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IT cos' Q1 earnings to be hit by US tariffs, global cues
(RNS, 09-07-25) With a volatile macro environment, largely led by geopolitical issues and tariff-related uncertainty, Indian IT services firms will report a soft quarter in Q1 FY26 and revenue performance is likely to be weak in an otherwise seasonally strong quarter, according to analysts.
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July 10, 2025
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Maharashtra polls were rigged, we will not allow same to happen in Bihar, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections were \"rigged\" to favour the BJP and claimed that the NDA government at the Centre wants to repeat it in the Bihar polls due later this year.
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July 10, 2025
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Bangladeshi immigrant family detained in Paradip
Four suspected Bangladeshi nationals - all members of one family - who reportedly entered the country illegally in search of jobs were detained by Paradip police on Tuesday.
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July 10, 2025
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Turkish court orders ban on Elon Musk's Al chatbot Grok for offensive content
A Turkish court ordered Wednesday a ban on access to Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok from Turkey, after the platform allegedly disseminated content insulting to Turkey’s president and others.
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July 10, 2025
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Will work as unified force for Odisha's development: CM Majhi
Manmohan Samal was officially anointed the state BJP president on Tuesday. His fourth term as the state party chief was announced by central observer-cum-election officer Sanjay Jaiswal in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and senior leaders at the BJP's state headquarters here.
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July 10, 2025
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Aditya Aluminium, Lapanga Felicitates Meritorious Students Under ‘Pratibha Samman’ Initiative
Bhubaneswar (Corresp., (09-07-25)): Reaffirming its commitment to education and community development, Aditya Aluminium, Lapanga (a unit of Hindalco Industries Ltd., Aditya Birla Group) organized Pratibha Samman, a special felicitation program to honor outstanding academic achievers from six Gram Panchayats of Rengali Block, Sambalpur District, who secured 70% and above marks in the Class 10 Board Examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, in the academic year 2024-25.
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July 10, 2025
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Jane Street says Sebi charges extremely inflammatory, to challenge ban
Stating that it has “only engaged in basic arbitrage,” the now-banned US high-frequency trading giant Jane Street has told is preparing its official response to the Sebi charges and the resultant bank and that “arbitrage trades are a core and common mechanism of financial markets.”
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July 10, 2025
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Odisha Drivers' Mahasangha strike hits oil, LPG transport in Paradip
Transportation of petroleum, oils and lubricants and LPG products to various parts of the state and supply of LPG to Nepal Oil Corporation was severely affected on Tuesday due to the indefinite strike called by the Odisha Drivers' Mahasangha (ODM).
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July 10, 2025
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NBFCs' education loan AUM growth to halve amid US headwinds
For non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), education loans have emerged as the fastest-growing asset class, with assets under management (AUM) expanding by over 50% in recent years. However, that growth rate is expected to halve this fiscal, as disbursements for educational courses in the US slow following a raft of policy changes, according to a latest analysis by rating agency Crisil Ratings.
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July 10, 2025
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Durdarshini Digital unveils “RADHA RANI" : A Musical tribute to divine love on Niladri Bije
In celebration of Niladri Bije, DURDARSHINI DIGITAL is proud to announce the grand premiere of its latest musical production, \"Radha Rani\", a visual and lyrical tribute to the eternal love of Radha and Lord Krishna.
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July 10, 2025
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Trade deal ball in U.S. court: India
With the US government sending letters to over a dozen countries informing them of the reciprocal tariff they are likely to attract on exports to the US, the suspense over the trade deal with India continues.
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July 10, 2025
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ED raids in Punjab, Haryana in 'donkey route' case related to illegal Indian immigrants deported from US
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches in multiple cities of Punjab and Haryana as part of a money laundering investigation into a 'donkey route' case related to illegal Indian immigrants who were deported by the US this year, official sources said.
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July 10, 2025
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Phil Salt's bat used in IPL cleared by authorities after it initially failed 'gauge test' for size
England white-ball opener Phil Salt's bat, which he used in the last two years including in the Indian Premier League, was initially deemed \"to have failed an on-field gauge test\" but later cleared after further examination, his club said.
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July 10, 2025
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Mulder has the final hand as South Africa trounces Zimbabwe in heaviest innings defeat in 20 years
Wiaan Mulder had a fitting end to a fabulous debut as captain, taking the last catch for South Africa to hand Zimbabwe its heaviest innings defeat in 20 years and sweep the two-test cricket series. Mulder scored 367 not out— 33 shy of the world record held by West Indies great Brian Lara — before declaring South Africa's innings, and he also took three wickets and three catches to help his team win the second test by an innings and 236 runs.
