From Dubai With Love

Rohit and Co beat Black Caps to win their first 50-over ICC trophy in 12 years

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From Dubai With Love

Rohit and Co beat Black Caps to win their first 50-over ICC trophy in 12 years

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Senior BJD Leader Ananta Das Passes Away

SENIOR BJD leader and former minister Ananta Das passed away at his residence in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

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Govt planning to set up an all-women court in state soon, says Pravati Parida

THE state government is planning to set up an all-women court soon, deputy chief minister Pravati Parida said on Sunday.

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Piling sand at Chitroptala river mouth worries locals

WITH summer approaching, people residing in Mahanadi-Chitroptala and Luna-Chitroptala deltaic regions have raised concerns over severe water crisis as the Chitroptala river passing through the area has started to dry up due to accumulation of sand at its mouth.

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Odisha to auction 636 new minor mineral sources soon

AFTER inviting bids for eight major mineral blocks, the Odisha government is all set to go for auction of its newly identified 636 minor minerals sites spread over 17 districts.

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Senior BJD Leader Ananta Das Passes Away

SENIOR BJD leader and former minister Ananta Das passed away at his residence in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

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Govt planning to set up an all-women court in state soon, says Pravati Parida

THE state government is planning to set up an all-women court soon, deputy chief minister Pravati Parida said on Sunday.

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Piling sand at Chitroptala river mouth worries locals

WITH summer approaching, people residing in Mahanadi-Chitroptala and Luna-Chitroptala deltaic regions have raised concerns over severe water crisis as the Chitroptala river passing through the area has started to dry up due to accumulation of sand at its mouth.

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Odisha to auction 636 new minor mineral sources soon

AFTER inviting bids for eight major mineral blocks, the Odisha government is all set to go for auction of its newly identified 636 minor minerals sites spread over 17 districts.

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BJD, Cong ask CM to clear stand over Mishra's remark

SENIOR BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra's statement that the merger of Koshal region with Odisha was a historic blunder has triggered a full-scale political backlash with the Opposition BJD and Congress demanding Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to make his stand clear on the issue.

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Govt Set To Cross 77L Tonne Paddy Purchase Target

WITH 22 days left for procurement of kharif paddy and 70 lakh tonne already purchased, the state is likely to cross the target of 77 lakh tonne set by the Group of Ministers.

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10 Bangladeshis held from Bhubaneswar rly station

THE Special Task Force (STF) of Crime Branch on Saturday arrested 10 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants including six men, three women and a juvenile from Bhubaneswar railway station here.

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BJD, Cong ask CM to clear stand over Mishra's remark

SENIOR BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra's statement that the merger of Koshal region with Odisha was a historic blunder has triggered a full-scale political backlash with the Opposition BJD and Congress demanding Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to make his stand clear on the issue.

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Govt Set To Cross 77L Tonne Paddy Purchase Target

WITH 22 days left for procurement of kharif paddy and 70 lakh tonne already purchased, the state is likely to cross the target of 77 lakh tonne set by the Group of Ministers.

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10 Bangladeshis held from Bhubaneswar rly station

THE Special Task Force (STF) of Crime Branch on Saturday arrested 10 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants including six men, three women and a juvenile from Bhubaneswar railway station here.

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Couple dies in mishap, locals stage blockade

A couple was killed after a speeding truck hit their motorcycle at Godibandha chowk near Talcher on Sunday.

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Assault on inmates of Anwesha boys' hostel

TENSION flared up at Anwesha boys' hostel in Gunupur town on Sunday as parents and locals raised a hue and cry demanding strict action against the students who reportedly assaulted three inmates a couple of days back.

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Five tonne of beef seized from truck in Balasore

SINGLA police in Balasore district seized five tonne of beef that was being transported illegally from Soro to West Bengal in a truck on Sunday.

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CM Inaugurates, Lays Foundation Stones for Projects in Keonjhar

CHIEF Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated 16 projects worth around ₹42 crore for Anandapur sub-division and laid foundation stones for several others at an estimated cost of ₹118 crore during his visit to Keonjhar district on Sunday.

