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India on track to become world's third-largest economy by 2029: Sarbananda Sonowal
UNION Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Saturday that India is firmly on course to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2029.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Chopra aims top spot at Paris DL on June 20 after back-to-back second-place finishes
NEERAJ Chopra will be eyeing the first major title of the season after finishing second in back-to-back competitions as the superstar Indian javelin thrower returns to the Paris Diamond League after eight years to compete in a top-class field on June 20.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
France says Israel has right to defend itself from nuclear threats
FRANCE'S Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont has reaffirmed Israel's right to protect itself and ensure its security during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Fire largely contained on Singapore-flagged vessel: Coast Guard
THE fire onboard a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel that occurred on June 9 following a container explosion off the Kerala coast has now been \"largely contained\" and efforts are underway for boundary cooling to avoid any flare-up, ICG officials said on Saturday.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Air India says in process of completing one-time Boeing 787 safety checks
AIR India on Saturday said it is in the process of completing the one-time safety inspections, as mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Congress has become fake 'news factory', alleges BJP
HITTING back at the Congress, the BJP on Saturday said the opposition party has become a \"fake news factory\" after it attacked the Modi government for India abstaining from voting on the UN General Assembly resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
US honour to Munir blow to India's anti-terror stand, exposes diplomatic failure: Uddhav Thackeray in Saamana
THE Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Saturday lashed out at the BJP-led central government over the US inviting Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir as chief guest on its Army Day, calling it a major diplomatic failure and an insult to India's fight against terrorism.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mamata alone on TMC’s July 21 rally posters as Abhishek opts out
THE Trinamool Congress has decided that only the image of party supremo Mamata Banerjee will feature on all official posters for the July 21 Martyrs’ Day rally, as national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has opted out stating he wasn't part of the original movement in 1993.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Foreign investors infuse over ₹3,346 cr into Indian stock markets this week
FOREIGN portfolio investors (FPIs) brought in Rs 3,346.94 crore into the Indian stock markets this week, as investor confidence received a strong boost following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) rate cut.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India women's hockey team loses 2-3 to Australia in Pro League
THE Indian women's hockey team fought valiantly after conceding three goals against Australia but eventually lost 2-3 in a FIH Pro League match here on Saturday.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's growing maritime sector showcased at CMA CGM's global headquarters in France
SHOWCASING India's growing maritime sector, T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, visited the global headquarters of CMA CGM in Marseille, France.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
How was wheel invented? Computer simulations reveal unlikely birth of world-changing technology nearly 6,000 years ago
IMAGINE you're a copper miner in southeastern Europe in the year 3900 B.C.E. Day after day you haul copper ore through the mine's sweltering tunnels.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Man held, SUV seized in Delhi hit-and-run case that killed biker on NH-8
DELHI Police has arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with a hit-and-run case and impounded the SUV involved in the incident in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj area, an official said on Saturday.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bhubaneswar airport doubles runway capacity with new taxi tracks; safety concerns flagged over tree obstructions
THE Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar has taken a major step toward enhancing air traffic efficiency by commissioning a parallel taxi track and a rapid exit taxi track upgrades that have doubled the airport's runway capacity.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
In-house dust suppression system at Sintering Plant-II boosts environmental sustainability at RSP
IN a significant step toward enhancing environmental control and operational safety, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has successfully commissioned an in-house developed Dust Suppression Defog System on the dispatch belt series of Sinter Plant-II (SP-II).
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Marines take over some security in LA while cities across US prep for 'No Kings' rallies
AFTER a week of protests over federal immigration raids, about 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles on Friday to guard a federal building in the city while communities across the country prepped for what's anticipated to be a nationwide wave of large-scale demonstrations against President Donald Trump's polices this weekend.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Shah stresses discipline, ideological clarity in BJP
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Bharatiya Janata Party's three-day training camp in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, addressing a gathering of over 200 party MPs, MLAs, ministers, and senior functionaries.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
King Charles leads minute's silence for Ahmedabad plane crash victims
BRITAIN'S King Charles III on Saturday led a minute's silence in memory of the Ahmedabad-London Air India plane crash victims after making last-minute amendments to his annual Trooping the Colour birthday parade, with black armbands commemorating the victims.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sikkim Guv Mathur calls on PM Modi, VP Dhankhar
SIKKIM Governor Om Prakash Mathur called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, and discussed with him various issues related to the development of the state.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Israel's military apologises for incorrect depiction of India's map
THE Israeli military on Saturday apologised for posting a map that incorrectly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan after objections from Indian social media users, clarifying that the image \"fails to precisely depict borders\".
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Operation Sindoor' stands as shining testament to unparalleled prowess of Indian Air Force: IAF chief
IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, on Saturday said that ‘Operation Sindoor’’, launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, stands as a shining testament to the unparalleled prowess of the Indian Air Force.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Raja festival: A vibrant celebration of womanhood, earth, and Odia heritage
AS the sun rises over Odisha, streets and courtyards come alive with the sounds of laughter, the rhythm of folk songs, and the swaying of girls on beautifully adorned wooden swings.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM Modi to join Triranga Yatra, hold roadshow in Bhubaneswar on Jun 20
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in a Triranga Yatra and hold a roadshow before attending an event marking the first anniversary of the BJP's maiden government in Odisha on June 20, a senior minister said.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Truth Matters
Navigating Speculation after Tragedy
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha's Snehasis Das shines in NEET UG 2025, secures AIR 60
IN a proud moment for Odisha, Snehasis Das has emerged as the state topper in the NEET UG 2025 examination, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 60. The results were declared on Saturday by the National Testing Agency (NTA), bringing cheer to over 12 lakh successful candidates across the country.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Trump says Iran has 'second chance' to come to nuclear deal as Israel and Iran exchange blows
PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Friday urged Iran to quickly reach an agreement on curbing its nuclear program as Israel vowed to continue its bombardment of the country.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
NIA files chargesheet against 3 ULFA-I operatives in IED planting case on 2024 I-Day
THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three individuals associated with the banned insurgent group United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) for their alleged involvement in planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Guwahati during the 2024 Independence Day celebrations.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Tripura to launch 15-day tribal welfare plan
THE Tripura government will launch a 15-day tribal welfare programme to provide basic services to tribal people, an official said on Saturday.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CRPF official killed in IED blast during anti-Naxal operation in Sundergarh
A CRPF official was killed in a blast during an anti-Naxal operation at the Odisha-Jharkhand border on Saturday morning, officials said.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Heartbreaking and devastating': Atishi reacts to Air India plane crash tragedy
AAM Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi chief minister Atishi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, calling it \"heartbreaking and heart-wrenching.” She also urged AAP workers to step forward and assist victims and affected families in any way possible.
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