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CM Stalin reaffirms commitment to inclusive growth and confident of returning to power in 2026 poll
TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday asserted that his government remains steadfast in promoting holistic development across all sectors, districts, and communities, aiming not just for economic upliftment but also for meaningful social transformation.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mental health key to Viksit Bharat, says Deputy CM Pravati Parida
“MENTAL health is a crucial pillar of a strong and progressive nation. As we move towards building a Viksit Bharat, the mental well-being of our citizens must be prioritised,” said Pravati Parida, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, at the ‘Illness to Wellness’ Mental Health & Wellness Summit held in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
GreenLine partners with Shriram Finance to scale up green logistics
GREENLINE — Mobility Solutions Ltd, an Essar venture and India’s only green logistics operator of LNG and electric-powered heavy commercial trucks, on Wednesday flagged off a new fleet of LNG-powered trucks at Chakan, Pune.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Parliament breach: Accused can't compare themselves with Bhagat Singh, says Delhi HC
CALLING the Parliament building India's pride, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday said nobody could play a prank in there and those arrested for its security breach in 2023 couldn't equate themselves with martyrs like Bhagat Singh.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Deal volumes remain resilient in India in April, early-stage investments up: Report
THE private equity (PE) landscape in April remained steady in terms of deal volume, clocking 139 transactions — a marginal 1 per cent rise — continuing its consistent monthly trend between 130 to 140 deals, a report showed on Wednesday.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Over 300 flights cancelled; 25 airports temporarily closed for operations
MORE than 300 flights have been cancelled and at least 25 airports, including Srinagar, have been temporarily shut for operations amid restrictions in the wake of the armed forces launching missile attacks on terror targets in Pakistan on Wednesday morning.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Subhadra Shakti Cafe opens in Bhubaneswar, empowering women entrepreneurs
IN a significant stride towards women-led development, Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday inaugurated the Subhadra Shakti Cafe at the serene Anandabana campus in Kalinga Nagar, Bhubaneswar.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Stop demolition of Madrasi Camp, eviction of residents, says CPI(M) to Delhi govt
THE CPI(M) State Committee has urged the Delhi government to immediately stop the demolition of Madrasi Camp in Jangpura and eviction of its residents, calling the action \"illegal and indefensible.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Taipei Open: Kidambi Srikanth, Ayush, Mannepalli, Unnati enter second round
STAR Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth started his campaign on a bright note with a straight game win as he, along with a host of other youngsters, progressed to the second round of the Taipei Open Super 300 Badminton Tournament here on Wednesday.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'India reserves right to retaliate if UK's proposed carbon tax hits exports'
THE India-UK free trade agreement has no provision to counter Britain's proposed carbon tax, but amid uncertainty and absence of UK legislation, New Delhi has preserved its right to retaliate or rebalance concessions, if future measures impact domestic exports, an official said.
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May 08, 2025
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Gurugram: Three held for planning robbery at gunpoint
THREE men were arrested while allegedly planning a robbery at gunpoint near Leisure Valley Park in Gurugram's Sector 29, police said on Tuesday.
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May 08, 2025
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Delhi govt to constitute unit to monitor Yamuna cleaning efforts
THE Urban Development Department of the Delhi government plans to constitute a project management unit for timely and efficient completion of works for cleaning the Yamuna related to the Delhi Jal Board.
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May 08, 2025
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'Operation Sindoor': Sachin Tendulkar, other sports stars laud India’s action in Pakistan
\"FEARLESS in unity. Boundless in strength,\" said cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as he led India's sporting fraternity in lauding ‘Operation Sindoor' to destroy terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi airport sees cancellation of 140 flights
AROUND 140 flights to and from the Delhi airport were cancelled by various airlines including foreign carriers on Wednesday in the wake of the armed forces carrying out missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mock drills conducted across the country
MOCK drills simulating multiple hostile scenarios like air raids, multiple fire emergencies, and search and rescue operations were carried out in several states and Union Territories (UTs) on Wednesday as part of the nationwide mega civil defence mock drill 'Operation Abhyaas'.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Study finds improving patient's ability to manage emotions could lower chronic pain
IMPROVING one's ability to manage emotions has shown to be effective in dealing with chronic pain, according to a new study.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UK's terrorism charges against seven Iranian nationals baseless: Tehran
IRAN'S Foreign Ministry has rejected allegations made by the UK Home Office and certain British parliamentarians following the arrest of several Iranian nationals over terrorism charges, state media reported on Wednesday.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Precision, technology and depth: What makes 'Operation Sindoor' different
OPERATION Sindoor has redefined India's military posture with a scale, depth, and technological sophistication unseen since the 1971 war.
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May 08, 2025
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Odisha Cabinet greenlights ₹1000 Cr disaster-resilient road scheme for future-proof connectivity
IN a landmark move to bolster the state's infrastructure against the wrath of natural disasters, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the “Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana-Disaster Resilient Roads” scheme, a Rs 1000 crore initiative set to transform road connectivity in vulnerable areas.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India used its right to respond to terror attack, says Rajnath
INDIA's military scripted \"history\" by acting with \"precision, precaution and compassion\" in destroying terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor', Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Civil defence mock drills conducted in 12 districts
CIVIL defence mock drills were conducted in 12 districts of Odisha on Wednesday to assess the preparedness to deal with an emergency amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, officials said.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pak Army pounds villages along LoC in J&K, 12 killed
AT least 12 people, including four children, were killed and 57 others injured as the Pakistan Army resorted to heavy artillery and mortar shelling on forward villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rain lashes Delhi, maximum temperature down by 2.8 deg
RAINS lashed parts of the national capital on Wednesday evening, bringing the temperatures down.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Eminent industry leader Dr. Bramha Mishra VSSUT's new BOM member
EMINENT industry leader Dr. Bramhananda Mishra has been nominated to the Board of Management (BOM) of the Vir Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT).
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM Majhi announces three integrated AYUSH hospitals in Odisha to boost holistic healthcare
“THE government of Odisha is committed to strengthening holistic healthcare, and as part of this commitment, we will establish three new integrated AYUSH hospitals in Dhenkanal, Berhampur, and Balasore,” Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Wednesday.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Olympic-bound shooters subconsciously put pressure on themselves: Rudrankksh
INDIA'S ace rifle shooter Rudrankksh Patil believes one of the key factors stopping the country's marksmen from excelling at the Olympics is the pressure they build \"subconsciously\" before the mega event, which comes back to disturb their composure during competition.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Justice must be swift, smart and seamless, says CM Majhi
Stresses justice system to evolve in step with the digital age
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Capital Intensity Reshapes Tech
Technology may retain a prime position in many investment portfolios on a relative basis, but the gap also could easily narrow, says Jeffrey Goldfarb
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM commends Indian Armed Forces for strikes against Pakistan and PoK
ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday commended the Indian Armed Forces for \"their successful strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK)\".
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vedanta Aluminium observes World Malaria Day 2025 with week-long health awareness campaign
VEDANTA Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, in partnership with the District Health Department and the National Health Mission, Odisha, commemorated World Malaria Day 2025 through a week-long health awareness and screening campaign.
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