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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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May 18, 2025
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High blood pressure? Dark chocolate, tea may help: Study
If you are finding it hard to control hypertension or high blood pressure then eating dark chocolate, grapes, or drinking tea may help you, according to a study.
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May 18, 2025
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Three-time MLA Pradeep Kumar new private secy to CM Vijayan
SENIOR CPI(M) leader and a former MLA Pradeep Kumar has been appointed as the new private secretary to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
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May 18, 2025
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Anti-hijacking mock exercise successfully conducted at Rourkela Airport
A full-scale Anti-hijacking mock exercise was successfully conducted at Rourkela Airport on Friday by Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP).
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May 18, 2025
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World listens to language of love only when one has power: RSS
RASHTRIYA Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat emphasised the need for power in delivering messages of peace and harmony, stating that \"the world listens to the language of love only when one has power\".
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May 18, 2025
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Centre proposes extension of Ranbir canal on Chenab to maximise water use after suspension of Indus Treaty
THE government is considering plans to increase the length of the Ranbir canal on the Chenab river as part of its efforts to maximise the use of water that India will get after putting the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam attack, officials said.
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May 18, 2025
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India willing to cut 100 pc tariffs; trade deal with New Delhi soon, says Trump
INDIA is willing to cut 100 per cent tariffs on American goods, US President Donald Trump claimed once again while saying that a trade deal between New Delhi and Washington is coming soon.
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May 18, 2025
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Integrated AYUSH colleges to be set up in every division of UP, says Adityanath
UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed officials to establish integrated AYUSH colleges in every division of the state, where all its systems - including Ayurveda, Unani, and Homoeopathy -- are made available on a single campus.
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May 18, 2025
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Russia’s Growing Outreach in South Asia
Amid global upheaval, Russia is positioning itself as a stabilizing force and pragmatic partner across South Asia, says Baidya Bikash Basu
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May 18, 2025
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Works Minister Harichandan urges timely project delivery during Mayurbhanj visit
\"ACCELERATED execution of infrastructure projects is vital to public welfare,\" said Odisha's Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Saturday, as he chaired a high-level review meeting during his two-day visit to Mayurbhanj district.
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May 18, 2025
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EC Vivek Joshi inspects EVMs, poll preparations in Motihari
AS part of his ongoing four-day Bihar tour, Election Commissioner, Dr. Vivek Joshi, reached Motihari, the district headquarters of East Champaran, on Saturday to review preparations for the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.
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May 18, 2025
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CM joins ‘Tiranga Yatra’, says all citizens are united j in national interest
CITIZENS across Chhattisgarh took out Tiranga Yatras' on Saturday to honour the armed forces and celebrate the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’, with CM Sai joining one such rally.
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May 18, 2025
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DPIIT, GEAPP partner to boost opportunities for clean energy startups in India: Official
THE Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to enhance opportunities for clean energy startups in India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on Saturday.
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May 18, 2025
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Minister Puri: HPCL empowers 28 startups with ₹ 27 Cr investment
HINDUSTAN Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) is fueling the Indian startup ecosystem, and has invested Rs 27 crore to empower 28 startups to date, Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, said on Saturday.
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May 18, 2025
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Himachal prison dept ranks second among small states in delivering justice, says report
THE Himachal Pradesh Department of Prisons & Correctional Services has secured the second position among small states for delivering justice, according to a report by the India Justice Report (IJR) 2025.
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May 18, 2025
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No deputy speaker in eight state assemblies, says think tank report
Amid a debate over the absence of a deputy speaker in the Lok Sabha, data compiled by a think tank shows eight state assemblies not having anyone in the position, with Jharkhand not electing one for more than 20 years.
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May 18, 2025
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CM Sidda to officials: Strive to achieve first place in GST collection nationwide
KARNATAKA currently holds the second position in the country in GST collection, and efforts must be made to secure the top position in the coming days, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday.
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May 18, 2025
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Odisha to invest ₹6 crore in palm tree plantation to curb lightning deaths
IN a strategic move to reduce lightning-related fatalities and bolster environmental resilience, the Odisha government has announced a ?6 crore investment in palm tree plantations across the state for the current fiscal year.
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May 18, 2025
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Indian biotech companies actively developing mRNA-based vaccines, therapeutics: DBT
THE Indian biotech companies are actively developing mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics, said a team of scientists at the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
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May 18, 2025
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Focus on Odisha's development, not renaming our schemes: BJD to BJP
OPPOSITION Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday came down heavily on the 11-month-old BJP government in Odisha and expressed concern over the prevailing political and economic situation in the state.
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May 18, 2025
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Praggnanandhaa wins Superbet Classic after a tough tiebreak
GRANDMASTER R Praggnanandhaa defeated Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France to win his first-ever tournament on the Grand Chess Tour by showcasing his supremacy in the Superbet Classic here.
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May 18, 2025
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Informing Pakistan about target of Operation Sindoor was crime: Rahul on Jaishankar's 'admission'
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday hit out at the government for \"informing\" Pakistan about targeting terror infrastructure as part of Operation Sindoor, saying it was a crime and asking who had authorised it.
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May 18, 2025
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Diksha shoots 70, rises to tied fourth in Dutch Ladies Open
INDIAN golfer Diksha Dagar, who finished late in the first round for a 1-under 71, was back early on the second day and shot 2under 70 to get into the top five of the Dutch Ladies Open here.
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