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India takes giant leap in solar energy
INDIA'S solar energy capacity has taken a massive leap in the last 11 years from a mere 2.82 GW in 2014 to an impressive 105.65 GW as of March 31 this year, according to official figures.
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May 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CCB raids illegal hookah bar disguised as café in mall
An illegal hookah bar disguised as a café inside the parking area of Mak Mall in Kankanady was raided by the City Central Crime Branch (CCB) police, officials said.
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May 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Past not only about history, but gives ideas to deal with today's world: Guv
Says Kalinga's seafaring heritage offers valuable lessons in regional cooperation
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May 26, 2025
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ECI announces by-election dates for five Assembly seats in four states
THE Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for by-elections to five Assembly constituencies of Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal.
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May 26, 2025
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GST largest marginal contributor to rising poverty in Pakistan: World Bank
THE General Sales Tax has the largest marginal contribution to the rise of poverty while a monthly cash transfer programme to the poorest families has the largest positive impact on inequality reduction in Pakistan, a World Bank study has said.
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May 26, 2025
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PM Modi likely to visit West Bengal on May 29
PRIME Minister Modi is likely to visit West Bengal on May 29 to attend a meeting in Alipurduar district, a senior state BJP leader said on Sunday.
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May 26, 2025
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NGT takes suo motu cognizance of 'illegal' bleaching units in Panipat
THE National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report highlighting the pollution caused by the “illegal” bleaching units in Haryana’s Panipat.
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May 26, 2025
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Centre invites drugmakers to apply for PLI scheme aimed at boosting key medicines production
THE Department of Pharmaceuticals has invited applications from drug manufacturers under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to set up new manufacturing units for 11 key pharmaceutical products.
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May 26, 2025
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Brevis, Conway fire CSK to 83-run win, dent GT's hopes of a top-2 finish
GUJARAT Titans’ hopes of a top-two finish in the IPL suffered a massive dent when they went down by 83 runs to Chennai Super Kings, who were powered by fifty-makers Devon Conway and Dewald Brevis, here Sunday.
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May 26, 2025
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CBI arrests Bengal doctor in human organ smuggling case
THE CBI on Sunday arrested Dr Tapan Kumar Jana, the head of the anatomy department at West Bengal's Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital, in a human organ trafficking racket.
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May 26, 2025
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PMK urges TN Govt to scrap plans for new sand quarries and warns of protests
PATTALI Makkal Katchi (PMK) President and former Union Minister, Anbumani Ramadoss, has opposed the Tamil Nadu government's decision to open new sand quarries across the state.
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May 26, 2025
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Rohit, Virat Kohli and Ashwin have given us blueprint to win Tests away from home: Gill
ROHIT Sharma and Virat Kohli had \"very contrasting styles\" of leadership but the two iconic players along with spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have given the Indian team the \"blueprint to win\" Test series away from home, says new skipper Shubman Gill.
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May 26, 2025
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Cong wants PM's apology, BJP MP Jangra fired for 'tourists must have fought terrorists' remark
THE Congress on Sunday object-ed strongly to BJP MP Ram Chander Jangra's remarks that tourists should have put up a fight against terrorists in Pahalgam, demanding his sacking and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology in the matter.
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May 26, 2025
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India can't wait to rectify mistakes committed during contest against Bangladesh, says Chhetri
TALISMANIC India striker Sunil Chhetri on Sunday said that his side cannot wait to make amends of the mistakes they had committed in the goal-less draw against Bangladesh in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying round contest in March.
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May 26, 2025
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Fire breaks out at mattress factory in Bhubaneswar
A fire broke out at a mattress factory in Bhubaneswar in the early hours of Sunday, officials said.
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May 26, 2025
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AAP slams BJP for waterlogging in Delhi, asks where is PWD minister
THE Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday lambasted the BJP-led dispensation over waterlogging in Delhi, calling it a failure of the \"four-engine\" government.
