized in Khordha, two arrested
OVER 200 kg of ganja worth Rs 20 lakh was seized by excise officials in Khordha on Sunday.
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Shaping and evolving Odia identity through vernacular films
THE 10th edition of the Odisha Manaska circle, a monthly discussion forum organised by All Things Odisha, took place on Sunday at Saheed Nagar, here. This edition, which attracted a diverse crowd, focused on the pressing and relatable topic: “Who Are We on Screen? Shaping and Reflecting the Evolving Odia Identity Through Film.”
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Don't understand law, we want our jobs protected: Jharsuguda's BSPL plant workers after SC order
FEAR of loss of jobs among workers of a steel plant in Jharsuguda has been growing with every passing day, following the Supreme Court setting aside a resolution plan and ordering liquidation of the unit's original owner, BSPL, earlier this month.
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Thunderstorm and heatwave alert issued across State till May 23
THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive weather alert for Odisha, forecasting thunderstorms and a potential heatwave across various districts from May 19 to May 23.
1 min
Prime accused in ₹7.68 lakh cyber fraud arrested from Bhadrak
THE Cyber Crime and Economic Offences Police on Sunday arrested the prime accused in a cyber fraud case involving fake stock market investments amounting to Rs 7.68 lakh.
1 min
Probe underway into links between Puri YouTuber and 'Pak spy' Jyoti Malhotra
THE Odisha Police have started an investigation into the alleged links between a Puri-based YouTuber and Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on the charge of passing on sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence operatives, an officer said on Sunday.
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CM Majhi pledges to transform Boudh into a model district, launches ₹28-cr road project
“THE previous government had deviated from the path of progress in Boudh. Our government is committed to making it a model district,” said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday during a review of developmental projects in Boudh district.
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Doctors at RSP’s Ispat General Hospital perform complex thyroid surgery successfully
IN a commendable demonstration of medical expertise and teamwork, a team of doctors at Ispat General Hospital (IGH), operated by Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), successfully performed a complex thyroid surgery on Seemanjali Nandi, a 34-year-old woman and wife of an RSP employee.
1 min
Engineer drowns, another goes missing while bathing in river
An engineer drowned and another went missing while bathing in Kathajodi river in Cuttack on Sunday afternoon, police said.
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Haryana YouTuber in touch with Pak intel during conflict, being trained as 'asset', claims police
PAKISTANI intelligence operatives were developing Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on espionage charges, as an asset, a senior Haryana police officer claimed on Sunday.
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IEA ranks India world's largest market for electric 3-wheelers, above China
INDIA has been ranked the world's largest market for electric three-wheelers, above China, for the second straight year with a 20 per cent surge in sales to 7 lakh vehicles in 2024, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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Port curbs on imports from B'desh to have impact in Bengal, but national interest supreme: Officials
THOUGH the Centre's move to restrict imports of certain goods from Bangladesh via land ports will have an impact on employment and transport revenue in West Bengal, the national interest is more important than the potential economic fallout, officials said on Sunday.
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ISRO forms panel to probe PSLV mission failure: Chairman Narayanan
ISRO has formed a committee to investigate the incident in which a PSLV rocket failed to place an Earth observation satellite (EOS-09) into its intended orbit, Chairman V Narayanan said on Sunday.
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Centre opens Soil Library to boost Maharashtra farm sector; Clean Plant Lab to be set up in Pune soon
UNION Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday inaugurated the National Soil Spectral Library here, making Maharashtra the first state to have a soil map.
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Sindoor Yatra symbolizes India's resolve against terrorism: CM Majhi
\"THE Sindoor Yatra is not just a tribute, it is a testament to the government's zero tolerance policy against terrorism,\" said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi while addressing a large gathering at Sarasara village in Boudh district on Sunday. Speaking at the mass procession held in honour of the successful Operation Sindoor, the Chief Minister lauded the bravery of Indian armed forces and emphasized the unwavering stance of the current leadership against terrorism.
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Wrote to PM as some officers reluctant to return to state admin after deputation: CM
TRIPURA Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that some IAS officers have not been returning to the northeastern state after completion of their deputation period.
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Cops issue summons to agitating teachers in connection with May 15 clashes
POLICE have issued summons to some teachers asking them to appear before a police station in connection with an investigation into the clashes that broke out in and around Bikash Bhavan, the state Education Department headquarters in Salt Lake, on May 15, an officer said on Sunday.
