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Historic step under PM Modi will help monitor Waqf Board transparently: CM
DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday described the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Parliament as a “historic step” taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it the beginning of a new era of justice and transparency in the management of Waqf properties.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ambedkar Jayanti: Delhi mayor reviews preparations, calls for grand celebration
NEW DELHI: Delhi Mayor Mahesh Kumar on Friday reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations and directed all departments to ensure the timely completion of arrangements.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India hopeful of finalising FTA with EU soon: MEA
THE Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said India is hopeful that Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union will be finalised soon.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian Railways produces record 41,929 wagons in FY25
INDIAN Railways has produced all-time high of 41,929 wagons in FY25, surpassing the 37,650 wagons produced in the earlier fiscal (FY24), the government said on Friday.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC stays HC order to demolish construction & seal commercial setups in Gurugram's DLF
IN a relief to 2,100 DLF residents, the Supreme Court on Friday temporarily stayed the Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had previously ordered the demolition of unauthorised constructions in housing units and the sealing of commercial activities in DLF Phases 1 to 5.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ultraviolette unveils cutting-edge electric motorcycles and scooters in Bhubaneswar
ULTRAVIOLETTE, renowned for creating India's fastest motorcycle, marked a significant milestone with the launch of its innovative product lineup in Bhubaneswar.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM Majhi thanks PM, Railway Minister as Centre approves 2 Rly projects for Odisha
These will usher in massive rail transport mobility in Sambalpur, Angul & Jharsuguda dists
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJD claims it's secular amid row over its MPs voting in favour of Waqf Bill
Amid a row over change in stand over voting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2023, the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday asserted it is a secular regional outfit and maintains equal distance from the BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA block led by the Congress.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Minority community members protest in Kol against Waqf Bill
MEMBERS of the minority community staged protest at Park Circus Crossing here on Friday, demanding immediate withdrawal of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sweeping Donald Trump tariffs shock global economy, drawing threats and calls for talks
President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs on American imports shocked governments and investors around the world, swiftly spurring both threats of retaliation and calls for negotiation as industries scrambled and global stocks tumbled.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
State govt launches campaign to ensure Odia signboards in shops
THE Odisha government on Friday warned businessmen and shop owners of legal action if they do not display Odia on their signboards.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Highest paid in team doesn't mean I have to score every match, it's about impact: Venkatesh Iyer
Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer believes his Rs 23.75 crore price tag doesn't mean he has to score heavily in every game, stressing that his focus is on making a meaningful impact for the team.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Djokovic, Gauff and other players ask the Grand Slam tournaments for more money and more say
NOVAK Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are among 20 leading tennis players who signed a letter sent to the heads of the four Grand Slam tournaments seeking more prize money and a greater say in what they called \"decisions that directly impact us.\"
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SBI Pension Funds donates mobile medical van to Bhoomika Eye Hospital
In a generous move to support healthcare access, SBI Pension Funds Pvt. Ltd. has donated a state-of-the-art Mobile Medical Van, along with essential equipment to Bhoomika Eye Hospital in Bhubaneswar.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
South Odisha's famous Budhi Thakurani Yatra begins
AMIDST elaborate security arrangements, the famous Maa Budhi Thakurani Yatra, one of the biggest cultural carnivals of southern Odisha, commenced in the early hours of Friday and will continue till April 28.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC frowns upon 'suppression' of criminal history in bail pleas
SAYING it was \"taken for a ride\", the Supreme Court has frowned upon a \"growing trend\" where persons suppress their criminal history while seeking bail or protection from coercive action.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Governor Kambampati, CM Majhi condole demise of veteran actor Manoj Kumar
ODISHA Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Friday condoled the demise of veteran actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar, and said his iconic performances will forever remained in the hearts of fans.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's business correspondent sector to cross ₹147 bn in FY25
DRIVEN by rising rural banking demand, government-led financial inclusion schemes, and digital innovation, India's business correspondent sector was set to surpass Rs 147 billion in FY25, a report showed on Friday.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's services sector growth moderates in March on marginal slowdown in output, sales: PMI
INDIA'S services sector activity eased slightly in March, weighed down by a marginal slowdown in sales amid softer demand conditions and easing inflationary pressures, a monthly survey said on Friday.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Leaders in Bay of Bengal region agree to improve trade ties, disasters relief efforts
LEADERS of nations in the Bay of Bengal region pledged to improve trade and transport cooperation as they concluded a summit in Bangkok on Friday.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
WBPDCL, 2 thermal plants in Bengal among top power utilities in country: Mamata
THE West Bengal Power De velopment Cor-po-ra-tion Limited (WBPDCL) has been ranked the best-performing company in the country while two thermal power plants in the state have also topped the list in performance across the country, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday, citing the latest rankings by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) of the Union Ministry of Power.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jajpur administration prohibits parking of goods trucks on national highways
In a bid to curb road accidents, Jajpur Collector Arabinda Padhy has prohibited unauthorised parking of goods vehicles on the main carriageways of National High-ways (NHs) passing through the district.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Maya criticises 'hasty' passage of Waqf Bill: BSP does not support it
BAHUJAN Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday criticised the central government for 'rushing' the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, saying that the legislation should have been introduced only after addressing people's concerns and clarifying doubts.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Minister Nadda to launch Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha on April 11
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, JP Nadda, is scheduled to launch the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha next week. The official launch event will take place on April 11 with Nadda arriving in Bhubaneswar on April 10 to mark the occasion.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC says no to plea for barring kids below 13 from using social media
THE Supreme Court on Friday refused to examine a plea seeking to prohibit children below 13 from using social media, observing it was a policy issue.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Evergreen songs from Manoj Kumar’s filmography
Manoj Kumar’s cinematic legacy endures, not just because of the films he starred in and directed but also for the many melodious songs that were integral to his movies. Be it sad, happy, philosophical or patriotic, there is a Manoj Kumar film song for every mood.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bengal SSC to soon initiate process of conducting fresh examinations for all teaching and non-teaching candidates
THE West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) on Friday said it would abide by the Supreme Court directive and soon initiate the process of conducting fresh exams for all teaching and non-teaching candidates, who took part in the now invalidated 2016 job recruitment exercise.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India needs proactive action to better prepare for transition to renewable energy
INDIA will be better prepared for the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy by taking a proactive approach and recognising that this shift is the way forward, the Director of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty has said.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sextortion Racket Case: Nigerian national Djedje Raymond duped over ₹1 crore from several women across six countries
NIGERIAN national Djedje Raymond, arrested for allegedly defrauded over Rs 1 crore from multiple women across six countries, according to the Commissionerate Police.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Union Cabinet okays phase 2 of Vibrant Villages Programme
THE second phase of Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), which envisages comprehensive development of select villages located along international borders, has been approved by the Union Cabinet, the government announced on Friday.
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