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India should play both Kuldeep and Jadeja at Leeds: Harbhajan
SPIN great Harbhajan Singh has thrown his weight behind wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav to start in India's playing XI for the first Test against England alongside Ravindra Jadeja.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India enters new quantum era of secure communication: Rajnath Singh
INDIA has taken a major leap in defence and cyber security by successfully demonstrating free-space quantum secure communication using quantum entanglement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
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Ageing population, smoking behind surge in global rheumatoid arthritis since 1980: Study
An increase in the elderly population as well as a rise in smoking are behind the surge in the global rheumatoid arthritis burden since 1980, according to an Al-powered study.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
HC permits Bengal LoP to visit trouble-ridden Maheshtala
A single-judge Vacation Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday permitted Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, to visit Maheshtala where severe clashes between two groups broke out last week.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
70 pc vaccines sourced by WHO, 14 pc generics imported by US are from India: Union Minister
UNION Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel said on Monday 70 per cent of total vaccines sourced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and 14 per cent of generics imported by the US are from India.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bilawal Bhutto urges India to return to negotiating table
PAKISTAN People's Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged India to return to the negotiating table, saying that all outstanding issues between the two countries can only be resolved through comprehensive dialogue.
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June 17, 2025
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Iran missile attacks on Israel kills 5, while Israel claims it now has air superiority over Tehran
IRAN fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, killing at least five people, while Israel claimed in the fourth day of the conflict that it had now achieved “aerial superiority” over Tehran and could fly over the Iranian capital with impunity.
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June 17, 2025
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Odisha govt adopted zero-tolerance policy towards gender-based violence: Parida
THE Odisha government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards gender-based violence, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said here on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
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Centre kicks off ‘GST Pakhwada’ to mark 8 yrs of tax reforms
THE Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) kicked off a nationwide ‘GST Pakhwada’ on Monday which will continue till June 30, as part of the upcoming GST Day celebrations on July 1.
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June 17, 2025
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In year of 'negative news', UN climate chief says 1.5 deg C goal still achievable
UN climate chief Simon Stiell on Monday said that despite a year dominated by negative headlines, many of the world's largest economies are showing encouraging signs of action on climate change and that keeping global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible.
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June 17, 2025
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JPMorgan downgrades HDFC AMC to 'neutral', sees slower growth ahead
JPMORGAN on Monday downgraded HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC) to 'neutral' from 'overweight', citing slowing equity inflows and a stabilising asset allocation trend among households.
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June 17, 2025
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I have looked up to Washington for inspiration: Sai Sudharsan
WASHINGTON Sundar's meteoric rise from age-group to international cricket in a quick span of time was an inspiration for his younger state-mate B Sai Sudharsan, who is all set to make his Test debut against England at Leeds on June 20.
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June 17, 2025
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Previous AAP govt never gave credit to Centre: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
THANKING the Central government for supporting the Delhi government on infrastructure projects, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday hit out at the previous AAP government for not recognising its contribution earlier.
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June 17, 2025
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Karnataka BJP files police complaint over objectionable social media posts on PM
THE Karnataka BJP filed a police complaint on Monday at the Bengaluru North Crime and Economic Offences and Narcotics (CEN) police station regarding objectionable social media posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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June 17, 2025
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WPI inflation down to 14-month low of 0.39 pc in May on easing food, fuel prices
WHOLESALE price inflation (WPI) declined to a 14-month low of 0.39 per cent in May on easing prices of food articles and fuel, and experts said geopolitical tensions could push up prices.
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June 17, 2025
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Ministry to recruit 6,374 technicians to fill vacant posts across all rly zones
THE Railway Ministry has decided to fill up 6,374 vacant positions in 51 categories of technical posts, including signal and telecommunication department, across all 17 railway zones and various production units in the country.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
How Iran Was Duped by Israel
Iran and Israel continued their military strikes against each other for a third straight day (June 16). Last night, Iran targeted the northern Israeli port city of Haifa. As Israel's defence system intercepted Iran's ballistic missiles, two hypersonic missiles reportedly hit Haifa, causing several injuries, according to Israel's public broadcaster Kan. However, during these ongoing attacks and counter attacks, the moot question is where Iran faltered in securing the security and defence structure of its nuclear and military installations.
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June 17, 2025
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CM flags off Rs 1,184 cr development projects in Ambedkar Nagar
UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 194 development projects worth Rs 1,184 crore, aimed at the comprehensive devel- ‘opment of Ambedkar Nagar district.
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June 17, 2025
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Cong: Govt not giving priority to aviation sector safety 'worrying'
THE Congress on Monday accused the Modi government of being negligent in not giving priority to aviation sector safety and said that while it awaits the investigation report on the Ahmedabad plane crash, the Centre must clarify on the \"lack of action\" despite a parliamentary committee report flagging concerns.
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June 17, 2025
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Karnataka's socio-educational survey distinct from Centre's caste census: CM
KARNATAKA Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday clarified that his government's upcoming socio-educational and caste survey is fundamentally different from the Centre's caste census, emphasising that the state's initiative is driven by the imperative of social justice.
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June 17, 2025
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Post-Op Sindoor outreach, Shashi Tharoor-Congress rift growing?
FOUR-TIME Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, appears increasingly isolated within his party, fuelling speculation about his future in the Congress. Whispers about a potential exit have grown louder, with many sensing that Tharoor's political innings with the grand old party may be approaching its twilight.
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June 17, 2025
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Kohli and I traded dominance, didn't feel like that with Sachin: Anderson
ENGLAND fast bowling great James Anderson enjoyed his battles against Indian stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli over the course of his 21-year long career but he found bowling to the latter a tad tougher.
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June 17, 2025
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Akhilesh seeks PDA count among newly recruited constables in UP
SAMAJWADI Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Monday sought to know the number of candidates from PDA communities included in the list of newly recruited constables in Uttar Pradesh.
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June 17, 2025
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Delhi: 2 held for extorting man via fake dating app profile
TWO men were arrested for allegedly extorting a man after luring him into a video call through a fake dating app profile and threatening to circulate an obscene screen recording of the call, an official said on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
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China says its fastest-growing nuclear stockpile remains at minimum level required
CHINA has asserted that its rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal — generating over 100 warheads annually and now totaling around 600 — remains at the minimum level required, downplaying concerns that it is engaged in a nuclear arms race with the US and Russia to match their stockpiles by the end of the decade.
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June 17, 2025
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Amid evolving situation in West Asia, EAM speaks with counterparts in UAE, Armenia
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said he spoke with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the current situation in West Asia and the role of diplomacy.
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June 17, 2025
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Younger brother of Puri's titular king dies
Ranarnaba Deb, younger brother of Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, died at the age of 67, family sources said on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
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Exports fall 2.17 pc to USD 38.73 billion in May; trade deficit narrows to USD 21.88 bn
AFTER registering a positive growth for two months, India's exports slipped into negative territory again, contracting 2.17 per cent year-on-year to USD 38.73 billion in May due to a fall in global petroleum prices, while trade deficit narrowed at USD 21.88 billion during the month.
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June 17, 2025
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Odisha approves 8 mega industrial projects worth ₹1.51 lakh crore
IN a major boost to Odisha's industrialisation, the state government Monday approved eight mega projects worth investment of over Rs 1.51 lakh crore which will create over 62,000 job opportunities, officials said.
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June 17, 2025
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Cambodia threatens Thai fruits ban as tensions over border disputes continue to soar
CAMBODIA on Monday said it would stop importing Thai fruits and vegetables if Thailand refused to lift border restrictions imposed following a deadly clash in one of the disputed areas between the two countries.
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