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RSP transfers Bolani Ore Mines schools to DAV to boost educational standards
IN a significant move to elevate the quality of education in its mining areas, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has handed over the management of its Odia and Hindi medium secondary schools in Bolani Ore Mines to the DAV Institution of Odisha.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Caroline Garcia announces retirement, set for farewell at French Open 2025
FRENCH tennis star Caroline Garcia has announced that she will retire from professional tennis, with this year’s French Open being her final appearance at Roland Garros.
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May 24, 2025
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India to make case with FATF to put Pakistan back in 'grey list', block World Bank funds
INDIA will highlight Pakistan's persistent support for terrorism and its funnelling of multilateral funds for arms procurement to build a strong case for reinstating Islamabad on the global money laundering and terror financing watchdog's 'grey list', and block funding from the World Bank.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Coming soon to classrooms, Delhi govt's 'Science of Living' to teach ancient wisdom, digital detox
NEW DELHI, MAY 23
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May 24, 2025
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Ensuring social justice Cong' ideological commitment, not poll issue, says Kharge
CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged party spokespersons to take the message of social justice to the people fearlessly and treat it as an ideological commitment and not an election issue.
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May 24, 2025
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Pakistani virus has entered head of Congress, taunts CM Fadnavis
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his criticism of India's approach towards Pakistan, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's mediation claims, saying, \"The Pakistani virus has entered the head of the Congress\".
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May 24, 2025
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Scientists develop contact lenses that let humans see near-infrared light
An international team led by Chinese scientists has developed revolutionary contact lenses that allow humans to see near-infrared light, a breakthrough that could transform medical imaging and visual assistance technologies.
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May 24, 2025
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Tata Steel's YATS winners embark on inspiring ISRO journey
THIRTY bright young minds from Odisha, winners of the 18th edition of the Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS), flagged off on Friday on an inspiring educational tour to India’s premier space research facilities in Bengaluru.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
No more arbitrary tree pruning: Govt's SOP on balancing infra with ecology
IN a move directed towards balancing Delhi's infrastructure needs with ecological responsibility, the Delhi government has rolled out an SOP ensuring a stricter vetting process to prevent the arbitrary cutting of tree branches, an official said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
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India’s global outreach against Pakistan signifies robust diplomacy: Anand Sharma
Senior Union Minister Anand Sharma on Friday termed the Centre's decision to send all-party delegations abroad to present India’s stance on cross-border terrorism as a \"good initiative\".
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May 24, 2025
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Revanth Reddy's name in National Herald chargesheet exposes corruption, slams KTR
Telangana has become an ATM for Scamgress, and it's been now corroborated by agencies as the ED charge sheets Telangana ‘Bag Man’ in National Herald case, he is trying his best to distract the people's attention from his corrupt practices,\" posted Rama Rao
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May 24, 2025
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CM Majhi orders vigilance probe into mining scam in Sundargarh
IN a decisive crackdown on corruption, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed a Vigilance probe into massive illegal mining operations in Sundargarh district, declaring a zero-tolerance policy toward exploitation in the mining sector.
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May 24, 2025
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Odisha launches comprehensive urban flood management plan ahead of Monsoon 2025
WITH forecasts predicting an above-normal south-west monsoon from June to September 2025, the Housing & Urban Development Department of the Odisha Government has rolled out a comprehensive Urban Flood and Waterlogging Management Action Plan aimed at enhancing urban resilience across the state’s Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
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May 24, 2025
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Delhi govt mulls new multi-storey fire dept building to earn revenue
THE Delhi government is planning to construct a new multi-storey building for the fire department and earn revenue through its commercial use under the PPP model, officials said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
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India calls for scrapping export controls among BRICS nations
INDIA has called for the dismantling of export controls among BRICS members at a meeting of the Trade Ministers of the bloc held under the presidency of Brazil, with the theme, \"Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance\", according to an official statement.
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May 24, 2025
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CM Majhi unveils major infra overhaul to decongest and beautify twin city
IN a significant push towards transforming urban infrastructure, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on a comprehensive development blueprint for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Twin City.
