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28 pc sitting women lawmakers face criminal cases, 17 billionaire MPs, MLAs: ADR
THERE are 17 women MPs and MLAs across the country who have declared themselves billionaires while 28 per cent have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to an analysis by poll rights body ADR.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UK-US conduct joint airstrikes on Houthi military target in Yemen
THE UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) participated in a joint operation with US forces against a Houthi military target in Yemen, Britain's Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement on Wednesday.
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May 01, 2025
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BJD welcomes Union Cabinet's decision to hold caste enumeration in Census
THE Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to include caste enumeration in the next Census exercise.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Can mushrooms help boost health in Parkinson's patients?
WHILE psilocybin a natural compound found in certain mushrooms has shown promise in treating depression and anxiety, a new study showed its benefits in lifting mood and enhancing motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients.
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May 01, 2025
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Electricity reaches Dubuku village after years of darkness
DUBUKU village in Bamra block, Sambalpur district, has finally been electrified, ending years of darkness.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Work Force: Heart and Soul of any Manufacturing Organisation
ONE pivotal event in the history of Labour Day is the Haymarket Affair, which occurred in Chicago in 1886. On May 1st of that year, workers gathered in Haymarket Square to peacefully demonstrate for an eight-hour work-day. However, the protest turned violent when a bomb was detonated, leading to casualties among both police officers and protesters.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM announces relief for kin of deceased, those hurt in Kol hotel’s massive fire
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced compensation for those killed and injured in the devastating fire in a hotel building at Madan Mohan Burman Street in central Kolkata that broke out on Tuesday night killing 14 people till Wednesday morning.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Stalled Petanal renovation work set to resume soon
THE long-stalled renovation of the Petanal drainage channel in Cuttack is expected to resume soon, as the Drainage Division has initiated steps to complete the project.
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May 01, 2025
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Roll Shop innovations boost efficiency at Rourkela Steel Plant
THE Roll Shop Department of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has achieved major strides in cost optimization and technical excellence during FY 2024-25.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP always anti-Dalit, its supporters threatening SP leaders, flays Akhilesh
SAMAJWADI Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday alleged that the BJP has always been anti-Dalit and accused the ruling party's supporters of threatening SP leaders, including MP Ramji Lal Suman and himself.
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May 01, 2025
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SC to hear matter over Lokpal’s jurisdiction in examining complaints against judges in July
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to hear in July arguments over an order of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal to examine complaints against sitting high court judges.
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May 01, 2025
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Cabinet clears Shillong-Silchar highway project at an estimated cost of ₹22,864 cr
THE Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the development of a 166.80 km greenfield high-speed corridor from Mawlyngkhung in Meghalaya to Panchgram in Assam on hybrid annuity mode at a total cost of Rs 22,864 crore.
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May 01, 2025
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Chariot construction for Rath Yatra 2025 begins in Puri with 'Ratha Katha Anukula' ritual on Akshaya Tritiya
THE holy city of Puri witnessed the commencement of the much-awaited Rath Yatra 2025 preparations with the observance of the 'Ratha Katha Anukula' ritual on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on Wednesday.
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May 01, 2025
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CM extends support to families of police personnel killed in Cuttack accident
IN a touching display of solidarity, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi offered jobs to the wives of two police personnel who tragically lost their lives in a road accident while on duty in Cuttack.
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May 01, 2025
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Court sentences man to 7 years imprisonment for cheating investors
A court in Balasore district on Wednesday sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment after he was found guilty of fraud in crypto investment.
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May 01, 2025
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AM/NS India observes World Steel Day for Safety and Health
ARCELORMITTAL Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) observed World Steel Day for Safety and Health across its operational sites in Odisha on April 28-29.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Constant attention on him avoidable but can’t help it, says Dravid on Suryavanshi
RAHUL Dravid doesn't want microscopic attention on 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi following his path-breaking hundred in the IPL but having said that, the Rajasthan Royals head coach knows it is something that he can't control.
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May 01, 2025
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‘100 per cent fruit juice’ claim by Dabur violates law, misleading: FSSAI to Delhi High Cout
THE claim made by FMCG giant Dabur that its range of fruit beverages is made “100 per cent” from fruits violates rules and regulations and is also misleading for the consumers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has informed the Delhi High Court.
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May 01, 2025
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Caste census will usher in new era of social justice, hails Eknath Shinde
MAHARASHTRA Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday hailed the Union government's decision to conduct a caste census, calling it a historic milestone in the country's journey towards social justice that will help in equitable distribution of resources.
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May 01, 2025
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Farm and rural workers get respite as inflation burden eases further in March
THE year-on-year inflation rates based on the all-India consumer price index for agricultural labourers (CPI-AL) and rural labourers (CPI-RL) for March this year eased to 3.73 per cent and 3.86 per cent, respectively compared to 7.15 per cent and 7.08 per cent in March 2024 bringing respite to poor households, according to figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
New skin-based test to boost diagnosis of debilitating neurodegenerative disease
CANADIAN researchers have developed a skin-based test that can detect signature features of a progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) -- a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects body movements, including walking, balance, and swallowing.
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May 01, 2025
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Markets settle flat as geopolitical tensions, selling in Bajaj twins fuel volatility
EQUITY benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed range-bound for the second consecutive session and ended flat on Wednesday in a highly volatile trade amid escalated geopolitical tensions and selling in Bajaj twins.
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May 01, 2025
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Indigenous forest peoples can finally control nature finance
ONG before conservation became a global concern, Indigenous peoples and local communities lived in balance with nature.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Former national shooting coach Sunny Thomas dies
FORMER India shooting coach Sunny Thomas, under whose tutelage the sport achieved some historic highs including multiple Olympic medals, died on Wednesday after suffering a cardiac arrest.
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May 01, 2025
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India's commercial real estate resilient despite global trade tensions: Report
OCCUPIER and investor demand for commercial real estate remains solid, with office space absorption continuing across key markets such as India, Indonesia, and the Philippines, according to a Cushman & Wakefield’ report on the Asia-Pacific region, released on Wednesday.
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May 01, 2025
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Odisha is committed to data-driven agricultural transformation: Deputy CM KV Singh Deo
“ODISHA is committed to a data-driven inclusive agricultural transformation pathway,” asserted Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday as he launched the findings of the Comprehensive Rice Fallow Management (CRFM) program evaluation.
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May 01, 2025
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OPSC announces re-examination of OCS Anthropology papers
THE Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a re-examination of the Anthropology Optional Papers of the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Main (Written) Examination-2023, following an inadvertent interchange of question papers during the original examination conducted on April 27, 2025.
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May 01, 2025
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OHRC Member Dash holds camp court in Rourkela, reviews jail conditions
ODISHA Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Member Asim Amitabh Dash concluded a two-day visit to Rourkela, presiding over a special camp court and inspecting conditions at Rourkela Special Jail.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
High-level panel to probe hotel fire: Mayor Hakim
MAYOR Firhad Hakim on Wednesday said a high-level inquiry committee will be formed to probe the devastating fire that claimed 14 lives in a Kolkata hotel. The committee will comprise the municipal commissioner and senior officials from the fire brigade and police,\" Hakim said after visiting the spot. \"Proceedings will be initiated against anyone found responsible,\" he added.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bandhan Bank Q4FY'25 jumps over five-fold YoY to %318cr
BANDHAN Bank on Wednesday reported a more than _ five-fold increase in its net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, at Rs 318 crore, compared to Rs 55 crore in the year-ago period, driven by lower provisions despite a decline in net interest income.
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