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RBI: India increasingly positioned to function as a 'connector country'
IN the midst of global trade realignments and industrial policy shifts, India is increasingly positioned to function as a \"connector country\" that can become a key intermediary in sectors such as technology, digital services, and pharmaceuticals, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Yatri app empowers drivers, hits ₹2.5 crore in earnings in Bhubaneswar alone
IN a promising development for the state’s mobility sector, the Odisha Yatri app — launched by the Odisha Transport Department in January this year — has emerged as a game changer for cab drivers across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
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May 23, 2025
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Retd IAS officer Sudhakar Burgi to be acting chairman of OSSC
THE state government on Thursday appointed retired IAS officer Sudhakar Burgi, as the acting chairperson of Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) after the resignation of Abhay from the post, an official notification said.
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May 23, 2025
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Delhi: Man held for smuggling banned drugs to UAE, Australia, US
A 48-year-old man was arrested in south west Delhi for exporting banned drugs and foreign cigarettes disguised in boxes of clothes and spices to countries like the UAE, Australia, and the United States, an official said Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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AAP student wing ASAP unveils activities to expand presence across universities in Delhi
THE Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP), the newly formed student wing of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced a series of activities aimed at expanding its reach and promoting accessible student activism across universities in Delhi.
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May 22, 2025
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China, Pak, Afghanistan meet in Beijing, decide to expand CPEC
THE China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is set to be expanded to Afghanistan with the foreign ministers of the three countries agreeing on it as part of broader efforts to boost “trilateral” cooperation.
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May 22, 2025
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6 militants held in Manipur with arms, ammunition
SECURITY forces have arrested six militants belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur and seized arms and ammunition from their possession, police said on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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Maharashtra to have good monsoon, Kharif production target at 204 lakh metric tonnes, says CM Fadnavis
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the state is expected to have a good monsoon this year and the government has set the Kharif crop production target at 204 lakh metric tonnes.
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May 22, 2025
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Stock markets snap 3-day decline on buying in banking shares; Sensex jumps 410 points
BENCHMARK stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday, snapping their three-day falling streak on the back of buying in blue-chips HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank and a firm trend in Asian peers.
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May 22, 2025
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England prepares for India with its first test against Zimbabwe in 22 yrs
FOR England, it's little more than a warm-up match ahead of much sterner examinations to come.
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May 22, 2025
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ISRO also uses satellites for safety, security of country, says Narayanan
CHAIRMAN of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) V Narayanan on Wednesday said that his organisation was committed to ensure safety of the citizens of the country, including security of its border, both land and sea.
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May 22, 2025
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PM Modi to dedicate Rs 26,000-cr projects to nation in R’sthan today
PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Thursday where he will inaugurate the redeveloped —Deshnoke railway station, and will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 26,000 crore.
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May 22, 2025
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Nagal bows out of French Open qualifying
INDIA'S top singles player Sumit Nagal bowed out of the French Open singles qualifying following a 2-6 4-6 defeat against lower-ranked Jurij Rodionov in the second round, here Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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ED searches at edu institutions linked to K'taka Home Minister
THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches at educational institutions linked to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara at Tumakuru and on the outskirts of Bengaluru, official sources said on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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On Biodiversity Day, Vedanta Aluminium launches new initiatives to protect wildlife and restore habitats
ON the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, announced a series of initiatives aimed at preserving biodiversity and restoring natural habitats across its operational areas.
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May 22, 2025
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Dabur Glucose launches 'Energize India' campaign to support young athletes in Odisha
DABUR Glucose, a leading instant energy drink from Dabur India Ltd., has launched its ambitious 'Energize India' campaign aimed at supporting and promoting young sporting talent across the country.
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May 22, 2025
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SOS Children’s Villages India triples incomes of vulnerable families across 28 locations
SOS Children’s Villages India has successfully empowered thousands of vulnerable families through its Family Strengthening Programme (FSP), operational across 28 locations in 22 states.
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May 22, 2025
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Gujarat Titans eye top-two finish as struggling LSG look to salvage pride
FORMER champions Gujarat Titans will aim to extend their winning streak to solidify a top-two finish when they face a struggling Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League clash here on Thursday.
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May 22, 2025
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Bribery case: VACB probes ED officer, evidence collection underway
THE Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) on Tuesday said it was collecting evidence in the sensational bribery case involving an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer in the state, and further action would follow based on the findings.
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May 22, 2025
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State govt guidelines for women employees to avail maternity leave
THE Odisha government on Wednesday laid down clear guidelines for maternity leave of women employees.
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May 22, 2025
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Op Sindoor: Teams start fanning out India views on terror
A multi-party delegation led by JD (U) MP Sanjay Jha on Wednesday left for Japan to put across India's views on terrorism emanating from Pakistan.
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May 22, 2025
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Mcllroy set to star in DP World India Championship
INDIAN golf is set to get a major boost as Grand Slam winner, Rory Mcllroy has confirmed his participation in the USD four million inaugural DP World India Championship here later this year.
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May 22, 2025
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Plus II results declared; girls outshine boys with overall pass rate at 82.77pc
THE Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, has declared the results of the Plus II examinations 2025 for all four streams: Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational Education.
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May 22, 2025
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Debrigarh is India's finest ecotourism model, says G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant
G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant has hailed the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha as India’s best ecotourism destination, praising its innovative, community-led model that successfully blends conservation with livelihood generation.
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May 22, 2025
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CAR-T therapy can be safely manufactured at hospital, finds CMR-funded trial led by CMC Vellore
AN ICMR-funded trial led by CMC Vellore demonstrated that CAR-T therapy, which uses a patient's own T cells to fight cancer, can be safely manufactured at the hospital and infused to treat patients in India at a low cost.
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May 22, 2025
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Waqf Islamic concept but not essential to Islam
Nobody has right over public land by using waqf by user principle: Govt to apex court
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May 22, 2025
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BJD stages protest demanding 27 pc quota for SEBC students
OPPOSITION BJD on Wednesday staged a demonstration outside the Raj Bhavan here demanding 27 per cent reservation for students belonging to the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBCs) in Odisha.
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May 22, 2025
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Aiming for record-breaking participation on Yoga Day with 5 lakh participants: Andhra CM
ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that the state goverment will organise a record-breaking, International Yoga Day on June 21 at Visakhapatnam, engaging, five lakh participants in the port city and nearly two crore people across the state.
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May 22, 2025
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Delhi Assembly to have portraits of Veer Savarkar, Dayanand Saraswati, Madan Mohan Malviya: Speaker
THE portraits of Veer Savarkar, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya will soon adorn the Delhi Assembly premises, Speaker Vijender Gupta announced on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach Gaza, end to hostilities in his first general audience
POPE Leo XIV called Wednesday for humanitarian aid to reach the Gaza Strip and for an end to the “heartbreaking” toll on its people, as he presided over his first general audience in St Peter's Square.
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