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Woman Caught Stealing Baby From MCH, Arrested

35-year-old accused nabbed by attendants in maternity ward

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Kanakunda canyon in Sundargarh sees more tourist footfall

THE breathtaking Kanakunda canyon in Sundargarh district is in the limelight again, with people pushing for its development as a tourist site.

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Pujari lashes out at Mishra for Koshal merger remark

A day after Sambalpur MLA Jayanarayan Mishra termed the integration of Koshal region with Odisha as a 'historic blunder', BJD's district president Rohit Pujari on Sunday lashed out at the senior BJP leader calling his statement 'an outcome of greed for a ministerial position'.

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10 Tagged Turtles Return to Gahirmatha After 4 Years

Forest staff spotted 10 female turtles with metallic tags on their flippers on Nasi-1 and Nasi-2 islands. The tags were fitted in 2021 Manas Das, Range officer of Gahirmatha

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Couple dies in mishap, locals stage blockade

A couple was killed after a speeding truck hit their motorcycle at Godibandha chowk near Talcher on Sunday.

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Assault on inmates of Anwesha boys' hostel

TENSION flared up at Anwesha boys' hostel in Gunupur town on Sunday as parents and locals raised a hue and cry demanding strict action against the students who reportedly assaulted three inmates a couple of days back.

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Five tonne of beef seized from truck in Balasore

SINGLA police in Balasore district seized five tonne of beef that was being transported illegally from Soro to West Bengal in a truck on Sunday.

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CM Inaugurates, Lays Foundation Stones for Projects in Keonjhar

CHIEF Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated 16 projects worth around ₹42 crore for Anandapur sub-division and laid foundation stones for several others at an estimated cost of ₹118 crore during his visit to Keonjhar district on Sunday.

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Woman Caught Stealing Baby From MCH, Arrested

35-year-old accused nabbed by attendants in maternity ward

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Kanakunda canyon in Sundargarh sees more tourist footfall

THE breathtaking Kanakunda canyon in Sundargarh district is in the limelight again, with people pushing for its development as a tourist site.

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Pujari lashes out at Mishra for Koshal merger remark

A day after Sambalpur MLA Jayanarayan Mishra termed the integration of Koshal region with Odisha as a 'historic blunder', BJD's district president Rohit Pujari on Sunday lashed out at the senior BJP leader calling his statement 'an outcome of greed for a ministerial position'.

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10 Tagged Turtles Return to Gahirmatha After 4 Years

Forest staff spotted 10 female turtles with metallic tags on their flippers on Nasi-1 and Nasi-2 islands. The tags were fitted in 2021 Manas Das, Range officer of Gahirmatha

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Srikant Jena Urges CM to Implement PESA Act

FORMER Union minister and senior Congress leader Srikant Kumar Jena has urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to immediately implement Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) in tribal areas.

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Odisha 2nd worst-hit state by forest fire, 2K ha area affected

AROUND 2,165 hectare area has already been affected by forest fire this season, even as a gradual uptick in such incidents has made Odisha the second-most wildfire-hit state in the country this week.

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Orissa High Court acquits man of murder after 17 years

THE Orissa High Court has acquitted Madan Kanhar of charges of killing a 20-year-old girl in 2005 citing lack of evidence.

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Guv urges industry to prioritise sustainable mining

GOVERNOR Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday urged the mining industry to prioritise sustainable exploration of minerals along with environmental conservation and welfare of mining-affected communities.

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16 Days On, One Body Found in T'gana Tunnel

AFTER 16 days of rescue operations, one body has been recovered from the debris inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) Tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkunool, where a collapse on February 22 trapped eight workers.

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Kerala teen dies after following extreme diet

An 18-year-old lost her life after following an extreme weight-loss diet she found on YouTube.

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State Govt Extends Deadline For Bill & Claims Submissions

Amid concerns over low spending by departments this financial year, the state government has extended the deadlines to regulate the submission of bills and claims in the treasuries for administrative convenience.

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Srikant Jena Urges CM to Implement PESA Act

FORMER Union minister and senior Congress leader Srikant Kumar Jena has urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to immediately implement Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) in tribal areas.

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Odisha 2nd worst-hit state by forest fire, 2K ha area affected

AROUND 2,165 hectare area has already been affected by forest fire this season, even as a gradual uptick in such incidents has made Odisha the second-most wildfire-hit state in the country this week.

