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Pakistan's growing bonhomie with Russia: Time to sit up & take notice?
PAKISTAN'S relations with Russia were sour historically before a decision was taken to bring a strategic shift in Pakistan's foreign policy.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian scientists design fast charging sodium-ion battery
A research team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has developed a super-fast charging sodium-ion battery (SIB), it was announced on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Don’t seek CIBIL scores of farmers while granting loans: Maha CM Fadnavis to banks
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the banks to provide agricultural loans to farmers without insisting on providing CIBIL score (credit information).
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May 20, 2025
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Strong action will be taken if any Odisha link with espionage for Pakistan is found: Minister
ODISHA Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Monday said strict legal action will be taken if anyone is found leaking sensitive information to operatives in Pakistan.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. But Sinner is building back to top form
CARLOS Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open.
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May 20, 2025
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3 held for duping investor of ₹10 lakh in Bhubaneswar
THREE persons have been arrested for allegedly duping an investor of Rs 10 lakh here by promising high returns on his deposits, police said on Sunday.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
New drains, sumps, automated pump house: Delhi PWD's plan to tackle waterlogging at seven hotspots
To avoid waterlogging in northwest Delhi's Karala Khanjhawala Road, the PWD has hired a consultant to study and present a report for comprehensive remodelling of the existing drain.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Stakeholders brainstorm to strengthen moribund Odia film industry
IN a bid to address various aspects of the moribund Odia film industry, such as expanding the reach and promotion of Odia cinema, instituting regular State Film Awards and supporting stakeholders in the film ecosystem, a meeting was held today at the conference hall of Sanskruti Bhavan under the aegis of the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department.
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May 20, 2025
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Don’t bring local level politics into India’s global outreach on terror: Pawar tells Raut
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Monday virtually snubbed Sanjay Raut, advising him against bringing \"local level politics\" in India's global outreach efforts, a day after the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader called for boycotting the Centre's move to send delegations to various countries. Pawar recalled that he was a member of a delegation sent by former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao to the UN under the leadership of BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
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Odisha Deputy CM in Bhutan to attend labour conference
ODISHA Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Monday reached Bhutan to attend the South Asia Labour Mobility Conference, organised by the World Bank, officials said.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
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Nuclear science needs to be harnessed for India's sustainable development: Dr. Tyagi
NUCLEAR science has to be harnessed in all possible ways to ensure India's sustainable development keeping in view the future requirements of the nation, eminent nuclear scientist Dr. AK Tyagi has said.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
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Three persons held in Assam for pro-Pak & anti-national activities
ASSAM Police have arrested three individuals for expressing a pro-Pakistan and anti-national stance regarding India's Operation Sindoor.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
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EPS slams DMK Govt over sex abuse of college students
AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami has launched a scathing attack on the DMK government, demanding immediate action against a ruling party functionary accused of sexually harassing college students in Arakkonam.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Focus shifts to rebuilding as CSK, RR face off in contest for pride
THE contest between laggards Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals holds no significance in the context of the play-offs, but both teams will aim to accelerate their rebuilding process with the MS Dhoni-led side looking to transform itself from a 'dad's army' into a young brigade.
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May 20, 2025
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RBI okays 10 pc cap on RE investments in AIFs
THE Reserve Bank of India proposes to cap a single regulated entity's (RE) contribution to any Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) at 10 per cent of its corpus while collectively, a ceiling of 15 per cent will apply for investment by all REs in an AIF scheme, in the revised draft directions issued on Monday.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
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KKR, RCB pick Shivam Shukla and Blessing Muzarabani as replacements
KOLKATA Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have picked Shivam Shukla and Blessing Muzarabani as replacements for their injured players, the IPL said on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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Delhi's power demand at 7265 MW soars to highest this summer so far
THE peak power demand of Delhi at 7265 MW on Monday was the highest for May 1-19 period in the past four years, discom officials said.
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May 20, 2025
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PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy eye turnaround at Malaysia Masters
STAR Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy will look to script a turnaround in fortunes when they lead the country's campaign at the USD 475,000 Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament beginning here on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
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International conference on 'Advanced Materials in Energy, Environment & Sustainability' held at IIT, Bhubaneswar
WITH the aim to contribute towards the promotion of renewable energy utilization, environmental restoration and adoption of sustainable practices in India, a 3-day international conference was held here.
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May 20, 2025
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India, Maldives sign 13 MoUs to implement projects under Indian grant assistance
INDIA has signed 13 MoUs with the Maldives for enhancing ferry services in the island nation with an MVR 100 million grant, expanding maritime connectivity and uplifting community livelihoods.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
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US announces visa curbs on travel agencies based in India facilitating illegal immigration
THE US said it is imposing visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for knowingly facilitating “illegal immigration” to the United States.
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May 20, 2025
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Doctors warn against prolonged use of steroid-based eye drops, creams
AIIMS Delhi has recorded cases of children as young as 10 and hailing from arid regions suffering from glaucoma, with doctors attributing this to prolonged use of steroid-based eye drops for treatment of ocular allergies without supervision.
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May 20, 2025
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Holiest Sikh shrine Golden Temple saved from Pakistani missiles, says Indian Army
The Indian Army showed a demonstration of how Indian air defence systems, including the Akash missile system, saved the holiest shrine of Sikhism, the Golden Temple, here and cities of Punjab from Pakistani missile and drone attacks during Operation Sindoor.
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May 20, 2025
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BPCL invests ₹88 cr to support over 30 startups: Hardeep Puri
UNION Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Monday that Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) has so far invested Rs 88 crore to support more than 30 startups in the fields of energy, healthcare, agriculture and AI.
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May 20, 2025
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VP Dhankhar: Time has come to revisit ruling on prior sanction to prosecute SC, HC judges
VICE-PRESIDENT Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday asserted “time has come to revisit\" the Supreme Court judgment that ruled prior sanction would be required to prosecute top court and high court judges, as he questioned the delay in lodging of an FIR in the cash discovery case involving high court judge Justice Yashwant Varma.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India’s orthopaedic, cardiac implant industry to reach $5 billion by FY28
INDIA’S orthopaedic and cardiac implant sector, including exports, is expected to reach $4.5 to $5 billion by FY28, driven by strong domestic demand and gradually growing export presence, according to a report released on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Absolute Truths
Unshackling the Colonial Mindset
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre considering amendments to Atomic Energy Act, nuclear liability law
GOVERNMENT is considering amendments to the laws governing the nuclear power domain, including the sectoral regulator, to allow participation of private sector as India eyes to produce 100 GW atomic energy by 2047.
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May 20, 2025
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Delhi BJP organises Sindoor Yatra in CP to celebrate military success
SCORES of women participated in the BJP's ‘Sindoor Yatra’ in central Delhi's Connaught Place on Monday, to laud the armed forces’ recent incursions into Pakistan and destruction of terror camps there.
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May 20, 2025
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Tejashwi lambasts CM Nitish over law & order breakdown
RASHTRIYA Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Monday launched a sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, blaming him for the state's worsening law and order situation.
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