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Optimum physical health for paramilitary job necessity: HC
NEW DELHI, MAY 16
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May 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bengal BJP slams TMC Govt over ‘brutal’ police action on agitating school teachers
THE BJP on Friday launched a blistering attack on West Bengal’s TMC government, calling the police action on agitating school teachers a day ago, a “horrifying display of brutality\".
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May 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Tripura CM hails PM Modi, Amit Shah for sanctioning one more unit of IR battalion
TRIPURA Chief Minister Manik Saha thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for sanctioning one more unit of Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn) for the northeastern state.
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May 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Our actions just trailer, will show the full picture if needed: Rajnath
INDIA on Friday pressed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its USD one billion assistance to Pakistan, saying Islamabad could use a large part of it to fund the terrorist infrastructure.
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May 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi govt to set up 32 real-time water monitoring stations along Yamuna, drains
THE Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) will install 32 real-time water quality monitoring stations along the Yamuna and its major drains to track pollutant levels entering the heavily contaminated river, officials said on Wednesday.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
We were never really close friends, says Chopra on Arshad Nadeem
SEEKING to set the record straight, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday clarified that he and Arshad Nadeem were never really close friends and said \"things won't be the same\" after the recent India-Pakistan conflict.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Turkey has lost 10 pc of tourism, flights to Istanbul will go empty soon: Gourav
WITH growing clamour for 'Turkey boycott' in the country, the Middle-East nation will soon face the heat and lose a major share of tourism business from India, BJP spokesperson Gourav Vallabh said on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BBMP to be replaced with Greater Authority, says Sidda as Bill comes into effect
KARNATAKA Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the Governor — Thawarchand Gehlot has given assent to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, and it will come into effect on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi govt approves ₹49.83 L tender for reconstruction of fire-gutted shops at Dilli Haat
THE Delhi government has approved a tender of Rs 49.83 lakh for the reconstruction of shops at Dilli Haat INA that were gutted in a massive fire last month, officials said on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
20 pilgrims from Bengaluru fall ill on Puri-bound bus
AT least 20 pilgrims from Bengaluru travelling on a Puri-bound bus fell ill in Balasore district and were admitted to a hospital, police said.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Runaya deepens commitment to rural education with school renovations in Jharsuguda
RUNAYA, a sustainability-driven manufacturing venture, has successfully completed a major education infrastructure project in Jharsuguda.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
NATO weighs US demand to massively hike defence spending as some struggle to meet current goal
NATO foreign ministers on Thursday debated an American demand to massively ramp up defence investment to five per cent of gross domestic product over the next seven years, as the US focuses on security challenges outside of Europe.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Tiranga Yatra demonstrates people's solidarity with and support for the armed forces in fight against aggression, terror: Dr. TK Chand
THE whole of the country is resonating with the Tiranga Yatra undertaken by common people celebrating the resounding success of Operation Sindoor and showing their solidarity with and support for our Armed Forces in their fight against terror, said eminent industry leader Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand.
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May 16, 2025
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NSO revamps Periodic Labour Force Survey, includes rural areas
THE National Statistics Office (NSO) announced on Wednesday that the sampling design of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) has been revamped from January 2025 to address the requirement of high-frequency labour market indicators with enhanced coverage to include the rural areas as well.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
‘Delhi govt to remove disparity in water supply, ensure equitable distribution’
DELHI government will ensure equitable water supply in all Assembly constituencies based on their population, Water minister Parvesh Verma said on Thursday, after a DJB survey flagged disparities in supply to different areas.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Exports up 9 pc to $38.49 bn in April; trade deficit widens to 5-month high of $26.42 bn
INDIA'S exports rose by 9.03 per cent to USD 38.49 billion in April on healthy growth in sectors such as electronics and engineering goods, while the trade deficit widened to a five-month high of USD 26.42 billion.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha likely to auction 30 iron ore mines this yr, govt to steel makers
THE Odisha government on Thursday said that it has informed the steel manufacturing companies that the state is likely to auction around 30 iron ore mines this year.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India pharma market sees 7.4 pc growth in April over surge in chronic therapies
INDIAN pharma market (IPM) has seen a 7.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in April due to a surge in chronic therapies, according to a report.
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May 16, 2025
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Delhi govt plans to hire divers, boats for better relief, rescue works during floods
Hiring divers, motor- boats, boatmen, and machines is estimat- ed to cost around Rs 3.86 crore, the official said
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rajnath: Pak's N-weapons must be brought under IAEA watch
PAKISTAN'S nuclear weapons should be brought under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency as they are not safe in such a rogue nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
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Odisha govt signs pact with NSE to boost financial literacy among students
ODISHA'S Higher Education Department on Thursday signed a MoU with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to enhance financial literacy through investor awareness programmes and to implement student skilling initiatives.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RTI: Iran wants to learn from India's cheetah revival efforts
IRAN, working to save its rapidly declining cheetah population, has shown interest in learning cheetah management from India, according to information received through an RTI application.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Convergence of goals crucial for an equitable, efficient Odisha: Principal Secretary Usha Padhee
\"THE convergence of goals across departments is essential for building an Odisha that is not just developed, but also equitable and efficient. Our focus remains on systems that deliver with speed, empathy, and accountability,\" said Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development, and Commerce & Transport Department, while chairing a joint review meeting here on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pradhan congratulates Indian Armed Forces for success of Op Sindoor
UNION Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday congratulated the Indian Armed Forces for the success of Operation Sindoor.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Russia-Ukraine conflict can be solved diplomatically, says Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine cannot be solved militarily.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Governor Kambhampati emphasizes awareness for effective implementation of government schemes
ODISHA Governor Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati has urged the administration and public representatives to work in close coordination to ensure the successful implementation of various developmental and welfare schemes initiated by both the Central and State Governments.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Fresher hiring intent in India's telecom sector at 45 per cent in 2025 first half
THE Indian telecom sector continues its stable trajectory in workforce demand, with fresher hiring intent standing at 45 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to a report on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha reaffirms drive to boost grassroots sports and nurture future champions
ODISHA'S Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Thursday reiterated the state government's commitment to strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure and nurturing emerging talent.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
New US-backed group says it will start aid operations in Gaza within weeks
A new humanitarian organization that has US backing to take over aid delivery to starving civilians in Gaza said Wednesday that it expects to begin operations before the end of the month — after what it describes as key agreements from Israeli officials.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt's first monthly data series pegs unemployment at 5.1 per cent in April
THE government on Thursday said that Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in current weekly status (CWS), an indicator of employment, among persons of age 15 years and above was 55.6 per cent during April, LFPR for rural areas was 58 per cent and LFPR in urban areas was 50.7 per cent during the month for persons of the same age group.
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