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Commuters struggle in scorching heat at Jagatpur Golei Square due to lack of bus stand
IN the absence of a proper bus stand, commuters at Jagatpur Golei Square are forced to endure harsh conditions while waiting for public transport.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Health ATM inaugurated at Nimapara CHC, promises rapid & affordable diagnostic services
A significant step toward enhancing rural healthcare was marked on Wednesday with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Swayam Health ATM at the Nimapara Community Health Center (CHC) in Puri district.
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May 22, 2025
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PM to address rally of 2 lakh women in Bhopal on May 31: MP Minister
MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the gathering of nearly two lakh women during an event in Bhopal on May 31 on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the legendary queen of Malwa.
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May 20, 2025
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Delays in regulatory clearances can lead to uncertainty, says FM
DELAYS in regulatory clearances can lead to uncertainty and disrupt commercial timelines, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday as India negotiates trade deals with various countries, including the US.
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May 20, 2025
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Strikes on Gaza kill at least 60 people, local officials say as criticism against Israel mounts
ISRAELI strikes pounded Gaza overnight and into Tuesday, hitting a family home and a school-turned-shelter, and killing at least 60 people, Palestinian health officials said, as Israel pressed its war against Hamas despite mounting international condemnation.
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May 20, 2025
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India's digital economy projected to reach $1 trillion by 2025 end: DIPA
WITH urban wireless teledensity already at 131.45 per cent and telecommunications contributing over 6.5 per cent to GDP, India has reached a pivotal moment where connectivity transcends its traditional boundaries, the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor to be ready by June end as last leg of project in final stage
NEW DELHI, MAY 20
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May 20, 2025
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CHSE Odisha Plus II results to be announced today
THE Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, is set to declare the results of the Plus II examinations on Wednesday, May 21, at 4 PM.
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May 20, 2025
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Shares in China's CATL surge in Hong Kong after $4.6 billion IPO
SHARES in CATL, the world's largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, jumped about 17 per cent Tuesday in its Hong Kong trading debut after it raised about $ 4.6 billion in the world's largest initial public offering this year.
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May 20, 2025
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Himanta-Gaurav in social media duel over posts on Pakistan's 2022 flood
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi engaged in a social media duel on Tuesday over an old post by the
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May 20, 2025
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Delhi HC asks for Tharoor’s response on Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s defamation plea
THE Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to respond to a defamation plea filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar against him.
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May 20, 2025
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English Summer: Bumrah emerges as majority pick of last selectors to lead India
THERE might be an air of doubt about Mohammed Shami's ability to last a five-Test series but erstwhile national selection committee members MSK Prasad, Devang Gandhi and Jatin Paranjpe are unequivocal that the \"Amroha Express’ is a must-pick for the tour of England.
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May 20, 2025
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CM Vijayan: Bribery row hits ED credibility; seeks PM’s intervention
KERALA Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said bribery allegations against an ED officer in the state have damaged the agency's credibility and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action to restore public trust in the Enforcement Directorate.
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May 20, 2025
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BJP govt changes cabinet meeting norms of BJD era, ministers to now lead discussions
THE Odisha government has restructured the way cabinet meetings are held, empowering ministers to take a lead in the discussions and curtailing the role of bureaucrats, senior minister Suresh Pujari said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
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EAM Jaishankar thanks Dutch PM Schoof for his country's firm stance against terrorism
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and thanked him for the Netherlands’ firm and resolute stance against terrorism.
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May 20, 2025
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Global South impacted by health challenges, says PM
Says India's approach offers sustainable models
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May 20, 2025
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Doctor Death, fugitive serial killer who fed victims to crocodiles, held from Rajasthan
A notorious Ayurvedic practitioner-turned-serial killer -- infamous as Doctor Death for feeding his victims to crocodiles -- was arrested by Delhi Police after he jumped parole last year, a senior official said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
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Briefing foreign govts about Op Sindoor before Parliament unacceptable: D Raja
AMID demands for a special session of Parliament on Operation Sindoor, CPI leader D Raja on Tuesday said it is \"unacceptable\" that foreign governments are to be briefed on the matter while Indians \"remain in the dark\".
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May 20, 2025
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Modernised Army helped during Op Sindoor, police modernisation needed for internal security: CM
UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday stressed the need to modernise the police force for internal security, pointing out that the Indian armed forces could carry out Operation Sindoor due to its recent modernisation.
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May 20, 2025
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Protocol row: CJI says not to blow issue out of proportion
CHIEF Justice of India B R Gavai has said the \"trivial issue\" of the protocol lapse during his visit to Mumbai on May 18 should not be blown out of proportion and the matter should be given \"quietus\".
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May 20, 2025
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Centre again extends tenure of 3-member panel probing series of violence in Manipur
THE Centre has given yet another extension -- till November 20, 2025 -- to a commission of inquiry for submitting its report on the investigation into the series of violence in Manipur that began in May 2023 and claimed at least 260 lives.
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May 20, 2025
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Sports Ministry gets into micro-managing national competitions; discomfort in IOA
CITING the \"prime importance” of national events in the context of India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics, the sports ministry has unveiled directives on the procedure and timeline for the conduct of marquee domestic competitions which has caused some discomfort in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
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May 20, 2025
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Jaishankar remarks: BJP and Congress attack each other with 'Mir Jafar and Jaichand' barbs
THE war of words between Congress and BJP over their leaders' statements on the Indo-Pak conflict intensified on Tuesday, with the ruling party calling Rahul Gandhi \"modern age Mir Jafar\" and the opposition party describing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as \"new age Jaichand\".
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May 20, 2025
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Odisha's rural artisans set to showcase unique crafts at Maldives Expo 2025
IN a remarkable opportunity for India's rural artisans, the Union Ministry of Rural Development is set to present a diverse array of indigenous products under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative at the upcoming Maldives World Expo 2025.
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May 20, 2025
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'Fitness is prime focus of Indian women's hockey team currently'
INDIAN women's hockey team captain Salima Tete on Tuesday said fitness is the side's \"prime focus\" currently as it's the key in their quest to become a force to reckon with globally.
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May 20, 2025
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Amitabh Kant emphasises IIMs’ role in powering India's growth
INDIA’S G20 Sherpa and former CEO of NITI Aayog Amitabh Kant on Tuesday spotlighted the role of Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) in powering the country’s growth and also explained how crucial their contribu-tion was in shaping the growth trajectory.
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May 20, 2025
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OP Jindal School Angul celebrates 100 per cent success in CBSE Class 10 and 12 Examinations
OP. Jindal School, Angul has achieved an exceptional milestone with a 100 per cent pass rate in the CBSE Class 10 and 12 examinations, underscoring the institution’s commitment to academic excellence.
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May 20, 2025
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India's small and medium firms poised for robust growth in April-June quarter: Report
THERE has been a positive momentum in business activity in India's small and medium enterprises sector for January-March quarter (Q4) of FY2025, compared to previous quarter Q3, and a robust growth outlook is expected for the next quarter (Q1 FY2026), according to the SME Market Sentiment Index released by business chamber PHDCCI on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
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Aircraft carrier tech: Plans for future cooperation discussed in key India-US defence meet
PLANS for future India-US cooperation in aircraft carrier technology were discussed during a recent joint working group meeting between the two sides, officials said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
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Report: 42 pc drop in visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan from India
IN the wake of recent geopolitical developments that shifted Indian traveller sentiment dramatically, there has been a sharp 42 per cent decline in visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan, a report said on Tuesday.
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