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Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' receives 9-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2025
FILMMAKER Neeraj Ghaywan's second feature film \"Homebound\" on Wednesday earned a nine-minute standing ovation at the 78th Cannes Film Festival where the movie was screened in the Un Certain Regard segment.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian Navy inducts traditionally-built ship as INSV Kaudinya
THE Indian Navy on Wednesday inducted a traditionally-built stitched ship as INSV Kaundinya at a ceremony held at the strategically located Karwar naval base in Karnataka.
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May 22, 2025
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Cong slams govt over gaps in MGNREGA implementation
THE Congress on Wednesday cited the findings of a new report on MGNREGA to highlight crucial gaps in its implementation and attack the government.
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May 22, 2025
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Stalin vows to fight for financial rights of TN by taking part in NITI Aayog meet
TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday said he would be firm on the ideology and fight and get funds due to the state from the Centre by taking part in the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi. the chief minister said he would be in Delhi on May 24 to take part in the meeting to voice the demand for \"fair financial right of Tamil Nadu.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
MCD to upgrade Delhi toll plazas for quicker toll collection from commercial vehicles
In a major push to modernise its border tax infrastructure, Delhi's toll plazas are set for a high-tech makeover, with MCD planning to upgrade 156 entry points to NHAI standards for faster toll collection, including ECC, from commercial vehicles.
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May 22, 2025
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Pahalgam terror attack was security failure; Shah is responsible, says Cong
THE Congress on Wednesday alleged that the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack was an intelligence and security failure for which Union Home Minister Amit Shah is responsible and he should own responsibility.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
NALCO creates history with all-time high profit and revenue in FY 2024-25
STATE-RUN National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has achieved a historic financial milestone in FY 2024-25 (FY25) by posting its highest-ever net profit and revenue from operations since inception.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Achievements of India’s communication industry highlighted in Moscow
INDIA'S Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar highlighted the achievements of country's communication industry in digital age while addressing the plenary session of the international conference on ‘Strategic Communications’ in Moscow, on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rohit, Virat Retirement: A fairytale novella in Test cricket comes to a close
INDIAN cricket was dealt with twin blows recently with the back-to-back retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket.
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May 22, 2025
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Literary world hails Mushtaq-Bhasthi International Booker win as triumph for regional Indian languages
HAILING the growing importance of Indian language translations and hoping that the world engages with Indian literature beyond just Hindi or English, prominent figures from the literary community applauded Kannada writer Bhanu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi on their International Booker victory.
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May 22, 2025
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Police investigating officers imparted skills on digital investigation
OVER 700 investigating officers (IOs) on Wednesday attended a workshop on latest skills and knowledge in digital investigation, evidence management, and case documentation.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India, EU looking for early harvest trade agreement by July: Official
NEGOTIATIONS for a proposed trade pact between India and the 27-nation European Union are progressing at a faster pace and both the sides are looking at concluding the talks for an early harvest trade agreement by July this year, a government official said on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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Migration affects quality of life, economic growth of people: Deputy CM Singh Deo
“MIGRATION is a multifaceted reality that greatly affects the quality of life and economic growth of the people,” said Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at the South Asia Labour Mobility Conference, held in Thimphu, Bhutan.
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May 22, 2025
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Suicide blast on school bus kills 5, including 3 children, in Pakistan’s Balochistan
AT least five people, including three children, were killed and several others injured in a suicide attack on a school bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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'Take action against Malviya, Goswami for defaming Rahul'
THE Congress on Wednesday demanded strict action against BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya and journalist Arnab Goswami, a day after complaints were filed for their alleged defamatory posts against the party and its leader Rahul Gandhi.
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May 22, 2025
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Minister Gond urges timely execution of welfare schemes, announces pension sanction for 83,135 new beneficiaries
“ENSURE every deserving citizen receives benefits without delay,” emphasized Minister Nityananda Gond during a comprehensive review meeting of the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department held on Wednesday at the Conference Hall of SIDR, Capital Hospital Campus, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar.
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May 22, 2025
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Jr Shooting World Cup: Kanak upstages double Olympian to nail India's 1st gold
KANAK, yet another upcoming talent from Haryana, won India their first gold of the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, shooting 239.0 in the 24-shot eight-women 10m air pistol final, to upstage Anna Dulce of Moldova, a two-time Olympian and reigning European Champion by a margin of 1.7 points.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Achievements of India's communication industry highlighted in Moscow
INDIA'S Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar highlighted the achievements of country's communication industry in digital age while addressing the plenary session of the international conference on 'Strategic Communications' in Moscow, on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre launches 'Financial Fraud Risk Indicator' to safeguard mobile users
In a key step towards combating cyber fraud and financial crime via mobiles, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Wednesday announced sharing of “Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)” with its stakeholders.
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May 22, 2025
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Police should consider themselves friends of the people: Odisha CM
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday called on the police to view themselves as “friends of the people,” urging a shift towards smart, citizen-centric policing.
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May 22, 2025
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MPs sent to countries that have nothing to do with Indo-Pak issue, argues Sanjay Raut
SHIV Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday claimed that the Centre sent multi-party delegations of MPs to visit several countries that have nothing to do with the Indo-Pak issue following ‘Operation Sindoor'.
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May 22, 2025
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SC turns down Madhya Pradesh Govt order for performance review of IFS officers by IAS officials
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday called it \"contemptuous” and quashed a Madhya Pradesh government order stipulating Indian Administrative Service officers to review performance appraisal reports of Indian Forest Service officers in the state.
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May 22, 2025
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Vedanta's Sangam Watershed Project irrigates over 3.5k acres of farmland in Kalahandi, ensures year-round water security
LEVERAGING technology-backed initiatives and a participatory approach, India's largest aluminium producer, Vedanta, through its “Sangam Watershed Project,” is creating sustainable water-based assets across 41 villages around Lanjigarh in Kalahandi district, while ensuring year-round water availability for both drinking and agricultural purposes.
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May 22, 2025
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One-time constitutional amendment needed for 'One Nation, One Election', says Shivraj
UNION AGRICULTURE Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said a one-time constitutional amendment is essential to implement simultaneous elections across the country, asserting that frequent polls are hampering governance and inflating public expenditure.
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May 22, 2025
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World needs to unite against Pak-sponsored terrorism, Operation Sindoor sent a clear message: Chadha
OPERATION Sindoor has sent a clear message that India will strike deep to dismantle terror safe havens and the world must come together for a united front against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said at the Leadership Conference (ALC) in South Korea.
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May 22, 2025
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Workers of Assam govt-run tea gardens to get Rs 250 daily wage from Oct: Himanta
THE Assam government has announced an increase in the daily wages for workers in state-run tea gardens to Rs 250 from Rs 220, effective October 1.
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May 22, 2025
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Odisha to hold students' union elections after 7 years: Minister Suryabanshi Suraj
THE Odisha government is planning to hold elections to students' unions in colleges and universities this year, after a gap of seven years.
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May 22, 2025
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EPFO adds 14.58 lakh net members in March, 7.54L new subscribers
THE Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 14.58 lakh net members in the month of March, an increase of 1.15 per cent in net payroll additions compared to March 2024, it was announced on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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Fadnavis, Pawar pay tributes to Narlikar's mortal remains
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday offered floral tributes to the mortal remains of astrophysicist Dr Jayant Narlikar here.
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May 22, 2025
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CM Majhi reviews progress of PM JANMAN Yojana, emphasizes timely implementation in remote areas
DISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting at Lokseva Bhavan here to assess the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) Yojana, a flagship scheme aimed at the holistic development of tribal and underserved communities in the state.
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