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Not against Hindi, just its imposition: Uddhav Sena clarifies, distances from Stalin's stand
A day after estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray came together to celebrate their victory over the Maharashtra government's rollback of Hindi as a third language from Classes I to V, the Uddhav Sena on Sunday sought to downplay Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's support, clarifying that their opposition is strictly limited to the imposition of Hindi in primary schools.
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July 07, 2025
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Eco-champions empower village communities for sustainable livelihood
In the quiet village of Naranpur in Puri district, a silent revolution is taking roots with the efforts of Bilasini Mallik, a 48-year-old bamboo artisan turned climate warrior.
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July 07, 2025
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NIT-R portal for NRI, foreign origin students admission to institutes
To simplify admission of candidates for 105 institutes of the country eligible for both Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) and Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) special categories, the NIT-Rourkela has created a single common portal.
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July 07, 2025
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Srinagar records hottest July day since 1953 as heatwave grips Kashmir
Srinagar experienced the hottest July day in over seven decades on Saturday as a persistent heatwave continued across Kashmir, officials said.
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July 07, 2025
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Nearly 48,000 Devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in three days
Nearly 48,000 devotees performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last three days amid tight security arrangements, with another batch of 7,208 pilgrims leaving Jammu for Kashmir on Sunday.
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July 07, 2025
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Suna Bhesa: The Golden Whisper of the Eternal
During Suna Bhesa, when Jagannath wears gold, He is not merely a deity on a chariot.
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July 06, 2025
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Hamas says it has given a 'positive' response to the latest ceasefire proposal in Gaza
Hamas said Friday it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation.
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July 06, 2025
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Dy CM Shivakumar unlikely to become CM this term, says former MLA Lingappa
The issue of change in guard in the government has subsided, at least for the time being, leaving people to speculate whether Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will become Chief Minister in the present term.
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July 06, 2025
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Best thing would be to forget this game: Arundhati Reddy
Seamer Arundhati Reddy has admitted that India faltered at the finishing line but said the best way forward would be to forget the third T20I defeat quickly and come back stronger in the fourth match as they eye a maiden T20I series win over England.
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July 06, 2025
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'Summit with a cautious tone': BRICS nations to denounce Trump tariffs
BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro from Sunday are expected to decry Donald Trump's hardline trade policies, but are struggling to bridge divides over crises roiling the Middle East.
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July 06, 2025
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India proposes tit-for-tat retaliatory strike against $725 million US auto tariffs at WTO
Ahead of a bilateral trade deal with the United States, India on Friday proposed to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to impose retaliatory tariffs on US automobile parts imports.
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July 06, 2025
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Aamir Khan’s character in Rajinikanth’s Coolie revealed
Aamir Khan is Dahaa in Rajinikanth's Coolie, as the makers released a character poster online.
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July 06, 2025
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Madras HC directs govt to pay Rs 6.75 lakh to baby whose thumb severed by nurse
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has directed the state government to pay Rs 6.75 lakh as compensation to a family after a staff nurse of a government hospital in Thanjavur accidentally severed the thumb of a new born post-delivery in 2021. Justice S Srimathy gave the ruling on a petition filed by the baby's father Ganesan.
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July 06, 2025
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Odisha's Nuapada organises country’s largest cleanliness-cum-plantation drive
In a remarkable display of community-driven environmental action, Nuapada district organised one of the country’s largest cleanliness-cum-plantation drives in its commitment to sustainability and plastic-free living on Tuesday.
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July 06, 2025
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Human trafficking to US via ‘dunki' route: NIA arrests 2 accused, 1 each from Delhi, HP
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at a location each in Delhi and Himachal Pradesh and arrested two accused for their key roles in human trafficking to the US via the infamous 'dunki' route, officials said on Saturday.
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July 06, 2025
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SAIL inaugurates Representative Office in Dubai to strengthen global presence
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of India’s largest steel producers with over 20 million tonnes of annual crude steel capacity, has inaugurated its Representative Office in Dubai.
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July 06, 2025
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ADR moves Supreme Court against EC's Bihar voter revision drive ahead of assembly polls
The Association of Democratic Reforms has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Election Commission's direction for a Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, of electoral rolls in Bihar.
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July 06, 2025
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BBMP to restore dug-up roads, asks civic agencies to deposit money
Bengaluru Ditched, the two-week-long campaign in these columns has finally jolted Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) into reading the riot act to civic agencies such as Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM).