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3 more ‘anti-nationals’ apprehended in Assam
THREE more persons have been apprehended in the ongoing “crackdown against anti-nationals” in Assam, taking the total number of such arrests to 68 in the state in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack last month, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday.
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Preparations underway for Mansarovar Kailash Yatra from Sikkim after 5 years
THE Sikkim government has accelerated infrastructure development for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nathu La, a mountain pass in the Himalayas that connects the state with China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
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Cong MP Gogoi visited Pak on ISI invitation, worked closely with establishment there, flays Himanta
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi visited Pakistan on an invitation from its spy agency ISI, and that he worked closely with the establishment of the neighbouring nation.
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Union min lays foundation of ₹100-crore integrated aqua park
UNION Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a Rs 100-crore integrated aqua park in Tripura's Unakoti district.
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Cong conducting survey on economic hardship of Assam people ahead of 2026 assembly polls
OPPOSITION Congress is carrying out a study on the economic hardship faced by the people of Assam under the BJP-led government ahead of next year's assembly polls, and gearing up to submit the report within the next two months, according to a senior leader.
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Bengal way behind Bihar in DA, Op Sindoor relief payments, says Suvendu
THE Bihar government's announcement of a two per cent increase in the dearness allowance for its employees and the Mamata government's low compensation amount for the families of the Operation Sindoor martyrs has given the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal a chance to raise questions.
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Form special force to identify, deport B’deshi infiltrators from J'khand: Champai Soren to Govt
SENIOR BJP leader and former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren on Sunday urged the Hemant Soren-led government to form a special task force to identify and deport Bangladeshi infiltrators from the state.
1 min
Missing CRPF jawan found hanging from tree in Bolangir
A CRPF jawan, who had been missing since May 16, was found hanging from a tree in Bolangir district on Sunday, police said.
1 min
Jobless teachers' protest outside West Bengal education dept HQ continues for fourth straight day
POLICE have issued summons to some teachers asking them to appear before a police station in connection with an investigation into the clashes that broke out in and around Bikash Bhavan, the state Education Department headquarters in Salt Lake, on May 15, an officer said on Sunday.
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RCP Singh merges ASA with Jan Suraaj, JD-U terms it 'poisonous germs of politics'
FORMER Union Minister and exJDU National President R.C.P. Singh has formally merged his party Aap Sabki Aawaz (ASA) with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj on Sunday ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
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Outlook for Nifty remains bullish, adopt buy-on-dips strategy: Analysts
THE Indian equity benchmarks paused their recent rally last week, with the Nifty ending just above the psychological 25,000 mark. However, the momentum indicators favour the bullish setup next week, according to analysts.
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HDR 2025 - An Overview
The challenge of integrating Al system into jobs would require redefinition of the nexus between people and machines, writes Ramesh Chandra Misra
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Trump budget would cut ocean data, leave boaters, anglers, forecasters scrambling for info
CAPT. Ed Enos makes his living as a harbour pilot in Hawaii, clambering aboard arriving ships in the predawn hours and guiding them into port.
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Climate change increases severity of obstructive sleep apnea: Study
A new large study on Sunday claimed that rising temperatures increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
2 mins
Faulty PSLV fails to deliver earth observation satellite in it’s orbit
ISRO on Sunday failed to put its earth observation satellite in orbit after its trusted PSLV rocket developed a fault minutes after launch from the spaceport here.
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Modi govt continues to ignore VP's pleas on behalf of farmers: Ramesh's dig on Dhankhar's birthday
CONGRESS leader Jairam Ramesh's birthday greetings to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday were laced with a dig at the Modi government, whom he accused of \"continuously ignoring\" Dhankhar's impassioned pleas on behalf of the agitating farmers.
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Remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC to hear MP Minister's plea seeking quashing of FIR today
THE SC is slated to hear a plea filed by Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah against the order of the MP High Court directing an FIR against him over his controversial remarks on Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
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Prevent terror strikes: Mayawati to NDA govt
BAHUJAN Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Sunday urged the government to ensure that terror strikes do not happen again in the country so that the administration can focus on alleviating the plight of people facing unemployment and inflation.
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'Planned, trained & executed, justice served', Army releases Op Sindoor success video
THE Indian Army’s western command said on Sunday that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was planned, trained and executed to deliver Justice.
