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Europe should show greater sensitivity and mutuality of interest for deeper ties with India: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Europe to show greater sensitivity and mutuality of interest if it wants deeper ties with India. He also said that New Delhi is looking for “partners, not preachers.”
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May 05, 2025
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Shortage of delivery partners due to their high demand in quick commerce
The quick commerce industry in the country is growing rapidly and major players such as Zepto, Zomato's Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart are facing competition from emerging players.
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May 05, 2025
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Karnataka Speaker Khader under attack from BJP over clean chit to Fazil family
Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader on Saturday came under attack from the Opposition BJP for giving a clean chit to the family of Mohammed Fazil, who was murdered in 2022, in connection with the murder of Hindutwa activist and rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty.
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May 05, 2025
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Badrinath Dham portals open for devotees
The portals of the world-famous Shri Badrinath Dham were opened on May 4 for devotees from India and around the world, marking the beginning of the six-month summer pilgrimage season.
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May 05, 2025
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Nrusinghnath Temple secures Rs 5.4 crore insurance cover for Baisakha Mela
To ensure safety of devotees attending the six-day long Baisakha Mela, the Sri Sri Nrusinghnath Temple Trust has secured an insurance coverage of Rs 5.40 crore for the festival.
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May 05, 2025
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Jack Draper ousts Musetti to meet Ruud in Madrid Open final
Britain's Jack Draper ousted Italian Lorenzo Musetti on Friday to set up a Madrid Open title showdown with Norwegian Casper Ruud who overcame a rib issue to book his final ticket.
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May 05, 2025
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'Plant Trees, Clean Hospital': Orissa HC Sets Unique Bail Conditions For Accused
In an exemplary order, the Orissa High Court has directed a man accused in a robbery case to plant 100 saplings with maintenance and clean the Capital Hospital ward as conditions for availing regular bail.
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May 05, 2025
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Will use full spectrum of power: Pak envoy issues nuclear threat to India
Amid escalating tensions following last month's deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia has issued a provocative threat against India, claiming Islamabad would respond with the “full spectrum of power” — including nuclear weapons — if New Delhi initiates military action.
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May 05, 2025
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Climate change sinks one coast, lifts another in South Africa
Rising seas threaten South Africa's coastlines, battering cities with floods and erosion.
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May 05, 2025
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Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom criticises Al chatbots for 'juicing engagement'
(RNS, 04-05-25) Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom has criticised artificial intelligence (AI) companies, accusing them of programming their chatbots to “juice engagement” by prodding users instead of offering meaningful insights, leading to OpenAl acknowledging its Al models often lack sufficient information to respond accurately and therefore ask for “clarification or more details.”
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May 05, 2025
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Russia cites Simla pact, says India, Pakistan must use diplomatic means to settle disagreements
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urged India and Pakistan to settle their differences through political and diplomatic means on a bilateral basis, in line with the provisions of the 1972 Simla Agreement and the 1999 Lahore Declaration.
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May 05, 2025
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This Waste-to-art sculpture near Kalinga Studio in Bhubaneswar honours Akshaya Mohanty
Amid the monotonous hum of city life and concrete jungle taking over, a new presence quietly commands attention at Kalinga Studio square here.
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May 05, 2025
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No EVs, no passes to enter secretariat: Dy CM KV Singh Deo to govt staff
All government employees coming to the state secretariat in vehicles will have to use electric vehicles (EVs) or else they may not get the requisite passes to enter, said deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo on Saturday.
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May 05, 2025
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Donald Trump revives 'communist' label to target judges, educators and critics
For years, President Donald Trump blamed “communists” for his legal and political troubles.
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May 05, 2025
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'Illegal, inhuman': All-party meet in Haryana asks Punjab government to release water unconditionally
An all-party meeting called by the Haryana government slammed the Punjab government's refusal to release water, calling it \"unconstitutional, illegal, inhuman and inappropriate\".
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May 05, 2025
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Colombo flight searched for suspect linked to Pahalgam terror attack: Sri Lanka police
(RNS, 04-05-25) Sri Lankan police on Saturday searched a flight arriving here from Chennai after being tipped-off that a suspect linked to the Pahalgam terror attack could be on board, a police spokesperson said.
