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Let us De-colonialise Our Minds
We must shed colonial hangovers, reconnect with our rich civilizational heritage. Neo-colonal systems, ecosystems and arrangements are past their use-by date It's time to assert, opines Maj, Gen Atanu Pattanaik (R)
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Maoist with ₹4 lakh bounty surrenders before Odisha Police
A member of the proscribed CPI (Maoist), who was carrying a cash reward of Rs 4 lakh on his head, surrendered before the Odisha Police on Tuesday, according to an official statement.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Handbook on Financial Data ABP 2025-26' of Rourkela Steel Plant unveiled
THE \"Handbook on Financial Data ABP 2025-26\" of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) was unveiled on Monday at the office of the Director In-Charge (DIC), RSP. The event was graced by Alok Verma, Director In-Charge (DIC), RSP.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Singapore minister says city-state stands with India against terrorism
SINGAPORE strongly condemns all acts of terrorism and stands with India against the menace, a senior minister of the city-state told an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation on Tuesday.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM Majhi invites PM Modi, HM Shah to join state govt's 1st anniversary on Jun 12
ODISHA CM Mohan Charan Majhi has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to attend a function on June 12 to mark the first anniversary of the BJP government in the state, a minister said.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Balrampur Chini Mills signs MoU with UP govt for polylactic acid plant with 2,850-cr investment
BALRAMPUR Chini Mills Ltd on Tuesday said it has signed an initial agreement with the Uttar Pradesh government to establish a 250 TPD polylactic acid (PLA) plant at Kumbhi Chini Mills in Lakhimpur Kheri.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's fintech firms empowering merchants & MSMES: Sitharaman
UNION Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said India’s fintech companies are helping the country's digital public infrastructure (DPI) expand further and empower merchants and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC issues notices to govt, others on plea challenging validity of 1995 Waqf Act
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and others on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Waqf Act, 1995.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rahul, Congress biggest brand ambassadors of lies: Pradhan hits back over anti-quota jibe
UNION Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies using an \"imported toolkit\" as he denounced the Congress leader's claims that eligible candidates from SC, ST, and OBC communities were being deliberately declared 'not found suitable' to keep them away from education and leadership.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rajnath approves execution of new fighter jet programme
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the \"execution model\" to implement a mega project to indigenously develop a fifth generation deep penetration advanced medium combat aircraft for the Indian Air force
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kingpin among 13 of gang held cable thefts in Delhi's Rohini
THIRTEEN members of a gang have been arrested for their alleged involvement in stealing underground MTNL cable in Delhi's Rohini, police said on Tuesday.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Stock markets snap 2-day rally, Sensex falls nearly 625 pts as banking, IT shares retreat
SNAPPING the two-day gaining streak, benchmark Sensex tumbled nearly 625 points on Tuesday due to profit-taking in banking, IT and auto shares.
1 min |
May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Majhi calls on Rajnath, discusses state's strategic importance on eastern front
Says helping Indian Navy, Coast Guard and marine police in keeping vigil on suspected activities
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
DK Shivakumar attacks 'silence' of Karnataka MPs, union ministers on Andhra CM's HAL relocation pitch
KARNATAKA Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday \"questioned the silence” of union ministers and MPs from Karnataka over Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's reported pitch to shift HAL's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) production from Karnataka to his state.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
TN CM slams Palaniswami on 'NITI Aayog meet charge'
TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin flayed AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami for his charge that the former attended the NITI Ayog meeting in New Delhi to safeguard his family’s funds, asserting the opposition leader harped on the issue as he could not find any fault with the DMK government in the state.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CMC Commissioner accused of drawing house rent while residing in govt quarters
CUTTACK Municipal Corporation (CMC) Commissioner Anam Charan Patra has come under scrutiny following allegations that he claimed house rent allowances despite residing in government-provided quarters.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Meghalaya govt pushes for UNESCO focus on natural living root bridges
THE Meghalaya government has taken ambitious initiatives to bring UNESCO's focus to the iconic natural living root bridges of the mountainous northeastern state, an official said on Tuesday.
1 min |
May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ancient practices, scientific power: A monk’s bestseller
A carefully distilled guide to inner harmony and mindfulness, drawing on ancient Indian arts and sciences, is fast emerging as the choice of readers.
1 min |
May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India can become a globally trusted footwear, leather manufacturing hub: Piyush Goyal
UNION Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday chaired a stakeholder consultation with representatives from the footwear and leather industry.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
DC Anu Garg directs acceleration of departmental projects to boost expenditure & target achievement
IN a high-level review meeting held on Tuesday, Odisha's Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary of the Water Resources Department, Anu Garg, directed officials to expedite ongoing projects and enhance departmental expenditure in alignment with budgetary targets.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BSNL clocks first back-to-back quarter profits in FY25 turnaround
BHARAT Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Tuesday reported a net profit of Rs 280 crore for the January-March quarter, making it the second consecutive profitable quarter after the loss-making telecom major surged out of the red for the first time in the October-December quarter of 2024-25.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Atmosphere of fear reduced in Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah
NATIONAL Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday asserted that the atmosphere of fear in Kashmir has significantly reduced and urged the tourists to visit the valley again to enjoy its beauty.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India pips China as top investment country for global family offices
GLOBAL family offices are most likely to increase their exposure in their investment portfolios to India and China over the next 12 months and India has scored far better on the list, according to the '2025 Global Family Office' report by UBS.
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May 28, 2025
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Promote authentic Odia cuisine to serve Odia diaspora, attract non-Odia guests to experience, CM to officials
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday paid a visit to Odisha Niwas and the Office of the Chief Resident Commissioner in New Delhi, marking his first official review of the state government's facilities in the national capital since assuming office.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Drone-like objects spotted over India-Nepal border
DRONE-LIKE objects were spotted over the India-Nepal border in Bihar's Madhubani district, following which an investigation was started, police said on Tuesday.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'If you drop out, skip classes..': Embassy cautions all students pursuing higher studies in US
THE US Embassy in India on Tuesday warned international students studying in the US that if they \"drop out, skip classes, or leave your programme of study” without informing the school, then their student visas may be revoked.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
King Charles to outline Canada's priorities in Parliament amid Trump annexation threat
KING Charles III will outline new Prime Minister Mark Carney's government priorities in a speech in the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday. It's widely viewed as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by US President Donald Trump.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CBSE declares Bargarh results amid UFM probe; strict action against guilty staff
THE CBSE has declared the Class X and XII examination results for six schools in Bargarh district, following an investigation into unfair means (UFM) adopted during the exams at two centres — OAV Bandhupalli and Padampur Public School.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Above-normal June rainfall to keep heat in check in most parts of India, says IMD
INDIA is likely to receive above-normal rainfall in June, which is expected to keep maximum temperatures in check in most parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.
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May 28, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
French Open: Norrie stuns Medvedev in 'crazy' rollercoaster
TOP British men's tennis player Cameron Norrie caused a major upset at the French Open on Tuesday, stunning 11th seed Daniil Medvedev in a gruelling five-set battle in the men's singles first round, while last year's runner-up Alexander Zverev of Germany too advanced to the next round.
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