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India on track to become a global drone hub by 2030: BJP's Amit Malviya
INDIA is on track to become a global drone hub by 2030, said BJP leader Amit Malviya on Sunday, hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for the growth of the drone industry.
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RSS outreach to Muslims cheap talk; never shall the Twain meet: Owaisi
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has dismissed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's placatory statements towards Muslims as hypocritical \"cheap talk\", saying \"never shall the Twain meet\" because the Hindutva organisation only wants to destroy India's diversity.
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CJI BR Gavai schools Maharashtra officials on protocol as they skip event
STOPPING short of calling it a protocol violation, Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Sunday expressed his displeasure over the absence of senior Maharashtra government officials, including the Chief Secretary, from his first public event in the state after taking oath as the head of the Judiciary.
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Extraordinary feat: Kharge recalls 'Smiling Buddha' first nuclear test of India
CONGRESS President Mallikarjun Kharge commemorated the 51st anniv of India’s first nuclear test, code-named ‘Smiling Buddha’, which was conducted on May 18, 1974.
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NMC to carry out rating of medical colleges
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has decided to carry out accreditation and rating of all medical colleges regulated by it through an independent third party agency and released a draft framework of criterion based on which the ratings will be done.
1 min
Act of depravity: Congress slams govt over 'Covid death statistics'
THE Congress on Sunday attacked the Centre over alleged mismatch between the official COVID-19 death toll and the figures reflected in the Civil Registration System data, saying it would be too much to expect this government to show regret for its \"tone-deaf\" actions but when history is written, it will be sure to record this \"act of depravity\".
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India's seafood exports surge despite global uncertainties
INDIA'S seafood exports have recorded a robust growth of 17.81 per cent in April this year to $0.58 billion as the country continues to play a key role of the fourth largest producer of marine products in the international market, according to figures compiled by the Commerce and Industry Ministry.
1 min
UN report sees India as bright spot amid global slowdown
AT a time when the global economy is facing what the United Nations calls a “precarious moment\", India has emerged as a rare bright spot.
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US tariffs may hamper medical tourism industry: Report
AS medical expenses continue to climb in the US, a growing number of patients are looking overseas for more cost-effective treatment options and suggested tariffs may impact the medical tourism industry, according to a new report.
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Restrictions on Bangladesh RMG imports to empower Indian manufacturers: CITI
THE move by the government to restrict all type of readymade garments (RMG) from Bangladesh through land ports is going to increase cost of imports of Bangladesh garments and create new opportunities for domestic RMG manufacturers, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) said on Sunday.
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Eight years of GST: CBIC celebrates ‘Sundays on Cycle’
IN the run-up to the completion of eight years of GST, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), in coordination with the ‘Fit India Movement, on Sunday organ-ised a nationwide cyclothon titled “Sundays on Cycle”.
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Nearly 50 pc startups now emerging from tier 2 & 3 towns: Minister Singh
NEARLY 50 per cent of startups are now emerging from tier 2 and 3 towns, Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Sunday.
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Adani Defence joins Sparton to indigenise anti-submarine warfare solutions for India
ADANI Defence and Aerospace on Sunday said it has signed a collaboration agreement with Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC), a group company of Elbit Systems and a leading provider of advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems.
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Strong cooperative structure vital for national progress: Amit Shah
UNION Home Minister and Gandhinagar Member of Parliament Amit Shah addressed the Gujarat State Cooperative Union's Summit in Ahmedabad on Sunday, where he emphasised the crucial role of cooperation in India's development journey.
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Anandraj hints at burying differences with his brother Prakash Ambedkar
REPUBLICAN Sena president Anandraj Ambedkar has hinted that he is ready to put aside political differences with his brother Prakash Ambedkar, who heads the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA).
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Tejasvi to join delegation to US to highlight India's stance on Pak-backed terror
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Sunday said he will be part of a multi-party delegation visiting the US and Latin America, to present India's stand against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
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FIR against me will become problem for police: Sudhakaran
CPI(M) veteran G Sudhakaran on Sunday said that the case registered against him by the police in connection with his recent remarks about ballot breach during the 1989 Alappuzha Lok Sabha election would turn out to be like 'holding a tiger by its tail'.
