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Odisha to begin semiconductor production, strengthens bid to become global tech hub
TEMPES TO TECH
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May 04, 2025
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Kalabaisakhi storm hits Baunsuni, disrupts life and connectivity
A severe Kalabaisakhi storm lashed Baunsuni in Boudh district on Saturday evening, causing widespread disruption.
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May 04, 2025
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Development Commissioner Garg highlights Odisha's irrigation reforms as state doubles irrigated land, farm incomes rise 84 pc
REAFFIRMING the state’s commitment to inclusive and technology-driven irrigation reform, Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department, lauded the significant strides made under Odisha’s water management initiatives.
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May 04, 2025
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Like helmets in cricket kit, embrace media and technology, says Ravi Shastri to players
\"MEDIA and technology are like helmets in a cricket kit,\" former India captain and coach Ravi Shastri said on Friday, urging players to \"embrace\" both as without them, the sport wouldn't have evolved the way it did in the last 40-45 years.
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May 03, 2025
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UNICEF warns of $160 trn human capital loss if gender equality goal stays off track
NEW DELHI, MAY 2
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May 03, 2025
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Glass shield removed from Delhi Assembly gallery for better media coverage, says Speaker Vijender
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May 03, 2025
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Calcutta High Court directs police to give full protection to a woman allegedly raped by Trinamool leader
THE Calcutta High Court's Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench has directed the police in West Bengal's Coach Behar to give full protection to a woman who was allegedly raped by a local Trinamool Congress leader in the district.
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May 03, 2025
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PM launches projects worth Rs 58k cr in AP
Assures full support for state's development
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May 03, 2025
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Women's hockey: India eye positive end to tough Australian tour
HAVING endured three consecutive defeats, India will look to turn the tide by trying out new strategies when they clash with hosts Australia again in their fourth match of the five-game series here on Saturday.
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May 03, 2025
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Moisture surge, wind convergence triggered Friday downpour in north India, say Experts
THE torrential rain that lashed parts of north India, including the national capital, early Friday, was caused by moisture and wind convergence over the region, fed by both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, the weather department said.
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May 03, 2025
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Repairability index on anvil to help consumers take informed decision on buying smartphones, tablets
SMARTPHONE and tablet manufacturers will soon have to rate their products ona repairability index to help consumers take informed decision as a government panel on Friday submitted a report recommending a framework for that.
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May 03, 2025
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With its roots in India, yoga now flourishing at global level: Jadhav
ONCE an integral part of Indian tradition, yoga is now flourishing within the international community and forms the foundation of life for millions around the world, noted Union minister Prataprao Jadhav on Friday.
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May 03, 2025
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Sidda urges PM to remove 50 per cent reservation cap, ensure quote in pvt sector
KARNATAKA Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove the 50 per cent ceiling on reservation by bringing in amendments to the constitution, and to take steps towards ensuring quota in the private sector.
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May 03, 2025
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UGC sets up fact-finding committee to look into KIIT- Bhubaneswar student suicides
THE University Grants Commission (UGC) has set up a fact-finding committee to look into consecutive student suicides at KIIT-Bhubaneshwar, officials said on Friday.
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May 03, 2025
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PPA celebrates excellence at Annual Awards Nite 2025
PARADIP Port Authority (PPA) hosted its prestigious Annual Awards Nite 2025 and Stakeholders’ meet, a dazzling event dedicated to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievement and contributions of various stakeholders who have played a pivotal role in the Port's success over the past fiscal year.
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May 03, 2025
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Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth clinch AIFF Player of the Year honours
MOHUN Bagan Super Giant's Subhasish Bose and East Bengal’s Soumya Guguloth were honoured with the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) prestigious Men’s and Women's Player of the Year awards for the 2024-25 season, held in Bhubaneswar on Friday.
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May 03, 2025
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Vijayan, Tharoor present at Ker port opening: Modi says it will give ‘sleepless nights’ to many
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a swipe at the opposition bloc INDIA and the Congress, saying the presence of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Shashi Tharoor at the commission-ing of the Vizhinjam International Seaport here will give \"sleepless nights” to many.
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May 03, 2025
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Hindus not safe in Karnataka, claims BJP leader Ashoka
LEADER of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Friday slammed the Siddaramaiah government, claiming that Hindus are not safe in the state.
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May 03, 2025
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India's manufacturing sector growth hits 10-month high in April, says PMI
The growth momentum in the Indian manufacturing sector improved in April, with output increasing at the fastest pace since June 2024, on the back of another strong expansion in order books, a monthly survey said on Friday.
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May 03, 2025
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State govt to set up greenfield airport at Paradip, heliports in 14 districts
IN a bid to strengthen aviation infrastructure in the state, the Odisha government has decided to establish a Greenfield airport at the port town of Paradip, expedite the development of the Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri and construct heliports in 14 districts.
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May 03, 2025
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If India attacks Pak, Bangladesh should occupy Northeastern states: Yunus' aide
A former Bangladesh army officer and close aide of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has suggested that Dhaka should collaborate with China to occupy India's northeastern states if it attacks Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
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May 03, 2025
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We are fully committed to the progress, development of farmers: Deputy Chief Minister Singh Deo
STATING that the Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department (DoA&FE) is one of the prominent departments that has spent the highest percentage of budget that is 94.7 percent of the approved budget, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo today said, “We are fully committed to the progress and development of farmers.”
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May 03, 2025
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Vedanta Aluminium enhances community, employee well-being amid growing Summer heat in Jharsuguda
VEDANTA Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has implemented several measures to ensure easier drinking water access for local communities and safeguard the wellbeing of its workforce at its Jharsuguda operations. This comes in response to the extreme temperatures in the region during the ongoing summer season.
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May 03, 2025
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Women’s ODI tri-series: Madara, Samarawickrama lead Sri Lanka to five-wicket win over South Africa
SEAMER Malki Madara picked a superb 4-50 in just her second 50-over game, before Harshitha Samarawickrama top-scored with 77 to help Sri Lanka register a five-wicket win over South Africa to grab their first win of the women’s ODI tri-series at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium here on Friday.
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May 03, 2025
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TMC MP Yusuf Pathan seeks HM Shah's intervention over attacks on migrant workers from Bengal in Odisha
TMC MP Yusuf Pathan has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking urgent intervention into alleged attacks on migrant workers from West Bengal in Odisha, particularly those hailing from Murshidabad district.
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May 03, 2025
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Pak to issue formal diplomatic notice to India for unilateral suspension of Indus treaty
PAKISTAN is planning to issue a formal diplomatic notice to India against its unilateral move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, a media report said Friday.
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May 03, 2025
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NITI Aayog launches blueprint for big push to India’s MSME sector
THE NITI Aayog on Friday released a detailed report for unlocking the immense potential of India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through systemic reforms in financing, skilling, innovation and market access.
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May 03, 2025
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India is safe in the hands of PM Modi, says Farooq Abdullah on Pahalgam attack fallout
JAMMU and Kashmir National Conference President, Farooq Abdullah on Friday strongly condemned the recent terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam and called for strict action against the perpetrators of the massacre of 26 innocent civilians. He also asserted that India was safe in the hands of Prime Minister NarendraModi.
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May 03, 2025
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Inclement weather impacts flight operations at Delhi airport
FLIGHT operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi here were impacted on Friday morning due to thunderstorms and gusty winds, officials said.
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May 03, 2025
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Steven Spielberg told me he loved '3 Idiots': Kareena Kapoor Khan
INDIAN cinema is being watched by everyone, including Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan said on Friday as she recalled the time when the Oscar-winning filmmaker praised her 2009 movie \"3 Idiots\".
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