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Andhra CM proposes 3 sub-groups of states for Viksit Bharat vision
ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday proposed the formation of three sub-groups of state governments to accelerate progress towards the Viksit Bharat vision by 2047, asserting that his state is committed to contributing significantly to this national aspiration.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Forester killed by poachers near Satkosia Tiger Reserve
A forester was killed allegedly by poachers near Satkosia Tiger Reserve in Dhenkanal district in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Majhi meets PM Modi
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed the developments taking place in the state under the BJP government.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP & Cong slam Mamata for skipping Niti Aayog meeting
THE opposition BJP and the Congress flayed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for skipping the Niti Aayog meeting being chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
New preventive vigilance programme ‘Sajag’ launched for non-executives at Rourkela Steel Plant
THE Vigilance Department of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has introduced a new preventive vigilance initiative titled ‘Sajag’, aimed at enhancing awareness and ethical practices among non-executive employees.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Carcass of baby elephant found in Sambalpur forest division
ODISHA forest staff on Saturday recovered the carcass of a baby elephant in Sambalpur forest division, officials said.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Shubh Aarambh': From Fazilka to Leeds, journey of passionate dad and willing son
HERE are Dads. And then there are obsessed Dads.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Time not ripe for politics on Operation Sindoor: BJP to Rahul Gandhi
LAUNCHING a scathing attack on the Congress, BJP's national executive member Ravinder Raina on Saturday asked its leader Rahul Gandhi to join the nation in celebrating the success of Operation Sindoor under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership instead of indulging in petty politics to score brownie points.
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May 25, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC allows govt to withdraw cases against Centre, LG in AAP regime
THE SC allowed the Delhi government to withdraw seven cases filed by the erstwhile AAP-led Delhi government against the Centre and Lieutenant Governor over issues including the control over services in the capital.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
We would die of hunger, must defuse water bomb hanging over us: Pak Senator
ASSERTING that the country is staring down the barrel of a major water crisis, yet another Pakistani politician on Friday made a desperate appeal to the Shehbaz Sharif government to \"defuse\" the \"water bomb” that is hanging over the country after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the heinous April 22 Pahalgam terror attack which resulted in the death of 26 innocent civilians.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup to begin from June 18 in Chennai
THE first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup 2025, a tournament for veteran players, will be held in Chennai from June 18 to 27.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Diksha, Avani and Hitaashee tied 36th at Jabra Ladies Open
INDIAN golfers Diksha Dagar, Avani Prashanth and Hitaashee Bakshi finished their first round at the Jabra ladies Open with identical one over par 72 each here.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Local leaders appeal to Kalahandi MP for immediate opening of bauxite mining
IN a continued push that has now intensified, local leaders and Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members from the Lanjigarh region gathered under the banner of the Lanjigarh Anchalika Vikas Parishad (LAVP) to press for the immediate convening of a Gram Sabha for the allocation of bauxite mines in Kalahandi.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Booths can distribute unofficial voter ID slips at 100 metres from polling station entrance
SEEKING to rationalise poll day management, the EC on Friday decided to allow parties and candidates to set up booths to distribute unofficial voter identification slips at 100 metres from the polling station entrance.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Markets rebound nearly 1 pc; Sensex surges over 760 points as FMCG, IT shares gain
EQUITY benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Friday, propelled by buying in market heavyweights Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and ITC.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Lava launches SHARK 5G in Odisha at ₹7,999, aims to redefine budget smartphones
LAVA International Limited, India’s leading homegrown smartphone brand, launched its latest device, the SHARK 5G, at an event in Bhubaneswar on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Four Maoists neutralised in Gadchiroli
FOUR Maoists were neutralised during an encounter with security forces along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border in Gadchiroli district on Friday, officials said.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Startup Odisha and PhonePe join hands to boost digital empowerment of startups
IN a strategic move to digitally empower emerging businesses, Startup Odisha, under the MSME Department of the Government of Odisha, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PhonePe Private Limited, one of India's leading digital payment platforms.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Fighting Srikanth keeps India's flag flying, enters semifinal of Malaysia Masters
SEASONED Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth stormed into his first semifinal in over a year with a hard-fought three-game win over higher-ranked Toma Junior Popov of France at the Malaysia Masters badminton tournament here on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
International conference on Odisha's ties with Southeast Asia from today
ODISHA government will host a two-day international conference on 'Kalinga and Southeast Asia: The Civilisational Connect' on May 24 and 25.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Over 7,200 space mission tests have been completed', exudes ISRO chief Narayanan
INDIAN Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief V. Narayanan has said that 7,200 space mission tests have been completed as of now and 3,000 others are still pending by the Indian space agency, highlighting the importance of year 2025, which has been declared the \"Gaganyaan\" year.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Northeastern region witnessing unprecedented progress: Modi
THE Northeastern region, once synonymous with \"bombs, guns and blockades\", is now witnessing unprecedented progress, with the government determined to accelerate its growth story, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
On sticky wicket for months, Yunus struggles to retain power in Bangladesh
BANGLADESH is in for a difficult period ahead, given the current turmoil.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Op Sindoor: 'Akashteer' system shines, DRDO foresees international demand
INDIA's top defence scientist is confident that the success of the indigenously-developed 'Akashteer’ air defence system during Operation Sindoor will draw interest from other countries.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Op Sindoor exposed Pak 'sponsoring' terrorism in India, alleges Amit Shah
THE Operation Sindoor undertaken by the Indian armed forces in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack has \"completely exposed\" the fact that terrorism in India is sponsored by Pakistan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India needs to further ramp up investments in military hardware, space tech: Report
IN response to shifting global dynamics, India will need to significantly ramp up investments in military hardware, space technology, drones, air defence systems, aircraft carriers, smart grids and power infrastructure, a report showed on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Oil India records 10 pc rise in net profit at 6,114 cr for FY25
GOVERNMENT-OWNED Oil India Limited (OIL) reported a 10.13 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 6,114.19 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, driven by record-high oil and gas production.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha STF arrests illegal arms racket mastermind from Munger in Bihar
THE Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police have arrested the mastermind of the illegal arms racket in the state from Bihar, an officer said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Army Chief presents Badge of Sacrifice, Certificate of Honour to next of kin of fallen heroes
ARMY Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Friday presented the Badge of Sacrifice and the Certificate of Honour to the next of kin of several army personnel, who have laid down their lives in the line of duty.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
War, Profit and Symbolism
War is commodified under neoliberalism, merging corporate profits, political agendas, and gendered symbolism while masking human costs and ethical dilemmas, writes Sanchita Dash.
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