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Ensured it won't happen again, says Akhilesh after SP’s objectionable comment on Deputy CM
AFTER an alleged objectionable post targeting Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak was posted on Samajwadi Party's official X handle, party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said he has taken assurance from his people that this will not happen again.
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Cong in Ker distances itself from Tharoor delegation row
THE Congress in Kerala on Sunday distanced itself from the controversy surrounding Shashi Tharoor's decision to accept the Centre's invitation to lead a multi-party delegation abroad, stating that it is for the party high command to comment on the matter.
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PM Modi’s silence on Trump intervention will weaken India’s delegation diplomacy, argues CPI
CPI Kerala secretary Binoy Viswom on Sunday said sending delegations abroad on Operation Sindoor was a welcome move, but what will they say about US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was silent about it.
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Raut: ED held me as I stopped BJP from coming to power in 2019, was protective wall of MVA Govt
SHIV SENA (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has claimed the primary reason behind the Enforcement Directorate arresting him in an alleged money laundering case was because he stopped the BJP from coming to power in Maharashtra in 2019.
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Military dominance of country is result of self-reliant defence production models: CM
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said India has the best defence capabilities and the country's military dominance is a result of the self-reliant defence production models launched in 2014.
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Probe launched in Pilibhit into ‘attempts’ to convert Sikhs to Christianity
AUTHORITIES in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit have initiated a probe into allegations of widespread conversion of Sikhs to Christianity, officials said.
1 min
T’gana announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of fire victims
THE Telangana government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in Sunday's fire accident in a_ building near historic Charminar.
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Man gets lifer for starving wife to death
A court here has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for starving his wife to death in 2021.
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Stalin urges Oppn-ruled states to oppose Centre’s Presidential reference on Governor's powers
IN a sharp rebuke to what he described as an attempt to undermine India's federal structure, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to the Chief Ministers of eight non-BJP ruled states, urging a unit-ed stand against the Union Government's recent Presidential reference to the Supreme Court under Article 143.
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Delhi gets its first brain health clinic; 10 more planned across city
DELHI'S first dedicated brain health clinic has been set up at the Indira Gandhi Hospital in Dwarka, officials said.
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Minimum temperature at 26.9 degrees Celsius in Delhi, IMD predicts partly cloudy sky
THE national capital recorded the minimum temperature at 26.9 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 0.4 notch above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Installation of cameras to detect overage vehicles at Delhi petrol pumps almost done, say officials
THE Delhi government on Sunday said overage vehicles will be denied fuel from July 1, with officials saying the work to install cameras at petrol pumps to identify such vehicles is almost complete.
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Delhi: 761 vehicles challaned, 10 towed in anti-encroachment drive on Aurobindo Marg
A total of 761 vehicles were challaned and 10 towed away during a special anti-encroachment and improper parking drive conducted on Aurobindo Marg here, the Delhi Traffic Police said.
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Delhi government issues SOP for handling bomb threats in schools
COMPLYING with a high court order, the Delhi government has rolled out a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for managing bomb threats in schools that includes a raft of measures like installing CCTV cameras, making evacuation plans and holding regular safety audits and mock drills.
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JNUTA condemns Ashoka University professor's arrest, demands immediate release
THE JNUTA on Sunday condemned the arrest of Ashoka University assistant professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad on stringent charges, including endangering the country's sovereignty and integrity, for his social media posts related to Operation Sindoor and demanded his immediate release.
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Delhi minister hands out Ayushman cards to 10 senior citizens in Janakpuri
DELHI minister Ashish Sood on Sunday distributed Ayushman cards to 10 senior citizens in his assembly constituency, Janakpuri, under an insurance policy-cum-pension scheme of the Delhi government.
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Over 100 shops, stalls removed by NDMC in Sarojini Nagar market
AROUND 150 to 200 \"unauthorised\" shops and stalls were removed from footpaths in the Sarojini market area, a local trader said on Sunday.
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Delhi Police arrests five including three juveniles for killing minor over rivalry
DELHI Police claimed to have solved a murder case by arresting five people, including three juveniles, for the allegedly killing a 16-year-old boy in a park for joining their rival criminal group, officials said on Sunday.
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Delhi govt will always uphold nation's honour, prestige: CM Rekha Gupta
CHIEF Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said BJP's victory in Delhi has brought a wave of happiness across the country and vowed that her government would always uphold the honour, pride and prestige of the nation.
