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UN chief Guterres calls for de-escalation leading to ceasefire in Israel-Iran conflict
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate de-escalation of the Israeli-Iranian conflict and for an ensuing ceasefire.
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June 20, 2025
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True purpose of education is to enhance intellectual capacity: Rajasthan Governor
RAJASTHAN Governor and Chancellor of Rajasthan Technical University, Haribhau Bagde, emphasised that the true purpose of education is not merely to confer degrees but to enhance the intellectual capacity of individuals.
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June 20, 2025
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India to eradicate sickle cell disease by 2047, MP is the worst sufferer
ON World Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Day, President Droupadi Murmu commended the Madhya Pradesh government for its dedicated efforts to combat the inherited blood disorder, particularly within tribal communities.
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June 20, 2025
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Trump shifts away from claims of having ‘stopped’ war between India and Pakistan
IN a matter of hours, US President Donald Trump shifted from his claims of having “stopped” the war between India and Pakistan, and gave credit to “two very smart people, (who) decided not to keep going with that war that could have been a nuclear” one without claiming a mediatory role for himself.
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June 20, 2025
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Cong: Hope PM will agree to debate on China during this Monsoon session
'True crusader for justice': Rahul turns 55, wishes pour in from PM, Cong leaders, allies
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June 20, 2025
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India moves up among top global destinations for FDI in 2024: UNCTAD
INDIA moved up among top global destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, remaining the dominant recipient in South Asia and accounting for the vast majority of FDI inflows, a United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report said on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
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T’gana CM urges Centre to reject Pre Feasibility Report of Andhra’s river linking project
TELANGANA Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday urged Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil to reject the Pre Feasibility Report of Godavari-Banakacharla (G-B) river linking project submitted by the Andhra Pradesh government.
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June 20, 2025
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Govt to launch campaign to help pensioners from July 1
UNION Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Jitendra Singh, has released the guidelines for a month-long Special Campaign 2.0 which will be carried out from July 1 for the redressal of grievances of family pensioners and super senior pensioners. Highlighting the transformational journey of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions over the past 11 years, Jitendra Singh appreciated the initiative of the Department and stressed the importance of timely and qualitative redressal of grievances.
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June 20, 2025
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A Warm Welcome to Modi Ji
THIS afternoon, the beloved Prime Minister of the country, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, arrives in Odisha. On behalf of four and a half Crore Odias, I extend a heartfelt welcome to him on this sacred land of Lord Jagannath. This visit holds a special significance Modi Ji completes 11 years of dedicated service as the Prime Minister of India, while I complete my first year as the Chief Minister of the State of Odisha.
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June 20, 2025
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Karnataka to increase reservation for minorities under housing schemes from 10 to 15 per cent
THE Karnataka government on Thursday decided to increase the reservation for minority communities in various housing schemes across urban and rural areas of the state under the Housing Department from existing 10 per cent to 15 per cent.
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June 20, 2025
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Russia working on ending military-technical cooperation agreement with Germany
RUSSIA on Thursday stated that it intends to withdraw from the military-technical cooperation agreement signed with Germany in 1996 as it has \"lost its meaning\" in the current situation.
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June 20, 2025
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Despite being fastest growing economy, India has met green energy targets: Hardeep Puri
MINISTER of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday that despite being the fastest-growing major economy in the world, India is one of the first countries to complete the Paris commitments on green energy ahead of schedule.
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June 20, 2025
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Diarrhoea outbreak: Schools, anganwadi centres to remain closed in two districts
THE Odisha government on Thursday said all schools and anganwadi centres in Jajpur will remain closed till June 24 and those in Bhadrak till June 21 in the wake of a diarrhoea outbreak, officials said.
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June 20, 2025
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World leaders impressed with achievement of Israeli forces, says Benjamin Netanyahu
ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the world leaders have expressed admiration for the determination and accomplishments of the Israeli forces.
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June 20, 2025
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PM Modi's visit: CM reviews preparations at programme venue in Bhubaneswar
HEAD of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Odisha visit, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday reviewed the final preparations at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, where PM Modi is scheduled to attend a public event as the chief guest on Friday, to mark the completion of one year of the BJP-led state government.
