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'Padhoge-likhoge' mindset needs to be changed, India must plan for increasing medal tally: Sohail Khan on 2036 Olympic Vision
FOLLOWING his historic exploits at the 2025 Kudo World Cup, silver medallist Sohail Khan hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for bidding to host the 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad but also pointed out the areas which need to be focused on if India were to take on the massive responsibility.
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July 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Three sites in African continent removed from UNESCO world heritage in danger list
THE World Heritage Committee has removed three African heritage sites -- in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya from UNESCO's list of sites in danger, acknowledging successful efforts to mitigate threats and restore their cultural and ecological integrity.
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July 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Anil Agarwal unveils '3D' strategy to double Vedanta size via demerger, diversification & deleveraging
BILLIONAIRE Anil Agarwal on Thursday outlined a bold vision to double the size of his mining conglomerate Vedanta, driven by a '3D' strategy focused on demerger, diversification, and deleveraging.
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July 11, 2025
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Mamata slams BJP for 'targeted persecution' of Bengalis in Delhi
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, alleging that it was targeting Bengali migrant workers in Delhi's Jai Hind Colony and spreading its anti-Bengali agenda beyond the state's borders.
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July 11, 2025
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Mahaprabhu Jagannath back to His Devbhoomi abode- Neeladri Bije at Jindal Nagar
THE sacred festival of Neeladri Bije was celebrated with deep devotion and traditional fervour at the Devbhoomi Temple premises in Jindal Nagar.
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July 11, 2025
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New Delhi to host two major international shooting competitions in 2027-28
THE International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) on Thursday awarded New Delhi two major competitions -- the combined World Cup in 2027 and the Junior World Championship in 2028 during its executive committee meeting here.
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July 11, 2025
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Axiom-4 astronauts saw over 230 sunrises from space and travelled nearly 100 lakh km
ASTRONAUT Shubhanshu Shukla and his Axiom-4 crew have witnessed 230 sunrises onboard the International Space Station (ISS) and travelled nearly 100 lakh kms in space at the end of two weeks on the orbital laboratory.
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July 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre revises SMILE scheme to expand rehabilitation of beggars
THE Centre has revised its flagship rehabilitation programme for beggars to include components like dedicated shelter homes, vocational training, psychological counselling, healthcare services, and education for children.
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July 11, 2025
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8 illegal immigrants 'pushed back' into Bangladesh: Himanta
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said eight illegal immigrants were \"pushed back\" into Bangladesh after being nabbed near the borderSarma said pro-
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July 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Majhi govt deliberately going slow in ending drivers’ strike to make Rahul rally unsuccessful: OPCC President Bhakta Das
ODISHA Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan Das has blamed the Majhi led BJP government for not taking any steps to end drivers’ strike apparently planning to ensure the Rahul Gandhi rally in Bhubaneswar tomorrow a failure.
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July 11, 2025
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DDA's 2nd 'Aarambh' library inaugurated by LG Saxena in Delhi's Malviya Nagar
AFTER a successful pilot project of 'Aarambh Pustakalaya' (open libraries) in the Old Rajinder Nagar area, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has expanded the project to a second location at Adchini village in the Malviya Nagar area of the national capital.
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July 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP leader Gopinath Sahu joins ITI Ltd Board as independent director
SENIOR BJP leader from Odisha, Gopinath Sahu, has been appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of ITI Ltd, a premier Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.
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July 11, 2025
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Puri stampede: 48 people record statements at public hearing
AS many as 48 people, including servitors of the Shree Jagannath Temple, on Thursday recorded their statements at a public hearing into the June 29 stampede in Puri that left three dead and over 50 injured, officials said.
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July 11, 2025
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Meghalaya Cabinet okays criminal justice reforms, scraps interviews for recruiting Group D staff
IN a major push towards governance reform, judicial efficiency, and cultural promotion, the Meghalaya Cabinet on Wednesday approved three proposals.
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July 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
European leaders urge investment in Ukraine even as war accelerates, with new equity fund announced
EUROPEAN leaders urged private business and equity on Thursday to invest in rebuilding Ukraine now, even as Russia accelerates its war, as they opened an annual recovery conference with announcements of a new equity fund and public-private partnerships amid uncertainties of the US commitment to Kyiv's defence.
