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In his exchanges in US, COAS Munir claims committed to regional peace: Pak army
PAKISTAN'S army chief Asim Munir, in his interactions with several interlocutors in the US, committed for regional peace and stability and a rule based international order, the army said here on Friday.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Buxi Bazar Byabasai Sangha opposes CMC's vending zone construction
THE Buxi Bazar Byabasai Sangha has strongly opposed the Cuttack Municipal Corporation’s (CMC) ongoing construction of a vending zone on the entrance road to Buxi Bazar daily market, citing major traffic and safety concerns.
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June 21, 2025
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Russia shot down over 61 Ukrainian drones overnight
THE Russian Defence Ministry on Friday stated that its air defences shot down 61 Ukrainian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) over several Russian regions overnight.
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June 21, 2025
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Hockey players to get monthly allowance from ministry
IN a first for Indian hockey players, the sports ministry has approved an out of pocket allowance of Rs 25,000 per month for those picked in the national camp of both men and women after repeated requests from the sport's governing body.
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June 21, 2025
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Indian archers lose five finals, return with nine medals in Asia Cup Leg 2
INDIA'S junior archers returned with nine medals — two gold, six silver, and one bronze -- from the Asia Cup Leg 2 here on Friday.
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June 21, 2025
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ED withdraws summons to senior lawyer as SC advocate-on-record body writes to CJI
THE Enforcement Directorate on Friday withdrew its summons to a senior lawyer for reportedly giving legal advice in a case after the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAORA) wrote to the chief justice of India for taking note of the action.
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June 21, 2025
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Weeks ahead of 27th birthday, Indian student in Canada dies
WITH less than a month to go for her 27th birthday, family members of Tanya Tyagi, who passed away in a Canadian University, remember her as a hard-working woman, a bright student and a brilliant dancer.
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June 21, 2025
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'Targeting hits root of independence': Apex court bar bodies deplore ED summons to senior lawyers
SUPREME Court bar bodies SCBA and the SCAORA have condemned the ED notices to senior advocates Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal for their legal advice to clients, saying the “disturbing trend” hit the very foundation of legal profes-
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June 21, 2025
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UPA abandoned Mumbai to its fate, Mahayuti saved it with massive infra investment: Shah
UNION home minister Amit Shah on Friday said the UPA regime neglected Mumbai, but the BJP-led Mahayuti government \"saved\" it with over Rs 7 lakh crore of infrastructure projects.
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June 21, 2025
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Punjab CM gives nod to action plan to preserve, replenish groundwater
FOR the first time, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday gave nod to a 14-point action plan as part of the Integrated State Water Plan to preserve and replenish groundwater.
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June 21, 2025
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B’desh faces COVID-19 vaccine shortage amid new variant surge
BANGLADESH is facing a vaccine crisis to fight against the newly detected sub-variants of the Omicron strain of COVID-19.
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June 21, 2025
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Impact of Middle East conflict on India Inc so far is limited: CRISIL Ratings
CRISIL Ratings in its latest report said that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East so far did not have any significant impact on global trade of Indian corporates.
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June 21, 2025
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FM tells CBIC to simplify GST registration further, crackdown on tax evasion
FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to take further measures to simplify GST registration, ensure speedy closure of investigations for Customs & CGST cases, and prevent tax evasion and wrongful Input Tax Credits (ITC) claims.
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June 21, 2025
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Not necessary for woman to get husband's signature for applying passport: Madras HC
THE Madras High Court has held that it is not necessary for a woman to get the permission of her husband and take his signature before applying for a passport before the authority.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM Modi launches 105 projects worth over ₹18,600 cr, unveils Odisha Vision Document
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched 105 development projects valued at over Rs 18,600 crores, unveiled the “Odisha Vision Document” and flagged off new trains during his visit to the state.
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June 21, 2025
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A pinch of pink salt in India-Pak trade
THE trade ban imposed by New Delhi after the Pahalgam terror attack put brakes on the export of Himalayan Pink Salt from Pakistan to India, but has also provided local traders an opportunity to explore new markets.
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June 21, 2025
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Markets snap 3-day losing run; Sensex jumps 1,000 points as financial, telecom shares gain
EQUITY benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by over 1 per cent on Friday after sliding for the past three sessions, propelled by bargain hunting in financial, telecom and tech stocks amid a correction in global crude prices.
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June 21, 2025
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52 pc of pending SC/ST/OBC scholarship applications cleared, says Delhi minister
THE Delhi government has cleared 52 per cent of pending applications under various SC/ST/OBC scholarship schemes in the last three months, Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj said.
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June 21, 2025
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Man chained at Bhograi police station without case released after MP's intervention
BJP MP and former Union Minister Pratap Chandra Sarangi, following a surprise raid on Bhograi police station in Balasore district, rescued a person who had been illegally and inhumanely detained at the police station in iron shackles for the past two days.
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June 21, 2025
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Amazon.in hits the right note with blockbuster World Music Day deals
MUSIC lovers have a reason to rejoicethis World Music Day as Amazon.in is all set to launch massive discounts on awide range of audio gear starting June 21, 2025.
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June 21, 2025
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Playing alongside Rahul and Prasidh is a very comforting factor, says Nair
ON comeback trail, Karun Nair says the presence of childhood companions KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna in the Indian dressing room adds a layer of comfort as he seeks to capitalise on the chance that came his way after eight years.
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June 21, 2025
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PPA leads environmental stewardship with cleanliness and plantation drives under 'Harit Yoga' initiative
IN the run-up to the International Day of Yoga, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) undertook a cleanliness drive along the creekside of the iconic Mausi Ma Temple and a large-scale plantation initiative at Golden Jubilee Park as part of its ongoing \"Harit Yoga\" campaign.
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June 21, 2025
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Political slugfest over HC’s interim stay on WB Govt's stipend for non-teaching staff
The interim stay was inevitable consider- ing the manner in which the state govern- ment hurriedly issued the notification last month announcing stipends for all job- losing non-teaching staff, including both ‘untainted’ and ‘tainted’ ones
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June 21, 2025
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Diarrhoea situation under control in Odisha; cases on decline amid coordinated response
THE Odisha government on Friday said the diarrhoea situation has improved in the state as the number of new cases have started showing a declining trend in the affected districts.
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June 21, 2025
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Personalised cancer vaccines can slow down tumour recurrence: Study
‘S researchers have found that developing personalised vaccines can play a key role in keeping aggressive tumours from recurring.
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June 21, 2025
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Yoga a journey towards inner peace than just physical exercise: WHO
YOGA is a journey towards inner peace and harmony than just physical exercise, said Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia on Friday, ahead of the International Day of Yoga (IDY).
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June 21, 2025
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Engineering exports up 60 pc since 2014, reflecting 'Make in India’ success: Goyal
INDIA'S engineering goods exports have surged by 60 per cent since 2014, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
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June 21, 2025
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Cabin crew sacking: More trouble brews for AI on CBI probe demand
NEW DELHI, JUNE 20
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June 21, 2025
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Over 2,000 graduates honoured at NIT Rourkela's 22nd Convocation
THE National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela hosted its 22nd convocation on Friday, celebrating the academic achievements of the Class of 2024.
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June 21, 2025
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Brother, sister-in-law, nephew held for man's murder over property dispute
CANTONMENT police on Thursday arrested three family members in connection with the brutal murder of 55-year-old Ashok Barik of Sankarpur, whose body was found with severe bleeding on the verandah of Payal Restaurant at CDA Market Complex, Buxi Bazar, on Wednesday morning.
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