The Political and Business Daily - May 21, 2025
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May 20, 2025
Protocol row: CJI says not to blow issue out of proportion
CHIEF Justice of India B R Gavai has said the \"trivial issue\" of the protocol lapse during his visit to Mumbai on May 18 should not be blown out of proportion and the matter should be given \"quietus\".
1 min
Waqf case: Presumption of validity in favour of law, make strong case for relief, says SC
UNDERSCORING the \"presumption of constitutionality in favour of law\", the SC said petitioners challenging the waqf law needed a \"strong and glaring\" case for interim relief.
1 min
India's small and medium firms poised for robust growth in April-June quarter: Report
THERE has been a positive momentum in business activity in India's small and medium enterprises sector for January-March quarter (Q4) of FY2025, compared to previous quarter Q3, and a robust growth outlook is expected for the next quarter (Q1 FY2026), according to the SME Market Sentiment Index released by business chamber PHDCCI on Tuesday.
1 min
SBI to raise $3 bn from foreign market in FY26
THE SBI announced on Tuesday that its board has approved a plan to raise up to $3 billion in long-term funds during the financial year 2025-26.
1 min
Jaishankar remarks: BJP and Congress attack each other with 'Mir Jafar and Jaichand' barbs
THE war of words between Congress and BJP over their leaders' statements on the Indo-Pak conflict intensified on Tuesday, with the ruling party calling Rahul Gandhi \"modern age Mir Jafar\" and the opposition party describing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as \"new age Jaichand\".
1 min
Global South impacted by health challenges, says PM
Says India's approach offers sustainable models
1 min
Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal attend Cannes screening of Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri'
VETERAN actors Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal relived their memories of working on Satyajit Ray's 1970 classic \"Aranyer Din Ratri\", now immortalised through a 4K restoration that was screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
2 mins
Navy to induct, unveil name of recreated ancient stitched ship; voyage preparations underway
THE Indian Navy is slated to induct a traditionally-built stitched ship, a recreation of a fifth century vessel, and unveil its name at a ceremony at the strategically located Karwar naval base in Karnataka on May 21, an official said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Pakistan's growing bonhomie with Russia: Time to sit up & take notice?
PAKISTAN'S relations with Russia were sour historically before a decision was taken to bring a strategic shift in Pakistan's foreign policy.
6 mins
Investors kidnap stock trader after losing money in market downturn, arrested
A group of investors allegedly abducted a stock market trader from Cuttack after he failed to repay them their money, police said.
1 min
Mahanadi’s Barunighat resonates with the calls of Indian Skimmer hatchlings
THE serene sandbars of the Mahanadi River at Barunighat in Athagarh have come alive with the vibrant calls of Indian Skimmer hatchlings, marking another successful breeding season for the endangered species.
1 min
CHSE Odisha Plus II results to be announced today
THE Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, is set to declare the results of the Plus II examinations on Wednesday, May 21, at 4 PM.
1 min
Odisha's rural artisans set to showcase unique crafts at Maldives Expo 2025
IN a remarkable opportunity for India's rural artisans, the Union Ministry of Rural Development is set to present a diverse array of indigenous products under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative at the upcoming Maldives World Expo 2025.
1 min
Dir. Public Health: No fresh COVID case reported in State
AMID reports of the death of two COVID-infected patients in Maharashtra, the health department of Odisha on Tuesday said no fresh coronavirus case was reported in the state.
1 min
SJTA happy with progress of making of chariots for next month's Rath Yatra
THE Jagannath temple administration in Puri said the construction of three chariots for the next month's Rath Yatra is progressing well and lauded the work of carpenters engaged in the exercise.
1 min
BJP favours reservation of seats in medical, engineering colleges for backward students
THE ruling BJP in Odisha on Tuesday said it is in favour of a quota for students of the socially and economically backward class (SEBC) in medical, engineering and other technical institutions in the state, and 11.25 per cent of seats would soon be reserved for them.
2 mins
Think India, Think Odisha: CM Majhi launches Visionary Adventure Tourism Guidelines-2025
Guidelines aim to harness state’s scenic beauty to create high-value adventure tourism destinations
1 min
Vedanta Hospital: Transforming rural healthcare in Lanjigarh
ACCESS to quality and affordable healthcare remains a pressing challenge in rural Odisha, where medical facilities are often scarce, distances long, and resources limited. In these remote regions, treatable conditions frequently escalate into life-threatening situations due to a lack of timely care.
