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India have incredible battery of batters, can't take them lightly even without Rohit, Kohli: Stokes
INDIA will be as formidable as ever despite the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the five-Test series against England, given the \"battery of batsmen\" they possess, feels all-rounder Ben Stokes, who will lead the home side during the gruelling series beginning on June 20.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UP Govt to construct 20-km Bharat Path in Ayodhya
THE Uttar Pradesh government has proposed the construction of ?a new corridor named 'Bharat Path' in Ayodhya that will connect Bharatkund, where Lord Ram's brother Bharat is said to have performed penance, to the Ram temple. The 20-km road stretch will be developed at a cost of Rs 900 crore in the temple town, the government said in a statement on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
NTPC Green Energy reports 188 pc surge in Q4 net profit, revenue up 22.4 pc
NTPC Green Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the state-run power giant NTPC Limited, announced on Wednesday that its consolidated net profit nearly tripled in Q4 FY25, rising by 188 per cent to Rs 233.21 crore compared to Rs 80.95 crore in the same quarter last fiscal (Q4 FY24).
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Around 27 per cent of total MGNREGS workers still ineligible for ABPS: Report
AROUND 27 per cent of the all MGNREGA workers and 1.5 percent among active workers are still ineligible for the Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS), a new report said, as it also dismissed the government's claim that it is more efficient than the bank account-based payment system.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha govt enhances old-age pension to ₹3,500 per month
THE Odisha government has decided to provide an enhanced pension of Rs 3,500 per month to beneficiaries aged 80 years and above and persons with more than 80 per cent disability from June this year, an official notification said.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's airlines record 8.5 pc rise in domestic flyers in April
THE number of passengers flown by India’s domestic airlines during April this year crossed the 1.43 crore mark, which represents an 8.45 per cent increase compared to the same month of the previous year, despite bad weath-
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rourkela Steel Plant signs MoU with ABB India for advanced digital twin technology
IN a major stride toward digital transformation and sustainable steel production, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding — (MoU) with ABB India Ltd., a leading provider of industrial automation and digital solutions.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' receives 9-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2025
FILMMAKER Neeraj Ghaywan's second feature film \"Homebound\" on Wednesday earned a nine-minute standing ovation at the 78th Cannes Film Festival where the movie was screened in the Un Certain Regard segment.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian Navy inducts traditionally-built ship as INSV Kaudinya
THE Indian Navy on Wednesday inducted a traditionally-built stitched ship as INSV Kaundinya at a ceremony held at the strategically located Karwar naval base in Karnataka.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cong slams govt over gaps in MGNREGA implementation
THE Congress on Wednesday cited the findings of a new report on MGNREGA to highlight crucial gaps in its implementation and attack the government.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Stalin vows to fight for financial rights of TN by taking part in NITI Aayog meet
TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday said he would be firm on the ideology and fight and get funds due to the state from the Centre by taking part in the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi. the chief minister said he would be in Delhi on May 24 to take part in the meeting to voice the demand for \"fair financial right of Tamil Nadu.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
MCD to upgrade Delhi toll plazas for quicker toll collection from commercial vehicles
In a major push to modernise its border tax infrastructure, Delhi's toll plazas are set for a high-tech makeover, with MCD planning to upgrade 156 entry points to NHAI standards for faster toll collection, including ECC, from commercial vehicles.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pahalgam terror attack was security failure; Shah is responsible, says Cong
THE Congress on Wednesday alleged that the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack was an intelligence and security failure for which Union Home Minister Amit Shah is responsible and he should own responsibility.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
NALCO creates history with all-time high profit and revenue in FY 2024-25
STATE-RUN National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has achieved a historic financial milestone in FY 2024-25 (FY25) by posting its highest-ever net profit and revenue from operations since inception.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Achievements of India’s communication industry highlighted in Moscow
INDIA'S Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar highlighted the achievements of country's communication industry in digital age while addressing the plenary session of the international conference on ‘Strategic Communications’ in Moscow, on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rohit, Virat Retirement: A fairytale novella in Test cricket comes to a close
INDIAN cricket was dealt with twin blows recently with the back-to-back retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Literary world hails Mushtaq-Bhasthi International Booker win as triumph for regional Indian languages
HAILING the growing importance of Indian language translations and hoping that the world engages with Indian literature beyond just Hindi or English, prominent figures from the literary community applauded Kannada writer Bhanu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi on their International Booker victory.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Police investigating officers imparted skills on digital investigation
OVER 700 investigating officers (IOs) on Wednesday attended a workshop on latest skills and knowledge in digital investigation, evidence management, and case documentation.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India, EU looking for early harvest trade agreement by July: Official
NEGOTIATIONS for a proposed trade pact between India and the 27-nation European Union are progressing at a faster pace and both the sides are looking at concluding the talks for an early harvest trade agreement by July this year, a government official said on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Migration affects quality of life, economic growth of people: Deputy CM Singh Deo
“MIGRATION is a multifaceted reality that greatly affects the quality of life and economic growth of the people,” said Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at the South Asia Labour Mobility Conference, held in Thimphu, Bhutan.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Suicide blast on school bus kills 5, including 3 children, in Pakistan’s Balochistan
AT least five people, including three children, were killed and several others injured in a suicide attack on a school bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Take action against Malviya, Goswami for defaming Rahul'
THE Congress on Wednesday demanded strict action against BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya and journalist Arnab Goswami, a day after complaints were filed for their alleged defamatory posts against the party and its leader Rahul Gandhi.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Minister Gond urges timely execution of welfare schemes, announces pension sanction for 83,135 new beneficiaries
“ENSURE every deserving citizen receives benefits without delay,” emphasized Minister Nityananda Gond during a comprehensive review meeting of the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department held on Wednesday at the Conference Hall of SIDR, Capital Hospital Campus, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jr Shooting World Cup: Kanak upstages double Olympian to nail India's 1st gold
KANAK, yet another upcoming talent from Haryana, won India their first gold of the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, shooting 239.0 in the 24-shot eight-women 10m air pistol final, to upstage Anna Dulce of Moldova, a two-time Olympian and reigning European Champion by a margin of 1.7 points.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Achievements of India's communication industry highlighted in Moscow
INDIA'S Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar highlighted the achievements of country's communication industry in digital age while addressing the plenary session of the international conference on 'Strategic Communications' in Moscow, on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre launches 'Financial Fraud Risk Indicator' to safeguard mobile users
In a key step towards combating cyber fraud and financial crime via mobiles, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Wednesday announced sharing of “Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)” with its stakeholders.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Police should consider themselves friends of the people: Odisha CM
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday called on the police to view themselves as “friends of the people,” urging a shift towards smart, citizen-centric policing.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
MPs sent to countries that have nothing to do with Indo-Pak issue, argues Sanjay Raut
SHIV Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday claimed that the Centre sent multi-party delegations of MPs to visit several countries that have nothing to do with the Indo-Pak issue following ‘Operation Sindoor'.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC turns down Madhya Pradesh Govt order for performance review of IFS officers by IAS officials
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday called it \"contemptuous” and quashed a Madhya Pradesh government order stipulating Indian Administrative Service officers to review performance appraisal reports of Indian Forest Service officers in the state.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vedanta's Sangam Watershed Project irrigates over 3.5k acres of farmland in Kalahandi, ensures year-round water security
LEVERAGING technology-backed initiatives and a participatory approach, India's largest aluminium producer, Vedanta, through its “Sangam Watershed Project,” is creating sustainable water-based assets across 41 villages around Lanjigarh in Kalahandi district, while ensuring year-round water availability for both drinking and agricultural purposes.
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