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Vedanta Lanjigarh champions sustainability through scrap art sculpture competition
VEDANTA Lanjigarh, a leading producer of smelter-grade alumina and part of Vedanta Aluminium, recently hosted a unique scrap art sculpture competition, transforming industrial scrap into remarkable works of art. The event was a vibrant celebration
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Your words remain a source of strength for me: President Murmu on her 67th birthday
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu turned 67 on Friday, as Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries extended greetings to her and lauded her work to empower the downtrodden.
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June 21, 2025
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MCL signs ₹43-crore MoU for girls' hostel at NIT Rourkela
MAHANADI Coalfields Limited (MCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela for the construction of a Rs 43 crore girls’ hostel, named MCL Hall of Residence.
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June 21, 2025
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PM Modi unveils ₹2,750 Cr railway projects in Odisha, flags off new trains from Boudh
IN a historic push to strengthen connectivity in western Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated and laid the foundation for key railway infrastructure projects worth over Rs 2,750 crore during a special programme in Bhubaneswar.
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June 21, 2025
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Ajeetesh Sandhu plays steady first round, lies 13th in Morocco
INDIA'S Ajeetesh Sandhu started his week at the Morocco Rising Stars event with a bogey-free round of 4-under 68 and was tied 13th after the first day here.
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June 21, 2025
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New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon talks trade in meeting with China’s Xi
THE prime minister of New Zealand stressed the mutual benefits of trade with China in a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday, while acknowledging their disagreements on geopolitical issues.
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June 21, 2025
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PM Modi's motorcade makes way for ambulance in Bhubaneswar
THE motorcade of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave way to an ambulance during his road show in Bhubaneswar.
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June 21, 2025
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IDF destroys over 35 missile storage and launch facilities in Iran
THE Israel Defence Force (IDF) has announced that over 35 missile storage and launch facilities in the Tiberias and Kermanshah areas of Iran have been destroyed in attacks conducted by more than 25 Israeli Air Force fighter jets on Friday morning.
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June 21, 2025
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First year completion of BJP government in Odisha It's an anniv of good governance: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Mohan Charan Manjhi-led government and the people of Odisha on the completion of one year of BJP government in the state and explained how the new dispensation ushered in a new era of growth, unlike previous regimes which ignored the residents and focused only on enriching themselves.
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June 21, 2025
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Dhankhar slams SC's Emergency-era verdict Says darkest in judicial history
VICE President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday slammed the Supreme Court for its verdict delivered during the Emergency, dubbing it as the \"darkest\" in the judicial history of the world.
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June 21, 2025
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Tata Steel Foundation helps in combating diarrhoea outbreak in Jajpur district
RESPONDING to a diarrhoea outbreak in Danagadi Block of Jajpur district, Odisha, Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) has joined hands with Block Health Officials and the District Administration to support effective containment and relief measures.
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June 21, 2025
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Modi joins Tiranga Yatra, holds roadshow in Bhubaneswar
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand welcome here on Friday after he landed at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here, before taking part in a Tiranga Yatra and a roadshow.
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June 21, 2025
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Five RSP employees excel in SAIL's AI & U Competition
FIVE employees of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) have earned accolades in the prestigious Al & U competition organised by the Corporate Office of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
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June 21, 2025
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Over 5000 social media accounts from Islamic nations promoting Assam Cong, alleges CM
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that over 5,000 social media accounts, mostly operated from Islamic countries, have become active in favour of the Assam Congress.
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June 21, 2025
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India Army champions global Yoga Day celebrations in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Myanmar
TAKING yoga to the global level, the Indian Army in collaboration with Indian diplomatic missions and cultural centres, is celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 with great fervour across various international locations.
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June 21, 2025
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MP to rename Animal Husbandry department as 'Gau Palan Vibhag'
IN a move underscoring its cultural and policy priorities, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced the renaming of its Animal Husbandry department to Gau Palan Vibhag, reflect-ing a renewed emphasis on cow welfare and traditional values.
