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Odisha to launch toll-free helpline for reporting Naxal activity: ADG Sanjeeb Panda
IN a significant move to bolster anti-Naxal operations in Odisha, the state police will soon introduce a toll-free number for citizens to report Maoist activities.
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July 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Nvidia CEO Huang says AI chip sales to China resume after meeting with Trump
NVIDIA'S CEO Jensen Huang says the technology giant has won approval from the Trump administration to sell its advanced H20 computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence to China.
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July 16, 2025
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Kejriwal meets Jharkhand CM in Delhi hospital, enquires about Shibu Soren’s health
AAP supreo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday met Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here and enquired about the health of his father Shibu Soren, undergoing treatment at the facility.
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July 16, 2025
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Man sentenced to 3-year RI for sexually harassing girl
A POCSO court here on Tuesday sentenced a 58-year-old man to three years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a minor in August 2021.
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July 16, 2025
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Villagers demand action against culprits
THE body of the college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor reached her village in Balasore district on Tuesday.
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July 16, 2025
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We must elevate Odia language in the 21st century: Dharmendra Pradhan
\"WE must work together to elevate our Odia language in the 21st century,\" said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, emphasizing the need to adapt the language to modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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July 16, 2025
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TDP tells EC to give time for electoral roll revision, bats for presumption of inclusion
THE TDP urged the Election Commission on Tuesday to not hold the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh within six months of a major poll and to communicate explicitly that the exercise is not related to citizenship verification.
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July 16, 2025
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Giriraj Singh urges Japanese textile industry leaders to invest in India
UNION Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh commenced his official visit to Japan and held key meetings with local industry leaders, an official statement said on Tuesday.
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July 16, 2025
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TPSODL upgrades Berhampur substation to enhance power supply for 3,000 consumers
IN a significant move to strengthen power infrastructure and meet rising demand, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has successfully upgraded the Bidyutpuri Primary Substation (PSS) in Berhampur.
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July 16, 2025
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Flipkart celebrates gourmet food discovery at Food Fest 2.0
FLIPKART, India’s leading e-commerce marketplace, hosted the second edition of its highly anticipated Food Fest 2025 on July 8 and 9 at its Bengaluru campus. The event, which also extended online from July 5 to 10, celebrated India’s evolving food culture by offering shoppers access to exclusive gourmet collections, new product launches, and limited-time deals from top brands.
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July 16, 2025
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Vedanta Aluminium inaugurates state-of-the-art Driver Welfare Complex at Jharsuguda
VEDANTA Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Driver Welfare Complex within its operations in Jharsuguda.
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July 16, 2025
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Average inflation under Modi govt 5.1 pc against UPA's 8.1 per cent: Amit Malviya
AS retail inflation declined to over six-year low of 2.1 per cent in June, the BJP on Tuesday lauded the Modi government's handling of price-rise, saying the average inflation under it stands at 5.1 per cent compared to the Congress-led UPA's 8.1 per cent.
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July 16, 2025
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Nasscom launches US CEO Forum to boost India-US tech ties
INDUSTRY body Nasscom has launched a special forum to deepen India-US technology collaboration and provide a platform to reinforce the bilateral tech corridor as a foundation for global digital transformation and inclusive economic growth.
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July 16, 2025
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Bihar SIR: 86.32 pc enumeration forms collected, push underway to cover other remaining electors
AS the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar approaches, the Election Commission has collected 86.32 per cent of the Enumeration Forms (EFs) from the state's electorate.
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July 16, 2025
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SC directs TN jail authorities to identify disabled prisoners at time of admission
THE Supreme Court directed Tamil Nadu jail authorities to identify prisoners with disabilities at the time of admission and said all prisons must be equipped with disabled-friendly infrastructure.
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July 16, 2025
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Puri Rath Yatra stampede inquiry: DC Anu Garg records testimonies of 40 officials
AS part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic stampede that claimed three lives during the Rath Yatra festivities on June 29, Development Commissioner Anu Garg conducted a crucial hearing on Tuesday at the Special Circuit House in Puri.