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May 24, 2025
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Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests two persons for suspected espionage, links with Pak
THE Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Uttar Pradesh has arrested two individuals for their alleged involvement in illegal visa facilitation, sharing sensitive national security information, and promoting extremist ideologies with suspected links with Pakistan, officials said Friday.
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May 24, 2025
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Amit Malviya flays Cong govt over 'victory parade' of Hangal gang rape accused
REACTING to an incident where seven accused of the 2014 Hangal gang-rape case were seen engaging in celebrations after they got bail, in-charge of BJP’s National Information and Technology Department, Amit Malviya, has flayed the Congress-led government in Karnataka.
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May 24, 2025
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China criticizes US ban on Harvard's international students
THE Chinese government said Friday that the Trump administration's move to ban international students from Harvard would harm America's _ international standing, as anxious students and parents overseas fretted over what would come next.
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May 24, 2025
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Congress ends 24-hr dharma near CM's residence, vows to take fight for SEBC quota to villages
OPPOSITION Congress on Friday ended its 24-hour dharna near Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's residence demanding 27 per cent reservation in education and jobs for Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBCs) in the state.
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May 24, 2025
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Untimely Ratha Yatra celebrations: Sudarsan Pattnaik writes to CM seeking intervention
RENOWNED sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik on Friday wrote to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, urging the state government to take steps towards standardising the dates of the Ratha Yatra celebrated globally, and to intervene in the continued use of the term \"Jagannath Dham\" for the newly constructed Digha Jagannath Temple in West Bengal.
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May 24, 2025
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Majhi prioritizes security and development of Puri's Shankaracharya Govardhan Peeth
IN a meeting held on Friday at Lok Seva Bhavan here, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level discussion focusing on the conservation, security, and holistic development of the revered Shankaracharya Govardhan Peeth at Balisahi in Puri.
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May 24, 2025
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Foreign policy of India has collapsed: Rahul jibe at EAM
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed that India's foreign policy has \"collapsed\" and asked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to explain why has India been hyphenated with Pakistan and who asked US President Donald Trump to \"mediate\" between the two South Asian neighbours.
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May 24, 2025
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Javagal Srinath named match referee for WTC final; Illingworth, Gaffaney to serve as on-field umpires
THE Indian team may not have reached the World Test Championship final but former pacer Javagal Srinath will ensure the country’s presence in the upcoming marquee clash by serving as its match referee with WTC debutant Nitin Menon doing duty as the fourth umpire.
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May 24, 2025
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'Great Step': RJD's Manoj Jha lauds Centre's all-party delegations initiative on Op Sindoor
RASHTRIYA Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha on Friday welcomed the Centre's initiative to send all-party delegations abroad to project a united front against terrorism, calling it a \"great step\" toward national solidarity.
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May 24, 2025
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Govt plans to deploy anti-smog guns in industrial areas: Minister
THE Delhi government's Environment Department plans to deploy GPS-enabled hydraulic anti-smog gun vehicles, equipped with water sprinklers, to check air pollution in industrial areas, Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
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Govt busts fake website peddling prestigious national awards
THE Centre has flagged a fraudulent website falsely claiming to be an official body authorised to confer some of the country’s highest civilian honours, including the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan, and the Padma Bhushan.
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May 24, 2025
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NIT Rourkela develops biosensor to detect breast cancer cells without expensive lab procedures
ESEARCHERS at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela have developed a novel semiconductor device-based biosensor that can identify breast cancer cells without the need for complicated or expensive laboratory procedures, according to officials.
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May 24, 2025
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Congress provided info to ED against K’taka Home Min, flays Pralhad J oshi
UNION Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Minister and senior BJP leader, Pralhad Joshi, has said that a faction within the Congress itself provided information to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to take action against Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara.
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May 24, 2025
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Millet-based products now available at Cuttack Railway Station
IN a significant step towards empowering local women artisans, Indian Railways in collaboration with the Odisha Rural Development & Marketing Society (ORMAS) has launched the \"One Station One Product\" initiative at Cuttack Railway Station.
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