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48-hour state-wide shutdown cripples life in valley region, no untoward incident reported
THE 48-hour state-wide shutdown, called by Meitei community umbrella body Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCO-M)) in protest against the removal of the state's name from a government bus on Tuesday, badly affected normal life in five to six districts of Manipur's valley region on Thursday, officials said.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Power breakfasts for PCOS: Expert tips on almond-boosted recipes for hormonal balance
WITH Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) emerging as a growing health concern among women in India and worldwide, health experts are emphasizing the importance of diet alongside lifestyle changes.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Govt unveils direct land purchase plan to protect rights of tribals & Dalits
IN a landmark move aimed at safeguarding the land rights of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), the Odisha government on Thursday announced a new policy to directly purchase land from tribals and Dalits in scheduled areas. The initiative seeks to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable communities by curbing the illegal or coercive sale of their land to non-tribals and influential individuals.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jobless teachers meet Bengal BJP, Cong leaders, solicit support for their protest
A delegation of protesting school teachers, who have lost their jobs following a recent Supreme Court order, met BJP and Congress leaders in West Bengal, and sought support for their ‘apolitical’ sit-in outside the state education department headquarters.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
12 criminals arrested, six pistols seized during special drive in Ganjam
ODISHA Police on Thursday arrested 12 history-sheeters and persons with criminal antecedents and seized six country-made pistols during an ongoing special drive against the anti-socials.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India to play global role in ocean geopolitics, addressing climate concerns: Jitendra Singh
INDIA will play a global role in ocean geopolitics, as well as address climate concerns, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh on Thursday.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Congress launches 24-hour dharna demanding 27 pc reservation for SEBC
THE Congress on Thursday launched a 24-hour dharna near Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's official residence here demanding a five-point charter of demands including 27 per cent reservation for candidates belonging to the Socially and Economically Backward Class (SEBC) in education and jobs.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Union Home Minister Shah calls for holistic approach for cleaning Yamuna
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday directed the concerned ministries and officials to work with a holistic approach for cleaning the Yamuna river, ensuring clean drinking water for the capital's residents and upgrading the city's sewage system.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
B’deshi infiltration changing demography of state: Marandi
LEADER of Opposition in Jharkhand Assembly Babulal Marandi on Thursday alleged that the state has been witnessing large-scale \"Bangladeshi infiltration\" which is changing the demography.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Over 8,000 gallstones removed from 70-year-old man in Delhi
IN a rare medical case from the national capital, a whopping 8,125 gallstones were removed from the abdomen of a 70-year-old man in a surgery that lasted an hour.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
From foiling air attacks to crushing terror bases, Agniveers played key role in Operation Sindoor
THE Agniveers of the Indian Army demonstrated exceptional courage and professionalism during Operation Sindoor, playing a pivotal role in India’s offensive and defensive actions following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ensure welfare schemes reach every eligible citizen: Governor Kambhampati to officials
ODISHA Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati emphasized the critical need to raise public awareness about government welfare schemes and ensure their full accessibility to eligible citizens.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM opens 103 Amrit Bharat stations
Says huge effort on to build modern infrastructure for developed India
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
2 staff members of Israeli Embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC
TWO staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, “Free, free Palestine” after he was arrested, police said.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
200 high-mast tricolours damaged in Delhi storm; PWD to hire private agency for maintenance
A day after around 200 high-mast flags were damaged in a massive storm that hit the national capital, public works department on Thursday said a private agency will be hired to maintain such flags installed at 500 locations.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Saving the Last Shells: New Hope for Endangered Turtles
FOR over 200 million years, turtles have traversed both land and sea, surviving mass extinctions and playing a vital role in maintaining ecological balance.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM pays tribute to Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday paid tributes to social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birth anniversary and described him as a pioneer figure of Indian modernity.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UAE reaffirms its unwavering support for India in global fight against terrorism
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday reaffirmed its unwavering support for India in the global fight against terrorism, with a leading Gulf parliamentarian declaring terrorism as a \"global threat\" and an \"evil for all humanity\".
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi Education Minister inspects school in Shakur Basti, orders inquiry into faulty infra
DELHI Education Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday inspected two government schools in the Shakur Basti Assembly constituency and directed officials to initiate a vigilance inquiry into the poor condition of swimming pools at the institutions.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Study finds common antidepressant can shrink tumour growth, fight cancer
S researchers have identified a widely used antidepressant drug that could shrink the growth of tumour and help the immune system fight cancer.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC directs NHAI to take effective steps to curb unauthorised occupation of highways
THE Supreme Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India to take effective steps to curb unauthorised occupation of highway lands and form surveillance teams of police officials to carry out patrolling.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UK court lifts block on Britain handing disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius
A British court has lifted a block on the UK government handing the disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UK to give non-discriminatory treatment to Indian firms in public procurement under FTA
THE UK for the first time has agreed to accord non-discriminatory treatment to Indian companies in its public procurement system under the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, an official said.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha CM unveils industrial projects worth ₹1.15 lakh cr, 36,000 jobs set to be created
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 24 industrial projects with a total investment of Rs 1.15 lakh crore, which will generate employment opportunities for 36,000 people.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Fresh COVID-19 case detected in State after two-and-a-half years, patient stable
A fresh COVID-19 case has been detected in Odisha after a gap of two-and-a-half years, and the condition of the patient is stable, a senior government official said here on Thursday.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Poonch on May 24 to meet families affected by Pakistani shelling
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Poonch in the Jammu region on Saturday to meet the families of those killed and affected by the recent Pakistani shelling, party sources said.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India has scope to grow exports as supply chains are changing: Report
NEW DELHI, MAY 22
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi Traffic Police conducts 3-day special drive to remove illegal encroachments
The Delhi Traffic Police conducted a three-day special drive from May 19 to 21 across the New Delhi Range to remove illegal encroachments and ease congestion, officials said on Thursday.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
US tariff hikes, Myanmar war, sea disputes will top ASEAN summit agenda
THE civil war in Myanmar, maritime disputes in the South China Sea and US tariff hikes will top the agenda of a two-day Southeast Asian summit next week, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to strengthen top two spot against SRH
ALREADY through to the playoffs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to secure a top-two league stage finish for the first time in nine years when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League clash here on Friday.
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