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Russia, Ukraine swap 303 more prisoners after massive drone-and-missile attacks on Ukraine
RUSSIA and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Sunday, the Russian defence ministry said, the third part of a major swap that was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire.
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May 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
50 years of Emergency: NDA campaign to inform citizens about those behind 'dark era'
TO target the Congress on 50 years of Emergency, the NDA would chalk out plans to inform people around June 25-26 about those who throttled a vibrant democracy, a BJP leader said on Sunday.
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May 26, 2025
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SC's rights panel chief: Caste census not divisive, it will boost social justice
NIXING insinuations that caste enumeration would create chasms in society, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Chairperson Kishor Makwana said the data gathered would serve as a foundation for policy decisions and strengthen social justice.
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May 26, 2025
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CBSE Sugar Boards to help students & parents make informed choices on sugar intake: Experts
WITH the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) directing schools to set up dedicated 'Sugar Boards' to underline the importance of limiting sugar consumption, experts feel the move will encourage both students and parents to make informed choices on sugar intake.
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May 26, 2025
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CAC meet to drive bold apprenticeship reforms: Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary
AS India prepares its youth for a dynamic and inclusive economy, the upcoming Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) meeting will play a crucial role in shaping the country’s skilling and apprenticeship framework, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) said on Sunday.
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May 26, 2025
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All-party delegation meets Indian diaspora in South Korea, shares insights on Operation Sindoor
AN all-party parliamentary delegation on Sunday shared with the members of the Indian diaspora here the insights on the military campaign Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
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May 26, 2025
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When Manoj Kumar stepped in to save 'Lag Ja Gale' from rejection
\"'LAG Ja Gale', that plaintive ode to love sung by Lata Mangeshkar in the 1964 classic \"Woh Kaun Thi\", almost didn't see the light of day. Quite simply, director Raj Khosla didn't like the track and it took composer Madan Mohan to first convince the film's star Manoj Kumar who then persuaded the filmmaker that the song was finally included.
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May 26, 2025
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Shoes are big to fill but an opportunity for others: Agarkar on retirements of Kohli, Rohit
CHAIRMAN of selectors Ajit Agarkar on Saturday conceded that the void left by the Test retirement of premier cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is tough to fill, but hoped that other players will step up during the upcoming tour of England.
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May 25, 2025
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Scindia slams Rahul Gandhi for ‘habitually’ questioning India’s unity and integrity
UNION minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has claimed that Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi is in the habit of questioning the country's unity even when Indians are united.
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May 25, 2025
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SRH vs KKR: No context, only pride at stake
KOLKATA Knight Riders will have little motivation left when they take on another ousted outfit Sunrisers Hyderabad in an inconsequential IPL game here on Sunday.
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May 25, 2025
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Education all the more crucial in times of conflict: Sudanese Ambassador Eltom
THE world needs more educated people as it goes through war and strife, Sudanese ambassador Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom has said.
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May 25, 2025
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Scientific validation of traditional medicine crucial: Ayush Secretary
THE scientific validation of traditional medicine is crucial for its growth, said Vaidya Rajesh Kotech, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush.
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May 25, 2025
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Rising Northeast summit attracts ₹4.3L cr investment: Minister Scindia
DEVELOPMENT of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said that the Rising Northeast summit has attracted an investment of Rs 4.3 lakh crore, and this is the pref ace of the voyage in terms of strengthening the North Eastern Region (NER), making it a true engine of India's progress.
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May 25, 2025
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₹1 crore accident insurance to come free with CISF salary account in SBI
PERSONNEL of CISF will be entitled to enhanced personal accident insurance of up to Rs 1 crore as part of new benefits introduced by the Force as part of an MoU with the State Bank of India for managing salary accounts, said an official on Saturday.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Okay to go to India, but you're not going to sell in US without tariffs: Trump to Apple
US President Donald Trump has said it is ok for Apple to go to India to build its plants, but then the tech company will not be able to sell its products in America without tariffs.
