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UCCIL workshop highlights growth opportunities for Odisha's MSMEs in metal and downstream industries
IN a major initiative to boost Odisha's industrial growth, the Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd (UCCIL) in collaboration with the Business Standard organized an insightful workshop on \"Metal and Downstream Industries.\"
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Young should now get a chance': Tejashwi appeals to Bihar people
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav appealed to the people to make him the chief minister of Bihar, likening the Nitish Kumar government to a 20-year-old car that needs replacement.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Patnaik clears aide Pandian of Waqf issue, confirms that he left BJD 10 months ago
AMIDST the ongoing flip-flop over supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday came out in support of his close aide VK Pandian and clarified that the bureaucrat-turned-politician was not involved in any of the party activities.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Diksha, Pranavi among six Indians at the South African Open
FRESH from a top-10 finish at the Joburg Open, Diksha Dagar will look to carry her good form into the South African Women’s Open where she will compete with five of her compatriots, here from Thursday.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Trailblazer awards presented to nine executives of Rourkela Steel Plant
NINE executives from Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) were honored with the prestigious Trailblazer Award by Alkesh Verma, Director Incharge, in a ceremony held at the Indo German Club on Wednesday.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Agitators clash with police as Bengal witnesses widespread protests over loss of teachers, non-teaching staffers school jobs
SEVERAL districts of West Bengal witnessed widespread protests on Wednesday as a section of teachers and non-teaching staffers, who lost their jobs following a Supreme Court verdict that invalidated their appointments, clashed with police during demonstrations.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Brown sugar valued at ₹50 lakh seized in Bhubaneswar; 2 drug peddlers held
THE Special Crime Unit of Commissionerate police have seized 515 grams of brown sugar worth around Rs 50 lakh during a raid in Khandagiri police station area in Bhubaneswar, Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh said on Wednesday.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cong committed to enact central law for SC, ST sub plan: AICC resolution
THE Congress on Wednesday said it remains steadfast in its commitment to enact a central law for the SC/ST sub plan and guarantee adequate allocations in accordance with their Population.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
OMBADC supports modernization of Orissa School of Mining Engineering
THE Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC) is providing financial support to modernize the Orissa School of Mining Engineering (OSME) in Keonjhar district, enhancing its infrastructure to better equip students.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pak to send high-level delegation to US to hold talks on new tariffs
PAKISTAN on Wednesday decided to send a high-level delegation to the United States to hold talks on trade promotion and new tariffs, the prime minister's office said.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Principal Secretary Arumugam inspects key development projects in Khordha district
KHORDHA, APR 9
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's urban areas record rise in employment
THE Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in India's urban areas increased from 74.3 per cent in 2023 to 75.6 per cent in 2024, and slightly for females from 25.3 per cent to 25.8 per cent leading to an overall increase from 50.3 per cent to 51 per cent indicating an increase in employment, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
HC refuses bai to separatist leader in terror-funding case
THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to grant bail to separatist leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan in a terror-funding case, which also involves Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RCB vs DC: Interesting personal match-ups on cards
AN intriguing battle is on the cards when fearless Royal Challenger Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals clash in an IPL match, where the outcome will be governed by a clutch of exciting personal match-ups, here on Thursday.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
ICC Rankings: NZ allrounder Bracewell moves into top 5, Gill remains top ODI batter
NEW Zealand stand-in skipper Michael Bracewell has moved up in the top five of the ICC Men’s All-Rounder Rankings following victory in the third ODI against Pakistan.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
2020 Delhi riots: Delhi court stays till Apr 21 order for further probe against Kapil Mishra
A Delhi court on Wednesday stayed till April 21, an order for further probe against Law Minister Kapil Mishra for his alleged role in the February 2020 riots.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha set to revolutionize healthcare with launch of Ayushman Bharat Scheme tomorrow
IN a landmark move to enhance healthcare access for millions in Odisha, Union Health Minister JP Nadda is all set to launch the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) on Friday. In a setback, the event, set to be a game changer for the state's healthcare landscape, will also see the unveiling of the state's very own Copatibandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY) and the 'Ayushman Vayo-Vandana Yojana' aimed at ensuring better health coverage for senior citizens.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre, states working to curb rising human-animal conflicts: Kirti Vardhan
UNION Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday said the Centre, in collaboration with state governments, is implementing a series of measures to reduce the number of human-animal conflicts and expressed hope that the issue can be resolved soon.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
‘Further arming’ not a solution to Ukraine war: Slovakia President
India and Slovakia have agreed that the solution to the Ukraine war is not through “further arming” but constructive peace talks and diplomatic avenues, Slovak Republic President Peter Pellegrini said on Wednesday after his talks with President Droupadi Murmu.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Non-performers should rest, retire: Kharge's stern warning to partymen at AICC session
IN a stern warning to non-performing leaders, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said those who do not help in party work should take rest and those who don't fulfil their responsibilities should retire.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'We are the ones who built the temple,' say CR Park fish vendors to shutdown threat
FISH sellers of Chittranjan Park found themselves in a state of disbelief last week when the anti-meat overdrive of the Hindu right hit the local markets with a warning to shut shops because they were close to a temple.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha holds two-day workshop to strengthen maritime search and rescue efforts
THE Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters Odisha conducted a two-day State-Level Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR) Workshop from April 8-9, 2025, in Paradip, aimed at enhancing collaboration and preparedness for maritime emergencies.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Status of Women in India and the West
Women's status in India must be understood contextually, not judged by Western constructs or misunderstood ancient texts, writes Dr. Taradatt
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
FIR filed against 11 Congress leaders, 5000 unnamed party workers for Mar 27 agitation
THE police have registered an FIR against 11 Senior Congress leaders including OPCC president Sarat Chandra Das and 5000 other unnamed party workers for the violence that occurred during the 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' programme.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Nod to ₹1600 crore M-CADWM scheme under PMKSY
THE Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for the 2025-26 period, with an initial outlay of Rs 1,600 crore.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Al passenger urinates on fellow traveller on Delhi-Bangkok flight
AN Air India passenger allegedly urinated on a fellow traveller during a flight from the national capital to Bangkok on Wednesday, according to sources.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India’s ‘remarkably smart’ approach to US tariffs could secure preferential market access’
INDIA’S decision to prioritise diplomacy over retaliation in response to the Trump administration’s tariff announcements could pave the way for successful bilateral trade negotiations, said Mark Linscott, senior advisor on trade at the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cyber fraud racket busted, 9 arrested
ODISHA Police claimed to have busted an international cyber fraud racket and arrested nine people from Rourkela.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi govt will repair 600 km of road this year, says PWD Minister Parvesh
THE Delhi government plans to repair 600 kilometres of roads in the city this year, with 250 kilometres to be fixed before the monsoon, said PWD minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Batting is never about ego, I want to play according to situation: Virat Kohli
CHAMPION cricketer Virat Kohli said curbing the ego and playing as per the demands of a match situation form the core principle of his batting.
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