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Scottish refinery closure spells trouble for green transition
Andrew Petersen is a third-generation oil refinery worker from a small, industrial Scottish town.
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May 13, 2025
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Government to hold pre-emption right over oil, gas in event of national emergency: Draft rules
The government will hold pre-emption rights over all oil and natural gas produced in the country in any event of national emergency, according to draft rules being framed under a revamped oilfields legislation.
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May 13, 2025
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Zelenskyy expects Russia to commit to ceasefire, says 'ready' for talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said that he expects Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday and that Kyiv was \"ready\" for direct talks with Russia.
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May 13, 2025
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'War is not romantic, not your Bollywood movie': Ex-Army chief Naravane's message to those questioning ceasefire
Former Indian Army chief General Manoj Naravane has criticised people raising questions about the suspension of hostilities between India and Pakistan, saying war is not romantic, nor is it a Bollywood movie.
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May 13, 2025
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Drones to keep surveillance over Odisha's 480 km-long coastline
With drones and unmanned aerial vehicles beginning to play frontal role in warfare and surveillance as displayed in the latest attacks between India and Pakistan, Odisha Police has begun to deploy high-performance drones to keep a watch from the sky on the state's 480 km-long coastline.
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May 13, 2025
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Andhra Dy CM, Min Nara Lokesh offer condolences to kin of martyred jawan Murali Naik
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May 13, 2025
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Over 4,500 hectare area in Odisha affected by forest fire this year: Report
Over 4,500 hectare area in Odisha has so far been affected by wildfire in the ongoing forest fire season even as the prevailing heatwave condition, expected to cause more harm, has thrown fresh challenge for forest and wildlife officials in dealing with the menace.
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May 13, 2025
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Early monsoon, storage in Mettur to boost kuruvai paddy acreage in TN's delta regions
The government announcement on the release of River Cauvery water from the Mettur dam on the customary date of June 12 this year and the forecast of early onset of the southwest monsoon have brightened the prospects of kuruvai paddy cultivation acreage in the delta region surpassing last year’s figures, say officials and agriculture experts alike.
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May 13, 2025
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Sahayog Foundation Collects 50 Units of Blood Amid Scorching Heat in Balangir
In a remarkable act of social service, Sahayog Foundation, one of Balangir's leading social organizations, successfully organized a Blood Donation Camp on 10th May 2025, collecting 50 units of blood despite the intense 43°C temperature.
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May 13, 2025
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BCCI informs franchises to assemble at their centres, IPL likely to resume this week
Following the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, the BCCI is closely monitoring the situation and will take a call on the resumption of the Indian Premier League after consulting with the government authorities.
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May 13, 2025
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BCCI holds meeting on May 11 to discuss IPL resumption after India-Pakistan ceasefire
India cricket board officials were reported to be meeting Sunday to discuss a quick resumption of the IPL, following India and Pakistan agreeing a ceasefire in their deadly border conflict.
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May 13, 2025
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Punjab police arrest two over alleged involvement in espionage, recover arms near Indo-Pak border in separate cases
Punjab police has apprehended two individuals for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in New Delhi.
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May 13, 2025
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Kin worried about fate of 500 TN fishers off Gujarat coast
Families of around 500 Tamil Nadu fishers, mosty from Kanniyakumari, who are involved in fishing off Gujarat coast, are concerned about their safety amidst the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.
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May 13, 2025
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Punjab CM orders release of additional water for army camps along Rajasthan border
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has ordered the release of additional water to meet requirements of the Army at the Rajasthan border.
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May 13, 2025
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PM Modi took 'historic steps' post Pahalgam attack, stopped blood and water flow: BJP leader Sambit Patra
(RNS, 12-05-25) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, citing a series of retaliatory measures that included the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and Operation Sindoor.
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May 13, 2025
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Bayern Munich celebrates Bundesliga title with last home win for Thomas Müller
Thomas Müller led Bayern Munich’s title celebrations in style on Saturday as the German champions secured a 2-0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach in what was his last home game for the club.