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July 06, 2025
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Local body elections only 42 per cent BC quota implementation in Telangana
AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge is believed to have asked the Congress government in the state to go for local body elections only after implementing 42 per cent BC reservations as promised.
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July 06, 2025
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PM Modi lauds Bihar's legacy among Indian diaspora in Trinidad & Tobago
Bihar's deep connection with the people who migrated and have now settled as citizens in Trinidad and Tobago featured prominently in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Indian community there. Notably, this comes ahead of Bihar's legislative assembly elections later this year.
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July 06, 2025
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Chelsea advances to Club World Cup semifinals with 2-1 win over Palmeiras
Chelsea scored the go-ahead goal on Malo Gusto's 83rd-minute shot that went in after a pair of deflections, beating Palmeiras 2-1 on Friday night for a spot in the Club World Cup semifinals.
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July 06, 2025
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Saudi, Russia among eight OPEC+ members seeking oil output hike at meeting
Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance will discuss crude production on Saturday, with analysts expecting the latest in a series of output hikes for August.
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July 06, 2025
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36 Amarnath pilgrims suffer minor injuries after five buses collide in J-K's Ramban
At least 36 Amarnath pilgrims were injured after five yatra vehicles collided near the Chanderkote area in Ramban on the Srinagar-Jammu highway on Saturday morning.Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan said the last vehicle of the Amarnath yatra Pahalgam convoy allegedly lost control due to a brake failure near the Chanderkote langar site in Ramban and hit four stranded vehicles.
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July 06, 2025
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Horoscope Today, 06 July 2025: Check here Astrological prediction for all sun signs
You will experience an increase in faith, confidence, and favorable surroundings.
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July 06, 2025
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Wimbledon 2025: Another seed leaves when Madison Keys is surprised by Siegemund
This most unpredictable of Wimbledons delivered yet another surprise Friday when reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys, the No. 6 seed, was a lopsided loser in the third round, eliminated 6-3, 6-3 by 104th-ranked Laura Siegemund of Germany. Keys' exit left just one of the top six women in the bracket before the end of Week 1: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who stuck around by claiming the last five games and defeating 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu of Britain 7-6 (6), 6-4 at a boisterous Centre Court at night.
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July 06, 2025
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“Break the glass ceiling and let others walk over the debris to realize your achievements,” exhorts Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge to the women executives of Rourkela Steel Plant
“Break the glass ceiling and don't clean the debris, so that people walking over it will realize your achievements,” exhorted Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge (Rourkela Steel Plant) with the additional charge of Durgapur Steel Plant and IISCO Steel Plant, while interacting with about 50 women executives of RSP at the Mathan conference hall.
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July 06, 2025
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Mass Tree Plantation Festival of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant commences with plantation of 800 saplings at Ispat Sabuja Van
Rourkela (PRO, (05-07-25)): More than 300 students from different schools of the Steel City along with senior officers and employees of Rourkela Steel Plant as well as CISF personnel enthusiastically took part in the Mass Environmental Awareness and Tree Plantation Festival of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) organized at Ispat Sabuja Van, Jagda, near CWS Hospital on 04th July, 2025. Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge, Rourkela Steel Plant with additional charge of DIC (ISP & DSP) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the programme. Dr. Anup Mallick, Regional Officer, OSPCB, Govt. of Odisha, Mr. Tarun Misra, ED (HR), Mr. Anil Kumar, ED (MM), Dr. J K Acharya, CMO In-Charge (M&HS), Mr. Rajesh Dasgupta, CGM (F&A), Mr. Vijay Kumar, Senior Commandant, CISF and several Chief
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July 06, 2025
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TRAI explores licensing framework for foreign M2M/IoT SIMs/eSIMs in India
(RNS, 05-07-25) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper seeking stakeholder views on the use and sale of foreign telecom service providers’ SIMs and eSIMs in India, specifically for integration into machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices that are meant for export.
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July 06, 2025
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Short-ball ploy exposes lack of game plans, allows England to prosper after 84/5
The third day began with a bang for India as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Joe Root and Ben Stokes off consecutive deliveries to send shock waves through the home team.
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July 06, 2025
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OpenAl announces week-long shutdown to combat burnout and talent poaching
OpenAl has initiated an unusual, company-wide shutdown for one full week beginning early July, citing severe employee burnout as the primary reason.
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