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The Political and Business Daily - June 06, 2025

The Political and Business Daily Description:

Publisher: Deejanshu-Media-Pvt-Ltd

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

The Political and Business Daily is essentially a business paper with strong political content.

In this issue

June 06, 2025

Those who think working in national interest is anti-party need to question themselves'

PEOPLE who consider working in national interest as anti-party activities need to question themselves, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said even as he brushed aside speculations over his quitting the main opposition party.

2 mins

RSS chief hails understanding among parties post-Pahalgam

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the mutual understanding displayed by the political class following the Pahalgam terror attack and action taken by India later should continue and become a permanent feature.

1 mins

DBT, Jan Dhan schemes revolutionised welfare delivery in India, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

SEVERAL groundbreaking financial inclusion schemes by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government have revolutionised welfare delivery in India in the last 11 years, by plugging leakages and ensuring transparency, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.

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'Need politics that's not about glitz of events but connected with reality of everyday life'

CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday cited the drop in the sales of two-wheelers and cars as well as the fall in the mobile market to attack the government and said the country needs politics that is not about the glitz of events but connected with the reality of everyday life.

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Tata Advanced Sytems, Dassault Aviation join hands to produce Refale aircraft fuselage in India

FRENCH aerospace major Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) will jointly manufacture fuselage for Rafale combat jets in India from 2028 that will mark production of the critical component for the first time outside France.

1 mins

On World Environment Day, PM Modi launches reforestation effort to revive Aravalli mountain range

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led the World Environment Day celebrations by launching a major reforestation effort to revive the 700-km-long Aravalli mountain range, aimed at strengthening the region's ability to combat climate change, tackle air pollution and improve groundwater levels.

1 mins

Bhabantar: Love, Sacrifice, and Human Desires

NANT Mahapatra's Bhabantar (The Heart's Desires) is a profoundly moving and visually poetic exploration of love, desire, and sacrifice.

2 mins

Deputy CM Singh Deo inaugurates Odisha's first DNN Lab for Aerospace & Defence

IN a major milestone for Odisha's technological and defence capabilities, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Thursday inaugurated the state's first Deep Neural Network (DNN) Laboratory at Krystellar Defence and Aerospace at Nayapalli, here. This cutting-edge facility is designed to foster innovation and research in Artificial Intelligence (AI), aerospace, and defence technologies, paving the way for the next generation of security and military advancements.

1 mins

TPCODL rewards customers for timely bill payments with “Bill Pay & Win” scheme

TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, hosted its Mega “Bill Pay & Win” event at the MDC Auditorium in Bhubaneswar, celebrating customers who consistently pay their electricity bills on time through digital channels.

1 mins

Police constable saves man from slipping into gap between train and platform in heroic rescue

A police constable on Thursday saved the life of a 44-year-old man who slipped into the gap between a train and the platform of the Cuttack railway station, in a heroic rescue.

1 mins

Health minister Mahaling visits hospital after death of 6 patients quick succession

ODISHA'S Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Thursday visited the hospital in Koraput district, where six patients died in quick succession allegedly after being administered wrong injections and said action will be taken if there is negligence.

1 mins

Minister Patra reviews Rabi paddy harvest, urges faster procurement and farmer protection

ODISHA'S Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krishna Chandra Patra held a comprehensive review of the ongoing Rabi paddy procurement process in the state.

1 mins

Medha Patkar denied entry to Rayagada amid protests over bauxite mining

SOCIAL activist Medha Patkar was on Thursday morning not allowed to enter Rayagada district, which has been witnessing protests over bauxite mining.

1 mins

Govt to launch 500 model primary schools in rural areas on June 12: Gond

IN a landmark move to transform primary education in rural Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lay the foundation stone for 500 model primary schools on June 12. The launch coincides with the first anniversary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state.

1 mins

CM Majhi performs groundbreaking ceremony for 12 projects with ₹28,084 crore investment

Says these projects will provide jobs and uplift local communities

2 mins

World Environment Day celebrated at RSP

ROURKELA Steel Plant (RSP) marked World Environment Day on Thursday with a series of events, joining the global community in promoting environmental awareness and sustainability.

