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SC: Public jobs should be given to eligible candidates as per prescribed qualifications
OBSERVING that public employment must be made available to eligible candidates in accordance with the prescribed qualifications, the Supreme Court has held that allowing a person with higher qualifications to secure a job intended for those with lower qualifications deprives a genuinely eligible and deserving candidate.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala: Met department
THE southwest monsoon set over Kerala on Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India, UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
THE India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched here on Thursday, said G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, and Yvette Cooper, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Need for greater inter-state & global cooperation to mitigate disasters: CM
Asserts disaster risk reduction is no longer a standalone sectoral concern, but must for sustainable development
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Venezuela valued partner in Latin America: PM Modi
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called Venezuela a \"valued partner\" in Latin America, asserting that India-Venezuela cooperation holds \"immense importance\" for the Global South community.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Rajnath approves two-fold increase in financial ceiling for field commanders to boost operational efficiency
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday approved a two-fold increase in financial powers for field commanders to strengthen operational efficiency and ensure faster conclusion of contracts as well as execution of projects.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India, UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
THE India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched here on Thursday, said G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, and Yvette Cooper, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Venezuela valued partner in Latin America: PM Modi
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called Venezuela a \"valued partner\" in Latin America, asserting that India-Venezuela cooperation holds \"immense importance\" for the Global South community.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Rajnath approves two-fold increase in financial ceiling for field commanders to boost operational efficiency
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday approved a two-fold increase in financial powers for field commanders to strengthen operational efficiency and ensure faster conclusion of contracts as well as execution of projects.
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June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala: Met department
THE southwest monsoon set over Kerala on Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
1 min |
June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
SC: Public jobs should be given to eligible candidates as per prescribed qualifications
OBSERVING that public employment must be made available to eligible candidates in accordance with the prescribed qualifications, the Supreme Court has held that allowing a person with higher qualifications to secure a job intended for those with lower qualifications deprives a genuinely eligible and deserving candidate.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Need for greater inter-state & global cooperation to mitigate disasters: CM
Asserts disaster risk reduction is no longer a standalone sectoral concern, but must for sustainable development
2 min |
June 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Foreigners among 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire
A devastating blaze tore through a hotel operating without a fire NOC in a congested bylane in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people, including 11 foreigners whose relatives were being treated in hospitals nearby.
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June 04, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India eyes $2-bn military drone order in biggest procurement yet: Report
INDIA is likely to order more than $2 billion worth of military drones from domestic firms this year in its biggest such purchase, an industry body working with the government told Reuters, as global and regional conflicts boost demand.
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June 04, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Bengal Speaker accepts 58 MLAs backed Ritabrata’s claim as LoP
THE TMC split for the first time in its 28-year history on Wednesday as 58 rebel MLAs seized control of the party's legislature wing, elected expelled legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as its leader and secured recognition from the West Bengal Assembly Speaker.
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June 04, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India’s services sector growth touches 6-month high in May
INDIA’S services sector growth touched a six-month high of 59.8 in May, boosted by healthy demand conditions, new client wins, and ongoing improvements in new business intakes, a monthly survey said on Wednesday.
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June 04, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
RBI junks gold sale rumours; reserves stand at 880.50 tn
DEBUNKING reports of gold sale, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday said there is no change in the physical stock of gold, which remains unchanged at 880.52 tonnes.
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June 04, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Cabinet clears ₹10K-cr breather for airlines
Move to cushion airlines from soaring fuel cost triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis
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June 04, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
No role for any third parties in India-Nepal border issue: MEA
INDIA on Tuesday categorically rejected any role for third parties to resolve its boundary row with Nepal, days after Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah sought involvement of China and the UK to address the long-standing dispute.
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June 03, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Centre should be concerned: Cong
Protests in Koraput district against bauxite mining project
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June 03, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Big relief for Indian visitors as Germany waives airport transit visa requirement
INDIAN nationals will no longer need a transit visa when travelling to another country with a layover at a German airport, the country's embassy said here on Tuesday.
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June 03, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Sovereignty of country paramount, not personal liberty in drugs case: SC
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday said if there is a conflict between the country's sovereignty and personal liberty, the former will take priority, especially in cases involving narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
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June 03, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Prez Murmu, PM Modi to attend Odisha govt’s 2-year anniv event
President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi are scheduled to attend a special programme at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district on June 20 to commemorate the BJP-led Odisha government's completion of two years in office.
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June 03, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Advance on strength of education, build strong, self-reliant India: Prez
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said when youth advance on the strength of education and technology, they will build a strong, prosperous, and self-reliant India.
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June 03, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Murmu meets Myanmar counterpart, highlights shared Buddhist heritage
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu held a meeting with her counterpart from Myanmar, U Min Aung Hlaing, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, expressing India's steadfast support for Myanmar's pursuit of peace and reconciliation.
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June 02, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
96 pc of complaints received at CM's grievance cell resolved, says Majhi
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said that nearly 96 per cent of complaints received through the CM's Grievance Redressal Cell have been resolved.
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June 02, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
No tussle at all with judiciary over appointment of judges: Law Minister
THE government is looking at systems followed in different countries for appointment of judges, Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has said while asserting that there is \"no tussle\" between the Executive and the Judiciary and a good consultation process is being followed to fill vacancies in the higher judiciary.
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June 01, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
IMD says heatwave subsided; rain cools down several states, causes disruption in parts of Uttarakhand
OVERCAST skies, along with sporadic rainfall, prevailed in several states on Sunday, keeping the mercury subdued in most parts, as the IMD said heatwave conditions have abated in the country.
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June 01, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
PM had time to speak on mangoes, but not about 18.5L children: Rahul
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the CBSE OSM row, saying he had the time to speak about mangoes during his monthly radio address, but not about 18.5 lakh children whose answer sheets were scanned with phones.
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June 01, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Nine times more at risk: New tobacco products luring children, warn experts
CHILDREN are up to nine times more likely than adults to be attracted to new tobacco and nicotine products, making them the primary targets of industry marketing strategies, leading public health experts warned on World No Tobacco Day on Sunday.
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