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Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so Catholic Church becomes sign of peace in the world
POPE Leo XIV, history's first American pope, vowed on Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world, offering a message of communion during an inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square before tens of thousands of people, presidents, patriarchs and princes.
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European leaders urge Israel to end attacks in Gaza amid mounting humanitarian crisis
AS Israel intensifies its military operations in the Gaza Strip, a growing number of European leaders have voiced deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation, urging Israel to \"reverse its current policy\" and calling for urgent humanitarian intervention.
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Pak FM Dar to visit China for talks with Chinese and Afghan counterparts
PAKISTAN'S Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel to China on Monday, where he is expected to hold bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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British climber Cool scales Everest for 19th time, breaking own record for most climbs by non-Sherpa
A British mountain guide has scaled Mount Everest Sunday for the 19th time breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest mountain by a non-Sherpa guide.
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IMF imposes 11 new conditions on Pak, warns it against risks to bailout programme, says report
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slapped 11 new conditions on Pakistan for the release of the next tranche of its bailout programme and warned that tensions with India could heighten risks to the scheme's fiscal, external, and reform goals, according to a media report on Sunday.
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Israeli strikes across Gaza overnight kill at least 103 people: Hospitals and medics
ISRAELI strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 103 people overnight and into Sunday, hospitals and medics said, and prompted the main hospital in northern Gaza to close as Israel intensifies its war in the territory that, after more than 19 months, shows no signs of abating.
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'Sagarmatha Sambaad' in Nepal calls for action to save mountain ecosystem through international collaboration
THE first edition of the 'Sagarmatha Sambaad' concluded in Kathmandu with the adoption of the 25-point \"Sagarmatha Call for Action\", an urgent appeal to the international community to address the ongoing climate crisis, with a special focus on conserving the mountain ecosystems.
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Russia has enough forces to complete Ukraine campaign for lasting peace: Vladimir Putin
EVEN without the use of nuclear weapons, Russia has ample forces to complete its Ukraine campaign and achieve its set goals, President Vladimir Putin has said in an interview to State TV's Kremlin correspondent.
1 min
Time for Rishabh Pant to fire as Lucknow Super Giants hopes hang in balance
RISHABH Pant will aim to hit the refresh button after a wretched run as Lucknow Super Giants make one last ditch attempt to stay alive in IPL play-offs race by winning their remaining three league matches, starting with clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad here Monday.
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Scheffler takes 3-shot lead as Rai slips to 36th at PGA
SCOTTIE Scheffler landed a superb eagle on the Par-4 14th as he went into a three-shot lead with one round to go in the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club.
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Italian Open organizers want to make the tournament a 5th Grand Slam
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is dominating men's tennis and Italy swept both the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup team titles last year.
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After seeing Rohit Sharma getting 'bored' at No.4-5, Shastri decided to make 'Hitman' opener
WHEN Ravi Shastri saw Rohit Sharma getting \"bored\" in the middle-order in 2019, the then coach pushed him to the top order, a move that proved to be a master stroke and reshaped the 'Hitman' career in traditional format.
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Javelin superstar Chopra thanks PM Modi for congratulatory message on breaching 90m mark
NEERAJ Chopra took to social media to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter had congratulated the javelin superstar for his performance at the Doha Diamond League 2025.
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Cricketers maximize their potential when they know who they are: Dravid
UNDERSTAND your own self and unlock the maximum potential you have as a cricketer, is former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid's mantra for all those aspiring to take up the sport professionally.
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Celebrities including Olympians, chess GM, actors join 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle'
CELEBRITIES including Olympians, chess grandmaster, actors and fitness icons have joined 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' to mark eight years of GST and celebrated a nationwide commitment to fitness, uniting thousands across CBIC-GST centres in a synchronised push towards health, community, and cleaner air.
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Sunil visits women's national camp in Bengaluru ahead of Int'l friendlies
SENIOR men’s national football team captain Sunil Chhetri has visited the women's national camp here and the team also presented the forward with an India kit signed by all the team members.
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Sports Minister announces introduction of multiple Games under Khelo India scheme
SPORTS Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday announced the broadening of the scope of the Khelo India initiative with the introduction of multiple Games to cover school sports, martial arts, beach and water sports from this year onwards.
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