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Centre to set up high-level committee to address hurdles in Rourkela Steel Plant expansion
IN a significant move aimed at resolving obstacles impeding the expansion of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), the Union Government has announced the formation of a high-level committee.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jamia VC, Registrar meet Rijiju; major tech labs, infra projects approved
JAMIA Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Mazhar Asif and Registrar Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and secured approvals for several projects aimed at transforming the university into a centre of technological excellence and inclusive education.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pant reaches career-high 7th in ICC Test rankings
India's new Test captain Shubman Gill jumped five rungs to 20th overall following his century in the first innings of the match that his team lost by five wickets despite setting England a stiff target of 371.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PLI scheme: Piyush Goyal calls for export competitiveness in key sectors
INDIA must focus on the sectors in which it has competitive edge over other countries, and address the problems faced by the various stakeholders so that country’s exports can grow further, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RBI steps up MSME outreach with special session in Cuttack
IN a significant move to strengthen the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) ecosystem, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bhubaneswar Regional Office, organized a Special Town Hall meeting on MSME-related issues at Sarala Bhavan, Cuttack, on Wednesday.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Book on Modi's journey during Emergency recalls his visit to jail in guise of 'swamiji'
EVADING detection as a member of the banned RSS during the Emergency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled in different disguises but it did not stop him from visiting a jail, of all the places with high risk for him, as a \"swamiji\" to speak to the incarcerated activists for nearly an hour, according to a book.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bypoll victories were semifinals for 2027 assembly polls in Punjab & Gujarat, says Kejriwal
FORMER Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday termed the Aam Aadmi Party's victories in the Punjab and Gujarat bypolls as a \"semifinal\" for the 2027 assembly elections, asserting that the party is on track to form the next governments in both states.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mukesh Ambani says Jio was biggest risk of his life
BILLIONAIRE industrialist Mukesh Ambani described his 2016 return to the telecom industry with Reliance Jio as the \"biggest risk\" of his life, saying that even if analysts’ predictions of financial failure had come true, it would still have been worth it for the role it played in transforming India digitally.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Prasad calls Emergency Congress' biggest assault on Constitution
FORMER Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday accused the Congress of committing the “biggest assault” on the Constitution during the Emergency and attacked opposition leader Rahul Gandhi over his \"Constitution in danger\" remark.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Closed all 35 cases lodged based on Hema Committee report: SIT to Kerala HC
THE Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Wednesday informed the Kerala High Court that it has dropped further action in the 35 cases lodged on the basis of the Justice Hema Committee report, as none of the victims came forward to give their statements.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Zelenskyy will sign off on special tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders over Ukraine
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to formally approve plans on Wednesday to set up a new international court to prosecute senior Russian officials for the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's economy remains resilient amid spike in global uncertainties: RBI
VARIOUS high-frequency indicators for May 2025 point towards resilient economic activity in India across the industrial and services sectors amid the elevated global uncertainty, according to the RBI's monthly economic bulletin released on Wednesday.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
NDMC nods eco-friendly road sweepers, Pink Toilets; condemns Emergency as ‘dark phase’
THE New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Wednesday approved a series of important proposals, including the procurement of five eco-friendly road sweepers and the development of Pink Toilets for women in all NDMC markets, while also passing a resolution condemning the 1975 Emergency as a “dark phase\" in Indian democracy.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Puri Rath Yatra to be held under AI-enabled cameras, NSG snipers to watch from rooftops
THE seaside pilgrim town of Puri on Wednesday turned into a fortress with around 10,000 security personnel deployed for the annual Rath Yatra celebrations of Lord Jagannath on June 27, police said.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
‘What a ride’, says astronaut Shukla as India returns to human spaceflight
\"KYA KAMAAL KI RIDE THI (what an amazing ride),\" India's astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla remarked as SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft entered the orbit around the earth within 10 minutes of launch from NASA's spaceport in Florida.