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PFRDA hosts NPS awareness session, underscores Odisha's retirement planning potential
THE Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), in collaboration with the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Odisha, hosted an interactive session on “Importance of Retirement Planning - Role of NPS” here recently.
1 min
Kidnapped youth rescued; seven arrested in Kendrapara
COMMISSIONERATE Police have successfully rescued a 31-year-old man, Soumya Ranjan Behera, who was abducted from Baulakuda in the Bayalish Mouza locality on the night of May 18.
1 min
BJP blames BJD for govt facing problems in returning money to chit fund victims
FACING difficulties in returning money to the people duped by chit fund companies in Odisha, the ruling BJP on Tuesday claimed that the documents relating to the fraud are not available with the government.
1 min
Odisha Cong in-charge accuses BJP of hiding failures, shielding those who disrespect army
ODISHA Congress in-charge Ajay Kumar Lallu launched a scathing attack on the Centre, accusing it of politicising national security and shielding individuals who have allegedly disrespected the Indian Army.
1 min
BJP govt changes cabinet meeting norms of BJD era, ministers to now lead discussions
THE Odisha government has restructured the way cabinet meetings are held, empowering ministers to take a lead in the discussions and curtailing the role of bureaucrats, senior minister Suresh Pujari said on Tuesday.
1 min
Amitabh Kant emphasises IIMs’ role in powering India's growth
INDIA’S G20 Sherpa and former CEO of NITI Aayog Amitabh Kant on Tuesday spotlighted the role of Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) in powering the country’s growth and also explained how crucial their contribu-tion was in shaping the growth trajectory.
1 min
Jindal Steel's big heart: 20,000+ employees donate a day's salary for border village relief
THE resounding success of Operation Sindoor, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has filled the nation with pride.
1 min
TPSODL enhances power supply to Army Air Defence College
TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has successfully upgraded a critical 33 KV power line supplying the Army Air Defence College in Gopalpur, Odisha.
1 min
Trade unions demonstrate in Bhubaneswar against Centre
MEMBERS of several trade unions held a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday over a host of demands that included scrapping the labour codes and a hike in the minimum wages.
1 min
Bhadrak to apply for GI tag for traditional sweetmeat
THE district administration of Bhadrak has initiated measures to secure a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for ‘Palua Ladu’, a traditional sweetmeat known for its distinct flavour and artisanal preparation.
1 min
OP Jindal School Angul celebrates 100 per cent success in CBSE Class 10 and 12 Examinations
OP. Jindal School, Angul has achieved an exceptional milestone with a 100 per cent pass rate in the CBSE Class 10 and 12 examinations, underscoring the institution’s commitment to academic excellence.
1 min
Award ceremony marks conclusion of National Fire Services Week at RSP
THE National Fire Services Week concluded at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) with a grand award ceremony held on Monday at the Gopabandhu Auditorium.
1 min
Akshaya Samal honoured with Amruta Kalakar Award
AKSHAYA Samal, Founder & National President of Kalinga Bharati and Akshaya Mitra Foundations, was conferred the Amruta Kalakar Award at a cultural event held at Jayadev Bhawan, here.
1 min
TPCODL wins gold trophy for OHSE Service Excellence at IBC Mumbai 2025
TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has been honoured with the prestigious Gold Trophy and Certificate for Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (OHSE) Service Excellence at the International Business Conference (IBC) and Awards Ceremony 2025, held in Mumbai.
1 min
Himanta-Gaurav in social media duel over posts on Pakistan's 2022 flood
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi engaged in a social media duel on Tuesday over an old post by the
1 min
Biswaranjan wins bronze at Asian Martial Arts Taekwondo C'ship
BISWARANJAN Amardeep of AKS Taekwondo Academy has made India proud by clinching the bronze medal in the senior boys' \"Poomsae\" category at the Asian Martial Arts Taekwondo Championship, held in Kathmandu, Nepal from May 16 to 18.
1 min
Polavaram project row: BJD urges Odisha CM to fight for tribal rights
OPPOSITION BJD on Tuesday called upon Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to prove his tribal identity and save the life and livelihood of the Adivasis in Malkangiri, who are facing inundation due to the Polavaram project of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.
2 mins
'Only 7 per cent of Indian heirs feel obligated to join family businesses'
DESPITE most Indian business owners expressing strong trust in their children's ability to manage family wealth, only 7 per cent of Indian heirs feel obligated to take over the family business, a new report said on Tuesday.