1 mins

Planet and plant our mother: Dr TK Chand

EQUATING planet and Ped (plant) with mother, prominent industry leader Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand gave a call to create awareness on pre- serving these two precious gifts of nature to mankind.

1 mins

Governor Dr. Kambhampati calls for collective action to protect environment

ON the occasion of World Environment Day, Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, along with First Lady Jayashree Kambhampati, spearheaded a tree plantation drive at the Raj Bhavan premises.

1 mins

FACOR celebrates World Environment Day with green action, community engagement

FERRO Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR), a Vedanta Group company, celebrated World Environment Day 2025 on Thursday with a series of impactful green initiatives, reaffirming its strong commitment to sustainability and community development.

1 mins

JSP Angul marks World Environment Day 2025 with focus on plastic reduction and green future

JINDAL Steel and Power (JSP), Angul, marked World Environment Day 2025 with a series of engaging activities aimed at raising awareness about plastic pollution and promoting environmental sustainability.

2 mins

MCL launches 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign on World Environment Day 2025

MAHANADI Coalfields Limited (MCL) marked World Environment Day 2025 by launching the second phase of its green initiative, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0', reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement.

1 mins

Odisha to plant 7.5 crore saplings, to fight against plastic pollution: CM Majhi

NOTING that a healthy environment is necessary for a healthy society, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday said the state government has planned to plant 7.5 crore saplings this year to meet the challenges of climate change.

1 mins

JSW Steel Odisha leads the charge against plastic pollution on World Environment Day

JSW Steel's Odisha Mining Division celebrated World Environment Day with zeal and purpose, organizing a series of impactful events across all its mine locations and offices on Thursday.

1 mins

Mahanadi Mines & Minerals celebrates World Environment Day at Bijahan Project

MAHANADI Mines & Minerals Private Limited marked World Environment Day with a series of awareness programs across Bijahan, Bhograkachhar, Jharpalam, and Girisima villages through its Bijahan coal mining project.

1 mins

Tejashwi writes to CM Nitish Kumar demanding an 85 pc reservation Bill

IN a politically-charged move, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has written a letter to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, demanding a special session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly to pass a new reservation Bill ensuring 85 per cent quota in government jobs and educational institutions.

1 mins

ECoR celebrates World Environment Day 2025 with sustainability initiatives

IN observance of World Environment Day, East Coast Railway (ECoR) launched a comprehensive sustainability campaign focused on addressing environmental challenges and reducing plastic pollution.

1 mins

Jindal Stainless expands annual plastic waste collection campaign

ON the occasion of World Environment Day, Jindal Stainless, India's largest stainless steel manufacturer, launched the fourth edition of its annual plastic waste collection campaign.

1 mins

Paradip Port Authority celebrates World Environment Day 2025

THE Paradip Port Authority (PPA) marked World Environment Day 2025 on Thursday with a series of activities centered around this year’s global theme, “Ending Plastic Pollution.” The observance highlighted

1 mins

Tata Steel Kalinganagar and Neelachal Ispat Nigam celebrate World Environment Day

TATA Steel Kalinganagar (TSK) and Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) marked World Environment Day in alignment with the United Nations’ theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution.”

1 mins

JD(U) demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation over Bengaluru stampede

THE Janata Dal (United) on Thursday demanded the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for the Bengaluru stampede that claimed 11 lives, and for mentioning the Kumbh Mela tragedy while addressing the dreadful incident.

1 mins

1 killed, 5 injured as bus hits truck in Kalahandi

ONE person was killed and five others injured after a bus hit a truck parked on the roadside in Kalahandi district in the early hours of Thursday, police said.

1 mins

70 platoons of police to be deployed in Puri during Debasnana Purnima

AHEAD of the sacred Debasnana Purnima, scheduled for June 11, the Puri district administration is ramping up its security and traffic management measures.

1 mins

Editorial Silent Wars

Agro-Terrorism's Global Threat

2 mins

White-collar hiring for women, PwD shows strong momentum in India: Report

WITH a 2 per cent month-over-month (MoM) and a significant year-over-year (YoY) growth, white-collar hiring for women, and persons with disabilities (PwD) in India is showing strong momentum, according to a report on Thursday.