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Orissa High Court acquits man of murder after 17 years

THE Orissa High Court has acquitted Madan Kanhar of charges of killing a 20-year-old girl in 2005 citing lack of evidence.

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Guv urges industry to prioritise sustainable mining

GOVERNOR Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday urged the mining industry to prioritise sustainable exploration of minerals along with environmental conservation and welfare of mining-affected communities.

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16 Days On, One Body Found in T'gana Tunnel

AFTER 16 days of rescue operations, one body has been recovered from the debris inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) Tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkunool, where a collapse on February 22 trapped eight workers.

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Kerala teen dies after following extreme diet

An 18-year-old lost her life after following an extreme weight-loss diet she found on YouTube.

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State Govt Extends Deadline For Bill & Claims Submissions

Amid concerns over low spending by departments this financial year, the state government has extended the deadlines to regulate the submission of bills and claims in the treasuries for administrative convenience.

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Understanding the Holy Month of Fasting

Ramzan lasts a month, depending on the sighting of the new moon. It began on March 1 this year. In India, fasting will continue until March 30 or 31, 2025, based on the new moon sighting, which marks the beginning of Eid-ul-Fitr.

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Good Governance Should Not Be So Slippery

We are much more invested in deflecting blame than fixing the underlying problem. Inquiry committee findings are usually suppressed, a hangover of the colonial government

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Understanding the Holy Month of Fasting

Ramzan lasts a month, depending on the sighting of the new moon. It began on March 1 this year. In India, fasting will continue until March 30 or 31, 2025, based on the new moon sighting, which marks the beginning of Eid-ul-Fitr.

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Good Governance Should Not Be So Slippery

We are much more invested in deflecting blame than fixing the underlying problem. Inquiry committee findings are usually suppressed, a hangover of the colonial government

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Cybercrime Probes Focus on Crypto Transactions

Data shows 2,500% rise in crypto-related forensic cases in 4 years

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'Despicable': MEA calls for action over vandalism at Hindu temple in US

INDIA has strongly condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in California, with External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal calling the attack \"despicable\" and urging local authorities to take strict action against those responsible.

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59% Indians get less than 6-hour sleep: Survey

A latest survey on India's sleep pattern found that 59% of Indians get less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep, while only half of them are able to make it up on weekends.

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Concerns flagged over green credit rules, SC intervenes

THE Supreme Court has taken up environmentalists' concerns over inadequacies in the Green Credit Rules (GCR) of 2023 and sought the response of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

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Ex-CJI Gogoi, lawyer Salve to depose before 'one election' panel

FORMER Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and senior lawyer Harish Salve will depose before the fourth and fifth meetings of the joint Parliamentary committee (JPC) scrutinising the 'One Nation One Election (ONOE)' bill, on March 11 and March 17.

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Ilaiyaraaja first Indian to perform western classical symphony in London

ILAIYARAAJA presented his \"first ever western classical symphony,\" titled Valiant, at London's Eventim Apollo Theatre at midnight on March 9, Sunday.

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Cybercrime Probes Focus on Crypto Transactions

Data shows 2,500% rise in crypto-related forensic cases in 4 years

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'Despicable': MEA calls for action over vandalism at Hindu temple in US

INDIA has strongly condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in California, with External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal calling the attack \"despicable\" and urging local authorities to take strict action against those responsible.

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59% Indians get less than 6-hour sleep: Survey

A latest survey on India's sleep pattern found that 59% of Indians get less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep, while only half of them are able to make it up on weekends.

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Concerns flagged over green credit rules, SC intervenes

THE Supreme Court has taken up environmentalists' concerns over inadequacies in the Green Credit Rules (GCR) of 2023 and sought the response of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

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Ex-CJI Gogoi, lawyer Salve to depose before 'one election' panel

FORMER Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and senior lawyer Harish Salve will depose before the fourth and fifth meetings of the joint Parliamentary committee (JPC) scrutinising the 'One Nation One Election (ONOE)' bill, on March 11 and March 17.

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Ilaiyaraaja first Indian to perform western classical symphony in London

ILAIYARAAJA presented his \"first ever western classical symphony,\" titled Valiant, at London's Eventim Apollo Theatre at midnight on March 9, Sunday.

