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Will not be silenced by terrorism, says Tharoor
CONGRESS MP Shashi Tharoor, who is leading a multi-party delegation to five countries, has asserted the mission would be to give the world the message that \"we will not be silenced by terrorism\" and that \"we don't want the world to look away either\".
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Northeast is new epicentre of India’s development journey: Jayant Chaudhary
THE northeastern region is no longer on the periphery of India but is the new epicentre of India’s development journey, Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said on Saturday.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pakistan put in abeyance principles guiding Indus Waters Treaty: MEA
INDIA's decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance is only a natural outcome of Pakistan putting in abeyance the principles, including friendship and goodwill, guiding the agreement, the Ministry of External Affairs has told a parliamentary committee.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Ayogya body': Cong slams NITI Aayog meet
Terms it exercise in 'hypocrisy', 'diversion'
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM Wong highlights Singapore's collaborative approach amid global shifts in alliances
SINGAPORE will be a \"steady and constructive\" partner to advance dialogue and fraternity and support a rule-based order amid global shifts in alliances, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said, highlighting his government's priorities to help the country secure an assured place in the changed world.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Govt to develop craft clusters across the State under Srujanika
IN a significant move to uplift Odisha’s vibrant craft sector, the state government plans to launch a Cluster Development program under the Srujanika initiative, said Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar, Secretary of the Handloom, Textiles &
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
EC meets its legal counsels; bats for its non-adversarial approach
THE Election Commission on Saturday interacted with counsels representing it in the Supreme Court and several high courts where the emphasis was laid on adopting a non-adversarial approach.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Gill appointed India's new Test captain for England tour, Pant to be his deputy
RIGHT-handed batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as India's 37th Test captain as chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 18-member squad on Saturday for the crucial five-match tour of England, starting on June 20.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SIT begins probe into Vijay Shah's controversial comments
A Special Investigation Team, formed on the orders of the Supreme Court, has begun its probe into the controversial remarks by Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah, one of its members said on Saturday.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rashtrapati Niketan, Presidential Retreat in Dehradun, to open from next month
IN a first, the Presidential Retreat in Dehradun -- Rashtrapati Niketan -- will open for public viewing from June 24, the President's office announced on Saturday.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Yunus to continue as Bangladesh's interim govt chief: Adviser
MUHAMMAD Yunus will remain as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, an adviser in his cabinet said on Saturday, two days after a key ally said he mulled resignation.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Monsoon reaches Kerala, earliest since 2009: IMD
THE southwest monsoon hit Kerala on Saturday, marking its earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009 when it reached the southern state on May 23, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Clueless Pakistan rattled by India's Operation Sindoor outreach
RATTLED and pushed on the back foot by the diplomatic and political blitzkrieg launched by India's Operation Sindoor outreach missions, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will begin a six-day \"diplomatic tour\" to four \"friendly nations\" of Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan on Sunday even as the Bilawal Bhutto Zardari-led delegation - entrusted with presenting \"Islamabad's case to the world\" - is still cooling heels at home.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rahul Gandhi should have used opportunity to applaud soldiers: BJP on LoP's Poonch visit
REACTING to Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's visit to J&K’s Poonch district on Saturday, BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said he (LoP) should have used the opportunity to honour the bravery of Indian soldiers.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Long-term outlook for FPI flows into India remains positive: Analysts
WHILE short-term uncertainties may persist due to global political developments, the long-term outlook for foreign portfolio investor (FPI) flows into India remains positive, analysts said on Saturday.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Absconding for 3 years, key accused in fake cancer drug racket held in Delhi
THE Delhi Police has arrested a man from West Bengal who had been evading arrest for more than three years in a high-profile case involving the supply of spurious cancer medicines, an official said on Saturday.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt ratifies interest rate at 8.25 pc on employees' provident fund for FY25
THE government has ratified the rate of interest on employees' provident fund at 8.25 per cent for FY25, enabling retirement fund body EPFO to deposit the annual interest accumulation in the post-retirement funds of over 7 crore subscribers.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ahead of crucial electoral battle in Bihar, RJD, NDA engage in social media
THE NDA and the RJD, the two main rivals in politics of Bihar, where assembly polls are due in a few months, on Saturday made the use of social media and animation technology to pin each other down.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
A 'Made in US' Apple iPhone can cost nearly ₹3 lakh
A 'Made in US' Apple iPhone can cost a whopping $3,500 (more than Rs 2,98,000) in absence of a fully-integrated supply chain in the country, top analysts have said.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
A Life of Sacrifice - A Death of Solitude
I still recall the sombre visit to my dear friend's bedside a few months before his passing.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RBI's dividend bonanza driven by robust gross dollar sales, higher forex gains
THE record Rs 2.69 lakh crore dividend bonanza by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to the government is driven by robust gross dollar sales, higher foreign exchange gains, and steady increases in interest income, according to a new report.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India must work together: PM
Says Centre, states must focus future-ready cities and increase speed of overall growth
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi Police arrests MCD official for extorting money from elderly woman
DELHI Police has arrested a 42-year-old man who posed as an MCD official to extort money from an elderly woman in south Delhi's Defence Colony area, officials said on Saturday.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt. to have annual Khelo India North-Eastern Games soon: Mansukh Mandaviya
EXPANDING the government's flagship Khelo India programme, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday announced that the north-eastern states will have annual Khelo India Games dedicated exclusively to the region.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha anti-corruption officials nab engineer over disproportionate assets
ODISHA anti-corruption vigilance officials on Saturday arrested a junior engineer after seizing Rs 55 lakh in cash and 1.4 kg gold from his possession, an official said.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
JSW Foundation inaugurates doctor's quarters in Koida
IN a significant initiative to enhance healthcare facilities, the JSW Foundation, Odisha Mines Division, on Friday inaugurated a newly constructed doctor's quarters at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Koida.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Infectious animal diseases migrating to new species, about half raise threat to humans
INFECTIOUS animal diseases are affecting new areas and species, with half (47 per cent) having zoonotic or animal-to-human potential, raising the risk of newer pandemics, according to a global report.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Gujarat Titans seek top-two finish, CSK a consolatory win
GUJARAT Titans would aim to secure a top-two spot while Chennai Super Kings would continue their planning for future when the two teams meet in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
GST Council’s next meeting likely to discuss rate rationalisation, compensation cess
WITH a focus on simplifying the indirect tax regime and addressing anomalies in the existing Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate structure, the GST Council is likely to take up rate rationalisation and the future of compensation cess in its next meeting.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
IMF likely to review Pak funding in 2025 2nd half amid 11 fresh conditions
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to conduct the next funding review for Pakistan in the second half of 2025.
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