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Decarbonising Logistics for Net Zero

India with its high dependence on fossil fuels needs a sustainable and dedicated approach for carbon reduction. More action needed on strict emission standards and their implementation in logistics sector, writes Sujata Praharaj

4 mins

Study shows monoclonal antibody can lower common lung infection risk

A single dose of the long-acting antibody nirsevimab developed to prevent respiratory syncytial virus infections in infants can halve hospitalisations for bronchiolitis, according to a study.

1 mins

Environmental justice part of social justice: Former SC judge Abhay S Oka

Former Supreme Court Judge Abhay S Oka on Thursday said that environmental justice, which was elevated to a higher pedestal by the constitutional courts, included the key aspect of social justice.

3 mins

Public faith in judiciary will erode if tech takes driver's seat: CJI

CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA Justice B R Gavai has warned against giving primacy to technology in the justice delivery system, saying it would erode public faith in judiciary and beseeched courts not to lose sight of humanity.

2 mins

EC streamlines old manual system

THE Election Commission on Thursday said it has streamlined its system to generate various post-poll statistical reports by an upgraded mechanism which replaces the traditional time-consuming manual methods prone to delays.

1 mins

Nitish govt in Bihar has become symbol of politics of power, not of justice: Rahul

CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar on Thursday over the reported incident of a doctor brutally beaten up for treating the mother of a rape survivor and said crime, unemployment and migration have become the real identity of the state's ruling dispensation.

1 mins

We aim to make Central Waqf Council more robust: Rijiju

MINORITY AFFAIRS Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the government aims at making the Central Wagf Council more robust and responsive in its service to the community and highlighted the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 for strengthening the legal and administrative framework to manage Waqf properties.

1 mins

India has shown to world that terrorism will no longer be tolerated, says Dhankhar

VICE PRESIDENT Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said India has shown to the world that terrorism will no longer be tolerated and that the nation's rise is now \"unstoppable, incremental and full of possibilities\".

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Govt must take resolute diplomatic actions to de-hyphenate India, Pak on global stage: Cong

THE Congress on Thursday said Pakistan being named vice chair of the 15-member UN Security Council's counterterrorism committee and chair of another panel of the world body was most unfortunate, ill-informed and unacceptable.

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'Narender surrendered to Adani, China': Congress ups ante with fresh jibe at PM

THE Congress on Thursday upped the ante with its \"Narender-surrender\" jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he \"surrendered\" before billionaire Gautam Adani as well as to China.

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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra to announce monetary policy today

RESERVE Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the bi-monthly monetary policy on Friday amid widespread expectations of a third consecutive rate cut of 25 basis points or even bigger to propel economic growth against the backdrop of trade tensions triggered by Trump tariffs.

1 mins

High-level US team arrives in Delhi for talks on bilateral trade pact

A high-level US trade delegation has arrived in the national capital to move ahead on the negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with India.

2 mins

Foreign investors increasingly align with India's opportunity as FDI inflows surge in last decade

INDIA attracted over $500 billion in FDI equity inflows between 2014 and 2024 which is more than double the $208 billion received in the preceding decade, according to Sanjay Nayar, President of leading industry chamber Assocham.

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India commits $20 billion for maritime infrastructure development: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

INDIA has committed $20 billion for infrastructure development focused on enhancing multimodal logistics, port connectivity, and trade facilitation, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday.

1 mins

India's digital forensics market to reach ₹11,829 cr by FY2029-30

INDIA’S digital forensics market is projected to skyrocket at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 40 per cent to reach Rs 11,829 crore ($1.39 billion) by FY 2029-30, more than triple the global average of 11 per cent, a report showed on Thursday.

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India's PVC resin market set to grow by 8 pc to reach 5.5 MMT by FY27

DEMAND for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin in India is expected to grow by 8 per cent per annum to reach 5.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) by FY27, a report said on Thursday.

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Markets log gains for 2nd day on fresh foreign fund inflows, buying in Reliance, ICICI Bank

BENCHMARK equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the second day on the trot on Thursday, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries amid fresh foreign capital inflows.

