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Patnaik to undergo arthritis surgery in Mumbai, BJD panel to look after party affairs
BJD president and Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik will undergo a medical procedure for cervical arthritis at a private hospital in Mumbai on June 22.
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June 19, 2025
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Man collects 70 tolas of gold jewellery, cash from plane crash site
RAJESH PATEL, who was among the first responders following the Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12, returned to the scene soon after carrying bodies and many injured to ambulances. He began rummaging through the smouldering wreckage.
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June 19, 2025
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Heavy rain to lash Odisha till June 24: IMD
THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said heavy rain would lash several places across Odisha till June 24.
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June 19, 2025
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Putin set to take questions from international journalists
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin is set to take questions Wednesday from international journalists on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
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June 19, 2025
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RERC approves tariff for 1000 MWh battery energy storage system project
THE Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has approved the tariff for a 1000 megawatt-hour (MWh) standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.
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June 19, 2025
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NALCO gears up for Int'l Day of Yoga with month-long wellness initiatives
NATIONAL Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is undertaking a series of initiatives to promote yoga in the run-up to the International Day of Yoga 2025, which will be observed on 21st June.
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June 19, 2025
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From robust manufacturing to FDI inflows, India rising on world stage: Piyush Goyal
COMMERCE and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday shared some of the major highlights from the Ministry in the past few weeks which include robust manufacturing and rising FDI inflows, among others.
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June 19, 2025
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PM Modi must take nation into confidence on telephonic conversation with US Prez: Congress
THE Congress on Wednesday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must immediately chair an all-party meeting upon his return from his three-nation tour to brief leaders on what he has told US President Donald Trump in a telephonic conversation and take the nation into confidence.
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June 19, 2025
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BJP rips into Congress after Modi tells Donald Trump India won't accept mediation over Kashmir issue
THE BJP said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's conversation with US President Donald Trump on Operation Sindoor has \"busted\" every lie of the Congress, stating that if the opposition party does not believe in this, then it should be considered a \"partner\" of Pakistan.
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June 19, 2025
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Odisha CID begins probe into gangrape; Congress protests before CM's residence
THE CID of Odisha Police on Wednesday began an investigation into the alleged gang-rape of a college student on the famed Gopalpur beach, an officer said.
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June 19, 2025
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LG V K Saxena approves dissolution of Delhi Medical Council over irregularities
The Delhi Medical Council is an autonomous statutory body responsible for regulating the practice of medicine in the national capital. It ensures that ethical standards are maintained by private doctors to safeguard patient safety.
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June 19, 2025
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Re-release of 'Umrao Jaan' an emotional catharsis: filmmaker Muzaffar Ali
\"UMRAO Jaan\" had lost some of its sheen but has come to life in \"full flesh and blood\" after a restoration, says filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, who describes the re-release of the Rekha-starrer period drama as a moment of \"emotional catharsis\".
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June 19, 2025
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Naveen asks BJD leaders to expose 'lies of BJP'
BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday asked his party leaders to expose the “lies” of Odisha's ruling BJP which would celebrate the first anniversary of its government in the state on June 20.
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June 19, 2025
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Vodafone partners with SpaceX rival AST SpaceMobile for satcom service on smartphones
DEBT-RIDDEN telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Wednesday announced a partnership with Elon Musk-owned SpaceX rival satcom firm AST SpaceMobile for delivering satellite service on smartphones directly.
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June 19, 2025
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Rajkishore Padhi, Subrat Senapati to get Kendra Sahitya Akademi awards
THE Kendra Sahitya Akademi on Tuesday announced the winners of this year’s prestigious Yuva Puraskar and Bal Sahitya Puraskar in the Odia language category.
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June 19, 2025
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'Israel-Iran war: India has adequate fuel supply'
AMID rising tensions between Israel and Iran, Union Ministerl for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Wednesday, assured that India has adequate supplies of petrol and diesel.
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June 19, 2025
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ICRA forecasts small dip in GDP growth at 6.2 pc in 2025-26
LEADING rating agency ICRA, in its latest outlook, said India's real GDP growth for 2025-26 will be 6.2 per cent, down from 6.5 per cent in the preceding financial year.
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June 19, 2025
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India, Canada agree to post envoys; restore stability in relations
PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney have agreed to pursue \"constructive\" steps to restore stability in India-Canada ties including the early return of envoys to each other's capitals, signalling their intent to repair the strained relations.
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June 19, 2025
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It's going to be a shame not to play against Virat, says Stokes
ENGLAND captain Ben Stokes says not getting to face a competitor like Virat Kohli in a blockbuster Test series is a \"shame\" and feels the maestro's absence will deprive the Indian team of his fighting spirit and desire to win.
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June 19, 2025
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Stock markets fall for second day amid soaring Middle East tensions
BENCHMARK indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Wednesday as soaring tensions in the Middle East and caution ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision hit investor sentiment.
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June 19, 2025
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'Indian defence entities projected to see revenue expansion of 15-17 pc in FY26'
ENTITIES operating in the Indian defence sector are expected to sustain robust growth momentum, with likely revenue expansion of 15-17 per cent in FY26, a report showed on Wednesday.
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June 19, 2025
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Man held for posting doctored video of Odisha CM Majhi
THE crime branch of Odisha Police on Wednesday arrested a man for allegedly posting a doctored video of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on a social media platform.
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June 19, 2025
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India's strong fiscal dynamics to propel growth, curb inflation: Report
INDIA'S fiscal dynamics have improved at the aggregate level post-pandemic, with a most notable shift in the quality of spending, which is reflected in the higher capital expenditure by the government over the last five years, according to a Morgan Stanley report.
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June 19, 2025
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Bomb threat to Hyderabad's Begumpet Airport proves hoax
A bomb threat to the Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad on Wednesday sent security agencies into a tizzy, but after a thorough check, it was declared a hoax.
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June 19, 2025
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Odisha Govt approves climate-resilient, high-yield crop varieties to boost farmers' income
IN a significant move aimed at enhancing farmers’ income and promoting climate-resilient agriculture, the Odisha State Seed Sub-Committee, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), approved several new high-yield crop varieties on Wednesday.
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June 19, 2025
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Allopathic medicines may have side effects, Ayurveda generally free from them, says Delhi CM
DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday said “allopathic medicines”, or conventional modern medicine, may sometimes have side effects but Ayurvedic treatments are generally free from them.
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June 19, 2025
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All schools in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack to remain closed on June 20 amid PM's visit
ALL government, aided, and private schools under the Bhubaneswar and Cuttack Municipal Corporation limits will remain closed on Friday, June 20, 2025, in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the state capital.
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June 19, 2025
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Don't turn blind eye towards challenge of terrorism, PM Modi tells G7 leaders
INDIA'S neighbourhood has become a breeding ground for terrorism and turning a blind eye towards the challenge would be a \"betrayal of humanity\", Prime Minister Narendra Modi told G7 leaders, seeking action against Pakistan for its support to cross-border terrorist activities.
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June 19, 2025
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Harshit links up with team India for first Test in Leeds
FAST-BOWLING all-rounder Harshit Rana has been included in India's squad for the first Test against England to be played at Leeds from Friday (June 20).
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June 19, 2025
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Mamata Govt misusing reservation for vote bank politics, lambasts Suvendu
LEADER of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday alleged that the Mamata Banerjee government was misusing reservation for vote bank politics.
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