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RailMin enhances passengers waiting list cap from 25 to 60 pc for AC classes
THE Railway Ministry has enhanced the limit on passengers’ waiting list from 25 per cent to 60 per cent for all AC classes and 30 per cent for non-AC classes by a fresh order issued on Saturday.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Public darshan to be suspended for five hours today for 'Banakalagi' ritual
PUBLIC darshan of the deities at the Gundicha Temple in Puri will be suspended for approximately five hours on Monday to facilitate the observance of the sacred Banakalagi ritual of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
6-feet-long crocodile rescued from Kendrapara village, released in wild
A six-feet-long female saltwater crocodile which had strayed into a pond ina village in close proximity to Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district was rescued and released to the wild on Sunday, an official said.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Election for Odisha BJP president put on hold
HOURS after initiating a process for the election of its Odisha unit chief, the BJP on Sunday put it on hold in view of a stampede during the Rath Yatra festivities in Puri, a party leader said.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India blank Timor-Leste 4-0 in AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers
THE Indian senior women's team continued their impressive run in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers with a commanding 4-0 victory over Timor-Leste here on Sunday.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ethanol blending boosts farmers' income, saves ₹1.36 lakh crore in forex: Hardeep Puri
INDIA'S ethanol blending programme has not only reduced the country's dependence on crude oil imports but also significantly boosted farmers' income, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Sunday.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi Speaker to attend Commonwealth parliamentary event in Dharamshala
DELHI Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta will participate in the Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) in Dharamshala on Monday to promote dialogue on improving the functioning of legislatures, an official said.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian Rlys to now prepare reservation charts 8 hours before train departure
IN a major move to enhance passenger convenience, Indian Railways on Sunday announced that it has decided to prepare the reservation chart 8 hours before the train's departure, instead of the current practice of 4 hours.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jarange vows final push for quota under OBC category
RESERVATION activist Manoj Jarange appealed to the Maratha community on Sunday to participate in a statewide march, which he said would be the \"final fight\" to secure the quota under the OBC category.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mahagathbandhan will throw Waqf Act into dustbin after forming govt in Bihar: Tejashwi
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday claimed that the ruling NDA in Bihar was \"on its way out\", and the new government in the state led by the Mahagathbandhan will \"consign to dustbin\" the Waqf Act brought by the Narendra Modi dispensation at the Centre.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Wanted to finish Test quickly as Bumrah could have been brought in with second new ball: Smith
ENGLAND batters’ decision to go after Ravindra Jadeja in the 82nd over and complete the task of winning the first Test in a hurry was borne out of the thinking that India could bring in their strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah in a desperate attempt to take some late wickets.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India is too much dependent on Bumrah, should play Kuldeep, says Azharuddin
FORMER captain Mohammad Azharuddin said India should play left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the Edgbaston Test against England to add more experience to their bowling attack and reduce the burden on pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Hindi row: Efforts on to ensure need for morcha doesn't arise, says Pawar
MAHARASHTRA Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said efforts are being made to ensure the need for organising a morcha on July 5 against the three-language formula doesn't arise.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
One year on, Barabati Food Court yet to open its doors
DESPITE being completed nearly a year ago, the Barabati Food Court in Cuttack is yet to become operational, causing growing frustration among local makeshift food vendors who have long hoped to be relocated there.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Maoist, anarchist mentality': Delhi BJP chief on Kejriwal's call to storm PM House
DELHI BJP President Virendra Sachdeva trained his guns on the AAP on Sunday for opposing slum demolitions, slamming former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s call to storm PM House as another example of the latter’s anarchist and Maoist mentality.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
FII buying at ₹8,915 crore in June to date amid sound market fundamentals
THE foreign institutional investors' (FIIs) buying, through the exchange and primary market and others category, stood at Rs 8,915 crore this month (till June 27), analysts said on Sunday.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
3 killed, 50 injured in Puri stampede
Incident takes place near Gundicha Temple; CM Majhi tenders apology
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Certificate distribution ceremony held at RSP-run Deepika Ispat Sikshya Sadan
A certificate distribution ceremony was held at Deepika Ispat Sikshya Sadan (DISS), a free school for underprivileged children in the Steel Township, established by Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) and managed by Deepika Mahila Sanghati (DMS).
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Lord Jagannath and siblings enter aunt's house at Shree Gundicha Temple
HOURS after the tragic stampede that claimed three lives and left over 50 injured near the Shree Gundicha Temple here, devotees gathered with renewed devotion to witness the sacred ‘Pahandi Bije’ of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra on Sunday.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Baby boom at Nandankanan: 7 yellow anacondas born, more expected soon
In a major boost to reptile conservation efforts, the Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) witnessed the birth of seven yellow anacondas on Saturday.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Andhra set to generate 8.5 lakh jobs with investment MoUs it signed, says CM Naidu
ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that the government has signed several _investment-related MoUs that would generate 8.5 lakh jobs in the state.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Aristotle and the Science of Politics
For the great philosopher, Good life is living in accordance with virtue and developing intellectual and moral character for which the State should create ambient conditions, writes Ramesh Chandra Misra.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Misled nation': Congress attacks govt over Indian defence attache's reported 'lost jets' remarks
THE Congress on Sunday cited the reported comments of India's defence attache to Indonesia that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and accused the government of having \"misled\" the country.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Over 130 UK GCCs in India generate $6.5 bn annually, employ 2 lakh people: Report
OVER 130 UK Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have been set up in India (as of FY24) — making them the second-largest GCC cohort in India after the US — which are generating $6.5 billion in annual value, according to a new report.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kejriwal urges slum dwellers to protest against demolitions, calls BJP-Cong ‘brother and sister’
FORMER Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged slum dwellers to protest against the BJP-led government's demolition drives and called on them to reject both the BJP and Congress in future elections.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's auto sector powers $5 trillion economy dream with record growth in EVs, exports, jobs
AS India moves closer to achieving its $5 trillion economy dream, the automobile sector is emerging as a strong pillar of growth by contributing around 7.1 per cent to the country's GDP and nearly 49 per cent to its manufacturing GDP.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Retail sector gaining momentum, growth expected to reach 9-10 pc soon: RAI
THE Indian retail sector, currently valued at $900 billion, is showing signs of strong recovery and is expected to grow at a faster pace in the coming months, according to the Retailers’ Association of India (RAI).
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
95 crore people now benefiting from social security schemes: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said around 95 crore people are now benefiting from one social security scheme or the other, while till 2015, the government schemes were reaching less than 25 crore people.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Abhishek Bachchan shares why he doesn't see 25 years in Bollywood as a major milestone
ACTOR Abhishek Bachchan, who made his acting debut in 2000 with J. P. Dutta's drama \"Refugee,\" will be completing 25 years in the entertainment industry on Monday.
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June 30, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sound of innovation: Mumbai mosques go digital with 'azan app' to overcome loudspeaker curbs
IN the backdrop of curbs over the use of loudspeakers, half-a-dozen mosques in Mumbai have registered on a dedicated mobile phone application which relays the 'azan’, or call to prayer, directly to the faithful in real-time.
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