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Friends & Foes
In the wake of Operation Sindoor and the horrific Pahalgam massacre, it is high time to identify steadfast friends and unmask those who stand against us, writes Maj. Gen. Atanu Patnaik (R)
4 mins
Study shows why psoriasis patients may be at risk of obesity, fatty liver disease
WHILE patients with psoriasis -- a chronic skin condition -- respond well to treatment with biologics, inflammation can linger, leading to broader health implications such as obesity and cardiovascular and fatty liver disease, according to a study.
1 min
3/4th of India's population at 'high' to 'very high' heat risk: CEEW study
ABOUT 57 per cent of Indian districts, home to 76 per cent of India's total population, are currently at 'high' to 'very high' heat risk, according to a new study.
3 mins
'Enough is Enough': Supreme Court asks Navy to grant permanent commission to 2007 batch officer
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday said \"enough is enough\" as it rapped the Navy for not granting permanent commission to a 2007 batch Short Service Commission officer despite its direction and asked the authority to \"shed its egos\".
1 min
Jagdeep Dhankhar seeks direct subsidy for farmers
VICE President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday made a fresh pitch for giving direct subsidy to farmers, asserting that indirect subsidy does not achieve \"optimal results\".
1 min
Aircraft carrier tech: Plans for future cooperation discussed in key India-US defence meet
PLANS for future India-US cooperation in aircraft carrier technology were discussed during a recent joint working group meeting between the two sides, officials said on Tuesday.
1 min
Report: 42 pc drop in visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan from India
IN the wake of recent geopolitical developments that shifted Indian traveller sentiment dramatically, there has been a sharp 42 per cent decline in visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan, a report said on Tuesday.
1 min
Centre again extends tenure of 3-member panel probing series of violence in Manipur
THE Centre has given yet another extension -- till November 20, 2025 -- to a commission of inquiry for submitting its report on the investigation into the series of violence in Manipur that began in May 2023 and claimed at least 260 lives.
1 min
NMC warns against unauthorised medical colleges and illegitimate offshore medical programmes
THE NMC has warned students against taking admission in medical colleges operating in the country without requisite approval as well as unauthorised offshore medical programmes.
1 min
Rahul's 'khata-khat' economics crushing under its weight: BJP
RAHUL Gandhi's “khata-khat economics” is crashing under its own weight in Karnataka, the BJP said on Tuesday, alleging that the Congress’ poll promises of cash doles in the state have turned out to be “hollow and false” when it comes to delivery.
1 min
Briefing foreign govts about Op Sindoor before Parliament unacceptable: D Raja
AMID demands for a special session of Parliament on Operation Sindoor, CPI leader D Raja on Tuesday said it is \"unacceptable\" that foreign governments are to be briefed on the matter while Indians \"remain in the dark\".
1 min
Govt's priority arresting scribes rather than nabbing Pahalgam attackers: Cong
THE Congress on Tuesday slammed the Centre over the Enforcement Directorate's action against an owner of newspaper 'Gujarat Samachar', alleging that the government's priority seems to be arresting journalists who question it rather than nabbing terrorists responsi-ble for the Pahalgam attack.
1 min
Inflation burden eases further in April for India’s farm and rural workers
THE year-on-year inflation rates based on the all-India consumer price index for agricultural labourers (CPI-AL) and rural labourers (CPI-RL) for April this year eased further to 3.48 per cent and 3.53 per cent, respectively -- compared to 7.03 per cent and 6.96 per cent in April 2024 -- bringing respite to poor households, the government said on Tuesday.
1 min
Govt sees coal gasification as big step for cleaner fuels
THE Ministry of Coal has stepped up efforts to promote coal gasification as part of the government's policy to switch to cleaner fuels, greener technologies, and a long-term vision for sustainable and inclusive growth.
2 mins
Sensex, Nifty tumble 1 pc in third day of decline; RIL, HDFC Bank major drag
FALLING for the third day in a row, benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled 1 per cent on Tuesday — dragged down by profit taking in blue-chips such as HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank.
1 min
Eight core industries record 0.5 per cent growth in April
THE combined index of eight core industries increased by 0.5 per cent in April 2025 as compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Tuesday.
2 mins
India's digital economy projected to reach $1 trillion by 2025 end: DIPA
WITH urban wireless teledensity already at 131.45 per cent and telecommunications contributing over 6.5 per cent to GDP, India has reached a pivotal moment where connectivity transcends its traditional boundaries, the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) said on Tuesday.
