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Rape accused escapes from police custody
A 24-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old minor escaped from police custody in Sikkim’s Rangpo on Wednesday, police said.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jajpur man duped of ₹1.08 crore in online betting scam; two arrested by Crime Branch
IN a major cyber fraud bust, the Cyber Crime Wing of the Odisha Crime Branch has arrested two individuals for allegedly duping a Jajpur-based resident of Rs1.08 crore through a sophisticated online betting scam.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP never wants to lose any of its members, but discipline is supreme for party: Agrawal
BJP national general secretary Radha Mohan Das Agrawal on Wednesday said that the saffron party never wants to lose any of its members, but discipline is supreme for the party.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Strict compliance with RERA provisions critical for restoring trust in housing market: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi said strict compliance with RERA provisions is critical for restoring trust in the housing market while reviewing three major infrastructure projects costing over Rs 62,000 crore on Wednesday.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Parties declare candidates for MCD internal polls to be held on June 2
ON the last date for filing nominations, different political parties submitted their list of candidates for the upcoming elections to the posts of chairman, deputy chairman, and members of the standing committee in the 12 zonal ward committees of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
5-day e-Content Development training paves way for digital transformation in education
IN a significant step towards modernizing education and fostering teacher development, the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, in collaboration with the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), launched a five-day intensive Training Programme on e-Content Development under the PM e-Vidya initiative.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Achievements of Padma awardees will inspire generations, says Shah
THE Padma Awards ceremony realises Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to encourage people-led social transformations by honouring individuals who have quietly brought positive changes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Shoot me and bury me here: Former B’desh PM Sheikh Hasina’s words before her ouster
AS the Bangladeshi military compelled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign after a violent student uprising last year, she erupted at the officials and demanded they shoot and bury her at her official residence, Ganabhaban.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Zelenskyy visits Berlin as he seeks more support for Ukraine in the war against Russia
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin ‘on Wednesday as Ukraine seeks further military support amid a recent escalation in Russia's bombing campaign, despite US-led efforts to end the war.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Possibility of interim trade deal between India, US by June 25
WITH a team of US officials expecting to visit India next month for trade talks, there is a possibility that the two countries may agree on an interim trade pact by June 25, sources said.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
AI to revolutionize thyroid care in India: AIIMS Bhubaneswar
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the early diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders in India, said Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, on the occasion of World Thyroid Day (May 25).
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha shines at ADB Forum in Manila, showcases inclusive ‘Housing for All' model
ODISHA’S ambitious and inclusive housing strategy took center stage on Wednesday at the Asian Development Bank's Water and Urban Development Forum (AWUF) 2025 held at ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Lecturer gets life imprisonment for killing two by sending parcel bomb as wedding gift
A college lecturer was sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Bolangir district on Wednesday for killing two persons, including a groom, by sending a parcel bomb as a wedding gift.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vedanta Aluminium transforms education in Kalahandi
ONCE among Odisha’s most underdeveloped districts, Kalahandi faced acute poverty, low literacy, poor infrastructure, and minimal access to healthcare and clean water.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
We haven’t achieved anything yet: Ponting
PUNJAB Kings have been on a roll this IPL season but head coach Ricky Ponting feels the side has not achieved anything yet, declaring that a play-off qualification in more than a decade is merely a job half done at this point.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Setbacks at Asian Cup 2024 shaped our character, says Chhangte
DESPITE things not going India's way as they suffered three defeats, Lallianzuala Chhangte proclaimed how big of a learning curve the AFC Asian Cup 2024 was for him and the entire squad, and how the Blue Tigers are taking those learnings forward as they battle for qualification for the 2027 edition.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Legal fight will continue, but fresh recruitment will start as per SC order: CM Mamata on teaching jobs
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said her government will start a fresh process for recruiting teachers following the Supreme Court directive, while simultaneously pursuing the review petition seeking reinstatement of those who lost their jobs.
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May 28, 2025
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'Govt's first duty is to be accountable to its people': Trinamool demands Parliament session on Op Sindoor
TRINAMOOL Congress, on Tuesday, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a special session of the Parliament to discuss the Operation Sindoor, asserting that the first duty of any government is to be accountable to its own people.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Not found suitable' is new Manuvaad: Rahul Gandhi
Says will fight anti-quota moves of BJP-RSS
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
“Let’s Talk Periods” campaign sparks menstrual health revolution in Odisha
IN a bold step towards ending menstrual stigma and building a #PeriodFriendlyWorld, a powerful digital campaign titled “Let's Talk Periods” is igniting critical conversations across Odisha.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Faking 'green credentials' can hamper brand value; discourage sustainable shopping: IIM study
EXAGGERATING or faking \"green credentials” can lead to a drop in brand value by damaging trust of consumers and discourage sustainable shopping, a study by Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow has found.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Severe waterlogging threat looms over Cuttack as drain cleaning work remains incomplete
WITH the monsoon fast approaching, Cuttack is facing a looming threat of severe waterlogging as the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has yet to complete the critical task of desilting and cleaning city drains.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'I got married quietly because of Indo-Pak clash': Khan Sir
INTERNET sensation 'Khan Sir', whose \"classes\" on YouTube are raved about, claimed that he kept his marriage, solemnised earlier this month, a hush-hush affair because of the military conflict between India and Pakistan.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM hands over job letters to kin of 1984 riot victims, recipients express mixed emotions
IN a significant move aimed at delivering long-overdue justice, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Tuesday distributed government job letters to family members of the 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Low-pressure area formed in sea, State govt alerts district Collectors
THE India Meteorology Department on Tuesday informed the formation of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal prompting the Odisha government to put the Collectors of all the districts on alert.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Nepal committed to protecting Himalayas'
NEPAL is committed to protecting the Himalayas whose future is threatened by climate change and global warming, a senior minister said on Tuesday.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ex-AAP MLA Naresh Balyan denied bail in MCOCA case
A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed the bail application of former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in a case lodged under the stringent MCOCA Act.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India and Maldives share longstanding relationship built on mutual trust and confidence: Indian envoy
INDIA and the Maldives share a longstanding relationship built on mutual trust and confidence, Indian High Commissioner G Balasubramanian has said, expressing hope that their ties will continue to strengthen.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
A missed opportunity for transformative development: What Kalahandi stands to gain from its bauxite reserves
IN the heart of Odisha lies Kalahandi, a region abundant in heritage, resilience, and natural wealth. Yet, despite its potential, it remains one of the most underdeveloped areas in the country, long associated with poverty, deprivation, and despair. For decades, families here have struggled for survival, mothers have been forced into heart-wrenching choices just to feed their children, and infant mortality rates have remained alarmingly high.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Akhilesh Yadav opposes any attempt for government control over temples
SAMAJWADI Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday voiced strong opposition to any government intervention in the management of temples, saying they must be protected from “administrative corruption”.
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