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Fadnavis, Pawar pay tributes to Narlikar's mortal remains
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday offered floral tributes to the mortal remains of astrophysicist Dr Jayant Narlikar here.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM Majhi reviews progress of PM JANMAN Yojana, emphasizes timely implementation in remote areas
DISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting at Lokseva Bhavan here to assess the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) Yojana, a flagship scheme aimed at the holistic development of tribal and underserved communities in the state.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Over 46 cr adolescents globally will be obese by 2030, face many health disorders: Lancet
THE health of adolescents is at a tipping point, with more than 46 crore adolescents globally estimated to be obese and face several health and mental disorders by 2030, according to an analysis published by the Lancet Commission on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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Money extorted from builder by posing as civic officials; cops hunt for accused
A case has been registered against three persons here for allegedly extorting money from a builder by posing as civic officials and threatening action for ‘illegal construction’, police said on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Law of Unintended Consequences
Some judicial rulings overlook broader economic impacts, unintentionally causing sectoral disruptions, as seen in telecom and steel sector cases, writes Jugal Mohapatra.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
‘Not allowed in any civilised society’: High Court raps Abhijit Iyer Mitra for posts against women scribes
THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday rapped commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra for allegedly posting abusive remarks against nine women journalists of media house Newslaundry and asked him to remove the posts within five hours.
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May 22, 2025
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Delhi's power demand peaks at 7748 MW; likely to cross 9000 MW mark
THE power demand on Wednesday leapt further amid intense summer heat, peaking at 7748 MW, highest so far this year, discom officials said.
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May 22, 2025
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Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for first time since Moscow said it drove out Ukrainian forces
PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin visited Russia's Kursk region for the first time since Moscow claimed that it drove Ukrainian forces out of the area last month, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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RBI set to transfer bumper ₹2.5-3L crore dividend to govt, short-term bonds rally
THE Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to transfer a bumper dividend to the Central government -- in the range of Rs 2.5-3 lakh crore — which has led to a rally in short-term bonds, analysts said on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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Mamata urges officials to remain vigilant for cross-border threats
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday directed administrative and police officials in the northern part of the state to remain vigilant for cross-border threats in the strategically sensitive region.
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May 22, 2025
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Commuters struggle in scorching heat at Jagatpur Golei Square due to lack of bus stand
IN the absence of a proper bus stand, commuters at Jagatpur Golei Square are forced to endure harsh conditions while waiting for public transport.
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May 22, 2025
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Health ATM inaugurated at Nimapara CHC, promises rapid & affordable diagnostic services
A significant step toward enhancing rural healthcare was marked on Wednesday with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Swayam Health ATM at the Nimapara Community Health Center (CHC) in Puri district.
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May 22, 2025
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PM to address rally of 2 lakh women in Bhopal on May 31: MP Minister
MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the gathering of nearly two lakh women during an event in Bhopal on May 31 on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the legendary queen of Malwa.
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May 20, 2025
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Delays in regulatory clearances can lead to uncertainty, says FM
DELAYS in regulatory clearances can lead to uncertainty and disrupt commercial timelines, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday as India negotiates trade deals with various countries, including the US.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Strikes on Gaza kill at least 60 people, local officials say as criticism against Israel mounts
ISRAELI strikes pounded Gaza overnight and into Tuesday, hitting a family home and a school-turned-shelter, and killing at least 60 people, Palestinian health officials said, as Israel pressed its war against Hamas despite mounting international condemnation.
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May 20, 2025
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India's digital economy projected to reach $1 trillion by 2025 end: DIPA
WITH urban wireless teledensity already at 131.45 per cent and telecommunications contributing over 6.5 per cent to GDP, India has reached a pivotal moment where connectivity transcends its traditional boundaries, the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor to be ready by June end as last leg of project in final stage
NEW DELHI, MAY 20
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May 20, 2025
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CHSE Odisha Plus II results to be announced today
THE Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, is set to declare the results of the Plus II examinations on Wednesday, May 21, at 4 PM.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Shares in China's CATL surge in Hong Kong after $4.6 billion IPO
SHARES in CATL, the world's largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, jumped about 17 per cent Tuesday in its Hong Kong trading debut after it raised about $ 4.6 billion in the world's largest initial public offering this year.
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May 20, 2025
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Himanta-Gaurav in social media duel over posts on Pakistan's 2022 flood
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi engaged in a social media duel on Tuesday over an old post by the
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May 20, 2025
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Delhi HC asks for Tharoor’s response on Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s defamation plea
THE Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to respond to a defamation plea filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar against him.
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May 20, 2025
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English Summer: Bumrah emerges as majority pick of last selectors to lead India
THERE might be an air of doubt about Mohammed Shami's ability to last a five-Test series but erstwhile national selection committee members MSK Prasad, Devang Gandhi and Jatin Paranjpe are unequivocal that the \"Amroha Express’ is a must-pick for the tour of England.
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May 20, 2025
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CM Vijayan: Bribery row hits ED credibility; seeks PM’s intervention
KERALA Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said bribery allegations against an ED officer in the state have damaged the agency's credibility and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action to restore public trust in the Enforcement Directorate.
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May 20, 2025
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BJP govt changes cabinet meeting norms of BJD era, ministers to now lead discussions
THE Odisha government has restructured the way cabinet meetings are held, empowering ministers to take a lead in the discussions and curtailing the role of bureaucrats, senior minister Suresh Pujari said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
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EAM Jaishankar thanks Dutch PM Schoof for his country's firm stance against terrorism
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and thanked him for the Netherlands’ firm and resolute stance against terrorism.
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May 20, 2025
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Global South impacted by health challenges, says PM
Says India's approach offers sustainable models
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May 20, 2025
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Doctor Death, fugitive serial killer who fed victims to crocodiles, held from Rajasthan
A notorious Ayurvedic practitioner-turned-serial killer -- infamous as Doctor Death for feeding his victims to crocodiles -- was arrested by Delhi Police after he jumped parole last year, a senior official said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
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Briefing foreign govts about Op Sindoor before Parliament unacceptable: D Raja
AMID demands for a special session of Parliament on Operation Sindoor, CPI leader D Raja on Tuesday said it is \"unacceptable\" that foreign governments are to be briefed on the matter while Indians \"remain in the dark\".
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May 20, 2025
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Modernised Army helped during Op Sindoor, police modernisation needed for internal security: CM
UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday stressed the need to modernise the police force for internal security, pointing out that the Indian armed forces could carry out Operation Sindoor due to its recent modernisation.
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May 20, 2025
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Protocol row: CJI says not to blow issue out of proportion
CHIEF Justice of India B R Gavai has said the \"trivial issue\" of the protocol lapse during his visit to Mumbai on May 18 should not be blown out of proportion and the matter should be given \"quietus\".
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