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India's services sector stays on fast growth track in May, hiring at all-time high

INDIA’S services sector activity kept up its high pace of growth in May, driven by a strong demand for exports, which also saw hiring of staff by firms surge to an all-time high during the month, according to the latest HDBC survey.

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Two women killed by relatives in Ganjam

TWO women, including an octogenarian, were killed allegedly by their relatives in two separate incidents in Ganjam district, police said.

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Elderly woman dies, another injured in bee attack in Mahanga

IN a heartbreaking incident, a 65-year-old woman was killed and another individual critically injured after being attacked by a swarm of bees in Gokulpur village, located in Rahania panchayat under Mahanga block of Cuttack district, on Thursday.

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Mahua Moitra confirms her marriage to former BJD MP Pinaki Mishra

BRINGING an end to the daylong speculation, Trinamool Congress MP from Krishnanagar Mahua Moitra on Thursday confirmed her marriage with senior Supreme Court advocate and BJD's former Puri MP Pinaki Misra.

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Samruddhi Expressway corridor of Maha’s prosperity, says Fadnavis

MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the final 76-km-long stretch of the Samruddhi Mahamarg, making the entire 701-km Mumbai-Nagpur corridor fully functional and bringing down the travel time between the two cities to 8 hours from around 18 hours.

1 mins

OMPL celebrates World Environment Day 2025 with focus on plastic pollution

ORISSA Metaliks Private Limited (OMPL) marked World Environment Day 2025 at its plant premises with a strong call to end plastic pollution, aligning with this year’s global theme.

1 mins

Rooftops turn into powerhouses as TPSODL leads solar shift in southern Odisha

IN Southern Odisha, a solar revolution is underway, empowering homes with the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

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Scindia slams Rahul for 'langde ghode' comment; says PM Modi coined term 'divyangjan' for PwDs

UNION Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for using a term allegedly demeaning to people with disabilities (PwDs) and reminded him of how Prime Minister Narendra Modi had coined the word 'divyangjan' for them.

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Police seize 6.5 tons of explosives in Kalahandi

THE police on Thursday seized around 6.5 tons of explosives and 115 detonators in Kalahandi district and arrested four people.

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Adani Dhamra Port celebrates World Environment Day 2025

IN alignment with this year's theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution,” the Environment Department at Adani Dhamra Port organized an inspiring week-long celebration of World Environment Day.

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Undertrial killed inside Delhi court lock-up

IN a major security lapse, an undertrial prisoner who was brought to Saket Court for a hearing on Thursday was killed inside the court's lock-up after two men allegedly kicked him repeatedly and smashed his head on the wall in the presence of several prisoners.

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Delhi government mandates placement drives for Class 12 vocational students

THE Delhi government has directed schools to organise a placement drive for students who passed Class XII with vocational education in the academic year 2025-26, according to a statement.

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Replace old ACs, fans with new ones at 69-89 pc discount under BSES discoms' scheme

PEOPLE in the national capital can avail of a scheme announced by BSES discoms and replace their old air conditioners and ceiling fans during the ongoing summer with new appliances at discounts of 69-89 per cent.

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Delhi: 65 challans issued in anti-encroachment drive

THE Delhi Traffic Police carried out an encroachment removal drive, issuing 65 challans and towing four vehicles in a bid to ease congestion and improve pedestrian and vehicular movement, an official said on Thursday.

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'Awareness through education necessary to achieve goal of Yamuna cleaning'

DELHI Education minister Ashish Sood emphasised generating awareness among the younger generations to achieve the goal of Yamuna cleaning, a statement said on Thursday.

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Delhi CM urges people to eliminate plastic use from lifestyle on World Environment Day

DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday on the occasion of World Environment Day urged people to wean away plastic use from their lifestyle, warning of its harmful impact on health and the nature.

1 mins

Cyber-fraud gang busted by Delhi Police; 2 arrested, Armyman among victims

THE Delhi Police has busted a cyber-fraud racket and arrested two men, including the mastermind, for allegedly duping an Indian Army soldier of more than Rs 82,000 near the New Delhi railway station, an official said on Thursday.

