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Pregnant woman dies after assault by husband in Bhadrak district
A five-month pregnant woman died after allegedly assaulted by her husband following a domestic altercation in Bhadrak district, police said on Sunday.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Myth, reality and universal concerns headline Rashmi Narzary’s ‘The Lost Soul of the Joukhoorei’
BRINGING together a blend of myth and reality, award-winning author Rashmi Narzary's says her latest book — ‘The Lost Soul of the Joukhoorei’ — underscores universal concerns along with the “joys of befriending and the pains of letting go”.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Despite SC nod, HCs not keen on appointing retired judges to tackle backlog
DESPITE the Supreme Court clearing the idea nearly five months ago, the high courts seem not to be keen on appointing ad-hoc judges to tackle pending criminal cases, details available with the government showed.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
I would like to build a team culture where everyone is secure and happy, says Gill
SOMEONE who never dreamt of leading the national cricket team, India's new Test skipper Shubman Gill has set himself the goal of creating a team culture where every player is \"secure and happy.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India women's hockey team loses 1-2 to Australia in Pro League
THE Indian women's hockey team fought on equal terms against Australia but conceded a last-minute goal to lose 1-2 in its FIH Pro League match here on Sunday.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Russia's strong ties with both Israel and Iran could help it emerge as power broker
RUSSIA has maintained a delicate balancing act in the Middle East for decades, trying to navigate its warm relations with Israel even as it has developed strong economic and military ties with Iran.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Gajapati Maharaja urges ISKCON to adhere to scriptural dates for Snana Yatra and Rath Yatra worldwide
IN a significant development underscoring the importance of scriptural sanctity, Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, the ceremonial head and foremost servitor of Lord Jagannath, has issued a formal appeal to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), calling for strict adherence to the traditional Hindu calendar dates for Snana Yatra and Rath Yatra festivals across its global centers.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Dassault CEO junks Pakistan's claims on downing Rafale jets
DASSAULT Aviation Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier has dismissed as \"factually incorrect\" Pakistan’s claims about having shot down three Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force during Operation Sindoor.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Police arrests mastermind in 5 ton explosive loot case
THE Odisha police on Sunday arrested the prime accused and mastermind behind the loot of five tonnes of explosives by Maoists from a vehicle near a store quarry in Sundergarh district on May 27, an official said.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Training for next batch under NAKSHA scheme to start today
The Department of Land Resources of the Ministry of Rural Development is going to start the second batch of phase 2 of the capacity-building programme under the NAKSHA (National geospatial Knowledge-based land Survey of urban Habitations) programme from Monday across four Centres of Excellence in the country, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Two youths drown while bathing in Palpala River in Similipal National Park
TWO youths drowned while taking a bath in Palpala River inside Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district on Sunday, police said.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Civil Aviation Ministry nods 'strict instructions' to DGCA to 'enforce chopper safety'
IN the wake of a tragic helicopter crash in the Gaurikund area of Uttarakhand, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Sunday issued strict instructions to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to enforce all safety protocols related to chopper operations in hilly and sensitive areas like the Kedarnath valley.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Iran, Israel should make deal just like I got India, Pak to make one: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that he could secure a deal between Iran and Israel just as he had done between other arch-rivals, as he repeated his claim that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan last month by “using trade”.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
U17 world champion Mansi Lather wins trial for junior Asian C’ship
CADET world champion Mansi Lather on Sunday booked her ticket to the U20 Asian Championship to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from July 5-13, after winning the trials in the women's 68kg category here.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Manipur's medical college to resume services after 2-week flood disruption
AFTER two weeks of closure due to floods and heavy rains, the government-run Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) would resume both healthcare and academic activities from June 16, officials said on Saturday.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi: Counterfeit racket busted, clothes and perfumes with forged labels recovered
DELHI Police on Sunday busted a racket engaged in the counterfeiting of premium clothing and perfume brands under the fake and forged label of 'Louis Vuitton', said officials on Sunday.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
People in Delhi get respite from heatwave as IMD forecasts thunderstorm, strong winds
AFTER prolonged spell of scorching temperatures for several days, people in the national capital received a gradual respite from heatwave conditions early Sunday, as several parts of the city experienced light rainfall thunderstorm and strong winds.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta opens front against Kejriwal in Punjab
DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday launched a broadside against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal for not fulfilling their party's promise to give Rs 1,000 per month to Punjab women.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Grainspan invests ₹520 cr on grain-based ethanol plants, benefits from Centre's interest subsidy
ENCOURAGED by the Union Food Ministry's interest subsidy scheme, Grainspan Nutrients has invested Rs 520 crore to set up two grain-based ethanol plants in Ahmedabad and is supplying green fuel for blending with petrol.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kishor challenges Rahul to criticise Lalu Yadav over insult to Ambedkar
CLAIMING that the RJD has subordinated itself to the RJD in Bihar, former poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Sunday challenged Rahul Gandhi to criticise Lalu Prasad for having a portrait of Ambedkar placed at his feet.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Adani's Haifa port unaffected by Iranian missile strikes, operations normal: sources
INDIAN billionaire Gautam Adani-led group's Haifa port in Israel was unharmed by the Iranian ballistic missile attack, with cargo operations progressing unhampered, sources said.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Arunachal Guv appeals to ex-servicemen to motivate youth to prepare for forces
Governor encouraged the younger generation from veteran families to proudly follow in the footsteps of their forebears by joining the armed forces. He praised the remarkable legacy of discipline, patriotism, and commitment that continues to be passed down through generations in these proud families
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Subhadra Shakti Food Festival at Vikash Mela revives Odisha's forgotten flavours
IN the heart of Odisha’s vibrant Raja Parba celebrations, a soulful revival is stirring both memories and appetites.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Chhattisgarh: Security forces to sustain anti-Maoist operations through monsoon
FOLLOWING the demise of an assistant superintendent of police rank official in Chhattisgarh recently in a gun-battle with Maoists, the security forces will not observe monsoon recess during on-going anti-LWE operation.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
AIFs gain traction as investments rise 32 pc to ₹5.38 lakh cr by March 2025
INDIA'S affluent investors are increasingly turning to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), with investments in the space reaching Rs 5.38 lakh crore by the end of the March 2025 quarter, a surge of 32 per cent from the year earlier.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Israel, Iran trade strikes for third day as nuclear talks called off
ISRAEL unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defences to strike buildings in the heart of the country.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
G7 leaders gather in Canada for summit overshadowed by Middle East crisis, US Prez Donald Trump’s tariffs
LEADERS of some of the world's biggest economic powers will arrive in the Canadian Rockies on Sunday for a Group of Seven summit overshadowed by a widening war across the Middle East and US President Donald Trump's unresolved trade war with allies and rivals alike.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Manpreet becomes second-highest capped Indian men's hockey player of all time with 400 international caps
INDIA midfield maestro Manpreet Singh became the only second Indian hockey player to don the international cap for the 400th time when he took the field on Sunday for the Hockey Pro League 2024/25 match against Australia, adding his name to an elite list of legends who have graced the world stage with unwavering consistency and heart.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Raja: When the Earth Reposes
EVERY June, as summer loosens its grip and the scent of monsoon hovers in the air, Odisha observes a festival like no other - Raja Parba — a three-day celebration of the Earth as mother, woman, and womb.
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June 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RSP hosts ‘Megha Mallhar’ to celebrate Raja Utsav
IN a vibrant celebration marking the much-loved festival of Raja Utsav, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) hosted an evening of dance and music, Megha Mallhar, at the Civic Centre on Saturday.
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