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May 25, 2025
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Will not be silenced by terrorism, says Tharoor
CONGRESS MP Shashi Tharoor, who is leading a multi-party delegation to five countries, has asserted the mission would be to give the world the message that \"we will not be silenced by terrorism\" and that \"we don't want the world to look away either\".
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May 25, 2025
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Northeast is new epicentre of India’s development journey: Jayant Chaudhary
THE northeastern region is no longer on the periphery of India but is the new epicentre of India’s development journey, Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said on Saturday.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pakistan put in abeyance principles guiding Indus Waters Treaty: MEA
INDIA's decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance is only a natural outcome of Pakistan putting in abeyance the principles, including friendship and goodwill, guiding the agreement, the Ministry of External Affairs has told a parliamentary committee.
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May 25, 2025
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'Ayogya body': Cong slams NITI Aayog meet
Terms it exercise in 'hypocrisy', 'diversion'
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May 25, 2025
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PM Wong highlights Singapore's collaborative approach amid global shifts in alliances
SINGAPORE will be a \"steady and constructive\" partner to advance dialogue and fraternity and support a rule-based order amid global shifts in alliances, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said, highlighting his government's priorities to help the country secure an assured place in the changed world.
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May 25, 2025
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Odisha Govt to develop craft clusters across the State under Srujanika
IN a significant move to uplift Odisha’s vibrant craft sector, the state government plans to launch a Cluster Development program under the Srujanika initiative, said Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar, Secretary of the Handloom, Textiles &
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May 25, 2025
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EC meets its legal counsels; bats for its non-adversarial approach
THE Election Commission on Saturday interacted with counsels representing it in the Supreme Court and several high courts where the emphasis was laid on adopting a non-adversarial approach.
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May 25, 2025
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Gill appointed India's new Test captain for England tour, Pant to be his deputy
RIGHT-handed batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as India's 37th Test captain as chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 18-member squad on Saturday for the crucial five-match tour of England, starting on June 20.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SIT begins probe into Vijay Shah's controversial comments
A Special Investigation Team, formed on the orders of the Supreme Court, has begun its probe into the controversial remarks by Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah, one of its members said on Saturday.
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May 25, 2025
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Rashtrapati Niketan, Presidential Retreat in Dehradun, to open from next month
IN a first, the Presidential Retreat in Dehradun -- Rashtrapati Niketan -- will open for public viewing from June 24, the President's office announced on Saturday.
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May 25, 2025
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Yunus to continue as Bangladesh's interim govt chief: Adviser
MUHAMMAD Yunus will remain as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, an adviser in his cabinet said on Saturday, two days after a key ally said he mulled resignation.
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May 25, 2025
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Monsoon reaches Kerala, earliest since 2009: IMD
THE southwest monsoon hit Kerala on Saturday, marking its earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009 when it reached the southern state on May 23, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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May 25, 2025
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Clueless Pakistan rattled by India's Operation Sindoor outreach
RATTLED and pushed on the back foot by the diplomatic and political blitzkrieg launched by India's Operation Sindoor outreach missions, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will begin a six-day \"diplomatic tour\" to four \"friendly nations\" of Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan on Sunday even as the Bilawal Bhutto Zardari-led delegation - entrusted with presenting \"Islamabad's case to the world\" - is still cooling heels at home.
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May 25, 2025
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Rahul Gandhi should have used opportunity to applaud soldiers: BJP on LoP's Poonch visit
REACTING to Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's visit to J&K’s Poonch district on Saturday, BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said he (LoP) should have used the opportunity to honour the bravery of Indian soldiers.
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May 25, 2025
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Long-term outlook for FPI flows into India remains positive: Analysts
WHILE short-term uncertainties may persist due to global political developments, the long-term outlook for foreign portfolio investor (FPI) flows into India remains positive, analysts said on Saturday.
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