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Govt extends interest-free loan scheme for women’s self-help groups
IN a move aimed at boosting women's entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, the Odisha government has announced an extension of its interest-free loan scheme for women’s self-help groups (SHGs).
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April 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Court defers matter to Apr 28 after witness fails to depose
Aspecial court on Tuesday deferred the hearing over a defamation case against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi after a witness from the complainant's side did not depose in court.
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April 16, 2025
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Heavy rain exposes poor drainage in Cuttack, over 70 areas waterlogged
A sudden spell of heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon left several residential and market areas across Cuttack severely waterlogged, casting serious doubts on the Cuttack Municipal Corporation's (CMC) claims of regular and effective drain desilting.
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April 16, 2025
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ED records Vadra's statement in Haryana land deal case
THE Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday recorded the statement of Robert Vadra, businessman and brother-in-law of Leader of Opposition in the LokSabha Rahul Gandhi, in a 2008 Haryana land deal-linked money laundering case, official sources said.
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April 16, 2025
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Why doesn’t BJP appoint a Muslim as its president: Digvijaya on PM’s jibe at Cong
SENIOR Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday said the BJP should appoint a Muslim as its party president instead of suggesting his party to do so, and added that prominent leaders from the Muslim community held that position in the grand old party in the past.
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April 16, 2025
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India's total exports touch record $820.93 bn in FY 2024-25 despite global challenges
INDIA'S total exports of goods and services increased by 5.5 per cent to a record $820.93 billion during the financial year ended March 31, 2025, compared to $773 billion in the previous fiscal year, despite the uncertainties in the global market, according to Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.
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April 16, 2025
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Cancer risk from CT scan radiation at par with alcohol & obesity: Study
REPEATED exposure to unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scans raises the risk of cancers as with alcohol consumption and obesity, according to a new study.
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April 16, 2025
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Retail inflation dips to nearly 6-yr low of 3.34 pc in March on subdued food prices
RETAIL inflation dipped to nearly six-year low of 3.34 per cent in March due to decline in prices of vegetables, eggs and protein-rich items, raising hope for a third rate cut by the RBI as it remains below the median target of 4 per cent.
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April 16, 2025
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Sensex, Nifty surge over 2 pc on global markets rally after Trump relaxes tariffs on electronics
BENCHMARK equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 2 per cent on Tuesday, tracking a rally in global markets after US President Donald Trump relaxed some of the tariffs on electronics products and hinted at duty revision for automobiles.
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April 16, 2025
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Singapore PM says calling general election at ‘critical juncture’
SINGAPORE Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday said he was calling a general election at a “critical juncture\" as the world becomes more uncertain and unstable.
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April 16, 2025
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China pursuing three alleged US operatives over cyberattacks during Asian Games
China said Tuesday it is pursuing three alleged US operatives accused of carrying out cyberattacks on Chinese infrastructure during the Asian Games held in the city of Harbin in February.
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April 16, 2025
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Babies, kids’ mattresses with brain-harming chemicals may raise health risks
A team of Candian researchers has found plasticisers called phthalates, flame retardants, land other harmful chemicals in mattresses of babies and young children who are likely to breathe and absorb these while sleeping, increasing several health risks.
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April 16, 2025
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Amur Falcon radio-tagged in Manipur starts return journey to Siberia after 114 days in Africa
AN Amur Falcon bird which was radio-tagged in Manipur in November last year has started its return journey to Siberia after staying for 114 days in Southern African countries, a scientist said.
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April 16, 2025
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Muslim woman heckled in B'luru for being with Hindu man, asked to hand over burqa
IN a shocking case of moral policing, a young Muslim woman was harassed in a park in Bengaluru by a group of individuals for being seen with a Hindu male companion.
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April 16, 2025
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Jordan, Indonesia condemn Israeli violations against Al-Aqsa Mosque
KING Abdullah II of Jordan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto condemned Israeli violations against the Al-Aqsa Mosque and attempts to divide it both \"temporally and spatially,” according to a statement by Jordan's Royal Court.
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April 16, 2025
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Delhi's new anti-pollution moves: Will they be enough?
EVERY winter, Delhi makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. Thick smog covers the city, pollution levels skyrocket, and air quality drops to hazardous levels. It's a crisis that returns year after year, and while the government takes action during these peak months, the bigger question remains: are we doing enough, and more importantly, are we doing it all year round?
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April 16, 2025
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Chief Secretary Ahuja urges officers to embrace AI through free online courses
IN a significant move aimed at enhancing the digital capabilities of the state's administrative workforce, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Tuesday emphasized the importance of capacity building in Artificial Intelligence (AI) among government officers.
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April 16, 2025
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Extreme heat may raise risk of schizophrenia, depression: Study
RISING temperatures may not only affect physical health, but could also increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) like schizophrenia and depression by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study.
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April 16, 2025
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State govt to launch digital platform for effective implementation of PMAY-U 2.0
In a significant move to boost affordable housing, the Odisha government has announced the development of a dedicated digital platform for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana — Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).
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April 16, 2025
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Fee hike issue: Delhi CM says notices issued to schools after complaints, warns of strict action
DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that notices have been issued to schools over complaints of arbitrary fee hikes and asserted that her government is committed to transparency and protection of children's rights in education.
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April 16, 2025
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Congress disrespected Babasaheb, demeaned Bharat Ratna: Adityanath
UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday targeted the Congress, accusing it of systematically disrespecting Dr B R Ambedkar's legacy while pretending to champion his cause for political gain.
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April 16, 2025
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China’s Xi makes case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia
CHINA'S Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of “stability and certainty.”
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April 16, 2025
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KISS partners with Capgemini to launch Digital Academy at KISS-DU
THE Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has joined hands with Capgemini to launch a state-of-the-art Digital Academy at KISS Deemed to be University (KISS-DU), aiming to provide indigenous students with market-aligned training in technology and fintech.
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April 16, 2025
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Gold reclaims all-time high of ₹96,450/10 g; silver climbs ₹2,500
GOLD prices rose by Rs 50 to revisit the all-time high level of Rs 96,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, according to the Ail India Sarafa Association.
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April 16, 2025
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Gut disturbances in autistic children could affect behaviour by disrupting serotonin creation
DISTURBANCES in the gut of an autistic child could disrupt how serotonin -- a brain chemical important for social interactions -- is produced, thereby affecting their behaviour, a new study has suggested.
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April 16, 2025
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Cong has snubbed Tejashwi by allegedly refusing to declare him as CM face: JD(U) MLC Neeraj
BIHAR Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) on Tuesday claimed that the Congress has snubbed RJD leader — Tejashwi Yadav by allegedly refusing to declare him as the chief ministerial candidate of the opposition Mahagathbandhan.
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April 16, 2025
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PWD plans road revamp work near new Delhi BJP office
WITH the Delhi BJP office shifting soon to new premises on the Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Marg, the PWD will carry out road improvement work and beautification works in the area, officials said on Tuesday.
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April 16, 2025
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Bangladeshi radicals 'aided by local leaders' involved in Murshidabad violence: Intel report
BANGLADESHI radicals, allegedly aided by local leaders of a political party, were \"involved\" in the recent violence triggered by anti-Waqf law agitations in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, sources said.
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April 16, 2025
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Traffic advisory issued in Delhi ahead of IPL match
THE Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday issued an advisory in view of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals scheduled to be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here.
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April 16, 2025
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Amazon India expands Smartchoice program to tablets, enhancing customer buying experience
AMAZON India has extended its successful Smartchoice program to tablets, aiming to simplify purchase decisions in the rapidly growing, category, which witnessed a 26 per cent year-over-year growth in 2024.
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