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Centre revamps Sugamya Bharat app
THE Sugamya Bharat App (SBA), a flagship initiative of the Government of India dedicated to enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities and elderly citizens in India, has been revamped to provide a more user-friendly and impactful experience, said the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, on Friday.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Assault on Constitution's soul: Oppn on RSS' view on Preamble
Congress resorting to diversion, it must apologise for Emergency excesses: BJP
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
National Shooting: Anish bags double, Narmada wins air rifle
FORMER world champion and Olympian Anish Bhanwala won back-to-back trials in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol (Men) event, while Tamil Nadu’s Narmada Nithin clinched the top spot in the Women's 10m Air Rifle on Day Four of the National Selection Trials 3&4 for Group ‘A’ Rifle and Pistol shooters, currently underway at the Trishul Shooting Range, Maharana Pratap Sports College, here in Raipur.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Trump says 'very big' trade deal coming up with India
US President Donald Trump said America is going to have a \"very big\" trade deal with India, hinting at significant progress in the negotiation process of a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement between the two countries.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi CM flags off 105 new DEVI e-buses, inaugurates Narela depot
DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 105 new orange-coloured DEVI (Delhi EV Inter-connector) electric buses and inaugurated the newly built Sector A9 depot in Narela, calling it a step towards cleaner and more efficient public transport for the capital.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
China removes senior General, naval chief and top scientist in major purge in military
THE purge of China's powerful defence and security establishment continued as top military officials, including a senior general, chief of navy and a nuclear scientist, were expelled from the national legislature on Friday.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
From boundary catches to concussion protocols: ICC announces playing conditions changes across formats
THE International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a set of changes in regard to the use of balls in ODIs, boundary catches and concussion replacements for both Test and white-ball formats.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UNESCO working with India on impact of AI in addressing social economic issues: official
THE UNESCO is working with India on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing social and economic issues with technological innovation as New Delhi prepares to host the global summit on AI impact early next year, an official said on Friday.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Robust MSME ecosystem key for India’s sustainable economic development: Prez
A robust micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) ecosystem is not only important but also essential for the country's sustainable economic development, President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Governor Hari Babu joins lakhs in Puri, calls Rath Yatra a 'divine and uplifting experience'
ODISHA Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati joined lakhs of devotees in Puri on Friday to witness the grand Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra, describing the experience as one of deep spiritual awakening and communal harmony.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jon Lewis leaves UP Warriorz head coach role
MONTHS after his exit from the England women’s set-up, Jon Lewis has now left his role as head coach of UP Warriorz (UPW) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Fire Services on high alert as Rath Yatra festivities continue in Puri
AS the grand Rath Yatra continues in Puri, the Odisha Fire Services Department has deployed robust safety and emergency response systems to manage the massive influx of devotees.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UN Charter is not a-la-carte menu: Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called out the selective application of the UN Charter, saying it is not an a-la-carte menu.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Over 20 lakh from tribal areas screened for sickle cell anaemia in past eight years: CSIR DG
MORE than 20 lakh people from tribal areas have been screened since we started the sickle cell anaemia project eight years back, said CSIR's Director General Nallathamby Kalaiselvi, terming it among the institute's more successful missions.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Hockey Masters Cup: Odisha win women's title, TN lift men's crown in inaugural edition
HOCKEY Association of Odisha and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu made history on Friday by being crowned champions in the women's and men’s sections, respectively, of the 1st Hockey India Masters Cup 2025.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
British PM Starmer waters down planned welfare cuts after revolt in his Labour Party
BRITISH Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave way to political pressure on Friday, watering down planned welfare reforms to avoid defeat by his own party's lawmakers.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vikas Khanna reflects on divine presence during Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations
CELEBRATED chef and author Vikas Khanna took to social media to share a deeply spiritual experience on the occasion of Rath Yatra, one of the most sacred festivals celebrated in Odisha and across the country.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Maha is not anti-Hindi, but it can't be imposed on primary students, says Pawar
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday said that the people of Maharashtra are not anti-Hindi, but it is not right to impose the language on young students in Class 1-4.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Solve all issues under 'structured roadmap': DefMin informs China
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh has proposed to his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun that India and China should solve the \"complex issues\" under a structured roadmap comprising steps to de-escalate tensions along the frontiers and rejuvenate the existing mechanism to demarcate the borders.
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June 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Nissanka-Chandimal partnership power Sri Lanka to 290-2 after Bangladesh all out
PATHUM Nissanka's second successive test century led Sri Lanka to a formidable 290-2 after Bangladesh was bowled out for 247 on day two of the second test on Thursday.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Shubhanshu Shukla, three others reach International Space Station
INDIA's Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts reached the International Space Station as the Dragon spacecraft docked to the orbital laboratory after a 28-hour journey around the earth.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RSP's Sewage Treatment Plant enters second phase of trial
THE state-of-the-art Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) being developed by Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) for its Steel Township has entered the second phase of trial operations and is slated for commissioning in the third week of July.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jharkhand needs 'third war of independence' to liberate 'B'deshi Jamai Tola', says Giriraj Singh
UNION Minister and senior BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Thursday launched an attack on both the Congress party over the imposition of Emergency in 1975 and the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government over alleged infiltration of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas into the state.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
NTPC says 3,300-MW project in Bihar will become commercially operational on July 1
STATE-OWNED power giant NTPC on Thursday said that its 3,300-MW Barh Super Thermal Power Project in Bihar will become commercially operational once the Unit-3 of 660 MW under Stage-I begins commercial supply on July 1.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Paradip Port Authority felicitates outstanding athletes and artists
PARADIP Port Authority (PPA) hosted a grand felicitation ceremony at Jayadev Sadan here to honour the exceptional achievements of its athletes and artists, who brought laurels in the All India Major Port Competitions held in 2024-25. PPA Chairman PL Haranadh presided over the ceremony and presented cash awards to 88 distinguished individuals.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha to be made ganja-free: Excise Minister Harichandan
THE Odisha government has initiated steps to make the state ganja-free and to provide alternative livelihoods for tribal communities drawn into illegal cultivation, Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Thursday.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Puri gears up for Trinity's annual Rath Yatra
PURI is all set to celebrate the grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath on Friday, with the holy town decked up for the revered annual festival.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Nepalese PM Oli to embark on six-day official visit to Spain on Saturday
NEPALESE Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will embark on a six-day official visit to Spain on Saturday to participate in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, foreign ministry sources said on Thursday.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Amitabh Kant joins Fairfax Financial Holdings as Senior Advisor, to help boost Indian investment
SENIOR Indian bureaucrat Amitabh Kant has joined Fairfax Financial Holdings as Senior Advisor, and will help boost its Indian investment, the Canada-based company said on Thursday.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
A battered Iran faces an uncertain future after its grinding war with Israel
THE bombing has quieted in Iran's 12-day conflict with Israel. Now its battered theocracy and 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei must regroup and rebuild in a changed landscape.
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