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Delhi minister directs officials to ensure no encroachment blocks flow of water in city

DELHI Minister for Irrigation and Flood Control Parvesh Verma on Thursday directed officials to ensure that no encroachment blocks the flow of water in drains.

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Delhi daylight shooting case: 3 arrested in encounter

FOLLOWING an encounter, the Delhi Police arrested two alleged shooters and a conspirator involved in the daylight murder of a man in south Delhi's Mehrauli, an official said on Thursday.

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AAP slams Delhi govt’s fee regulation ordinance, demands transparency

THE Opposition AAP on Thursday criticized the Delhi government over its decision to bring an ordinance on regulation of school fees, saying it rejects this route of bypassing the legislative process and public consultation and demanded a special session of the assembly.

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Pyongyang slams Macron's criticism over North Korea-Russia military cooperation

NORTH Korea on Thursday denounced French President Emmanuel Macron for criticising the North's troop dispatch to Russia over the war against Ukraine.

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North Korea’s Kim vows to ‘unconditionally’ support Russia in war against Ukraine

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to \"unconditionally\" support Russia over the war against Ukraine and \"responsibly\" observe the articles of a mutual defence treaty signed between Pyongyang and Moscow, the North's state media reported on Thursday.

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Israel says it has recovered bodies of 2 Israeli-American hostages from Gaza Strip

ISRAEL has recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages taken in Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack that ignited the war in the Gaza Strip.

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Russian strike kills 5 in Ukraine, including a 1-year-old, hours after Trump-Putin call

AT least five people, including a 1-year-old child, his mother and grandmother, were killed on Thursday in a night-time Russian drone strike that hit the northern Ukrainian city of Pryluky, officials said.

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Indian delegation highlights cross-border terrorism in Kashmir to EU leader

AN all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad highlighted concerns over the use of cross-border terrorism as a tool to destabilise progress in Kashmir and to incite communal tensions as it held a meeting with the Vice-President of the European Parliament in-charge of Asia here on Thursday.

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China issues warrants for alleged Taiwanese hackers, bans business for pro-independence links

CHINA issued warrants on Thursday for 20 Taiwanese people it said carried out hacking missions in the Chinese mainland on behalf of the island's ruling party, while separately banning dealings with a Taiwanese company whose owners mainland authorities called “hardcore Taiwan independence supporters”.

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Pakistan politicians praise US President Trump, want him to facilitate dialogue with India

PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari have both praised US President Donald Trump for his role in what they described as “de-escalating the tension” during the recent military confrontation with India.

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India, Pak conflict among issues discussed during Putin-Trump phone call: Kremlin aide

THE recent conflict between India and Pakistan was among the issues figured during a phone call between Russian President Viadimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, according to a Kremlin aide.

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IPL Stampede: RCB announces ₹10L each for families of deceased

IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the 11 supporters, who lost their lives in a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team's victory celebrations here.

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'Long 3 setter that I should have won', says PV Sindhu

INDIA'S ace women's singles shuttler PV Sindhu lost to Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong 22-20, 10-21, 18-21 in the Round of 16 match to suffer an early exit from the Indonesia Open on Thursday.

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Satwik-Chirag enter quarterfinals, PV Sindhu loses in Indonesia Open

INDIA'S top men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the quarterfinals while two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu lost in the women's singles second round at the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament here on Thursday.

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Touring England will be a new experience, will try to win a trophy there: Suryavanshi

LEFT-HANDED batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who won the Super-striker of the Season award in IPL 2025, said he is excited about taking learnings from touring England for the first time as a member of India U19 team. He added that he will try his best to win another trophy in England.

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I feel very bad, lives are more important than celebration, says Kapil Dev on IPL stampede

THE legendary Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed anguish at the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations here, saying \"lives are more important than celebration\" and advised everyone to take proper precautions in future.

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Gukesh, Pragg, Vaishali, Kuneru among 15 Indians qualified for FIDE Grand Swiss 2025

REIGNING world champion D Gukesh, R Praggnanandha, Vaishali R and Kuneru Humpy are among the 15 Indian players (11 men and four women) qualified for the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss and Women’s Grand Swiss, which will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan from September 3-16.