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Veteran journalist Ratikanta Mohanty dies
Veteran Odisha journalist Ratikanta Mohanty died at a private hospital here on Saturday morning.
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April 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Will win battle on Waqf issue, ED action will not frighten us: Kharge
CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the party will not be daunted by the Enforcement Directorate's action against its leaders and also asserted that it will win the battle against the BJP-led central government on the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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April 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
DGFS: 3rd-party agency to be engaged for fire safety assessment of high-rise buildings
In a significant move to bolster fire safety measures across the State, the Odisha government is set to appoint a third-party agency to carry out comprehensive fire safety assessments and issue certifications for multistoried buildings and critical infrastructure.
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April 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kalinga Super Cup 2025: 15 teams take centerstage with Asian qualification in mind
THE fifth edition of the Kalinga Super Cup will kick off on Sunday at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar as 15 teams battle it out for the trophy and a coveted slot in next season's AFC Champions League Two.
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April 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt-funded study proposes incentive-based plan to deal with Ganga's 'ghost gear' crisis
IN a bid to combat escalating plastic pollution in the Ganga, a govern-ment-funded study has proposed a 'cash-for-nets' scheme aimed at incon-tivising fishers to return worn-out or abandoned fishing nets.
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April 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Prez highest functionary, Constitution framers did not say anything on time taken for assent, says ex-SC judge
THE President is the highest constitutional functionary, and the Constitution framers have never said anything about time taken by him or her for giving assent to a bill, said former Supreme Court judge Ajay Rastogi on Saturday, underlining the need for deeper study of the provisions of Article 200 that expects Governors to approve bills 'as soon as possible'.
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April 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India, US trade talks from Apr 23; pact's terms of reference includes about 19 chapters
INDIAN and US officials will hold three-day talks from April 23 in Washington for a proposed trade pact with terms of references (ToRs) covering around 19 chapters such as tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and customs facilitation, official sources said.
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April 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India needs to create 8 to 10 mn jobs: PM's Principal Secy Mishra
HIGHLIGHTING the need to create 8 to 10 million jobs annually in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Principal Secretary PK Mishra on Saturday urged students to equip themselves with both technical knowledge and practical skills.
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April 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Poshan Paksha-2025: CM Majhi calls for collective efforts to eradicate malnutrition
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday underscored the critical need for collective action in eradicating malnutrition, declaring it essential to building a healthier and more prosperous Odisha.
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April 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Naveen becomes BJD president for 9th time, calls upon party workers to expose BJP's 'false' narrative
FORMER Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik, who was chosen as the BJD president for the ninth time in a row on Saturday, called upon party workers to expose the alleged false narrative of the ruling BJP.
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April 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rohit looking to be in his zone again, a big score is coming very soon: Boucher
FORMER South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher believes out-of-form Mumbai Indians veteran batter Rohit Sharma is showing signs of returning to rhythm in the IPL and a big knock is just around the corner.
2 min |
April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
What IPL has done for men’s cricket, WPL has just started to do that: Smriti Mandhana
INDIA women's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana believes the Women's Premier League (WPL) is beginning to replicate the same impact that the Indian Premier League (IPL) has had on men's cricket in the country since its inception on this very day in 2008.
3 min |
April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Transforming Future of Urban Living
Smart cities use technology and sustainability to tackle urbanization challenges, reducing environmental harm, and enhancing quality of life, writes Lakshmi Prasad Padhy
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Achyuta Samanta conferred Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award 2025
EMINENT educationist, social reformer, and founder of KISS and KIITS, Achyuta Samanta, was conferred with the prestigious Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award 2025 on Friday in Kokrajhar, Assam.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian Railways transforms working conditions for loco pilots with major upgrades over the last decade
IN a significant stride toward enhancing the working conditions of its loco pilots, Indian Railways has undertaken multiple initiatives over the past decade to improve the working conditions of its loco pilots across the country.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Security breach at Cuttack JNV: Class 12 student sexually assaulted by outside inside Boys’ Hostel
IN a shocking incident that has raised serious questions about student safety, a 17-year-old class 12 student at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Mundali was allegedly sexually assault ed by an outsider inside the school’s STAR boys’ hostel.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cong launches Samvidhan leadership scheme ahead of Bihar polls to connect with oppressed
AHEAD of Bihar Assembly elections slated later this year, the Congress on Friday launched the 'Samvidhan Leadership Programme', with party leader Rahul Gandhi urging people to unite and participate in it to ensure social justice and equal participation of the deprived sections.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
VHP to hold nationwide protests and demands President’s rule in Bengal over Murshidabad riots
THE Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) said it will hold a nationwide protest on Saturday to demand the imposition of President’s rule in West Bengal, citing communal violence in Murshidabad district.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kerala Blasters announce 27-man squad for Kalinga Super Cup 2025
Kerala Blasters FC have officially unveiled their 27-member squad for the upcoming Kalinga Super Cup 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter under recently appointed head coach David Catala.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Veer Chotrani, Anahat Singh enter semis of world squash Championships
KUALA LUMPUR, APR 18
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Shooting: Shriyanka joins list of first-time WC finalists, finishes 8th in 50m rifle 3P event
Paris Olympian Shriyanka Sadangi became the latest Indian shooter, on this double-legged South American sojourn, to make the cut for a first-ever individual world cup final, qualifying in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event at the on-going International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Focus on protecting rights of own minorities: India slams B'desh on Bengal violence remark
In the wake of protests against the Waqf(Amendment) Act, during which Bangladesh urged Indian authorities to ensure the safety of the minority Muslim population in the state.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC advocate Jethmalani defends V-P's 'bold call-out' on 'judicial overreach'
A day after Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar publicly criticised the Supreme Court's recent ruling that set a three-month deadline for the President and Governors to decide on Bills reserved for assent, political and legal circles have erupted in a heated debate.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian athletes shine in Vietnam Pickleball Open Cup 2025, claim seven medals
INDIAN athletes came up with an outstanding performance to bring home seven medals -- two gold, three silver, and two bronze -- in the Vietnam Pickleball Open Cup being played in Ho Chi Minh City, the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) informed on Friday.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Out and out murder': SC orders framing of murder charge in honour killing case
IRKED over framing of the milder charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered framing of the harsher charge of murder against members of a family in a case of honour killing in UP.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
DMK slams Dhankhar for remarks against judiciary
THE ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu has slammed Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for his remarks against the judiciary, made in light of the Supreme Court’s recent order on fixing timeline for the President to grant assent to state bills.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India sends 56-member contingent for Asian U-15 & U-17 boxing Championships
INDIA has fielded a 56-member squad for the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships being held in Amman, Jordan.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj are national heroes: Rajnath
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said Maharana Pratap and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj are national heroes and not the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
NCW chief visits refugee camp in Malda, slams Govt over condition of riot-affected women
A delegation of the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by its chairperson, Rekha Sharma, visited a refugee camp in West Bengal’s Malda district and met those displaced by the Murshidabad riots.
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April 19, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Shah asks Naxals to surrender and join mainstream
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asked all underground Naxals to surrender as soon as possible and join the mainstream, saying the government is determined to free the country from the scourge of Naxalism before March 31, 2026.
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