1 min
Delays in regulatory clearances can lead to uncertainty, says FM
DELAYS in regulatory clearances can lead to uncertainty and disrupt commercial timelines, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday as India negotiates trade deals with various countries, including the US.
2 mins
Kannada actress Rao gets default bail in gold smuggling case
KANNADA film actress Ranya Rao and co-accused Tarun Kondaru Raju were granted bail on Tuesday by a Special Court for Economic Offences here in connection with the gold smuggling case.
1 min
Govt committed to save live properties; officers on field: Dy CM
AS rains continue to batter Bengaluru, disrupting normal life and inundating several parts of the city, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said officials are on the field and attending to the issues caused by the downpour, and there is no need for anyone to worry.
1 min
Maya slams Yogi over falling enrolment in govt schools, calls for support to madrassas
BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday voiced concern over the declining enrolment in government-run schools and criticised the Adityanath government's approach towards private madrassas, especially in light of the ongoing demolition drive near the Indo-Nepal border.
1 min
CM Vijayan: Bribery row hits ED credibility; seeks PM’s intervention
KERALA Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said bribery allegations against an ED officer in the state have damaged the agency's credibility and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action to restore public trust in the Enforcement Directorate.
1 min
Zero achievement: Karnataka BJP on Cong government completing 2 years
THE Karnataka BJP on Tuesday slammed the Congress government for its ‘Sadhana Samavesha' celebration to mark two years of coming to power, claiming that it has zero achievements and endless advertisements.
1 min
Brahesh Pathak renews attack on Akhilesh: He is willing to have thesis written on SP’s DNA
ESCALATING his war of words with Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Tuesday alleged that the SP's \"political DNA\" is rooted in appeasement and criminal patronage and dared the SP chief to respond directly rather than deflect.
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In BJP’s model money is in hands of select rich, while Cong gives to poor, argues RaGa
LEADER of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday said that the BJP follows a model under which select rich people get entire money and resources, whereas in the Congress’ model, money is put into the bank accounts and the pockets of the poor.
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Modernised Army helped during Op Sindoor, police modernisation needed for internal security: CM
UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday stressed the need to modernise the police force for internal security, pointing out that the Indian armed forces could carry out Operation Sindoor due to its recent modernisation.
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PM to address rally of 2 lakh women in Bhopal on May 31: MP Minister
MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the gathering of nearly two lakh women during an event in Bhopal on May 31 on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the legendary queen of Malwa.
1 min
Kaleshwaram probe: Ghose Commission summons KCR, ex-mins
JUSTICE P.C. Ghose Commission, which is probing, irregularities in the execution of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation project, has summoned former chief minister and BRS president K. Chandrasekhar Rao.
1 min
Bhujbal is voice of OBCs: CM; BJP’s double standards on corruption exposed, flays Oppn
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday defended Chhagan Bhujbal's induction in the cabinet by calling him \"voice of OBCs\", while the Opposition parties accused the BJP of having “double standards\" on corruption, citing allegations against the politician.
1 min
Doctor Death, fugitive serial killer who fed victims to crocodiles, held from Rajasthan
A notorious Ayurvedic practitioner-turned-serial killer -- infamous as Doctor Death for feeding his victims to crocodiles -- was arrested by Delhi Police after he jumped parole last year, a senior official said on Tuesday.
1 min
Delhi HC asks for Tharoor’s response on Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s defamation plea
THE Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to respond to a defamation plea filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar against him.
1 min
DPS fee row: More parents join protest against fee hike, students’ expulsion
SEVERAL parents of students studying in various branches of Delhi Public School (DPS) held a protest outside the Directorate of Education (DoE) on Tuesday, expressing concerns over the arbitrary fee hike and the expulsion of students.
1 min
2,780 freshly recruited constables pass out from Delhi Police Academy
A fresh batch of 2,780 constables, including 1,240 women, passed out from Delhi Police Academy on Tuesday, an official said.
1 min
Arvind Kejriwal launches AAP’s students wing for alternative politics
AFTER 10 years of arriving on the national political scene, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday launched its students’ wing -- Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP) - aiming to attract young voters as part of its national ambitions.
1 min
82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor to be ready by June end as last leg of project in final stage
NEW DELHI, MAY 20
1 min
Delhi Assembly likely to have portrait of Savarkar, Malviya
THE Delhi Assembly will likely get the portraits of nationalist freedom fighters Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Madan Mohan Malviya displayed in its galleries, a party leader said on Tuesday.