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J'khand Man Lynched Over Goat Theft, 4 Held

A man was brutally beaten to death by villagers in Latehar in Jharkhand after he was caught stealing a goat.

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Centre has sealed over dozen peace pacts in Northeast: HM

IN a decade of governance, the BJP-led Centre has brokered over a dozen peace settlements, bringing stability to the Northeast, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.

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Day after fresh violence, shutdown cripples life in Manipur Kuki districts

AN indefinite shutdown crippled normal life in Manipur's Kuki-Zo dominated districts on Sunday.

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Sleepless from ceaseless wailing, mother murders twin infants in U'khand

IN a shocking incident, a woman in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand, has been arrested for the brutal murder of her six-month-old twin daughters.

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PM Lauds Efforts as India Gets 58th Tiger Reserve

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the country would always be at the forefront of protecting animals and contributing to a sustainable planet.

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Minister Sees Terror Link in Kathua Deaths, Home Secy Reviews Security

A day after the corpses of three persons, who had gone missing on March 5, were recovered from a waterfall in Billawar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday attributed the \"killings\" to terrorists.

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Maiyan aid for 112 women diverted to Ranchi man's account, case filed

IN another controversy surrounding the Jharkhand government's Maiyan Samman Yojana, the financial assistance intended for 112 women were allegedly diverted to the bank account of a man in Tamar of Ranchi.

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J'khand Man Lynched Over Goat Theft, 4 Held

A man was brutally beaten to death by villagers in Latehar in Jharkhand after he was caught stealing a goat.

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Centre has sealed over dozen peace pacts in Northeast: HM

IN a decade of governance, the BJP-led Centre has brokered over a dozen peace settlements, bringing stability to the Northeast, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.

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Day after fresh violence, shutdown cripples life in Manipur Kuki districts

AN indefinite shutdown crippled normal life in Manipur's Kuki-Zo dominated districts on Sunday.

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Sleepless from ceaseless wailing, mother murders twin infants in U'khand

IN a shocking incident, a woman in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand, has been arrested for the brutal murder of her six-month-old twin daughters.

1 min

PM Lauds Efforts as India Gets 58th Tiger Reserve

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the country would always be at the forefront of protecting animals and contributing to a sustainable planet.

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Minister Sees Terror Link in Kathua Deaths, Home Secy Reviews Security

A day after the corpses of three persons, who had gone missing on March 5, were recovered from a waterfall in Billawar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday attributed the \"killings\" to terrorists.

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Maiyan aid for 112 women diverted to Ranchi man's account, case filed

IN another controversy surrounding the Jharkhand government's Maiyan Samman Yojana, the financial assistance intended for 112 women were allegedly diverted to the bank account of a man in Tamar of Ranchi.

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China Tariffs on US to Take Effect Today

TRADE tensions between the world's two leading economies are set to escalate on Monday, as Beijing begins levying tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest hike on Chinese imports.

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1,000 Killed in Deadliest Syrian Violence in 14 Years

Nearly 800 civilians among the dead in clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted leader Bashar Al-Assad

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Israeli Air Strike in Gaza Ahead of New Truce Talks

ISRAEL carried out an air strike on militants in northern Gaza on Sunday, rattling an already fragile ceasefire as it prepared for fresh talks in Doha on the future of its truce with Hamas.

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Refugees in Bangladesh brace for food shortage

DHAKA

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UN calls for halt to fighting, says entire families being killed

The United Nations on Sunday said reports of entire families being killed in northwestern Syria was \"extremely disturbing\" and it called for an immediate halt to the violence.

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Top American health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to 80K staffers

MOST of the 80,000 federal workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare and Medicaid under the auspices of the Health and Human Services Department were emailed an offer to leave their job for as much as a $25,000 payment as part of President Donald Trump's government cuts.

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China Tariffs on US to Take Effect Today

TRADE tensions between the world's two leading economies are set to escalate on Monday, as Beijing begins levying tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest hike on Chinese imports.

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1,000 Killed in Deadliest Syrian Violence in 14 Years

Nearly 800 civilians among the dead in clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted leader Bashar Al-Assad

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Israeli Air Strike in Gaza Ahead of New Truce Talks

ISRAEL carried out an air strike on militants in northern Gaza on Sunday, rattling an already fragile ceasefire as it prepared for fresh talks in Doha on the future of its truce with Hamas.

