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BSCL will be a lighthouse for other aspiring cities in Odisha: Usha Padhee
“BHUBANESWAR Smart City Limited (BSCL) will be a replica for other cities of Odisha — a lighthouse to other aspiring cities,” said Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, while chairing the 3rd meeting of the Empowered Committee on Asset Management of BSCL at Kharavel Bhavan on Saturday.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
State cold storage policy gains momentum; Padhee urges entrepreneurs to register early to avail govt aid
IN a significant push to boost Odisha’s agricultural infrastructure, Principal Secretary of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, on Saturday urged entrepreneurs to take full advantage of the state's new cold storage policy by registering early on the GO-SUGAM portal.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CBSE asks schools to set up 'sugar boards' for students' sugar intake
THE CBSE has directed affiliated schools to establish \"sugar boards\" to monitor and reduce sugar intake of children, according to officials.
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May 18, 2025
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Nestlé bets big amid tariff gamble
FACED with President Donald Trump's tariffs, consumer goods giants face a tough choice: raise prices to protect margins or absorb higher costs and risk profitability.
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May 18, 2025
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BJP quizzes Cong over not nominating Tharoor for delegation on Op Sindoor
THE BJP on Saturday questioned the Congress’ choice of leaders for diplomatic outreach delegations abroad for conveying India's message following Operation Sindoor, wondering if it did not nominate party MP Shashi Tharoor because he outshone the high command.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Tom Cruise wants to make a Bollywood movie
HOLLYWOOD legend Tom Cruise, who is releasing the final part of his 'Mission: Impossible' franchise in India, is in love with Hindi cinema, and has also expressed his wish to make a Hindi film.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Punjab eye playoff spot as RR seek pride in final home game
PUNJAB Kings will look to renew their bid for a playoff berth with another commanding performance here on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals, who have failed to rise above mediocrity despite possessing the resources this season.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Operation Sindoor has strengthened India's anti-terror resolve: CM Majhi
Tiranga Yatra, a unique initiative to honour the success of 'Operation Sindoor': Oram
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Himanta & Scindia hold meeting to boost Assam's development
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the outcome of a high-level review meeting with the Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and senior officials from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and the state government.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
They landed in hell after abandoning Hindutva: Shinde mocks SS (UBT)
N IN a swipe at Uddhav Thackeray-led
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
No hearing in defamation case against RaGa in UP court due to lawyers’ workshop
HEARING in a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a Sultanpur court could not be held on Saturday due to a workshop of lawyers.
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May 18, 2025
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Leftist unity without ideological clarity can be counter-productive: Nepal PM
NEPAL'S Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Saturday cautioned that uniting leftist forces without a shared ideological foundation could be detrimental to the communist movement.
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May 18, 2025
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Parvesh promises early launch of Master Plan 2041; convinces farmers to end protest
DELHI Master Plan 2041 will be implemented very soon bringing a new wave of development, including in 48 villages, Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma said on Saturday.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
People nowadays don't stand for truth due to deteriorating 'character of society', says SC
DUE to deteriorating character of society, people nowadays are not ready to stand for truth, the Supreme Court has observed as it asked the Maharashtra government why it was relying on a large number of witnesses for oral testimony in the 2017 Bhiwandi corporator murder case.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India to showcase power sector achievements at BRICS energy ministers' meet
INDIA is prepared to highlight its progress in the power and energy sector at the upcoming BRICS 'Energy Ministers’ Meeting’, which will take place in Brazil on May 19, the Ministry of Power said on Saturday.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Global economic data, easing India-Pakistan tensions to drive market mood next week
For the Indian stock market, the upcoming week, from May 19 to 23, is expected to be driven by key global economic data releases and the continued positive impact of easing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
MP Govt teacher dismissed for praying for Pak soldiers during ‘Operation Sindoor’
A government school teacher in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district has been dismissed from service after allegedly posting a video on social media in which she prayed for the safety of Pakistani soldiers during India’s recently conducted ‘Operation Sindoor’.
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May 18, 2025
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India start as favourites in SAFF U19 summit clash against B'desh
A rampaging India will start as clear favourites to lift the trophy when they face familiar rivals Bangladesh in the SAFF U19 Championship summit clash here on Sunday.
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May 18, 2025
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Obesity silent tsunami of India's disease burden, say experts
OBESITY has emerged as one of the most urgent and under-recognised health crises in India, with experts warning that it now functions as a silent tsunami sweeping through the population.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
As political theatre took centre stage in Turkiye, war went on in Ukraine, Kyiv has few options
SINCE US-brokered talks began in March, Ukraine's strategy has been to convince the Trump administration that Vladimir Putin is unreliable, and that Kyiv is serious about peace.
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May 18, 2025
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Vedanta empowers women-led microenterprises in tribal-dominated Kalahandi
IN a step to promote rural entrepreneurship, Vedanta, India's largest aluminium producer, has extended crucial support to the self-help groups (SHGs) in Gunpur village, located in tribal-dominated Kalahandi district.
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May 18, 2025
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Farmer electrocuted by wild boar poaching trap in Cuttack
A 60-year-old farmer was electrocuted after coming into contact with a live electric wire allegedly laid to trap wild boars in Kushapangi village under Banki in Cuttack district on Saturday.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Committed to complete pending work left behind by previous regime: Delhi CM
THE BJP government in Delhi is committed to complete the pending work left behind by the previous regime in the public interest, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday.
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May 18, 2025
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Tharoor & Kanimozhi among 7 MPs set to lead Indian delegations abroad on Pahalgam attack
OPPOSITION leaders Shashi Tharoor and Kanimozhi will join members of the ruling alliance, including Ravi Shankar Prasad and Sanjay Jha, in leading seven all-party delegations to key partner countries to convey India's message of zero tolerance against terrorism following Operation Sindoor.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha govt to regulate private ambulance services for improved healthcare accessibility
IN a major step towards enhancing emergency medical transport services, the Odisha government on Saturday announced plans to regulate private ambulance services across the state. The decision follows a crucial meeting led by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Commerce & Transport Department, and Aswathy S, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Health & Family Welfare Department.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Tharoor picked to lead delegation on Operation Sindoor Congress says govt 'playing games'
THE Congress on Saturday accused the government of \"playing games\" with a \"mischievous mindset\" by announcing names of heads of diplomatic outreach delegations after Operation Sindoor other than the four given by the party.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Iraqi President, UN chief discuss regional peace, upcoming Arab League Summit
IRAQI President Abdul Latif Rashid met with visiting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Baghdad to discuss advancing regional peace and the upcoming 34th Arab League Summit.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
12th edition of 'Art of Giving' Day celebrated worldwide
THE 12th edition of the International Art of Giving Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the globe today.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
AICC appoints 30 office bearers for Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee
THE All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Saturday appointed 30 office bearers for its Odisha unit, three months after senior leader Bhakta Charan Das took charge as the state party chief.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Good diplomacy to explain world about India’s zero tolerance against terrorism, welcomes CM Fadnavis
“This will help to clearly explain India's stand and the reality of the war to the world. The visit of an all-party delegation will also be helpful to tell the world that Pakistan is a terrorist state”
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