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June 21, 2025
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RBI Guv expects rate cut front-loading to support growth amid global tension
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said front-loading of monetary policy rate action would give a clear signal and some certainty to the economic agents that the central bank is supportive of growth amid global tensions, MPC meeting minutes released on Friday said.
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June 21, 2025
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NDMC to organise events at 8 locations in Lutyens’ Delhi on International Yoga Day
THE New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will celebrate the International Day of Yoga on June 21 by organising mass yoga sessions at eight prominent locations across the Lutyens’ Delhi area.
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June 21, 2025
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Air India bookings down 20 pc; fares dip up to 15 pc after Dreamliner crash
BOOKINGS for Air India flights have declined by around 20 per cent on domestic as well as international routes while the average fares have dropped by 8-15 per cent in the aftermath of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash last week, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) President Ravi Gosain said on Friday.
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June 21, 2025
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New Height Rig commissioned at RSP to strengthen safety protocols
A newly developed Height Rig was inaugurated at the Safety Engineering Department of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) by Biswaranjan Palai, Executive Director (Works), on Thursday.
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June 21, 2025
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Need to safeguard oil and gas supply chains amid geopolitical uncertainties
WITH India projected to grow at over 6 per cent annually and its primary energy demand increasing at a CAGR of 5.5 per cent, there is an urgent need to safeguard oil and gas supply chains amid rising geopolitical and market uncertainties, according to a report released on Friday.
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June 21, 2025
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Delhi to inaugurate Narela bus depot on June 27, launch over 100 electric buses
THE Narela bus depot, along with a charging station, is set to be inaugurated on June 27, with over 100 electric DEVI buses to be added to the city's fleet, officials said on Friday.
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June 21, 2025
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Congress used tribals for political benefits, branded their habitations 'red corridor': PM
Says the entire country has been witnessing the development model of BJP
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June 21, 2025
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CM Gupta launches 'Delhi Yoga Anthem' on eve of IYD
ON the eve of International Yoga Day (IYD), Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a 'Delhi Yoga Anthem' to bring together the cultural heritage, spiritual consciousness, universal energy of Yoga and tourism of the capital.
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June 21, 2025
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Act immediately to retrieve Guru Granth Sahib copies from Iran: NAPA urges SGPC
The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) on Friday appealed to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the broader Panthic leadership to safeguard the sacred copies of Guru Granth Sahib kept at a gurdwara in war-hit Tehran.
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June 21, 2025
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No community's housing quota reduced, clarifies Karnataka Dy CM on hike in minority allocation
RESPONDING to the BJP's allegation that the housing quota for SCs and STs is being diverted to provide an additional 5 per cent quota for Muslims under the pretext of offering facilities to all minority communities, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar clarified that the government is neither reducing nor taking away any community's housing quota.
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June 21, 2025
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BJD chief Naveen Patnaik leaves for Mumbai for arthritis surgery
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik on Friday left for Mumbai, where he is scheduled to undergo a surgery for cervical arthritis at a private hospital on June 22. A large number of senior BJD leaders and party workers gathered at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here to see him off. They extended their heartfelt wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Earlier, in a post on X, Patnaik said, \"Jai Jagannath. As advised by medical experts, I would be undergoing a procedure for cervical arthritis on 22nd of this month at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. My personal doctor Dr Ramakant Panda is coordinating this in Mumbai. With blessings of Lord Jagannatha and good wishes of my brothers and sisters of Odisha, looking forward to returning soon to continue to serve all of you.
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June 21, 2025
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Domestic air passenger traffic estimated at 143.6 lakh in May, up 4.1 per cent
DOMESTIC air passenger traffic was estimated at 143.6 lakh in the month of May, 4.1 per cent higher than 138.0 lakh in May last year, a report showed on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
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Will focus on AI-led transformation, sunrise sectors and MSMEs capacity building: CII
THE Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Karnataka announced on Thursday that it will focus on AI led transformation, sunrise sectors and MSMEs capacity building to enhance the state's competitiveness on the global stage.
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June 20, 2025
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Decade after law enacted, now Lokpal forms prosecution wing
MORE than a decade after the law was passed, anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has constituted a prosecution wing to prosecute corrupt public servants, officials said on Thursday.
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