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BJP should prove patriotism by dismissing MP minister for remarks on Col Qureshi: BJD
THE opposition BJD in Odisha on Thursday asked the BJP to prove its \"patriotism\" by dismissing Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah, who allegedly made derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofia Qureshi.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Row over 11.25 per cent quota for SEBC students in higher education in Odisha
A day after the Odisha government announced 11.25 per cent reservation for students from Socially and Economically Backward Class (SEBC) in higher education, the state's three major political parties on Thursday accused each other of denying social justice to a large section of the population.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Study claims online plant-based diet programme can help manage diabetes
A structured online nutrition programme may address India's diabetes epidemic by removing key barriers to dietary adherence, according to a study, led by an Indian-origin researcher.
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May 16, 2025
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Mohalla Clinics staff to remain in service until further orders: Delhi health minister
DELHI Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Thursday said doctors and staffers working in Mohalla Clinics will retain their jobs until further orders.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Victory is celebrated, not ceasefire: Akhilesh Yadav
SAMAJWADI Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday criticised the BJP's celebrations over a halt in India-Pakistan conflict, stating that \"victory is celebrated, not ceasefire.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
GT set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR
ENGLAND T20 stalwart Jos Buttler will leave for national duty after completing Gujarat Titans’ last three league engagements as the IPL play-offs are clashing with his country's white ball series against the West Indies starting May 29.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Protect farmers’ interests, members’ rights while empowering state-level mkt committees, says Ajit Pawar
MAHARASHTRA Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said that farmers’ interests and members’ rights must be safeguarded while developing state-level markets in line with nationally recognised markets.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC order on assent to bills: Prez Murmu seeks top court's opinion, poses 14 questions
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu has posed 14 crucial questions to the Supreme Court over its April 8 verdict that fixed timelines for governors and the President to act on bills passed by state assemblies.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sensex jumps 1,200 points, Nifty reclaims 25K peak after 7 months
BENCHMARK BSE Sensex soared by 1,200 points while NSE Nifty closed above the 25,000 mark for the first time in seven months on Thursday following across-the-board buying triggered by expectations of potential trade deal between India and the US.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Is communicating with Dalits a sin, asks Congress over Rahul's address permission
CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hit out at the JDU-BJP government in Bihar, accusing it of sheer dictatorship by \"preventing\" Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi from holding a ‘Shiksha Nyay Samvad’ in Darbhanga.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
No need to panic after Ro-Ko retirement, says Manjrekar
FORMER cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels there is no need to panic following the twin retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, drawing parallels with how Indian cricket bounced back after the legendary \"Fab Four\" stepped away from the longest format.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express to add four coaches from May 16
THE East Coast Railway on Thursday said it has decided to add four coaches to the Vande Bharat Express between Howrah and Puri, owing to high demand for tickets by passengers.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
President Donald Trump says India is offering US a zero tariff trade deal
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that India has offered to enter a bilateral trade deal with the US that “basically” proposes that “no tariffs\" would be levied on a range of American goods.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre may discourage destination weddings and film shooting in Turkiye and Azerbaijan
VISITS of Indian tourists, hosting of destination weddings and shooting of Indian films are likely to significantly drop in Turkiye and Azerbaijan in the coming days as the government may discourage people from going to the two countries which had actively supported Pakistan in the recent conflict, official sources said.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RSP launches appliqué sewing training to empower women in peripheral communities
AS part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has launched a vocational skill development programme in Appliqué Sewing for women from peripheral areas.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Dy CM Singh Deo urges speedy execution of irrigation project to transform agriculture in State
DEPUTY Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Thursday directed officials to expedite the long-pending Upper Lanth and Lower Indra Irrigation Project, stressing its transformative potential for agriculture and livelihoods in western Odisha.
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May 16, 2025
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Odisha declares unseasonal rains as state-specific disaster
IN a landmark decision, the Odisha government has officially declared unseasonal rains as a State-Specific Disaster, providing a lifeline to farmers affected by unexpected weather conditions.
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May 16, 2025
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German Chancellor reaffirms UN support during meeting with Guterres
GERMAN Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres here, reaffirming Germany's steadfast commitment to UN peacekeeping operations.
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May 16, 2025
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Govt must announce time-bound census plan, says Sapkal; hails RaGa
THE Union government must announce a time-bound caste census programme and implement it on the pattern followed by Telangana and Karnataka, said Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
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Delhi LG, CM inaugurate PNG Supply to 111 villages of Delhi
DELHI Lt. Governor VK Saxena on Thursday inaugurated the Piped Natural Gas (PNG) supply by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) to 111 villages, taking the total number of villages connected by PNG to 241.
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May 16, 2025
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Delhi leads nation in power consumption for EV charging, shows CEA report
THE national capital accounted for over 40 per cent of India's total power consumption at electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in 2024-25 till February, according to a new report.
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May 16, 2025
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Ex-defence secy Ajay Kumar takes oath as UPSC chairman
FORMER Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar on Thursday took oath as the chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
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May 16, 2025
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IIM-Lucknow research explores impact of birdwatching on promoting sustainable tourism
RESEARCHERS at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow have studied the impact of birdwatching on tourists and whether it can be used to promote environmentally-responsible behaviour.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
All’s Well that Ends Well
If age old archrivals like France and Germany could come together, should not India and Pakistan escape from the Thucydides trap, asks Vivek Pattanayak.
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May 16, 2025
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Pakistan signals willingness to engage on Indus Waters Treaty with India
WEEKS after India placed the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has signalled its willingness to discuss New Delhi's long-standing concerns about the treaty, sources said.
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May 16, 2025
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Apple investment plans in India intact, proposes India to be major manufacturing base: Source
IPHONE maker Apple's investment plans for India are intact and the company proposes to have a major manufacturing base for its products in the country, government sources said.
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May 16, 2025
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Our relations, dealings with Pak will be strictly bilateral: EAM Jaishankar
INDIA's relations and dealings with Pakistan will be \"strictly bilateral\", which is a national consensus for many years and there is \"absolutely no change\" in that consensus, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
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Govt approves 187 startups for tax exemption to boost growth
IN a significant boost to India's startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has approved 187 startups for income tax exemption under the revamped Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Naveen Jindal leads Tiranga Yatra to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor
IN a heartfelt tribute to India’s armed forces and national unity, Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) organised a grand Tiranga Yatra at its Angul plant to celebrate the resounding success of Operation Sindoor - a historic mission that demonstrated the exceptional professionalism, discipline, and courage of the Indian Armed Forces.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Genome Valley: The Biotech hub of India
At a time the when the whole world was anxiously waiting for the Covid 19 vaccine, inevitably the attention went to Genome Valley that is a world class life science cluster in the outskirts of Hyderabad, where 2 of the 4 home grown vaccines are developed (Covaxin of Bharat Biotech and Corbevax of BE).
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