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Refugees in Bangladesh brace for food shortage

DHAKA

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UN calls for halt to fighting, says entire families being killed

The United Nations on Sunday said reports of entire families being killed in northwestern Syria was \"extremely disturbing\" and it called for an immediate halt to the violence.

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Top American health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to 80K staffers

MOST of the 80,000 federal workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare and Medicaid under the auspices of the Health and Human Services Department were emailed an offer to leave their job for as much as a $25,000 payment as part of President Donald Trump's government cuts.

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Tame Volatility for Creating Wealth

Investing in a volatile market can feel like navigating a storm, but with the right strategies, you can manage risks and even find opportunities.

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SGBs: Things to do for early redemption

Since gold prices may move higher, investors who can remain invested in Sovereign Gold Bonds will be benefitted

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PepsiCo to double India revenue in five years

PEPSICO aims to double its revenue in India over the next five years, viewing the country as a 'key anchor market' where it is making \"aggressive\" investments to expand its capacity, its India & South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said.

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Why Surging Household Wealth Is Good News

Individual investors are the largest group in the stock market after promoters.

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India-European Union trade talks to resume today

AS the 10th round of talks on India-EU free trade agreement begins on Monday in Brussels, tariffs on agricultural and industrial goods, regulatory alignment, investment protection, and sustainability commitments remain key issues of contention between the two parties.

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HyFun Foods looks to raise funds from PEs, capital market

HYFUN Foods, a Gujarat-based frozen food manufacturer, is drawing interest from several venture capital and private equity funds as it plans to double its manufacturing capacity by 2026 and expand its product portfolio.

1 min

Tame Volatility for Creating Wealth

Investing in a volatile market can feel like navigating a storm, but with the right strategies, you can manage risks and even find opportunities.

1 min

SGBs: Things to do for early redemption

Since gold prices may move higher, investors who can remain invested in Sovereign Gold Bonds will be benefitted

2 mins

PepsiCo to double India revenue in five years

PEPSICO aims to double its revenue in India over the next five years, viewing the country as a 'key anchor market' where it is making \"aggressive\" investments to expand its capacity, its India & South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said.

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Why Surging Household Wealth Is Good News

Individual investors are the largest group in the stock market after promoters.

2 mins

India-European Union trade talks to resume today

AS the 10th round of talks on India-EU free trade agreement begins on Monday in Brussels, tariffs on agricultural and industrial goods, regulatory alignment, investment protection, and sustainability commitments remain key issues of contention between the two parties.

1 min

HyFun Foods looks to raise funds from PEs, capital market

HYFUN Foods, a Gujarat-based frozen food manufacturer, is drawing interest from several venture capital and private equity funds as it plans to double its manufacturing capacity by 2026 and expand its product portfolio.

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Ro, a massive hit as captain leads cultural reset

WHEN Rohit Sharma was given the keys to India's cricketing kingdom following a below-par 2021 T20 World Cup campaign, it came with a significant caveat.

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Arsenal held by United; Chelsea win

ARSENAL'S slim title hopes turned slimmer as the Gunners were held 1-1 by Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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Ro, a massive hit as captain leads cultural reset

WHEN Rohit Sharma was given the keys to India's cricketing kingdom following a below-par 2021 T20 World Cup campaign, it came with a significant caveat.

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Arsenal held by United; Chelsea win

ARSENAL'S slim title hopes turned slimmer as the Gunners were held 1-1 by Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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A rich legacy that dates back to 1951

Prof Amit Patra, Director, IIT Kharagpur, says, \"We are nurturing not just scholars, but yogic individuals ready to impact the world\"

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If the walls could talk - Campus stories & events that shaped history

From detention to distinction: The legacy of IIT Kharagpur's main building

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A rich legacy that dates back to 1951

Prof Amit Patra, Director, IIT Kharagpur, says, \"We are nurturing not just scholars, but yogic individuals ready to impact the world\"

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If the walls could talk - Campus stories & events that shaped history

From detention to distinction: The legacy of IIT Kharagpur's main building

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The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar - March 10, 2025