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Op Sindhu: 272 Indians, 3 Nepalese nationals evacuated from war-hit Iran
INDIA has evacuated 272 Indian and three Nepalese nationals from Iran following the conflict with Israel, officials said on Thursday.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India tops global GenAI adoption with 92 pc workforce usage: Report
NDIA is leading the global in the adoption of generative AI tools at the workplace, with 92 per cent of employees regularly using such technology -- far ahead of the global average of 72 per cent, a new report said on Thursday.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Nikhat, Olympic medallist Lovlina to star in Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Hyderabad
TWO-TIME World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and former World Youth Champion Ankushita Boro will be among the top Indian women pugilists battling it out for glory and a spot in the national camp at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament, to be played at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, in Hyderabad, Telangana from June 27-July 1.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
AIIMS Bhubaneswar ranks 12th among India’s top medical colleges in 2025 Survey
AIIMS Bhubaneswar has once again proven its growing legacy of excellence, securing the 12th position in the prestigious India Today-MDRA Best Medical Colleges Survey 2025.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Fake godman arrested for cheating businessman of over ₹4 crore
MARKAT Nagar Police have arrested a fake god-man for allegedly cheating a Cuttack-based businessman of over Rs 4 crore by posing as a spiritual guru.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Congress demands arrest of prime accused for assaulting 2 Dalits in Ganjam district
THE Congress on Thursday demanded the immediate arrest of the prime accused in the assault of two Dalit men in Ganjam district, calling the incident a grave failure of law enforcement.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mamata misusing Lord Jagannath's name for commercial gains: Puri seer
THE Puri seer on Thursday accused the West Bengal government of misusing the name of Lord Jagannath for commercial gains rather than religious devotion.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
ECOR sets up dedicated pilgrim facilities for Rath Yatra 2025
AHEAD of the grand Rath Yatra 2025 in Puri, the East Coast Railway (ECOR) has established dedicated pilgrim waiting areas and mela sheds at Puri station, capable of accommodating around 25,000 people.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Dhalasamanta brothers, eight others acquitted in 2013 Dipu-Om murder case
THE District and Sessions Judge Court, Cuttack, on Thursday acquitted notorious gangster duo Sushant and Sushil Dhalasamanta — popularly known as the Dhalasamanta brothers — and eight others in the sensational 2013 double murder case of Deepak Mallick alias Dipu and Om Prakash Swain alias Om.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
‘You have clothes, shoes, mobile phones because of us’: BJP MLA sparks row with remarks
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India to revive Tulbul plan, steps up major efforts to increase river water use
THE government is moving ahead with plans to revive the long-stalled Tulbul Navigation Project, as part of a broader strategy to optimise the country's share of water from the western rivers under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), top official sources said.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Centre suggests WB seek external loan for Ghatal flood project, assures technical nod
AS floods continue to affect West Bengal's Ghatal region, the Centre has indicated it has no free resources under its flood management programme to fund new projects, but has suggested that the state seek external assistance to finance the Ghatal Master Plan.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Inflammatory cells continue in blood after treatment of severe asthma: Study
WHILE biological drugs or biologics have improved the lives of many people with severe asthma, a new study shows that some immune cells with high inflammatory potential are not completely eradicated after treatment.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Foxconn bets big on India as global tech giants diversify supply chains
AS Taiwanese giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd (better known as Foxconn) gets its government’s regulatory nod for $2.2 billion investment in India and the US, the New Delhi's position on the global manufacturing map has become more visible, with tech giants aiming to diversify their supply chains and slowly moving away from China.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Reliance rolls out multi-faceted seva to enrich Rath Yatra experience for lakhs of devotees
AS the sacred Rath Yatra commences in Puri, Reliance Industries Limited, in close coordination with the Puri district administration, has launched a robust, multi-dimensional initiative to enhance the experience of lakhs of pilgrims participating in the annual chariot festival.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Govt enhances cessation benefits for ad-hoc employees to ₹2.5 lakh
IN a major pro-worker move, the Odisha Government on Thursday announced a substantial increase in cessation benefits for ad-hoc employees, raising the amount from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
South Korea, NATO agree to establish consultative body on defence industry
SOUTH Korea and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have agreed to establish a working-level consultative body on defence industry cooperation, said the presidential office on Thursday.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Over 1 lakh people applied to be part of Atmanirbhar Assam Abhiyan, says CM
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that with the ambitious #AtmanirbharAssam mission gaining momentum across the state, the second phase of the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan (CMAAA 2.0) has already received over one lakh applications.
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June 27, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's plastic pipes industry poised to clock strong double digit growth: Report
THE compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of India's plastic pipes industry is anticipated to accelerate to around 14 per cent over financial years 2024-27, to touch Rs 80,500 crore by FY27, driven by strong demand from housing, irrigation, water supply, and sanitation, according to a report released on Thursday.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
India wanted concerns on terrorism reflected in document: MEA on statement at SCO meet
HOURS after the Defence Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) failed to adopt a joint statement following their meeting in China's Qingdao on Thursday, India said that it wanted concerns on terrorism reflected in the document, which was not acceptable to one particular country and therefore the statement was not adopted.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Cristiano Ronaldo extends contract with Al-Nassr for 2 more years
CRISTIANO Ronaldo signed a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on Thursday.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Odisha prioritises port and jetty projects for growth of maritime commerce
Pacts inked for expansion of Gopalpur Port; JSW's captive jetty near Erasama
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Zelenskyy approves plans on special tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders over Ukraine
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy formally approved plans Wednesday to set up a new international court to prosecute senior Russian officials for the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
TPCODL ensures seamless power and safety measures for Rath Yatra 2025
TATA Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has implemented a comprehensive set of safety and infrastructure measures to ensure uninterrupted and secure power supply during Rath Yatra 2025 in Puri.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Working on patience, endurance to cope with changing women’s game: PV Sindhu
BLISTERING aggression has given way to staminatesting rallies in women's singles badminton, says ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu, who is reinventing her game to keep pace with the evolving tempo while navigating a challenging lean phase.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Please score double hundreds: Ashwin to Pant
INDIA should focus on extending their batting time and Rishabh pant must convert his hundreds into double centuries against an \"average\" England attack in the ongoing Test series, said senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in his detailed post-mortem of the team's five-wicket loss in the lung-opener at Leeds.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Infra projects must be completed within three years: CM Fadnavis
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday told officials that infrastructure projects in the state must be completed within three years.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Puri prepared for Rath Yatra, administration on high alert
THE seaside pilgrim town of Puri is set to celebrate the Rath Yatra festival on Friday, with the administration being ready to smoothly conduct the event.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Iran's supreme leader makes first public statement since ceasefire declared in Israel-Iran war
IRAN'S Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday his country had “delivered a hand slap to America's face” and warned against any further US attacks in his first public comments since a ceasefire was declared with Israel.
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June 27, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
India wins all three titles in Asian Squash Doubles Championships
IN a remarkable achievement, India swept all the three titles -- men’s, women's and mixed events -- in the second Asian Squash Doubles Championships after beating their respective rivals in the finals here on Thursday.
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