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May 13, 2025
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Dutch-led Suriname team digitises 100,000 documents to preserve Jewish history in the Caribbean
The fire that caused significant damage in April to historic buildings in Suriname's capital city was not the only threat facing the nearby Neveh Shalom Synagogue. As firefighters battled to save the historic city center of Paramaribo — a UNESCO World Heritage site — the synagogue's volunteers were busy scanning thousands of archival documents in an effort to preserve the history of the thousands of Jews who have called the Surinamese capital home since the 1700s.
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May 13, 2025
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Odisha still on high alert despite de-escalation
Even as India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire, the state government is leaving nothing to chance and keeping its major cities and vital installations in tight security.
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May 13, 2025
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11 Militants arrested for extortion in Manipur; arms and ammunition seized
Eleven militants were arrested from different parts of Manipur on charges of extorting locals, police said on Sunday.
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May 13, 2025
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21 killed, at least 14 passengers injured after bus skids off cliff in Sri Lanka
A passenger bus skidded off a cliff in Sri Lanka’s tea-growing hill country on Sunday, killing 21 people and injuring at least 14 others, an official said.
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May 13, 2025
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Early onset? Monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27
Kerala looks all set to experience the earliest onset of monsoon since 2009. Going by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon is likely to reach the state on May 27 this year - earlier than the usual date of June 1. Normally, southwest monsoon sets in over Kerala on June 1 with a standard deviation of about seven days.
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May 13, 2025
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Stock market to monitor Indo-Pak situation, inflation data, Q4 earnings this week: Analysts
The domestic stock market this week would monitor the geopolitical developments after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military actions, analysts said. Moreover, macroeconomic data announcements, Q4 earnings, trading activity of foreign investors and global market trends are also likely to influence sentiments, traders said. India and Pakistan on Saturday reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
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May 13, 2025
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Trump promises increased trade, praises India, Pakistan leaders' wisdom in new post after ceasefire
(RNS, 11-05-25) US President Donald Trump on Sunday praised India and Pakistan for agreeing to a ceasefire and offered to help mediate on Kashmir, a day after announcing that a truce had been reached between the two nations.
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May 12, 2025
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Demand for the Extension of Vande Bharat to Koraput
Bureau Head (PKB): The Demand for the Extension of Vande Bharat Express Train to Koraput District from Bhubaneswar is reportedly a genuine one as articulated by thousands of organizations serving this tribal dominated Koraput District of Odisha.
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May 12, 2025
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Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war
President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting among top US and Chinese trade officials as he looks to deescalate the trade war.
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May 12, 2025
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With papacy, Leo XIV inherits Vatican money troubles
Along with the spiritual leadership of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, Pope Leo XIV now inherits oversight of the Vatican's shoddy finances -- and his predecessor's efforts to clean them up.
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May 12, 2025
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European leaders arrive in Kyiv in show of solidarity against Russia
The leaders of France, Britain and Germany arrived in Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agrees a ceasefire the day after a lavish military parade in Moscow.
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May 12, 2025
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Vinesh Hails Soldiers, Calls For End To Agneepath Scheme As India-Pakistan Agree On Ceasefire
As India and Pakistan agree on a ceasefire to de-escalate the tension, Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has urged the government to reconsider the Agneepath scheme, calling for permanent service and dignity for soldiers.
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May 12, 2025
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J&K mourns loss of people-friendly officer in Pak shelling in Rajouri
Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer Raj Kumar Thapa, who lost his life in Pakistani shelling early Saturday, was known for his unwavering professional devotion and people-friendly approach, leaving many in the union territory mourning.
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May 12, 2025
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India agrees to a ceasefire with Pakistan after call from across the border
It might end up being remembered as the big 5:25 pm Donald Trump surprise. At that moment, on Truth Social, the US President posted that India and Pakistan had agreed to a \"FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE\". US Secretary of State Marco Rubio followed up at 5:37 pm confirming the unexpected news.
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