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July 16, 2025
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Six-team IGPL set for 2026 debut; Yuvraj Singh named co-owner and ambassador
FORMER India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was on Tuesday announced as co-owner and brand ambassador of the much-anticipated Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), which will feature six teams competing for the inaugural title next year.
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July 16, 2025
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MCD pushes for tech-driven parking overhaul, floats E-tender for 82 sites across Delhi
THE Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is rolling out a tech-driven overhaul of the city's surface parking system, mandating digital billing, real-time monitoring, and stricter enforcement, backed by a fresh e-tender for allotting 82 authorised parking lots across the capital, an official said.
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July 16, 2025
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Odisha champions youth empowerment via Al, digital skills, and Industry 4.0: Minister Swain
\"ODISHA is committed to developing a future-ready workforce, fully equipped to thrive in the digital age,\" said Industries, Skill Development & Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, highlighting the state's significant strides in youth empowerment. His ‘statement came as the state marked World Youth Skills Day 2025 at the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.
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July 16, 2025
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India’s Q1 passenger vehicle sales surge past 1 mn mark for 2nd time in row
INDIA’S passenger vehicle sales crossed the one million mark in the April-June quarter (Ql) of 2025-26 with exports registering a double-digit growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday.
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July 16, 2025
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Odisha college student's death: Rahul says country wants answers, not PM's silence
THE Congress hit out at the BJP on Tuesday after an Odisha college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor died, with former party chief Rahul Gandhi saying the country wants answers and not Prime Minister Narendra Modi's \"silence\".
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July 16, 2025
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India should have won Lord's Test with kind of quality in dressing room
FORMER skipper Sourav Ganguly is disappointed that despite exceptional talent and quality in their dressing room, India ended on the wrong side of the result in the third Test at Lord's, saying a better batting show from the top order would have put the side ahead in the five-match series against England.
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July 16, 2025
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Bayer launches Felujit to combat sheath blight in paddy cultivation
BAYER, a global leader in agriculture and healthcare, has introduced Felujit, a groundbreaking fungicide aimed at controlling sheath blight in paddy cultivation.
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July 16, 2025
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Economy to grow at 6.5 per cent in FY26 despite global tensions: EAC-PM chairman
THE Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current financial year, despite geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainties, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev said on Tuesday.
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July 16, 2025
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Bangladesh struggles to contain fallout of uprising that toppled its leader last year
BANGLADESH was on the cusp of charting a new beginning last year after its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in a student-led uprising, ending her 15-year rule and forcing her to flee to India.
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July 16, 2025
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Odisha govt extends 3-month grace period for PDS e-KYC completion
IN a significant move aimed at ensuring the transparency and efficiency of the Public Distribution System (PDS), the Odisha government has granted a three-month grace period for beneficiaries to complete the mandatory e-KYC process linked to their ration cards.
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July 16, 2025
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Exports remain flat at $35.14 bn; trade deficit dips to 4-month low at $18.78 bn
INDIA's exports remained flat at USD 35.14 billion in June due to global economic uncertainties, while trade deficit narrowed to a four-month low of USD 18.78 billion during the month, the government data showed on Tuesday.
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July 16, 2025
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Swift trial initiative (STI) team to probe death of college student
POLICE have set up a swift trial initiative (STI) team to expedite the probe into the death of the college student who set herself on fire following inaction over her sexual harassment complaint against a professor, an officer said on Tuesday.
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July 16, 2025
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“Customer Orientation Programme for Young Managers” held at RSP
A two-day “Customer Orientation for Young Managers” programme, jointly organized by the Management Training Institute (MTI), Ranchi, and the Learning & Development Department (L&D) of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), was held at the Central Power Training Institute (CPTI) of Rourkela Steel Plant on 11th and 12th July 2025.
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July 16, 2025
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DRDO and AIIMS Telangana unveil indigenous low-cost prosthetic foot
IN a first, Indian researchers from the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) and AIIMS Bibinagar in Telangana have developed a low-cost prosthetic foot to boost mobility among people with limb foss, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.
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