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Lending rates likely to fall by 30 bps after policy rate cut: SBI
LENDING rates are expected to drop by about 30 basis points (bps) after the recent cut in policy rates, according to a new SBI report.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pollution situation changing in Delhi, insists Rekha Gupta
DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that the pollution situation in the city has started changing after hitting a nadir due to the \"negligence\" and \"policy failures\" of previous governments.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Environment minister junks Jairam Ramesh's charge of Delhi Zoo privatisation
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav dismissed Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's criticism regarding the Delhi Zoo's proposed agreement with the Reliance Group's Gujarat-based wildlife facility, saying such collaborations are routine and aimed at improving animal care and management practices.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
National seminar on iconic building projects to begin in Bhubaneswar today
BHUBANESWAR is poised to host the national seminar on “Recent Advances in Iconic Building Projects” on Sunday, June 8. Jointly organized by the Works Department of the Odisha Government, and the Indian Building Congress (IBC), the seminar is expected to draw over 200 professionals including engineers, architects, planners, and academics from across India.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Five policemen suspended on disciplinary grounds in Balasore
FIVE police personnel working in Balasore district were placed under suspension on the charge of dereliction of duty and for violation of the service code, officials said.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
People disappointed with announcement of Bangladesh polls in April 2026: BNP
PEOPLE are \"disappointed\" by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's announcement to hold elections in April 2026, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said on Saturday, reiterating the party's demand for polls by December this year.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
NIA chargesheets Khalistani ultra Goldy Brar & 4 others in bomb attack case
THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted five accused, including Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Goldy Brar, in the 2024 case relating to bomb attacks at two clubs in Gurugram, officials said on Saturday.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Himanta urges Conrad to ensure 'fair' probe by a senior officer into girl's death
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday requested his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma to conduct a “fair and impartial inquiry” by a senior police officer into the death of a 25-year-old woman in a road mishap in the hill state earlier this week.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
TPCODL waives processing fee for rooftop solar systems under PM Suryaghar Mufti Bijli Yojana
TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has intensified its efforts to promote rooftop solar installations across Central Odisha under the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY).
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Governor Dr. Kambhampati calls for strategic push toward agricultural self-reliance in Odisha
EMPHASIZING the need for agricultural transformation, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday called on policymakers, scientists, and researchers to focus on critical areas in agriculture to make the state self-reliant and globally competitive.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Amit Shah meets senior security officers involved in recent anti-Naxal operations
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday met the security officers who played a key role in recent operations against Naxals in Chhattisgarh and said the Narendra Modi government is determined to free India from the menace of Naxalism. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma and senior home ministry officials were present on the occasion here.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vedanta Aluminium showcases transformative sustainability initiatives on World Environment Day at state event
VEDANTA Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, highlighted its diverse Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives at the State-Level World Environment Day & Prakruti Mitra Award Ceremony.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM Modi lays down 5 priorities for building disaster-resilient infra
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday outlined five key global priorities for him to build disaster-resilient infrastructure, including a skilled workforce, a global digital repository to document best practices and innovative financing.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Maha rejected you, people of Bihar will also show you the door: BJP tells Rahul Gandhi
THE Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday accused the Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of repeatedly lying and insulting the people's mandate in the 2024 Assembly elections in Maharashtra.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Efforts to be made by police to use tech tools for fairness, efficacy: HC
WHILE technology enhances transparency of police investigation and ideally every effort should be made to use such aids, adopting the use of video or audio recording might not be feasible in some cases, the Delhi High Court has said while dismissing the bail plea of an accused in a narcotics case.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy
FIREWORKS lit up the night sky over Beirut's famous St. Georges Hotel as hit songs from the 1960s and 70s filled the air in a courtyard overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
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June 08, 2025
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Strong surface winds likely in Capital during day: IMD
STRONG surface winds during day time is likely in the national capital on Sunday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Will be happy if Mohan as CM performs better than me: Shivraj
UNION Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday reiterated complete support and cooperation to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, saying he believes that his successor would do a better job than him for the growth of the state.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
WBSSC teachers' job scam: CBI uncovers fresh audio-visual evidence pointing to deeper layers of conspiracy
IN a significant development in the multi-crore West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) recruitment scam, the CBI has accessed fresh audio-visual evidence that could unravel deeper layers of the alleged conspiracy.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Book launch of 'Masanira Na Swargadwara' brings together celebrated literary voices
IN a memorable celebration of literature and poetic thought, Ketaki Foundation, in collaboration with UTSHA Foundation, successfully hosted the release of the Odia poetry book Masanira Na Swargadwara by renowned author Basudev Sunani here today.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Authorities start work on flyover at intersection of Kalindi Kunj
TO address traffic congestion problems at Kalindi Kunj intersection here, authorities are planning to construct an interchange facility and a fly-over.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Police arrest four youth in alleged rape of two minor sisters
ODISHA Police on Saturday arrested four persons on the charge of raping two minor sisters in Ganjam district.
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June 08, 2025
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One more repo rate cut expected this fiscal, GDP to grow at 6.5 pc: Crisil
THE Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has chosen to front-load its rate cuts, turning to support growth amid benign inflation prospects, according to a Crisil report, which expects one more repo rate cut this fiscal (FY26), and a pause after that.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Hardeep Puri: India delivers LPG to over 33 cr consumers after booking within hours
MORE than 33 crore consumers in the country now receive doorstep delivery of LPG cylinders within a few hours of booking, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Saturday.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rourkela Steel Plant achieves excellent performance across key production areas in April-May 2025
ROURKELA Steel Plant (RSP) has achieved outstanding results in several key production units during the first two months of the current financial year 2025-26.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Extreme poverty in India down to 5.3 pc in 2022-23: World Bank
INDIA'S extreme poverty rate declined sharply to 5.3 per cent over a decade from 27.1 per cent in 2011-12 even as the World Bank revised upwards its threshold poverty line to USD 3 per day.
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June 08, 2025
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T Rabi Sankar appointed as part-time member of 16th Finance Commission
RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar has been appointed as a part-time member of the 16th Finance Commission, the finance ministry said on Saturday.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
H&UD Minister Dr. Mahapatra shows humane gesture at accident spot
IN a touching display of empathy and quick thinking, Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra demonstrated profound humanity at the scene of a tragic road accident near Telengapentha earlier on Saturday.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's archery hopes crash in Antalya debacle; Simranjeet shines in rare spark
INDIAN archery endured a forgettable outing at Stage 3 of the World Cup here on Saturday, returning empty-handed in a performance that raised serious questions over team selection, preparation and mental fortitude, especially with the Asian Games just a year away.
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June 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi returns to Bhubaneswar after five-nation tour
BHARATIYA Janata Party (BJP) MP from Bhubaneswar, Aparajita Sarangi, received a rousing welcome on her return to the city after completing a five-nation tour as part of an Indian Parliamentary delegation.
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