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Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism

(RNS, 20-05-25) Gary Lineker, the former England soccer player and now a media celebrity, will leave his role as a presenter for the BBC after facing criticism for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism which featured a picture of a rat.

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May 21, 2025

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No discussion on ACC events yet: Devajit Saikia

Amid speculations and reports of India pulling out of upcoming Asian Cricket Council events, starting with the Emerging Women's Asia Cup, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has said that the Indian cricket board has not discussed or taken any decision yet on the matter.

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May 21, 2025
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Police hold flag march in UP's Sambhal after HC upholds survey of Shahi Jama Masjid

Hours after the Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition challenging a court-ordered survey of the 500-year old Shahi Jama Masjid, the Sambhal police on Monday patrolled key roads of the district in a flag march meant to reinforce calm.

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May 21, 2025

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Brace for early onset of monsoon in Kerala, say weather experts

An early monsoon is becoming increasingly likely, with favourable weather patterns expected to develop by May 24.

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May 21, 2025

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Water crisis in Odisha's Aul villages sparks protest

Reeling under acute water shortage for the last 45 days, residents of Mendhapur, Kalapahada, Kajisahi, Talasahi and Rasulpur villages in Aul staged protest in front of the local block office on Monday.

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May 21, 2025
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PFRDA Hosts Retirement Planning Session in Bhubaneswar, Highlights Odisha's NPS Potential

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), in collaboration with the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Odisha, today hosted an interactive session on the \"Importance of Retirement Planning — Role of NPS\" at Hotel The New Marrion, Bhubaneswar.

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May 21, 2025

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Woman drugged and gang raped in Surat; BJP leader arrested

A chilling gang rape case has shocked Gujarat's Surat city, with BJP Surat City ward general secretary Aditya Upadhyay at the centre of the storm.

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May 21, 2025
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India-Pakistan tension casts shadow of doubt over Asia Cup

Tensions between India and Pakistan are now spilling over into cricket, affecting more than just diplomatic ties.

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May 21, 2025
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Piramal Finance Expands Reach in Odisha, Enhancing Access to Financial Services for 4,133 Customers

•11 branches now directly managed by Piramal Finance? •4,133 microfinance customers transitioned to Piramal Finance's services?

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May 21, 2025
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Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win the Italian Open and solidify his status as French Open favorite

There’s only one player who is consistently beating Jannik Sinner. Carlos Alcaraz defeated the top-ranked Sinner again, 7-6 (5), 6-1, to win his first Italian Open on Sunday and add another big clay-court title to his resume.

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May 21, 2025

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Ten Orissa HC judges to sit in vacation benches

Ten judges will hold sittings over vacation benches of the Orissa High Court during the summer vacation which started on Monday.

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May 21, 2025
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US doctor detained at Puducherry airport for carrying satellite phone

A 33-year-old US-based ophthalmologist, Dr Rachel Anne Scott from Missouri, was detained at Puducherry Airport on Sunday after security officials discovered a satellite phone in her check-in baggage.

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May 21, 2025
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SGPC, head priest deny Army officer's claim on air defence guns at Golden Temple during Indo-Pak standoff

A day after Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D’Cunha hinted that air defence guns were deployed at the Golden Temple in Amritsar to counter potential drone and missile threats from Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and additional head granthi of the Golden Temple Giani Raghbir Singh denied the claim.

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May 21, 2025

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Centre opposes in Delhi HC Turkish firm Celebi's plea against revoking of security clearance

The Centre on Monday opposed in the Delhi High Court pleas of Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and another firm against the decision of aviation watchdog BCAS revoking its security clearance.

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May 21, 2025
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Sai Sudharsan: A superstar in making

B Sai Sudharsan has been the rising star of Indian cricket.

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May 21, 2025
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China pledges 'constructive role' for lasting India-Pakistan ceasefire as Pakistan's deputy PM visits Beijing

China on Monday said it will play a constructive role for the realisation of a “lasting ceasefire\" between India and Pakistan as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived here for talks with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi.

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May 21, 2025
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STF intensifies crackdown on illegal immigrants in Odisha, warns of strict action

STF intensifies crackdown on illegal immigrants in Odisha, warns of strict action

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May 21, 2025
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Yogi government to revamp religious, heritage sites with Rs 4,560 crore investment

Uttar Pradesh government has chalked out an ambitious plan to revamp and strengthen roads connecting sites of historical, mythological, and spiritual significance with an investment of Rs 4,560 crore. “The initiative aims not only at ensuring safer and more convenient travel for pilgrims but to firmly establish Uttar Pradesh as a leading destination on the global religious tourism map,” the state government spokesman, here on Tuesday.

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May 21, 2025

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China's economy slows in April as tariff war blues hit retail sales, housing and investment

China's economy showed signs of slowing in April as President Donald Trump’s trade war took a toll, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast.

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May 21, 2025

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WHO chief says 2 million Palestinians are starving in Gaza amid Israel's aid blockade

(RNS, 20-05-25) Two million people are starving in the Gaza Strip, with the deliberate blocking of aid driving up the risk of famine, the World Health Organization chief warned Monday.

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May 21, 2025
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Kaziranga sees over 35% rise in tourist footfall

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam has recorded an increase of over 35% in visitor numbers.

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May 21, 2025
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Amid India's suspension of IWT, China plans to accelerate construction of dam in Pakistan

China has announced plans to accelerate work on a \"flagship\" dam in Pakistan to ease pressure on its all weather ally, weeks after India placed the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack, according to a media report.

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May 21, 2025
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Prashant Kishor names ex-BJP MP Uday Singh as Jan Suraaj's first president

Veteran politician and former BJP MP Uday Singh alias Pappu Singh has been unanimously chosen as Jan Suraaj Party's first national president, party founder Prashant Kishor announced while welcoming Singh.

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May 21, 2025

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Social media posts on Operation Sindoor: SC to hear plea of professor against arrest

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea of Ashoka University's political science department head Ali Khan Mahmudabad challenging his arrest for social media posts related to Operation Sindoor.

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May 21, 2025
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Heavy rain likely across several districts in Tamil Nadu as southwest monsoon set to advance further

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Erode, Krishnagiri, and Dharmapuri districts on Monday and Tuesday.

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May 21, 2025

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France accused of helping Nestlé hide illegal treatment of bottled mineral water

The French government \"at the highest level\" covered up a scandal over the treatment of mineral water by food giant Nestle, including the iconic Perrier brand, a Senate investigation said Monday.

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May 21, 2025
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Farioli resigns as coach after Ajax loses Dutch league title in late-season collapse

Ajax coach Francesco Farioli resigned on Monday, following his team’s late-season collapse that saw bitter rival PSV Eindhoven crowned Dutch champion.

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May 21, 2025

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Rupee rises 17 paise to close at 85.40 against US dollar

The rupee appreciated 17 paise to settle at 85.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, on weak US dollar index and a decline in crude oil prices.

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May 21, 2025
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Ministry of Defence approves border tourism in Lepcha, Shipki-La, Giu, Rani Kanda

The Ministry of Defence has approved the Himachal Pradesh Government's request to allow tourism activities in the border areas of Lepcha, Shipki-La, Giu, and Rani Kanda.

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May 21, 2025
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Would have expelled Vijay Shah for life had he been in my party: LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan

Assailing Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan here on Monday said that had Shah been in his party, he would have expelled him for life.

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May 21, 2025