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NTPC delivers Five hydrogen fuel cell buses to SIDCO for commercial operations in Leh
STATE-OWNED power giant NTPC on Thursday said it has handed over five hydrogen fuel cell buses to SIDCO (Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation), a Ladakh administration undertaking, for commercial operations in the Union Territory.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Growth & Income Inequality: Evidence & Ideology
Tax should be used as an instrument of distributive justice in place of the present tendency to placate the superrich with benign tax, writes Prof. Satya Narayan Misra.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Another woman gang-raped in Odisha, third such incident in 3 days
A woman in Mayurbhanj district was allegedly raped by four men, police said on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
One Health Mission studying migratory birds, slaughter houses to prevent zoonotic spillovers: ICMR-NIV
In a bid to check and prevent zoonotic spillovers, the National One Health Mission is studying migratory birds and slaughterhouses, said Dr Naveen Kumar, Director at the ICMR-National Virology Institute (NIV) here.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ex-Panchayat official held for misappropriating govt funds worth over ₹53 lakh
THE Odisha Vigilance has arrested a former Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) on the charges of embezzlement of government funds to the tune of over Rs 53 lakh in Daringbadi block of Kandhamal district, an official said on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Huge blow to Indian diplomacy: Cong on Trump-Munir lunch
THE Congress on Thursday attacked the government after US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for lunch, saying it is a \"huge blow\" to Indian diplomacy.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Empower yourself to empower your community: Odisha Governor Kambhampati urges tribal youth
“SET a clear objective in life and work hard to achieve it. Education is the most powerful medium to reach your goals. It will not only empower you individually but also enable you to contribute to the upliftment of your society,” said Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati addressing a group of tribal students at Raj Bhavan on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
AIIMS Bhubaneswar to be accorded Centre of Excellence status for Sickle Cell disease management
AIIMS Bhubaneswar will soon be accorded the status of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for the management and research of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), announced Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram during the World Sickle Cell Awareness Day celebration held at the institute on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Paradip Port Authority observes International Day of Yoga with unique session aboard Coast Guard vessel
IN a distinctive prelude to International Yoga Day 2025, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Thursday hosted a special yoga practice session aboard the Coast Guard vessel ICGS Vijaya, in col-laboration with the Art of Living, Paradip branch.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India hit new high in QS World University rankings with record 54 institutions: Centre
INDIA has hit a new high with 54 universities featuring in the coveted QS world rankings, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Thursday while lauding the performance of the country's universities.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ministry of Culture plans yr-long commemorative events to mark 50th anniversary of Emergency
THE Culture Ministry has planned a year-long calendar of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency starting June 25 and shared its schedule with various states and UTs so they can host the \"activities,\" sources said. In a letter dated June 14, the ministry stated that the imposition of the Emergency on June 25, 1975, stands as a \"stark reminder of the darkest period in India's democratic history.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
KIIT tops in Odisha, gains global recognition in QS World University Rankings 2026
KIIT Deemed to be University has achieved a significant milestone by securing the No. 1 position among all private universities in Odisha in the QS World University Rankings 2026, released recently.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sensex, Nifty extend losses into 3rd session on mounting geopolitical tensions
BENCHMARK indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower for the third straight session on Thursday, in line with weak trends in global markets, as geopolitical uncertainties due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict unnerved investors.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre, J-K committed to safety of Amarnath pilgrims: Shekhawat
UNION Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday assured top most security to the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Study finds cognitive aspects at age 7 months could predict ability at age 30
COGNITIVE aspects at age seven months -- such as being able to stay on task or if an infant prefers new toys -- could predict cognitive ability at age 30, a new study has found.
2 min |
June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India’s telecom subscriber base crosses 1.2 billion mark: TRAI
INDIA'S telecom sector continues to show growth, with the total number of telephone subscribers crossing the 1.2 billion mark, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Godavari in spate amid heavy rains in Nashik; those living on its banks told to stay alert
AS heavy rains lashed Maharashtra's Nashik district for the second consecutive day on Thursday, the water level in the Godavari river rose, prompting the authorities to urge people living on its banks to remain alert.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
N Korea fires 10 multiple rocket launcher shells after trilateral air drills
NORTH Korea fired around 10 artillery shells from its multiple rocket launcher system on Thursday, South Korea's military said, a day after the South conducted joint air drills with the United States and Japan.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt declares half-day holiday in all govt offices in Bhubaneswar today
THE Odisha government on Thursday declared a half-day holiday in all state-run offices, revenue and executive magistrate courts here in view of the possible traffic congestion during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on June 20.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ganja seized in Khallikote during excise drive under “Ama Sankalp" campaign
Acting on the instructions of Ganjam Collector Divya Jyoti Parida and under the supervision of the Superintendent of Excise, a joint enforcement drive was carried out in the Khallikote region on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Logo unveiled for men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in TN
TAMIL Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday unveiled the official logo for the men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 scheduled from November 28 to December 10 in the state.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SAIL supplies entire special steel requirement for Indian Navy's INS Arnala
STEEL Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna PSU and the country’s largest steelmaker, has made a significant contribution to India’s defence self-reliance by supplying the entire requirement of special steel for the Indian Navy's latest warship, INS Arnala. The indigenously designed and built Anti-
1 min |
June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
‘It’s not going to be easy’ for Gill as skipper, he needs to be patient: Shastri
INDIA'S new Test captain Shubman Gill faces a stern challenge leading the side in testing English conditions, and he has to show patience and composure to succeed on the demanding tour, feels former head coach Ravi Shastri.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Editorial Stars Align India Embraces Starlink's Promise
INDIA'S decision to grant a license to Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet venture, marks a transformative leap in bridging the digital divide.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India-UK FTA paves way for actionable cooperation in trade, technology: Goyal
COMMERCE and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reaffirmed India's commitment to transitioning the free trade agreement (FTA) from a negotiated text into a transformative economic partnership, the ministry said on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
640 boxers to compete in Junior Boys and Girls Nationals in Rohtak
AS many as 640 pugilists from across the country will participate in the 6th Junior (U-17) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships in Rohtak, starting Thursday.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Gill primed to take international stage by storm, says Gary Kirsten
FORMER head coach Gary Kirsten has backed India's new Test captain Shubman Gill to \"take the international stage by storm\" in the marquee five-match series against England, starting in Leeds on Friday.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India needs to build its own Harvards: Time to rethink higher education from the ground up
INDIA stands at a pivotal moment in its educational journey.
3 min |
June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
NTPC Bongaigaon holds medical camp under Girl Empowerment Mission 2025
NTPC Bongaigaon, as part of its CSR efforts, organized a medical examination and identification camp on June 10, 2025, under the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2025.
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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC shifts probe against TN ADGP to CB-CID, sets aside High Court order
THE Supreme Court on Thursday transferred investigation against ADGP H M Jayaram to the CB-CID after the Tamil Nadu government said it wants his suspension to continue till probe in the kidnapping case allegedly involving him is over.
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