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July 10, 2025
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Gujarat's Gambhira bridge collapse: A cry that shatters the soul
In a heart wrenching tragedy in Gujarat, the Gambhira Bridge collapsed without warning sending five vehicles plunging into the raging Mahisagar River below.
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July 10, 2025
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A Webinar on PM Intership Scheme Conducted by NCC, VD University
Kaushal Se Samriddhi Aur Rojgar
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July 10, 2025
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EU unveils 'stockpiling strategy' amid fear over war with Russia
The EU on Wednesday announced its first ever plan to help stockpile essential goods such as food, water, fuel and medicines in case of crises, amid fears over potential war with Russia.
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July 10, 2025
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Maoist camp busted in Odisha's Nuapada, explosives seized
In a joint anti-Maoist operation, the district voluntary force (DVF) of Nuapada on Monday unearthed and dismantled a Maoist camp in Narayan Dongar reserve forest within Sinapali police limits here.
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July 10, 2025
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'No SIR': Bihar erupts in protest against Election Commission's voter-list revision
Protests erupted across Bihar on Wednesday against the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls even as the Supreme Court agreed to hear one more plea challenging the poll panel’s move.
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July 10, 2025
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Four youths enter Puri Jagannath Temple premises after scaling Meghanada Pacheri
In a major security lapse at the Puri Jagannath Temple, four unidentified youths managed to enter the temple premises by scaling the Meghanada Pacheri, the outer boundary wall, using a heap of garbage piled near the southern gate as support.
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July 10, 2025
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Two held in Bargarh for painting image of Lord Jagannath on turtle's shell
Two youths, who painted an image of Lord Jagannath on a turtle's shell, were arrested by the Forest department on Tuesday on charges of violating the Wildlife Act. Both are from Bijepur. Ashish Meher had painted the turtle, while Abinash Bagarti filmed the act and shared it on social media. The incident came to light after a video of the act, posted on Meher's Facebook account, went viral.
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July 10, 2025
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Sensex, Nifty edge higher after early dip in Wednesday trade
The Indian equity benchmarks started the day on a cautious note, responding to increasing uncertainty around the looming US tariffs by President Trump. At 11:20 AM, the Nifty 50 traded at 25,536.00, up 13.50 or 0.05%, while the Sensex stood at 83,748.57, up roughly 34 points or 0.02%, although both these indices were marginally down in the opening trade.
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July 10, 2025
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CISCE Rourkela Zone Inter School Football Tournament Held
The Rourkela Zone Inter School Football Tournament of CISCE Schools hosted by Ispat English Medium School (IEMS), Sector-22 concluded at the Ispat Mini Stadium, Sector-22 on 5th July, 2025.
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July 10, 2025
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'Let the film release': SC nixes urgent hearing on 'communally provocative' Udaipur Files
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to urgently list a plea challenging the release of the movie Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal tailor murder, stating, “Let the film be released.”
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July 10, 2025
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Pope celebrates first 'green Mass' using new rite in sign of strong ecological focus
Pope Leo XIV celebrated on Wednesday what has been dubbed the first “green” papal Mass, using a new set of prayers imploring care for God's creation in a sign he intends to emphasize environmental stewardship and climate justice for the world’s most vulnerable people.
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July 10, 2025
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Need national strategy on critical materials, says ACMA
(RNS, 09-07-25) Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) is advocating for a national strategy on critical materials to safeguard the future of EV and mobility production in the country.
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July 10, 2025
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Paranthu Po Movie Review: An enjoyable and poignant pursuit of happiness that never forgets to have fun
How does a filmmaker stay true to the beats of his filmography, and yet make a completely different film? Paranthu Po is the unlikeliest Ram film, but it does have layers that scream Ram from the top of a mountain.
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July 10, 2025
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Indian workers go on a daylong nationwide strike against Modi's economic reforms
Hundreds of thousands of workers across India went on a nationwide strike on Wednesday in opposition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to privatize state-run companies and other economic reforms, partially disrupting public services and manufacturing.
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July 10, 2025
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Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu calls for unified effort to tap unused river water
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the urgent need for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to harness river water that flows unused into the sea, underscoring its transformative potential for agriculture and farmer prosperity in both Telugu states.
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July 10, 2025
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The electronic line-calling system malfunctions during a quarterfinal match at Wimbledon
A malfunction with Wimbledon 's new electronic line-calling system required a point to be replayed during a quarterfinal match between Taylor Fritz and Karen Khachanov on Tuesday.
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