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China, Pak, Afghanistan meet in Beijing, decide to expand CPEC
THE China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is set to be expanded to Afghanistan with the foreign ministers of the three countries agreeing on it as part of broader efforts to boost “trilateral” cooperation.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
6 militants held in Manipur with arms, ammunition
SECURITY forces have arrested six militants belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur and seized arms and ammunition from their possession, police said on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Maharashtra to have good monsoon, Kharif production target at 204 lakh metric tonnes, says CM Fadnavis
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the state is expected to have a good monsoon this year and the government has set the Kharif crop production target at 204 lakh metric tonnes.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Stock markets snap 3-day decline on buying in banking shares; Sensex jumps 410 points
BENCHMARK stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday, snapping their three-day falling streak on the back of buying in blue-chips HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank and a firm trend in Asian peers.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
England prepares for India with its first test against Zimbabwe in 22 yrs
FOR England, it's little more than a warm-up match ahead of much sterner examinations to come.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
ISRO also uses satellites for safety, security of country, says Narayanan
CHAIRMAN of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) V Narayanan on Wednesday said that his organisation was committed to ensure safety of the citizens of the country, including security of its border, both land and sea.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM Modi to dedicate Rs 26,000-cr projects to nation in R’sthan today
PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Thursday where he will inaugurate the redeveloped —Deshnoke railway station, and will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 26,000 crore.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Nagal bows out of French Open qualifying
INDIA'S top singles player Sumit Nagal bowed out of the French Open singles qualifying following a 2-6 4-6 defeat against lower-ranked Jurij Rodionov in the second round, here Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
ED searches at edu institutions linked to K'taka Home Minister
THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches at educational institutions linked to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara at Tumakuru and on the outskirts of Bengaluru, official sources said on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
On Biodiversity Day, Vedanta Aluminium launches new initiatives to protect wildlife and restore habitats
ON the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, announced a series of initiatives aimed at preserving biodiversity and restoring natural habitats across its operational areas.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Dabur Glucose launches 'Energize India' campaign to support young athletes in Odisha
DABUR Glucose, a leading instant energy drink from Dabur India Ltd., has launched its ambitious 'Energize India' campaign aimed at supporting and promoting young sporting talent across the country.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SOS Children’s Villages India triples incomes of vulnerable families across 28 locations
SOS Children’s Villages India has successfully empowered thousands of vulnerable families through its Family Strengthening Programme (FSP), operational across 28 locations in 22 states.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Gujarat Titans eye top-two finish as struggling LSG look to salvage pride
FORMER champions Gujarat Titans will aim to extend their winning streak to solidify a top-two finish when they face a struggling Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League clash here on Thursday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bribery case: VACB probes ED officer, evidence collection underway
THE Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) on Tuesday said it was collecting evidence in the sensational bribery case involving an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer in the state, and further action would follow based on the findings.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
State govt guidelines for women employees to avail maternity leave
THE Odisha government on Wednesday laid down clear guidelines for maternity leave of women employees.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Op Sindoor: Teams start fanning out India views on terror
A multi-party delegation led by JD (U) MP Sanjay Jha on Wednesday left for Japan to put across India's views on terrorism emanating from Pakistan.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mcllroy set to star in DP World India Championship
INDIAN golf is set to get a major boost as Grand Slam winner, Rory Mcllroy has confirmed his participation in the USD four million inaugural DP World India Championship here later this year.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Plus II results declared; girls outshine boys with overall pass rate at 82.77pc
THE Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, has declared the results of the Plus II examinations 2025 for all four streams: Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational Education.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Debrigarh is India's finest ecotourism model, says G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant
G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant has hailed the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha as India’s best ecotourism destination, praising its innovative, community-led model that successfully blends conservation with livelihood generation.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CAR-T therapy can be safely manufactured at hospital, finds CMR-funded trial led by CMC Vellore
AN ICMR-funded trial led by CMC Vellore demonstrated that CAR-T therapy, which uses a patient's own T cells to fight cancer, can be safely manufactured at the hospital and infused to treat patients in India at a low cost.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Waqf Islamic concept but not essential to Islam
Nobody has right over public land by using waqf by user principle: Govt to apex court
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJD stages protest demanding 27 pc quota for SEBC students
OPPOSITION BJD on Wednesday staged a demonstration outside the Raj Bhavan here demanding 27 per cent reservation for students belonging to the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBCs) in Odisha.
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May 22, 2025
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Aiming for record-breaking participation on Yoga Day with 5 lakh participants: Andhra CM
ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that the state goverment will organise a record-breaking, International Yoga Day on June 21 at Visakhapatnam, engaging, five lakh participants in the port city and nearly two crore people across the state.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi Assembly to have portraits of Veer Savarkar, Dayanand Saraswati, Madan Mohan Malviya: Speaker
THE portraits of Veer Savarkar, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya will soon adorn the Delhi Assembly premises, Speaker Vijender Gupta announced on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach Gaza, end to hostilities in his first general audience
POPE Leo XIV called Wednesday for humanitarian aid to reach the Gaza Strip and for an end to the “heartbreaking” toll on its people, as he presided over his first general audience in St Peter's Square.
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May 22, 2025
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India well-positioned to deal with negative effects of US tariff: Moody's
INDIA is well-positioned to deal with the negative effects of US tariffs and global trade disruptions as domestic growth drivers and low dependence on exports anchor the economy, Moody's Ratings said on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Woman, daughter arrested from Kolkata for duping 34,000 investors across five states and in Bangladesh
THE Odisha Police arrested a woman and her daughter from Kolkata for allegedly duping nearly 34,000 people across five states and even Bangladesh through chit funds, a senior officer said on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Interim trade deal with US likely by July 8; India for full exemption from 26 pc additional tariff
INDIA and the US are likely to agree on an interim trade agreement before July 8 with New Delhi pushing for full exemption from the 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on domestic goods, an official said.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
In address to officers, Bangladesh Army Chief draws red lines for Yunus regime
BANGLADESH'S Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Wednesday addressed all officers at the Army Head Quarters (AHQ) in Dhaka, during which he reportedly stated that there will be no Humanitarian Corridor, nor any port allotted to any foreigners till an elect-ed government comes to power in the country.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Topmost Maoist leader Basavaraju among 27 killed in Chhattisgarh
CPI-MAOIST general secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, the topmost leader and backbone of the Naxal movement, was among the 27 dreaded Naxals killed by security forces in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced.
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