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Sensex, Nifty extend losses into 3rd session on mounting geopolitical tensions
BENCHMARK indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower for the third straight session on Thursday, in line with weak trends in global markets, as geopolitical uncertainties due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict unnerved investors.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre, J-K committed to safety of Amarnath pilgrims: Shekhawat
UNION Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday assured top most security to the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Study finds cognitive aspects at age 7 months could predict ability at age 30
COGNITIVE aspects at age seven months -- such as being able to stay on task or if an infant prefers new toys -- could predict cognitive ability at age 30, a new study has found.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India’s telecom subscriber base crosses 1.2 billion mark: TRAI
INDIA'S telecom sector continues to show growth, with the total number of telephone subscribers crossing the 1.2 billion mark, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Godavari in spate amid heavy rains in Nashik; those living on its banks told to stay alert
AS heavy rains lashed Maharashtra's Nashik district for the second consecutive day on Thursday, the water level in the Godavari river rose, prompting the authorities to urge people living on its banks to remain alert.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
N Korea fires 10 multiple rocket launcher shells after trilateral air drills
NORTH Korea fired around 10 artillery shells from its multiple rocket launcher system on Thursday, South Korea's military said, a day after the South conducted joint air drills with the United States and Japan.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt declares half-day holiday in all govt offices in Bhubaneswar today
THE Odisha government on Thursday declared a half-day holiday in all state-run offices, revenue and executive magistrate courts here in view of the possible traffic congestion during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on June 20.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ganja seized in Khallikote during excise drive under “Ama Sankalp" campaign
Acting on the instructions of Ganjam Collector Divya Jyoti Parida and under the supervision of the Superintendent of Excise, a joint enforcement drive was carried out in the Khallikote region on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Logo unveiled for men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in TN
TAMIL Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday unveiled the official logo for the men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 scheduled from November 28 to December 10 in the state.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SAIL supplies entire special steel requirement for Indian Navy's INS Arnala
STEEL Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna PSU and the country’s largest steelmaker, has made a significant contribution to India’s defence self-reliance by supplying the entire requirement of special steel for the Indian Navy's latest warship, INS Arnala. The indigenously designed and built Anti-
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
‘It’s not going to be easy’ for Gill as skipper, he needs to be patient: Shastri
INDIA'S new Test captain Shubman Gill faces a stern challenge leading the side in testing English conditions, and he has to show patience and composure to succeed on the demanding tour, feels former head coach Ravi Shastri.
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June 20, 2025
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Editorial Stars Align India Embraces Starlink's Promise
INDIA'S decision to grant a license to Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet venture, marks a transformative leap in bridging the digital divide.
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June 20, 2025
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India-UK FTA paves way for actionable cooperation in trade, technology: Goyal
COMMERCE and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reaffirmed India's commitment to transitioning the free trade agreement (FTA) from a negotiated text into a transformative economic partnership, the ministry said on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
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640 boxers to compete in Junior Boys and Girls Nationals in Rohtak
AS many as 640 pugilists from across the country will participate in the 6th Junior (U-17) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships in Rohtak, starting Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Gill primed to take international stage by storm, says Gary Kirsten
FORMER head coach Gary Kirsten has backed India's new Test captain Shubman Gill to \"take the international stage by storm\" in the marquee five-match series against England, starting in Leeds on Friday.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India needs to build its own Harvards: Time to rethink higher education from the ground up
INDIA stands at a pivotal moment in its educational journey.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
NTPC Bongaigaon holds medical camp under Girl Empowerment Mission 2025
NTPC Bongaigaon, as part of its CSR efforts, organized a medical examination and identification camp on June 10, 2025, under the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2025.
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June 20, 2025
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SC shifts probe against TN ADGP to CB-CID, sets aside High Court order
THE Supreme Court on Thursday transferred investigation against ADGP H M Jayaram to the CB-CID after the Tamil Nadu government said it wants his suspension to continue till probe in the kidnapping case allegedly involving him is over.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UN chief Guterres calls for de-escalation leading to ceasefire in Israel-Iran conflict
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate de-escalation of the Israeli-Iranian conflict and for an ensuing ceasefire.
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June 20, 2025
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True purpose of education is to enhance intellectual capacity: Rajasthan Governor
RAJASTHAN Governor and Chancellor of Rajasthan Technical University, Haribhau Bagde, emphasised that the true purpose of education is not merely to confer degrees but to enhance the intellectual capacity of individuals.
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June 20, 2025
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India to eradicate sickle cell disease by 2047, MP is the worst sufferer
ON World Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Day, President Droupadi Murmu commended the Madhya Pradesh government for its dedicated efforts to combat the inherited blood disorder, particularly within tribal communities.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Trump shifts away from claims of having ‘stopped’ war between India and Pakistan
IN a matter of hours, US President Donald Trump shifted from his claims of having “stopped” the war between India and Pakistan, and gave credit to “two very smart people, (who) decided not to keep going with that war that could have been a nuclear” one without claiming a mediatory role for himself.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cong: Hope PM will agree to debate on China during this Monsoon session
'True crusader for justice': Rahul turns 55, wishes pour in from PM, Cong leaders, allies
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India moves up among top global destinations for FDI in 2024: UNCTAD
INDIA moved up among top global destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, remaining the dominant recipient in South Asia and accounting for the vast majority of FDI inflows, a United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report said on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
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T’gana CM urges Centre to reject Pre Feasibility Report of Andhra’s river linking project
TELANGANA Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday urged Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil to reject the Pre Feasibility Report of Godavari-Banakacharla (G-B) river linking project submitted by the Andhra Pradesh government.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt to launch campaign to help pensioners from July 1
UNION Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Jitendra Singh, has released the guidelines for a month-long Special Campaign 2.0 which will be carried out from July 1 for the redressal of grievances of family pensioners and super senior pensioners. Highlighting the transformational journey of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions over the past 11 years, Jitendra Singh appreciated the initiative of the Department and stressed the importance of timely and qualitative redressal of grievances.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
A Warm Welcome to Modi Ji
THIS afternoon, the beloved Prime Minister of the country, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, arrives in Odisha. On behalf of four and a half Crore Odias, I extend a heartfelt welcome to him on this sacred land of Lord Jagannath. This visit holds a special significance Modi Ji completes 11 years of dedicated service as the Prime Minister of India, while I complete my first year as the Chief Minister of the State of Odisha.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Karnataka to increase reservation for minorities under housing schemes from 10 to 15 per cent
THE Karnataka government on Thursday decided to increase the reservation for minority communities in various housing schemes across urban and rural areas of the state under the Housing Department from existing 10 per cent to 15 per cent.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Russia working on ending military-technical cooperation agreement with Germany
RUSSIA on Thursday stated that it intends to withdraw from the military-technical cooperation agreement signed with Germany in 1996 as it has \"lost its meaning\" in the current situation.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Despite being fastest growing economy, India has met green energy targets: Hardeep Puri
MINISTER of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday that despite being the fastest-growing major economy in the world, India is one of the first countries to complete the Paris commitments on green energy ahead of schedule.
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