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June 26, 2025
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ECoR GM reviews Rath Yatra readiness at Puri Railway Station
AS the pilgrim city of Puri gears up for the grand Rath Yatra, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) is executing large-scale preparations to ensure smooth travel and a safe, comfortable experience for the lakhs of devotees expected to arrive. ECoR General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal conducted an inspection at Puri Railway Station on Wednesday to assess readiness, with a focus on passenger comfort, infrastructure, crowd management, and technological integration.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bhartiya Rail: At the service of Rath Yatra pilgrims
THE holy city, the abode of Mahaprabhu, Jagannath Puri, is ready for the Rath Yatra. It is a journey of faith for the millions of devotees coming from across the globe. And Bhartiya Rail is at the service of these pilgrims, facilitating their overall experience in the Shreekshetra Puri.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UP Govt committed to increasing income of milk producers: CM Adityanath
CHIEF Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday affirmed Uttar Pradesh's commitment to increasing the income of milk producers, strengthening rural economies built around livestock, and ensuring high-quality dairy products for consumers.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha CM launches e-Registration App to revolutionize revenue services
IN a major step toward digital governance and citizen-centric service delivery, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched the e-Registration mobile application designed to streamline and simplify access to key revenue-related services in the state.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Heavy rainfall lashes Odisha, two dead
HEAVY rainfall lashed several parts of Odisha including the capital Bhubaneswar and neighbouring Cuttack cities on Wednesday, while two persons were reported to have died in rain-related incidents in the state.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJD student, youth wings stage agitations across Odisha over rising crimes against women
MEMBERS of the student and youth wings of Opposition BJD on Wednesday boycotted classes, staged demonstrations on streets and burnt effigies, protesting the rise in crimes against women, including the gang rape of a 20-year-old college student at Gopalpur beach in Ganjam district earlier this month.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Nail driven deeper in coffin of Indian democracy: JP's 'Prison Diary' poignant account of Emergency
\"EVERY nail driven deeper into the coffin of Indian democracy is like a nail driven into my heart,\" wrote firebrand socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan in his diary while being interned as a political prisoner during the height of the Emergency imposed on this very day 50 years ago.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PFI had hit list of around 972 people in Kerala: NIA to court
BANNED Popular Front of India (PFI) had a hit list of around 972 people, including a former District Judge of Kerala, according to documents submitted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a court here recently.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Private clinic owner held for raping girl in Ganjam, BJD demands CBI probe
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Anish, Sift and Umamahesh win in national selection trials
OLYMPIANS Anish Bhanwala, Sift Kaur Samra and junior world championship medallist Umamahesh Maddineni won the national selection trials (T3) for Group 'A' athletes in the men's 25m rapid fire, women's 50m 3 positions and 10m air rifle events respectively, here on Wednesday.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vasmol unveils Henna Crème Hair Colour with a soulful ode to Puri Rath Yatra
IN a heartfelt tribute to tradition and modern beauty, Vasmol, one of India’s most trusted hair colour brands, launched its newest innovation — Vasmol Henna Créme Hair Colour — at a grand event in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The launch coincided with the auspicious Jagannath Rath Yatra, blending timeless heritage with contemporary expression.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Twice-a-year board exams for Class-10 from 2026: CBSE
FROM 2026, Class-10 students will be able to take CBSE board exams twice in an academic session but it will be mandatory for them to appear for the first phase in February, officials said on Wednesday.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
42 yrs of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is
IN the past four years, whenever June 25 comes, absence of one of the most vibrant members of the '83' whatsapp group rankles the other 13.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Governor Dr. Kambhampati, Dy CM Singh Deo discuss key development priorities for Odisha
ODISHA Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Bardhan Singh Deo at his residence, during which the two leaders engaged in a meaningful discussion on the state's development roadmap.
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June 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RPL certificate distribution ceremony held at RSP Captive Power Plant-1
A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certificate distribution ceremony was held at the Captive Power Plant-1 (CPP-1) Department of Rourkela Steel Plant on Wednesday.
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