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Op Sindoor exposed Pak 'sponsoring' terrorism in India, alleges Amit Shah
THE Operation Sindoor undertaken by the Indian armed forces in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack has \"completely exposed\" the fact that terrorism in India is sponsored by Pakistan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India needs to further ramp up investments in military hardware, space tech: Report
IN response to shifting global dynamics, India will need to significantly ramp up investments in military hardware, space technology, drones, air defence systems, aircraft carriers, smart grids and power infrastructure, a report showed on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Oil India records 10 pc rise in net profit at 6,114 cr for FY25
GOVERNMENT-OWNED Oil India Limited (OIL) reported a 10.13 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 6,114.19 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, driven by record-high oil and gas production.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha STF arrests illegal arms racket mastermind from Munger in Bihar
THE Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police have arrested the mastermind of the illegal arms racket in the state from Bihar, an officer said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Army Chief presents Badge of Sacrifice, Certificate of Honour to next of kin of fallen heroes
ARMY Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Friday presented the Badge of Sacrifice and the Certificate of Honour to the next of kin of several army personnel, who have laid down their lives in the line of duty.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
War, Profit and Symbolism
War is commodified under neoliberalism, merging corporate profits, political agendas, and gendered symbolism while masking human costs and ethical dilemmas, writes Sanchita Dash.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vedanta commits ₹30k cr investment in Northeast in oil and gas, critical minerals and other sectors
VEDANTA Group on Friday said it will invest Rs 30,000 crore in the Northeast in fields of oil and gas, critical minerals, refining facilities, power, optical fibre, system integration, renewable energy, transmission sectors and data centres.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Elimination of Naxalism: Shinde hails PM, Shah for decisive action
MAHARASHTRA Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for decisive action against Naxalism, which saw a general secretary rank ultra being neutralised for the first time in three decades.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha targets ₹2.52 lakh crore credit push as SLBC sets sights on Vision 2036
IN a major move to align financial growth with its long-term development blueprint, Odisha has set an ambitious credit target of Rs 2.52 lakh crore for FY 2025-26.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Police arrest NRI conman involved in job fraud cases
ODISHA Police personnel have arrested a \"suave NRI conman\" for duping highly qualified professionals of lakhs on the pretext of facilitating them get well-paid jobs abroad, Vinaytosh Mishra, DGP, Odisha Crime Branch, said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
West supported military regime in Pak: Jaishankar
NO one has supported the military regime and undermined democracy in Pakistan in so many ways as much as the West, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP registers complaint against rapper Vedan over song 'targeting' PM Modi
A woman BJP leader from Palakkad has filed a formal complaint against popular rapper and song-writer Vedan (Hirandas Murali), accusing him of defaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and promoting caste-based division through his music.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India’s GDP growth projected at 6.8pc in Q4, overall consumption healthy
INDIA’S GDP growth in Q4 is projected at 6.8 per cent which brings FY25 growth at 6.3 per cent, supported by strong momentum in sectors such as agriculture, hotels and transport and construction, according to a new report.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
850 Ramlila committees across Delhi to screen Operation Sindoor this Navratri
NEARLY 850 Ramlila committees across Delhi will hold a special daily screening of Operation Sindoor before their performances this Navratri as a tribute to the valour of the Indian armed forces.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
WBSSC job scam case: Calcutta High Court bars coercive police action against protesting teachers
A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Friday, barred the Bidhannagar Police from taking any coercive action, including arrest, against \"untainted\" or \"genuine\" teachers who have been named in FIRs for protesting in front of the state education department headquarters.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's domestic air passenger traffic reaches 16.54 cr in FY25
THE domestic air passenger traffic reached 16.54 crore in FY25, a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 7.6 per cent and 16.8 per cent higher than the pre-Covid level of around 14.15 crore (FY20), a report showed on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Anuj Kumar Das Pattanaik appointed Director of Information & Public Relations Department
IN a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Odisha government has announced a series of transfers and postings involving senior officials.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Act of terror: FBI on killing of two Israeli embassy employees in US
US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Assistant Director in Charge Steven J. Jensen on Friday called the tragic murder of two Israeli Embassy employees outside the Jewish National Museum in Washington, both an act of terror and directed violence against the Jewish community.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha to announce new excise policy by June 20: Excise Minister Harichandan
THE Odisha government's new excise policy will be announced by June 20, Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
ED raids against Jaypee Infratech and others in 12,000-crore fraud case
THE Enforcement Directorate conducted multiple searches as part of a money laundering probe against Jaypee Infratech, Jaiprakash Associates and some others in a Rs 12,000 crore worth homebuyers \"fraud\" case, official sources said.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian Open surfing from May 30
THE Indian Open of surfing, which is the second stop in the National Surfing Championship series, is set to return for its sixth edition from May 30 to June 1.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RBI all set to give record dividend of ₹2.69L crore to govt
THE Reserve Bank on Friday announced a record Rs 2.69 lakh crore dividend to the government for FY25, 27.4 per cent higher than 2023-24, helping the exchequer to tide over challenges posed by US tariffs and increased spending on defence due to the conflict with Pakistan.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
121 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in Delhi to be deported
THE Delhi Police has detained 121 Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly residing unlawfully in India with their deportation process being initiated through the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), an official said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
State govt plans to install anti-drone system at Jagannath temple in Puri
THE Odisha government on Friday said it was contemplating installing an anti-drone system to bolster the security at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Will come up with answer at end: Gogoi on Pak visit row
CONGRESS Lok Sabha member Gaurav Gogoi, while reacting to the allegations of his Pakistan links, sarcastically remarked on Friday that he would come up with an answer at the end of this ongoing controversy.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
An Eminent Civil Servant and a Sanskrit Scholar
IN the Indian civil service, some members have been known not only for their professional competence but also for their scholastic attainments. One such shining star was Mr. S. Sunderrajan of the Indian Administrative Service of 1958 batch of the Odisha cadre.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
An Inborn Poet and Administrator
SRI S. Sundararajan, a shining star in the administrative and literary firmament of Odisha, has demitted his physical form on 21 May 2025.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vietnam: Holy Buddha relics from India enshrined at ancient Buddhist temple
THE Holy Buddha Relics sent from India were enshrined at an ancient Buddhist temple Phuc Son pagoda in Bac Giang Province of Vietnam, on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Three held by Odisha crime branch for fraud
THE crime branch of Odisha police has arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in two separate fraud cases.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
It'll be tough without Rohit and Virat but also an opportunity for others: Gambhir
INDIA head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that dealing with the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be a significant challenge for the team but their Test retirement has also opened the door for others to step up and take responsibility.
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