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June 20, 2025
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2 minor sisters drown in pond in Bhadrak
TWO minor sisters drowned in a pond in Bhadrak district on Thursday, police said.
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June 20, 2025
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UPSC launches 'Pratibha Setu' to connect top talent with employers including private sector
THE Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a strategic initiative that allows verified employers, including central government and private organisations, to connect with top talent from India's most competitive examinations, officials said on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
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Zeenat Aman talks about his 'schoolgirl crush' Shashi Kapoor, working with him in films
VETERAN star Zeenat Aman has reminisced about her schoolgirl crush on Shashi Kapoor, which later turned into a cherished professional relationship.
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June 20, 2025
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New Beginnings in England: Gill set to lead through tough transition
A new captain, a headstrong coach, a few from the old guard and some fresh faces will be determined to create a compelling narrative during the next 45 days when an intransition India takes on an equally combustible England in a five-Test series for the AndersonTendulkar Trophy starting here on Friday.
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June 20, 2025
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Wife held for husband's murder in Ganjam
A 38-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing her husband in Ganjam district, police said Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
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Cong sets up 5-member panel to probe ' rising crimes' against women in Odisha
THE Congress on Thursday constituted a five-member fact-finding team of its women leaders to visit Odisha and submit a comprehensive report on the alleged rise in atrocities against women and reports of a large number of women missing in the state.
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June 20, 2025
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Chopra seeks first major title of season, up against Weber in Paris Diamond League
HAVING breached the 90m mark, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra would now be eyeing a top finish when he goes up against familiar rivals in the prestigious Paris Diamond League on Friday in a star-studded field here.
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June 20, 2025
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Odisha Energy Dept signs MoU with Tony Blair Institute for sustainable energy solutions
In a landmark move to drive sustainable energy transformation, the Odisha Energy Department on Thursday signed a tripartite Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) and IIT Kanpur.
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June 20, 2025
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B'desh: Employees threaten to intensify protests over interim govt's service ordinance law
SEVERAL officials and employees at the Secretariat in Bangladesh resumed protests on Thursday, demanding the repeal of the controversial \"black law\" -- the Government Service (Amendment) Ordinance, which was enacted by the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, according to local media reports.
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June 20, 2025
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BALCO expands wire rod production to power India' s digital and energy future
VEDANTA Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, on Thursday announced the expansion of wire rod production at its subsidiary, Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO), as part of its overall capacity enhancement to 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
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June 20, 2025
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RBI issues project finance norms for banks, NBFCs
THE Reserve Bank on Thursday issued norms to provide a harmonised framework for financing of projects in infrastructure and non-infrastructure sectors by banks, NBFCs and other regulated entities.
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June 20, 2025
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Ex-Brajrajnagar Municipality chairman among five arrested in coal mine extortion racket
IN a major crackdown on illegal coal mine extortion, Lakhanpur Police have arrested five persons, including former Brajrajnagar Municipality Chairman Nand Kishor Agarwal, for allegedly running a money collection racket targeting truck drivers at the Lakhanpur Opencast Coal Mines.
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June 20, 2025
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Opposition Congress, BJD raise alarm over law and order in State, seek PM's intervention
A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Odisha to mark the first anniversary of the BJP-led state government, opposition parties Congress and BJD launched a sharp attack on the government, raising concerns over gangrapes, deteriorating law and order, and the spread of cholera and water-borne diseases.
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June 20, 2025
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Shubman should focus on his decisions, not how outside world perceives him: Tendulkar
SHUBMAN Gill should be given adequate \"time and support\" to succeed as he leads India through a tough transition phase, feels the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, whose advice to the new skipper is to focus on his own planning without thinking about opinions outside the dressing room.
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June 20, 2025
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Centre asks all departments to maintain e-service book of staff
ALL central government departments have been asked to maintain digital service books of employees and phase out the physical ones, the Personnel Ministry has said.
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