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July 11, 2025
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POCSO court sentences 3 to death for rape, murder of minor
A special POCSO court in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal on Thursday sentenced three people, convicted in a rape and murder case of a minor that took place about five years ago, to death by hanging.
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July 11, 2025
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E-rickshaw driver by day, burglar by night: Man held for 5 thefts in Delhi
A man leading a double life of being an e-rickshaw driver by day and a burglar by night, was arrested here, an official said on Thursday.
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July 11, 2025
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Puri's titular king backs Jagannath Temple reforms, uncertain about opening shrine to non-Hindus
PURI'S titular king Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb on Thursday said he supports reforms in the 800-year-old Shree Jagannath Temple to preserve its heritage while adapting to changing times, but remained uncertain about allowing nonHindus into the 12th-century shrine.
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July 11, 2025
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FTAs driving agri sector growth, 25 crore Soil Health Cards distributed, says Goyal
WITH supportive policies, fiscal incentives, reduced tariff barriers and new market access through free trade agreements (FTAs) developed countries including Australia, the UAE, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nations, and the UK, the agriculture sector has witnessed significant progress, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said.
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July 11, 2025
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Demand continuity drives business development for Indian real estate firms: Report
THE creation of a strong launch pipeline by large and midsized developers in India highlights confidence in demand continuity and improves growth visibility over the medium term, a report showed on Thursday.
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July 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Will not accept any form of tutelage: Brazilian Prez hits out at Trump’s tariff
In the context of digital platforms, Brazilian society rejects hateful content, racism, child pornography, scams, fraud, and speeches against human rights and democratic freedom.
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July 11, 2025
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Delhi HC bars private testing lab from procuring new animals over cruelty charge
THE Delhi High Court has barred a private lab from procuring or keeping new animals after allegations of cruelty surfaced.
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July 11, 2025
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Centre plans revision of eco-sensitive zone guidelines amid states’ concerns
THE Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has called for a review of the guidelines governing Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) around protected areas, stressing the need for a more \"flexible\" and \"site-specific\" approach that balances conservation goals with local socio-economic \"realities\".
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July 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Google launches new AI innovations to strengthen Indian agriculture sector
TO strengthen India’s agriculture sector and make AI models more sensitive to the country’s linguistic and cultural diversity, Google on Thursday launched a new agricultural monitoring and event detection (AMED) application programming interface (API).
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July 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
K’nataka HC directs authorities to issue notice to CM Sidda’s wife in MUDA case
THE Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued directions to serve notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, B.M. Parvathi, in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.
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July 11, 2025
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Sl, four constables suspended for 'assault' of detainee in police custody in Meghalaya
A sub-inspector and four constables posted at Sohra Police Station in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district were suspended for allegedly assaulting a detainee and forcing him to drink water from a toilet earlier this month, a senior officer said on Thursday.
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July 11, 2025
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UN says if US funding for HIV programmes not replaced, millions more will die by 2029
YEARS of American-led investment into AIDS programmes has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades, and provided lifesaving medicines for some of the world's most vulnerable.
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July 11, 2025
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India women register maiden T20 series win against England
INDIA scripted a landmark victory, clinching their first-ever Women's T20I series win against England with a dominant six-wicket triumph in the fourth match, led by a stellar performance from their spinners.
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July 11, 2025
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Delhi Police hold meetings with camp organisers ahead of kanwar yatra
THE Delhi Police has started holding meetings with the kanwar camp organisers across its 15 districts to ensure a hassle-free experience for the pilgrims, officials said on Thursday.
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July 11, 2025
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Giriraj flays Rahul, Tejashwi over Bihar Bandh on voter list revision
UNION Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday launched an attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, accusing them of misleading the public and aligning with \"anti-national forces\" under the pretext of safeguarding voter rights. \"Wherever Rahul Gandhi loses, he raises false alarms about voter rights being snatched,\" Singh said, adding, \"He is fighting not for Indian voters, but for Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators. His politics is rooted in negativity, and he wants to drag Bihar back to the chaos of the 1990s.
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