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India's population at crossroads, not a crisis: Population Foundation of India
AN NGO, Population Foundation of India, has urged a shift away from fear-driven debates on overpopulation or fertility decline, calling instead for policies that centre on dignity, rights, and opportunities, particularly for women, youth, and the elderly.
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July 12, 2025
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MCD invites tenders to set up waste-to-energy facility at Ghazipur dumpsite
THE Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has invited tenders for setting up a Waste-to-Energy facility at the Ghazipur dumpsite, one of the three major landfills in the national capital.
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July 12, 2025
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Canada will defend its workers, businesses
Carney responds to Trump's tariff threat
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July 12, 2025
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All post offices under Cuttack GPO to remain closed on July 14
GENERAL Post Office (GPO), Cuttack and all its sub-post offices and branch post offices will remain closed on July 14 for installation of new software.
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July 12, 2025
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'Proved whoever goes against Dalits will be rewarded': Congress on new T'gana BJP chief
THE Congress on Friday slammed the elevation of N Ramchander Rao, who was among the accused in the 2016 Rohith Vemula suicide case, as the president of the BJP's Telangana unit chief, and said the party has once again proved that whoever goes against Dalits and Adivasis will be rewarded by it.
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July 12, 2025
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FM opens 72 digital libraries, lays foundation stones for key projects
UNION Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday inaugurated 72 digital libraries and laid foundation stones for multiple key infrastructure and development projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore in Meghalaya.
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July 12, 2025
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US commander says China has failed to coerce rival states in South China Sea
CHINA has failed to intimidate rival claimant states into surrendering their sovereign interests in the disputed South China Sea despite its intensifying “bullying tactics” and the United States and other allied countries are ready to further boost deterrence against Beijing's aggression, the US Pacific Fleet commander said.
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July 12, 2025
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Odisha to host World Athletics Continental Tour: Minister Suraj
IN a first, Odisha is set to host the World Athletics Continental Tour (Bronze Level) at Kalinga Stadium here on 10th August 2025.
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July 12, 2025
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World gears up from digital to quantum economy shift: India's cyber agency
THE world is standing at the edge of a major transformation -- from digital economy to becoming a quantum economy, a new report led by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) said on Friday.
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July 12, 2025
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Vedanta Aluminium celebrates Kalahandi’s national recognition under Aspirational District Programme
VEDANTA Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, celebrates Kalahandi’s exemplary performance under the Aspirational Districts Programme, a flagship initiative by NITI Aayog aimed at transforming underdeveloped districts across India.
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July 12, 2025
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Guv directs officials to accelerate implementation of DoNER projs
MANIPUR Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has directed officials to accelerate the implementation of various developmental projects under the DoNER ministry, an official statement said on Friday.
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July 12, 2025
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CM Nitish distributes social security pension to 1.11 crore beneficiaries
WITH the Assembly elections round the corner, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday disbursed social security pensions to 1.11 crore beneficiaries from his official residence in Patna, providing them with Rs 1,100 each under various state-run welfare schemes.
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July 12, 2025
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Little girl thrilled after interaction with Rahul Gandhi
A nine-year-old girl was delighted after a pleasant interaction on the dais with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who addressed a public meeting here on Friday.
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July 12, 2025
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Successful Brainstem Tumor surgery conducted at IGH of SAIL, RSP
A major neurosurgical milestone was achieved at Ispat General Hospital (IGH) of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) with the successful removal of a brainstem tumor — also known as “Atma Ghar ”— after several decades.
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July 12, 2025
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75 pc Bihar electors have deposited forms, says EC
THREE out of every four Bihar electors have submitted their enumeration forms as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, taking the total coverage of the drive to 74.39 per cent, an ECI official said on Friday.
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July 12, 2025
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Govt begins collecting MPs signatures for motion to remove Justice Varma
THE government has begun collecting signatures of MPs to move a motion in Parliament to remove Justice Yshwant Varma, who is embroiled in a row following the discovery of burnt wads of currency at his residence after a fire incident.
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July 12, 2025
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It’s not a holiday, you’re here for a huge purpose: Gautam Gambhir backs BCC’s revised family rule
INDIA head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the BCCT's directive to limit the presence of cricketers’ families during long overseas tours, saying players must realise they are not on vacation but on national duty.
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July 12, 2025
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Prada keen to launch limited-edition 'Kolhapuri-inspired' collection: MACCIA
ITALIAN fashion major Prada on Friday expressed its intention to launch a Kolhapuri inspired collection in partnership with local artisans, an industry grouping has said.
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July 12, 2025
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Wildlife board clears over 30 defence projects in protected areas across multiple states
THE Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), headed by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, has recommended 32 defence infrastructure proposals involving diversion of land from protected areas and eco-sensitive zones across Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Ladakh and Sikkim.
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July 12, 2025
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Shinde desperate to become CM, willing to merge Shiv Sena with BJP: Sanjay Raut
SHIV Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday took a jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over his latest visit to Delhi, saying that he was so desperate to become the CM that he has offered to merge the Shiv Sena with BJP.
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July 12, 2025
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Study shows toxic metals in breast milk may impair growth in infants
HIGH levels of toxic metals like lead and arsenic in breast milk may impair growth in infants, according to an alarming study.
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July 12, 2025
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Delhi govt official urges focus on gender-sensitive workplaces beyond legal compliance
A senior Delhi government official on Friday called for a shift in workplace culture that goes beyond ticking boxes for legal compliance and instead actively supports women employees through meaningful reforms and inclusive practices.
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July 12, 2025
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BJP attempts to steal elections in Bihar as it did in Maharashtra: Rahul Gandhi
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the BJP of making attempts to \"steal (chori) the upcoming elections in Bihar, as it did in Maharashtra\" last year.
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July 12, 2025
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India's purchase of Russian oil helped bring down global prices: Hardeep Puri
MINISTER of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday that India’s purchases of Russian crude oil had helped to bring down global energy prices to stable le
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July 12, 2025
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Solid start for Aditi Ashok in France, lies T-7 after first round
INDIAN golfer Aditi Ashok got off to one of her finest starts in a Major, carding a 4-under 67 in the opening round of the Amundi Evian Championship.
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July 12, 2025
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TMC MLA'S close aide shot dead in Bengal
A 38-year-old Trinamool Congress leader was shot dead in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, triggering tension in the locality, police said on Friday.
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July 12, 2025
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Install ‘sufficient’ CCTVs, store footage for 90 days: Delhi Police to Aerocity establishments
THE Delhi Police has directed all commercial establishments, including hotels and petrol pumps, in the Aerocity area to install “a sufficient number\" of CCTV cameras covering a 50-metre radius in front of their premises, with mandatory storage of footage for at least 90 days.
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July 12, 2025
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Rubio meets China’s foreign minister in Malaysia as US-Chinese tensions mount
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up his second and final day at a Southeast Asian security conference in a high-stakes meeting with his Chinese counterpart as tensions grow between Washington and Beijing over issues from trade to security and China's support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
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July 12, 2025
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Shah to open BJP state office in Ker, launch local poll campaign
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive here late Friday night to inaugurate the new BJP State Committee Office and launch the party's campaign for the upcoming local body elections.
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July 12, 2025
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Tribal couple forced to plough field for defying marriage norms in Odisha
A tribal couple in Odisha's Rayagada district was allegedly forced to plough a field with a yoke placed on their shoulders as a form of public punishment for marrying against community traditions, officials said on Friday.
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