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Vietnam Joins BRICS
From strong anti-terror messaging to leading conversations on trade reform and health equity, BRICS is intent on playing a central role in shaping the world’s future, writes Atanu Pattanaik.
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July 08, 2025
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UAE's new Golden Visa norms mark a significant shift for Indian investors
THE recent overhaul of the UAE's Golden Visa marks a significant shift in the country’s residency landscape, industry experts said on Monday.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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Two dead, over 140 taken ill following diarrhoea outbreak in Odisha's Ganjam
TWO persons have died and over 140 were taken ill following a diarrhoea outbreak in Odisha's Ganjam district, officials said on Monday.
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July 08, 2025
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CM Nitish Kumar distributes appointment letters to 7,468 ANMs
WITH the Assembly elections due in Bihar this year, the state government has intensified efforts to provide employment opportunities, focusing on appointments in various departments. On Monday, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar handed over appointment letters to 7,468 newly appointed Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) during a programme held at Samvad Hall, located at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Patna.
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July 08, 2025
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'Pragati Maidan-Bhairo Marg tunnel to be completed in 8-9 mths after Centre’s nod'
THE Pragati Maidan-Bhairo Marg tunnel will be completed in eight to nine months after getting approval from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma said on Monday.
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July 08, 2025
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Dhupar challenges his removal as AITA Secretary General; Delhi HC to hear plea on Friday
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July 08, 2025
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Brighter night-time light exposure may not be good for your heart
ARE you in the habit of sleeping with lights on during the night? Beware, a study led by an international team of researchers found that brighter nighttime light exposure may increase the risks of five major cardiovascular diseases.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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Amish Tripathi says PM Modi's Hindi fluency is his biggest strength, slams trolls for criticizing his English skills
AUTHOR Amish Tripathi has come out in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that his fluency in Hindi is a strength, not a weakness.
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July 08, 2025
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Odisha Vigilance traps Veterinary Officer, Programme Assistant while taking bribe
ODISHA Vigilance sleuths on Monday apprehended a block veterinary _ officer (BVO) and a programme assistant posted —at Rairakhol in Sambalpur district for allegedly taking bribe from the beneficiary of a state government scheme.
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July 08, 2025
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Empowered by tech, driven by purpose: Annapurna Devi on transforming women and child development
FROM smartphones to specialised apps, and from anganwadi centres to Parliament, digital systems are rapidly transforming the landscape of women and child welfare in the country — making service delivery faster, more transparent, and accessible, Union Minister Annapurna Devi said.
2 min |
July 08, 2025
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Three Maoists surrender in Odisha's Kandhamal
THREE Maoists, including two women, hailing from Chhattisgarh on Monday surrendered before security forces in Odisha's Kandhamal district, police said.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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2 boys booked for making reels on railway tracks in Bolangir
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July 08, 2025
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‘520 farmers commit suicide in Marathwada in Jan-June, up 20 pc from 2024 first half’
EIGHT districts of Maharashtra's Marathwada region registered 520 farmer suicides between January and June (up to June 26) 2025, up 20 per cent from 430 such cases reported in the same period last year, according to a state revenue department report.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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DUTA flags Four-Year Undergraduate Programme under NEP, petitions president
CALLING the implementation of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) under NEP 2020 a \"recipe to failure,\" the Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) on Monday submitted a petition to the President of India, raising serious concerns over academic, infrastructural and policy gaps.
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July 08, 2025
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Delhi Speaker meets Amit Shah, briefs about ongoing initiatives in Assembly
Gupta's plans to develop the colonial-era Assembly building as a heritage site, preserving its architectural and historical significance, was also detailed.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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Kaladan proj between India, Myanmar to be operational by 2027, says Sonowal
UNION Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said the ambitious Kaladan project between India and Myanmar, aimed at reducing the Northeast's distance from the rest of the country, will be operational by 2027.
2 min |
July 08, 2025
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18 Bangladeshi among 29 foreign nationals living illegally in Delhi's Dwarka held
TWENTY-NINE foreign nationals, including 18 Bangladeshi, staying illegally in the country were apprehended from southwest Delhi's Dwarka, officials said on Monday.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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Positive signs of peace returning in Manipur, Meitei-Kuki dialogue being encouraged, says RSS
RSS volunteers are making efforts to reduce tension in Manipur by promoting dialogue between Meitei and Kuki communities, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh said on Monday, asserting that peace is gradually returning to the state.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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EC should take cognisance of violent incidents in Bihar: Maya
BSP chief Mayawati on Monday said the Election Commission should take cognisance of incidents of violence in Bihar, including the murder of Patna-based businessman Gopal Khemka, for the conduct of peaceful elections in the state.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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Hardeep Puri eyes Norwegian expertise for big push to India’s energy drive
MINISTER of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday that the government is looking at various projects in Norway with an eye on expertise to upgrade and expand India’s energy capabilities.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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CM approves creation of 217 new posts in Fisheries Service and 67 in Horticulture Service
KEEPING in view his government's target of ramping up massive growth in the fisheries and horticulture sectors, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today approved the proposal for reorganization of various posts in Odisha Fisheries Service and Odisha Horticulture Service cadres.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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South Calcutta Law College, where student was gang-raped, reopens amid heavy security
SOUTH Calcutta Law College reopened on Monday amid heavy security after remaining closed for 11 days following the alleged gang rape of a first year student on campus.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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Communal strife being fuelled under Congress rule, says Karnataka BJP chief
THE Karnataka BJP has alleged that a systematic conspiracy is underway to incite communal strife between two communities in the state.
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July 08, 2025
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Bihar: Social media influencer Kashyap joins Jan Suraaj party
BIHAR-BASED social media influencer Manish Kashyap, who had recently quit the BJP, on Monday joined Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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In a first, citizens will be able to self-enumerate during upcoming Census
A special dedicated web portal will be launched for self-enumeration during the upcoming Census, which will be available for both phases of the national enumeration exercise, officials said Monday.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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Luggage packed, to move out of official residence: Former CJI DY Chandrachud
IN the wake of the controversy over his stay at the official residence beyond permissible time, former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Monday cleared the air saying his luggage was packed and he along with his wife and children would soon move to a paid government accommodation.
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July 08, 2025
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India's Gini Index: A Misleading Measure of Equality
\"FOCUSED Government Initiatives drive India to become the 4th most equal country in the world\", the headlines news in most of the news papers in India, boasting that India is ahead of China and the United States and many advanced countries.
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July 08, 2025
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7 more Turkish soldiers die from methane gas in Iraqi cave, raising deaths to 12
SEVEN more Turkish soldiers have died from methane gas poisoning following a cave search operation in northern Iraq, Turkey's Defence Ministry said Monday, bringing the death toll to 12. The soldiers had been searching for the remains of a fellow soldier previously killed by Kurdish militants.
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July 08, 2025
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BRICS must amplify the voice of Global South: FM Sitharaman
FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that BRICS is a vital platform for advancing inclusive multilateralism, and especially when global institutions are facing a crisis of legitimacy and representation, it must lead by example by reinforcing cooperation, advocating credible reforms, and amplifying the voice of the Global South.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
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Jindal (India) Ltd gets nod for ₹3.6k-cr steel project in Odisha
JINDAL (India) Ltd on Monday said the company has received a letter of approval from the Odisha government for its proposed greenfield project in the state to be set up with an investment of Rs 3,600 crore.
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