1 min
MCD: BJP to roll back user charge on garbage collection, bring amnesty scheme for house tax dues
THE ruling BJP in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has announced to roll back levying of user charges on garbage collection and bring an amnesty scheme to settle old house tax dues, party leaders said on Tuesday.
1 min
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta vows to boost sports facilities, retain talent
VOWING to retain sports talent in the city, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday promised to set up a Delhi Sports Council to boost facilities for students and assured enhanced budgetary support for the proposed Delhi Sports University.
1 min
Shares in China's CATL surge in Hong Kong after $4.6 billion IPO
SHARES in CATL, the world's largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, jumped about 17 per cent Tuesday in its Hong Kong trading debut after it raised about $ 4.6 billion in the world's largest initial public offering this year.
1 min
Taiwan's Prez downplays tariff tensions with US as 'frictions between friends'
THE Taiwanese president said Tuesday that trade tensions between the United States and Taiwan are just “frictions between friends” in a show of optimism as tariff negotiations are underway with Washington.
1 min
Kuwait hosts exhibition celebrating 250 years of ‘friendship’ with India
INDIAN Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika and Director General of Kuwait's National Center for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) Mohammad Al-Jassar inaugurated 5-day exhibition cum talk series, 'Rihla-e-Dosti: 250 Years of India-Kuwait Friendship’ on Monday at National Library in Kuwait city.
1 min
Indian climber dies while returning from Mt Lhotse summit point: Report
AN Indian climber died after summiting Mt Lhotse, the world's fourth highest mountain in the Himalayas, according to a media report.
1 min
Strikes on Gaza kill at least 60 people, local officials say as criticism against Israel mounts
ISRAELI strikes pounded Gaza overnight and into Tuesday, hitting a family home and a school-turned-shelter, and killing at least 60 people, Palestinian health officials said, as Israel pressed its war against Hamas despite mounting international condemnation.
1 min
EAM Jaishankar thanks Dutch PM Schoof for his country's firm stance against terrorism
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and thanked him for the Netherlands’ firm and resolute stance against terrorism.
1 min
Srikanth advances to main draw of Malaysia Masters
KIDAMBI Srikanth secured a spot in the main draw of the Malaysia Masters, but the rest of the Indian shuttlers were unable to progress past the singles qualifiers, exiting the Super 500 tournament here on Tuesday.
1 min
Ahmedabad host IPL final; Mullanpur to stage first two play-offs
AHMEDABAD will host the Indian Premier League's final on June 3 along with Qualifier 2 while Mullanpur will stage the first two play-off games this month, the BCCI announced on Tuesday.
1 min
MI deserve to be deciding their IPL playoffs fate: Jayawardene
MUMBAI Indians were \"always in contention\" of making the IPL playoffs after their six-match winning run earlier in the season and the team deserves to be in a position to decide its own fate, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene on Tuesday.
1 min
Hockey India will follow government guidelines: HI official on Pak's participation in Asia Cup in India
A top official of Indian hockey federation on Tuesday made it clear that it will follow government guidelines on Pakistan's participation in Asia Cup, which the country is hosting later this year, in the wake of the recent military conflict between the two nations.
1 min
Thakkar stretches world No. 4, Manika disappoints at Worlds
MANAV Thakkar put up a spirited fight against world number four Harimoto Tomokazu before going down in the round of 64 while Manika Batra produced an ordinary showing against lower-ranked Park Gahyeon to exit the World Table Tennis Championships here on Tuesday.
1 min
Sports Ministry gets into micro-managing national competitions; discomfort in IOA
CITING the \"prime importance” of national events in the context of India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics, the sports ministry has unveiled directives on the procedure and timeline for the conduct of marquee domestic competitions which has caused some discomfort in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
1 min
English Summer: Bumrah emerges as majority pick of last selectors to lead India
THERE might be an air of doubt about Mohammed Shami's ability to last a five-Test series but erstwhile national selection committee members MSK Prasad, Devang Gandhi and Jatin Paranjpe are unequivocal that the \"Amroha Express’ is a must-pick for the tour of England.
1 min
Mumbai Indians look to seal IPL playoffs spot against fallible DC
FIGHTING for the only available play-off spot, Mumbai Indians will take on Delhi Capitals in a potentially decisive showdown here on Wednesday with the five-time champion home team better-placed to advance against the erratic visitors.
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