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India's domestic air passenger traffic reaches 16.54 cr in FY25
THE domestic air passenger traffic reached 16.54 crore in FY25, a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 7.6 per cent and 16.8 per cent higher than the pre-Covid level of around 14.15 crore (FY20), a report showed on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Anuj Kumar Das Pattanaik appointed Director of Information & Public Relations Department
IN a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Odisha government has announced a series of transfers and postings involving senior officials.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Act of terror: FBI on killing of two Israeli embassy employees in US
US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Assistant Director in Charge Steven J. Jensen on Friday called the tragic murder of two Israeli Embassy employees outside the Jewish National Museum in Washington, both an act of terror and directed violence against the Jewish community.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha to announce new excise policy by June 20: Excise Minister Harichandan
THE Odisha government's new excise policy will be announced by June 20, Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
ED raids against Jaypee Infratech and others in 12,000-crore fraud case
THE Enforcement Directorate conducted multiple searches as part of a money laundering probe against Jaypee Infratech, Jaiprakash Associates and some others in a Rs 12,000 crore worth homebuyers \"fraud\" case, official sources said.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian Open surfing from May 30
THE Indian Open of surfing, which is the second stop in the National Surfing Championship series, is set to return for its sixth edition from May 30 to June 1.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RBI all set to give record dividend of ₹2.69L crore to govt
THE Reserve Bank on Friday announced a record Rs 2.69 lakh crore dividend to the government for FY25, 27.4 per cent higher than 2023-24, helping the exchequer to tide over challenges posed by US tariffs and increased spending on defence due to the conflict with Pakistan.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
121 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in Delhi to be deported
THE Delhi Police has detained 121 Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly residing unlawfully in India with their deportation process being initiated through the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), an official said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
State govt plans to install anti-drone system at Jagannath temple in Puri
THE Odisha government on Friday said it was contemplating installing an anti-drone system to bolster the security at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Will come up with answer at end: Gogoi on Pak visit row
CONGRESS Lok Sabha member Gaurav Gogoi, while reacting to the allegations of his Pakistan links, sarcastically remarked on Friday that he would come up with an answer at the end of this ongoing controversy.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
An Eminent Civil Servant and a Sanskrit Scholar
IN the Indian civil service, some members have been known not only for their professional competence but also for their scholastic attainments. One such shining star was Mr. S. Sunderrajan of the Indian Administrative Service of 1958 batch of the Odisha cadre.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
An Inborn Poet and Administrator
SRI S. Sundararajan, a shining star in the administrative and literary firmament of Odisha, has demitted his physical form on 21 May 2025.
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May 24, 2025
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Vietnam: Holy Buddha relics from India enshrined at ancient Buddhist temple
THE Holy Buddha Relics sent from India were enshrined at an ancient Buddhist temple Phuc Son pagoda in Bac Giang Province of Vietnam, on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
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Three held by Odisha crime branch for fraud
THE crime branch of Odisha police has arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in two separate fraud cases.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
It'll be tough without Rohit and Virat but also an opportunity for others: Gambhir
INDIA head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that dealing with the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be a significant challenge for the team but their Test retirement has also opened the door for others to step up and take responsibility.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi HC asks '93 blast convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar to surrender as parole expires
THE Delhi High Court on Friday asked 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, who was out on parole, to surrender before the jail authorities during the course of the day.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Master Crafters' exhibition to spotlight Odisha's finest artisans on May 24-25
THE Crafts Council of Odisha is set to unveil \"Master Crafters,\" a two-day celebration of the state's exquisite handicraft heritage, on May 24 and 25, 2025.
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May 24, 2025
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Odisha forms panel to give special attention to Kotia gram panchayat in Koraput district
The 16-member committee is headed by Revenue & Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari
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May 24, 2025
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All-party delegations meet top leadership in Russia, Japan, UAE; convey India's strong anti-terror stand
INDIAN Parliamentary delegations on Friday put across New Delhi's ‘zero-tolerance’ policy on terrorism to top officials in Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Japan and exchanged views on furthering cooperation in counter-terrorism and combating radicalism following Operation Sindoor.
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May 24, 2025
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Reliance to invest ₹75,000 crore in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani
OIL-TO-TELECOM conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states in setting up 350 biogas plants, expanding its telecom services, retail footprint, and clean energy projects, chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
In name of IPL people betting, gambling: SC on PIL for regulation of online apps
THE Supreme Court on Friday said people were betting and gambling in the garb of Indian Premier League and sought the Centre's response on a PIL seeking to regulate betting applications.
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May 24, 2025
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India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, says EAM Jaishankar
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar here on Friday said India has zero-tolerance for terrorism and New Delhi will “never give in to nuclear blackmail,” referring to the cross-border links to the Pahalgam massacre.
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May 24, 2025
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Goyal meets US Commerce Secretary for 2nd time in a week to discuss proposed trade pact
COMMERCE and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington, their second meeting within a week, to discuss the proposed bilateral trade agreement currently under negotiation between the two countries.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Just stop undermining armed forces’ valour: BJP to Rahul on Op Sindoor
THE BJP on Friday launched a scathing attack at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and asked him to stop “undermining” the Indian Armed Forces’ valour and \"jeopardising\" the country's security by making “irresponsible remarks\" about Operation Sindoor.
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May 24, 2025
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Pakistan doesn't have many days left: Adityanath
PAKISTAN has lived too long for 75 years and does not have many days left now, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Let the transition begin: Shubman Gill front-runner as India decides on new Test captain for England tour
INDIA'S cricket selectors will set the ball rolling for the team's long transition journey in the longest format when they pick a new Test captain and finalise the squad for what is expected to be a challenging five-match series in England, here on Saturday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
File covers made by Tihar inmates find takers in SC, HC and Delhi govt depts
IN a move aimed at reform and rehabilitation, at least 50 convicted inmates of Jail No. 2 at the Tihar prison complex have been engaged to manufacture paper file covers and file boards, which are being procured by the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court and several Delhi government departments, officials said.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian mutual fund AUM surges to ₹70 trillion
THE Assets Under Management (AUM) of the Indian mutual fund (MF) industry touched Rs 70 trillion as of March 2025, marking a 22.5 per cent year-on-year growth, according to ICRA Analytics.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Make iPhones in US, 'not India' or face 25 pc tariff: Prez Trump threatens Apple
US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he expects Apple iPhones that will be sold in the US to be manufactured in America and “not India, or anyplace else”, and threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on the tech giant's products if it does not comply.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Prime accused in armed robbery case arrested
POLICE on Friday arrested the alleged mastermind of a robbery that targeted a family in Soro and decamped with valuables worth over Rs 10 lakh and Rs 50,000 in cash.
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