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May 05, 2025
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India's media landscape: JioStar invests over Rs 85,000 crore in content in 3 years
At the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, Uday Shankar, the Vice Chairman of JioStar, dropped a bombshell regarding the company's massive investment plans in content. This fiscal year, JioStar is set to pour an eye-popping ?32,000-33,000 crore into content creation, a clear sign that India's media landscape is in for a transformative phase.
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May 05, 2025
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Inflation, high hotel prices curtail Japan's annual 'Golden Week' holiday period
Japan's annual \"Golden Week\" holiday period gets into full swing Saturday, but inflation and hotel prices sent soaring by record inbound tourism have left domestic travellers less eager to pack their bags.
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May 05, 2025
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IPL 2025 : Kohli, Bethell fall after getting RCB off to flyer against CSK
Openers Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell got Royal Challengers Bengaluru off to a flyer, adding 97 in just 9.5 overs in their IPL clash against Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru on Saturday. Matheesha Pathirana finally removed Bethell for 55 in 33 balls when he top-edged a pull and was caught brilliantly by a diving Dewald Brevis at square leg.
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May 05, 2025
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IPL 2025: Kohli, Bethell fall after getting RCB off to flyer against CSK
(RNS, 04-05-25) Openers Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell got Royal Challengers Bengaluru off to a flyer, adding 97 in just 9.5 overs in their IPL clash against Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru on Saturday.
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May 05, 2025
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IAF Chief meets PM Modi amid rising Pak threats, nuclear rhetoric
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, sources told ANI.
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May 05, 2025
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Yunus' aide snubs former Major General's 'Bangladesh should occupy Northeast India' remark
Bangladesh has distanced itself from controversial remarks made by retired Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman, who suggested that Dhaka should \"invade and occupy\" India’s northeastern states if there was an India-Pakistan conflict.
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May 05, 2025
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Police Complaint Lodged Against Daitapati Nijog Secy Ramakrushna Dasmohapatra
A police complaint has been lodged against Ramakrushna Dasmohapatra, Secretary of the Daitapati Nijog at Puri's Shree Jagannath Temple, accusing him of illegally transporting surplus sacred Neem wood from the 2015 Nabakalebara rituals to West Bengal.
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May 05, 2025
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NIA questions two jailed LeT operatives in Pahalgam terror attack probe
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) sleuths are questioning two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists—Mushtaq and Nisar—currently lodged in a Jammu jail for their links to the 2023 Rajouri attack, as investigators have found similarities in the modus operandi used in the Pahalgam attack on tourists, officials said on Saturday.
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May 05, 2025
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Vizhinjam International Seaport seen as game changer
With the commissioning of Vizhinjam International Seaport, Kerala has made it to the global maritime map.
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May 05, 2025
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Asia's most endangered turtle species returns to Ganga in landmark conservation effort
The 'batagur kachhua' (red-crowned roofed turtle), a freshwater species once considered one of Asia's most endangered, is on the path to revival and is set to return to Uttar Pradesh.
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May 05, 2025
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Central University of Odisha to appoint contract lecturers as assistant professors
In a relief for the lecturers on contract who were relieved from their services by the Central University of Odisha at Koraput nearly six years ago, the Orissa High Court on Friday ordered for their appointment as assistant professors in their respective posts.
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May 05, 2025
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Padma Shri awardee Baba Sivanand passes away at 128 in Varanasi
Padma Shri awardee and renowned spiritual guru Baba Sivanand passed away on Saturday night due to health complications. He was admitted to the BHU Hospital on April 30 after experiencing health issues.
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May 05, 2025
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PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti alleges foul play after body of youth recovered from river in J&K's Kulgam
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday alleged foul play after body of a youth was recovered from river in south Kashmir Kulgam district.
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May 05, 2025
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Kevin Hart's comedy show in India cancelled following Pahalgam attack
American actor-comedian Kevin Hart, who was scheduled to tour India for his comedy special 'Acting My Age', has cancelled the show in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in solidarity with those affected.
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