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Shuttlers Ayush Shetty, Unnati lose in semifinal at Taipei Open
RISING shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda ended their impressive runs with semifinal finishes in the men's and women's singles respectively, bringing curtains down on India's campaign at the $ 240,000 BWF Taipei Open Super 300 here on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27: IMD
THE southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala on May 27, earlier than the usual date of June 1, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CPI(M) delegation meets EC, recommends electoral reforms
Tie CPI(M) suggested moving to a partial proportional representation system during a meeting with the EC on Saturday while also expressing concern over proposals on the delimitation exercise and holding simultaneous polls.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
No 'truth' in Pak's claim on hitting BrahMos installation, says DefMin
INDIA’s anti-terror ‘Operation Sindoor’ concluded on Saturday after the announcement of ceasefire with Pakistan, even as the Defence Ministry confirmed extensive damage to the enemy’s land and air assets along the Line of Control and Central Pakistan and dismissed rumours about reverses on the Indian side.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
From brokered peace to dictated pause: India now sets the terms
AFTER four days of intense military exchanges that sent tremors across global capitals, India and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to a ceasefire, with a decisive difference -- this time, it is a ceasefire dictated entirely by New Delhi’s terms.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India bag five medals in compound section; Madhura shines with maiden World Cup gold
CAPPING a dream comeback, Madhura Dhamangaonkar clinched her maiden individual World Cup gold to headline India's glittering medal collection in the compound section -- two gold, one silver and two bronze at the Archery Stage 2 showpiece here on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pakistan and India agree to immediate ceasefire, US says it mediated the truce
PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate\" ceasefire after talks mediated by the US.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Recall real aggressor: India to Afghans on Pak's claims of missile hitting Afghanistan
FOREIGN Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday firmly rejected Pakistan's \"ludicrous claims\" that Indian missiles had hit Afghanistan, calling them \"totally frivolous allegations.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India reveals 'YANTRA' as the theme for National Technology Day 2025
THE Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), on Saturday announced the official theme for National Technology Day 2025.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Tariff talks begin between US, Chinese officials in Geneva as world looks for signs of hope
THE US Treasury Secretary and America's top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland Saturday aiming to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade between the world's two biggest economies and damage the global economy.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RPF personnel arrested by CBI for taking bribe to allow shop on railway land
THE CBI arrested an RPF personnel on the charge of taking a bribe from a person for allowing him to run a shop on railway land in Odisha's Sundergarh district, a statement said on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Guv urges religious organisations to pray for those killed in fight against terrorism
ODISHA Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday called upon different religious organisations to pray for the jawans and civilians who sacrificed their lives in the fight against terrorism and also appealed to educational institutions to fly the national flag in a show of solidarity.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India at the forefront of global energy transition: Piyush Goyal
INDIA is at the forefront of global energy transition and solar power alone has grown over 30 times in the last decade, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Tuesday, adding that the country achieved renewable energy targets of 2030 eight years ahead of schedule.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's 1st human spaceflight scheduled for first quarter of 2027: Union Minister Dr. Singh
INDIA'S first human space mission 'Gaganyaan' has entered its final phase, with the first human spaceflight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
It's a triumph that descendants of those who rejected Constitution are today defending it: Shashi Tharoor
CONGRESS MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said it is a triumph that the descendants of those who rejected the Constitution are today celebrating and defending it.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
After intense cross-border strikes, India & Pakistan reach understanding to stop military actions, firings
INDIA and Pakistan on Saturday reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes that brought the two countries teetering on the edge of full scale war.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
KIYG 2025: Priyanuj, Kavya secure TT gold medals for Assam and Maharashtra
PRIYANUJ Bhattacharyya of Assam rallied from the loss of the opening game to beat Tamil Nadu’s PB Abhinand 4-1 and win the boys’ singles gold medal in the table tennis competitions of Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar in the Rajgir Sports Complex Indoor Hall here on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
IMF nods $1 bn loan for Pak; India abstains from vote, opposes funds to terror-sponsor
THE International Monetary Fund has approved the immediate disbursement of about $ 1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP hails PM Modi, armed forces for tough action against Pakistan
THE BJP on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the bravery of the armed forces following the strong action taken by Indian military and Pakistan.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Study shows weight-loss drugs can cut alcohol intake by almost two-thirds
MEDICATIONS such as liraglutide or semaglutide taken for weight loss also have the potential to reduce alcohol consumption by almost two-thirds, according to new research.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Baseless, unfounded: Kabul rejects Pakistan claims of Indian missiles striking Afghanistan
LABELLING them as \"baseless\" and \"unfounded\", Afghanistan on Saturday categorically dismissed Pakistani allegations of India launching missile strikes on the Afghan territory.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kudos to Govt's efforts under PM Modi leadership for ensuring peace, stability: NSE CEO Chauhan
THE Managing Director (MD) and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Ashish Kumar Chauhan, on Saturday expressed his appreciation for the Government's unwavering efforts to bring peace and stability to the country.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pak has to ensure end to terrorist activity from within its borders: CPM
THE Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Saturday said it \"positively notes\" the ceasefire announced by India and Pakistan and steps should be taken to ensure that there is no further confrontation.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Despite sanitation committee’s report, no action yet against agencies for failure in drain desilting
EVEN though the sanitation committee constituted by Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has already submitted a report on progress of the drain desilting work on April 30, the authorities of the civic body are yet to initiate action against the three outsourcing manpower agencies for failure in completing the drain desilting work in time.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Punjab, Haryana, UP asked for 'Parali Protection Force' to end stubble burning
THE Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to set up a \"parali protection force\" at district and block levels to prevent incidents of stubble burning.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Unnati and Ayush Shetty move into semifinal of Taipei Open
YOUNG Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda continued to impress at the Taipei Open Super 300 badminton tournament, beating their respective rivals in tough three-game contests to progress to semifinals of men’s and women's singles events here on Friday.
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May 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Nine militants held in Manipur
SECURITY forces have arrested nine militants belonging to several pro-scribed outfits from three districts of Manipur, police said on Friday.
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May 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Operation Sindoor: How India aced diplomatic battle after hitting terror hubs inside Pakistan
As India decided to treat the Pahalgam massacre as the last straw and made up its mind to hit back hard on terror, the cynics and naysayers were worried about the diplomatic fallout and also expressed fears of India's 'isolation' for stepping up the heat at the border.
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May 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bollywood filmmakers and actors make beeline to secure titles relating to Operation Sindoor
“OPERATION Sindoor”, “Mission Sindoor” and “Sindoor: The Revenge”... Bollywood filmmakers are rushing to register film titles inspired by India's military strikes in Pakistan with 30 applications linked to Operation Sindoor submitted in just two days.
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May 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
US to stay out of war that's none of our business: Vance on India-Pak tensions
AMID escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the US has said it is not going to get involved in a war that's \"fundamentally none of our business\".
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