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May 26, 2025
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In Rajasthan’s Chambal, wives of ex-dacoits lead revival of water sources and hope
UNTIL about 15 years ago, Sampatti Devi and many women like her in Rajasthan's Karauli district lived in constant fear, dreading the day their husbands might not return home.
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May 26, 2025
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Bangladeshi tribunal frames charges against 8 persons for atrocities during 2024 uprising
BANGLADESH's International Crimes Tribunal on Sunday framed charges against a former police commissioner and seven other officers for their alleged atrocities during last year's anti-government protests.
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May 26, 2025
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India land of opportunities despite prevailing competitive world scenario, exudes LS Speaker
LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday asserted that India is a land of opportunities despite the prevailing competitive world scenario.
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May 26, 2025
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Fake stock trading app scam: Retired TN chief conservator of forests duped of Rs 6.8 cr
THE Cybercrime Wing of the Greater Chennai Police has arrested three men from Kerala in connection with an elaborate online investment scam that duped a retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of Rs 6.8 crore.
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May 26, 2025
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All-party delegation in Japan underscored India's resolve in fight against terror: TMC
TRINAMOOL Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, who is representing the TMC in the all-party delegations sent to different parts of the world post-Operation Sindoor, said the team's outreach in Japan was meaningful as it conveyed the message of India’s courage and clarity in the fight against terror.
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May 26, 2025
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Russia, Ukraine swap 303 more prisoners after massive drone-and-missile attacks on Ukraine
RUSSIA and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Sunday, the Russian defence ministry said, the third part of a major swap that was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire.
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May 26, 2025
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50 years of Emergency: NDA campaign to inform citizens about those behind 'dark era'
TO target the Congress on 50 years of Emergency, the NDA would chalk out plans to inform people around June 25-26 about those who throttled a vibrant democracy, a BJP leader said on Sunday.
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May 26, 2025
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SC's rights panel chief: Caste census not divisive, it will boost social justice
NIXING insinuations that caste enumeration would create chasms in society, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Chairperson Kishor Makwana said the data gathered would serve as a foundation for policy decisions and strengthen social justice.
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May 26, 2025
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CBSE Sugar Boards to help students & parents make informed choices on sugar intake: Experts
WITH the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) directing schools to set up dedicated 'Sugar Boards' to underline the importance of limiting sugar consumption, experts feel the move will encourage both students and parents to make informed choices on sugar intake.
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May 26, 2025
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CAC meet to drive bold apprenticeship reforms: Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary
AS India prepares its youth for a dynamic and inclusive economy, the upcoming Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) meeting will play a crucial role in shaping the country’s skilling and apprenticeship framework, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) said on Sunday.
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May 26, 2025
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All-party delegation meets Indian diaspora in South Korea, shares insights on Operation Sindoor
AN all-party parliamentary delegation on Sunday shared with the members of the Indian diaspora here the insights on the military campaign Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
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May 26, 2025
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When Manoj Kumar stepped in to save 'Lag Ja Gale' from rejection
\"'LAG Ja Gale', that plaintive ode to love sung by Lata Mangeshkar in the 1964 classic \"Woh Kaun Thi\", almost didn't see the light of day. Quite simply, director Raj Khosla didn't like the track and it took composer Madan Mohan to first convince the film's star Manoj Kumar who then persuaded the filmmaker that the song was finally included.
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May 26, 2025
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Shoes are big to fill but an opportunity for others: Agarkar on retirements of Kohli, Rohit
CHAIRMAN of selectors Ajit Agarkar on Saturday conceded that the void left by the Test retirement of premier cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is tough to fill, but hoped that other players will step up during the upcoming tour of England.
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May 25, 2025
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Scindia slams Rahul Gandhi for ‘habitually’ questioning India’s unity and integrity
UNION minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has claimed that Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi is in the habit of questioning the country's unity even when Indians are united.
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