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Defense Department to offer new round of voluntary resignations, retirements
The Defense Department is going to offer a new round of voluntary resignations and retirements to the civilian workforce, but details are slim.
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April 03, 2025
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Struggling KKR, SRH look to reignite campaign
KOLKATA (RNS, 02-04-25): Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and last season’s finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in troubled waters, having lost two of their last three games, and both teams will be desperate to revive their campaigns when they lock horns in the Indian Premier League here on Thursday.
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April 03, 2025
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TN CM Stalin seeks appointment with PM Modi to press for fair delimitation of LS constituencies
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday sought an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a delegation of MPs from various political parties to convey their stance on behalf of the Joint Action Committee for Fair delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies.
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April 03, 2025
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Zack Snyder to helm a UFC film
Zack Snyder is all set to co-write, co-produce, and direct a film titled Brawler, which will follow a Los Angeles man's journey to the top of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) world.
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April 03, 2025
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Anger against Trump is forecast to cost the US international visitors
Anger over the Trump administration's tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the U.S. to fall even further than expected this year, an influential travel forecasting company said Tuesday.
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April 03, 2025
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Myanmar earthquake; Deaths exceed 2,700; survivors still being found
Rescue workers saved a 63-year-old woman from the rubble of a building in Myanmar’s capital on Tuesday, but hope was fading of finding many more survivors of the violent earthquake that killed more than 2,700 people, compounding a humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war.
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April 03, 2025
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India-US HADR exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 begins
VISAKHAPATNAM, (RNS, 02-04-25): The fourth edition of the Bilateral Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious exercise between India and the United States, Tiger Triumph 2025, commenced onboard the Indian Navy's INS Jalashwa (L41) at Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.
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April 03, 2025
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Meta's head of AI research stepping down
The head of Meta's artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology.
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April 03, 2025
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IPL 2025: Now, it is time to talk about Rohit Sharma
CHENNAI (RNS, 02-04-25): As Rohit Sharma took the long walk back after a failed attempt to slog Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell over mid-off, he looked at the bottom edge of his bat, shaking his head in disappointment.
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April 03, 2025
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2500 kg narcotics seized by Indian Navy's mission-deployed warship in Indian Ocean
The Indian Navy's mission deployed warship has succeeded in seizing a large consignment of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean region.
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April 03, 2025
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Meeting between state, Union Health Minister paves way for fresh talks with ASHA workers in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (RNS, 02-04-25): A meeting between the state and Union health ministers, Veena George and JP Nadda, has paved the way for renewed talks with the protesting ASHA workers.
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April 03, 2025
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Agri, gems, pharma exports to be worst-hit by US tariffs
As the reciprocal tax by the US government looks imminent, Indian exporters are in a wait-and-watch situation.
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April 03, 2025
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Unified Pension Scheme comes into effect
(RNS, 02-04-25) The central government employees have now more options to choose from on the pension front, as the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) comes into effect from Tuesday (April 1).
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April 03, 2025
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Youths with autism brew change & inclusion at city's PECS Cafe
BHUBANESWAR (Corresp., 02-04-25): On the face of it, the PECS Cafe on CSM Tech campus at Patia here may appear like just another eatery in the block, serving delectable bites. But step inside and you will come across a group of enthusiastic young adults with autism brewing the idea of inclusion apart from putting food on your plates.
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April 03, 2025
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Prabesh Utsab Implemented in different Schools of Jeypore Subdivision
Bureau Head ( PKB ): In order to improve the attraction of children towards education and also to reduce the percentage of drop outs, the Government of Odisha under the vision of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi introduced the scheme \" Prabesh Ulsab, Khadichuan2025 and Sisu Vatika\".
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April 03, 2025
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'North dominating South' talks have no basis: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
At a time when debates are raging over the alleged domination of North India over South on the issue of language -- some call it Hindi imposition, and the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies that is likely to affect South India negatively, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chose to play the role of a unifier, saying the South guided North on the spiritual front on several occasions.
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April 03, 2025
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'No safe level of air pollution', experts warn as India refuses to link pollution to deaths
Studies and scientific evidence have proven that there is a direct link between air pollution and adverse health outcomes during peak air pollution days and increased incidents of acute respiratory disease in India, a top Lancet Countdown official has said.
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April 03, 2025
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Lok Sabha to take up Waqf Bill on Wednesday, NDA allies issue whips for support
The Lok Sabha will take up the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill for discussion and passage on Wednesday, setting the stage for a showdown between a government determined to push it through and an opposition united in condemning the proposed law as unconstitutional.
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April 03, 2025
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Assam launches biggest women entrepreneurship support scheme
Assam on Tuesday launched its biggest women entrepreneurship support scheme 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan,' providing seed capital of Rs 10,000 each to beneficiaries for self-employment.
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April 03, 2025
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Benchmarks fall 1.6% as uncertainties over US tariff dampen mkt sentiments
(RNS, 02-04-25) Though many analysts are of the view that the punitive tariffs that the US has slapped on exports are of “only minimal consequences,” the domestic equity markets have reacted negatively a day before the tariffs coming into force.
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April 03, 2025
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Paradip Port Cements Its Position As Numero Uno among Indian Major Ports Second Consecutive time in a row
Paradip Port retained its No. 1 Cargo Handling Status among Indian Major Ports and also in the exclusive 150 MMT club by registering 150.41 MMT cargo throughput in FY 2024-25.
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April 03, 2025
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Water kiosk relief in heat-hit Sambalpur
In a bid to provide relief to residents reeling under scorching summer heat, the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC) inaugurated 53 drinking water kiosks across the city on Tuesday.
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April 03, 2025
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Cornell student whose visa was revoked for pro- Palestine activism decides to leave US voluntarily
(RNS, 02-04-25) A Cornell University graduate student whose visa was revoked over his participation in proPalestine campus protests has decided to leave the United States voluntarily. Momodou Taal's decision comes after a judge declined to immediately block the government from taking steps to deport him.
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April 03, 2025
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Strengthening Public Health Initiatives: A Collective Commitment to Community Wellness
Public health initiatives play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of communities. From vaccination programs and health education campaigns to access to preventive care, a robust public health system is essential for addressing health disparities and promoting wellness for all.
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April 03, 2025
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Ayushman Bharat to be rolled out in two weeks: CM Mohan Charan Majhi
CUTTACK (Corresp., 02-04-25): The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) will be implemented in Odisha within the next two weeks, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Tuesday.
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April 03, 2025
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New Zealand beats Pakistan by 83 runs and leads 3-match series 2-0
HAMILTON (RNS, 02-04-25): Ben Sears took 5-59 as New Zealand bowled out Pakistan for 208 to win the second one-day cricket international by 84 runs Wednesday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match series.
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April 03, 2025
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Upgrade of health centre to trauma care hub sought
Residents of Baisinga in Mayurbhanj district have urged the state government to upgrade the century-old health centre located near NH-18 into a trauma care centre.
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April 03, 2025
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Buckwheat flour food poisoning cases surge to 337 amid Navratri festivities in Dehradun
Health authorities in Dehradun are on high alert as the number of patients suffering from consuming contaminated buckwheat flour (Kuttu aata) has surged to 335 across the city.
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April 03, 2025
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Director Sanoj Mishra, who offered role to Maha kumbh-viral 'Monalisa', arrested on rape allegations
NEW DELHI: A 45-year-old film director who recently offered a role to the Maha Kumbh viral girl in his upcoming film has been arrested from Ghaziabad for allegedly threatening and sexually assaulting a woman multiple times, leading to several miscarriages, police said on Monday.
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