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Kaleshwaram probe: Ghose Commission summons KCR, ex-mins
JUSTICE P.C. Ghose Commission, which is probing, irregularities in the execution of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation project, has summoned former chief minister and BRS president K. Chandrasekhar Rao.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kuwait hosts exhibition celebrating 250 years of ‘friendship’ with India
INDIAN Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika and Director General of Kuwait's National Center for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) Mohammad Al-Jassar inaugurated 5-day exhibition cum talk series, 'Rihla-e-Dosti: 250 Years of India-Kuwait Friendship’ on Monday at National Library in Kuwait city.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
TPCODL wins gold trophy for OHSE Service Excellence at IBC Mumbai 2025
TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has been honoured with the prestigious Gold Trophy and Certificate for Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (OHSE) Service Excellence at the International Business Conference (IBC) and Awards Ceremony 2025, held in Mumbai.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian climber dies while returning from Mt Lhotse summit point: Report
AN Indian climber died after summiting Mt Lhotse, the world's fourth highest mountain in the Himalayas, according to a media report.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Taiwan's Prez downplays tariff tensions with US as 'frictions between friends'
THE Taiwanese president said Tuesday that trade tensions between the United States and Taiwan are just “frictions between friends” in a show of optimism as tariff negotiations are underway with Washington.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Srikanth advances to main draw of Malaysia Masters
KIDAMBI Srikanth secured a spot in the main draw of the Malaysia Masters, but the rest of the Indian shuttlers were unable to progress past the singles qualifiers, exiting the Super 500 tournament here on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Biswaranjan wins bronze at Asian Martial Arts Taekwondo C'ship
BISWARANJAN Amardeep of AKS Taekwondo Academy has made India proud by clinching the bronze medal in the senior boys' \"Poomsae\" category at the Asian Martial Arts Taekwondo Championship, held in Kathmandu, Nepal from May 16 to 18.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Cong in-charge accuses BJP of hiding failures, shielding those who disrespect army
ODISHA Congress in-charge Ajay Kumar Lallu launched a scathing attack on the Centre, accusing it of politicising national security and shielding individuals who have allegedly disrespected the Indian Army.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jagdeep Dhankhar seeks direct subsidy for farmers
VICE President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday made a fresh pitch for giving direct subsidy to farmers, asserting that indirect subsidy does not achieve \"optimal results\".
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mahanadi’s Barunighat resonates with the calls of Indian Skimmer hatchlings
THE serene sandbars of the Mahanadi River at Barunighat in Athagarh have come alive with the vibrant calls of Indian Skimmer hatchlings, marking another successful breeding season for the endangered species.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
MI deserve to be deciding their IPL playoffs fate: Jayawardene
MUMBAI Indians were \"always in contention\" of making the IPL playoffs after their six-match winning run earlier in the season and the team deserves to be in a position to decide its own fate, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SBI to raise $3 bn from foreign market in FY26
THE SBI announced on Tuesday that its board has approved a plan to raise up to $3 billion in long-term funds during the financial year 2025-26.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Enough is Enough': Supreme Court asks Navy to grant permanent commission to 2007 batch officer
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday said \"enough is enough\" as it rapped the Navy for not granting permanent commission to a 2007 batch Short Service Commission officer despite its direction and asked the authority to \"shed its egos\".
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Think India, Think Odisha: CM Majhi launches Visionary Adventure Tourism Guidelines-2025
Guidelines aim to harness state’s scenic beauty to create high-value adventure tourism destinations
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sensex, Nifty tumble 1 pc in third day of decline; RIL, HDFC Bank major drag
FALLING for the third day in a row, benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled 1 per cent on Tuesday — dragged down by profit taking in blue-chips such as HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Navy to induct, unveil name of recreated ancient stitched ship; voyage preparations underway
THE Indian Navy is slated to induct a traditionally-built stitched ship, a recreation of a fifth century vessel, and unveil its name at a ceremony at the strategically located Karwar naval base in Karnataka on May 21, an official said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Hockey India will follow government guidelines: HI official on Pak's participation in Asia Cup in India
A top official of Indian hockey federation on Tuesday made it clear that it will follow government guidelines on Pakistan's participation in Asia Cup, which the country is hosting later this year, in the wake of the recent military conflict between the two nations.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Waqf case: Presumption of validity in favour of law, make strong case for relief, says SC
UNDERSCORING the \"presumption of constitutionality in favour of law\", the SC said petitioners challenging the waqf law needed a \"strong and glaring\" case for interim relief.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Only 7 per cent of Indian heirs feel obligated to join family businesses'
DESPITE most Indian business owners expressing strong trust in their children's ability to manage family wealth, only 7 per cent of Indian heirs feel obligated to take over the family business, a new report said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PFRDA hosts NPS awareness session, underscores Odisha's retirement planning potential
THE Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), in collaboration with the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Odisha, hosted an interactive session on “Importance of Retirement Planning - Role of NPS” here recently.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt's priority arresting scribes rather than nabbing Pahalgam attackers: Cong
THE Congress on Tuesday slammed the Centre over the Enforcement Directorate's action against an owner of newspaper 'Gujarat Samachar', alleging that the government's priority seems to be arresting journalists who question it rather than nabbing terrorists responsi-ble for the Pahalgam attack.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Study shows why psoriasis patients may be at risk of obesity, fatty liver disease
WHILE patients with psoriasis -- a chronic skin condition -- respond well to treatment with biologics, inflammation can linger, leading to broader health implications such as obesity and cardiovascular and fatty liver disease, according to a study.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP blames BJD for govt facing problems in returning money to chit fund victims
FACING difficulties in returning money to the people duped by chit fund companies in Odisha, the ruling BJP on Tuesday claimed that the documents relating to the fraud are not available with the government.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Trade unions demonstrate in Bhubaneswar against Centre
MEMBERS of several trade unions held a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday over a host of demands that included scrapping the labour codes and a hike in the minimum wages.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bhujbal is voice of OBCs: CM; BJP’s double standards on corruption exposed, flays Oppn
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday defended Chhagan Bhujbal's induction in the cabinet by calling him \"voice of OBCs\", while the Opposition parties accused the BJP of having “double standards\" on corruption, citing allegations against the politician.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
MCD: BJP to roll back user charge on garbage collection, bring amnesty scheme for house tax dues
THE ruling BJP in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has announced to roll back levying of user charges on garbage collection and bring an amnesty scheme to settle old house tax dues, party leaders said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Brahesh Pathak renews attack on Akhilesh: He is willing to have thesis written on SP’s DNA
ESCALATING his war of words with Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Tuesday alleged that the SP's \"political DNA\" is rooted in appeasement and criminal patronage and dared the SP chief to respond directly rather than deflect.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bhadrak to apply for GI tag for traditional sweetmeat
THE district administration of Bhadrak has initiated measures to secure a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for ‘Palua Ladu’, a traditional sweetmeat known for its distinct flavour and artisanal preparation.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jindal Steel's big heart: 20,000+ employees donate a day's salary for border village relief
THE resounding success of Operation Sindoor, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has filled the nation with pride.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal attend Cannes screening of Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri'
VETERAN actors Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal relived their memories of working on Satyajit Ray's 1970 classic \"Aranyer Din Ratri\", now immortalised through a 4K restoration that was screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
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