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AM/NS India observes World Steel Day for Safety and Health
ARCELORMITTAL Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) observed World Steel Day for Safety and Health across its operational sites in Odisha on April 28-29.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Constant attention on him avoidable but can’t help it, says Dravid on Suryavanshi
RAHUL Dravid doesn't want microscopic attention on 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi following his path-breaking hundred in the IPL but having said that, the Rajasthan Royals head coach knows it is something that he can't control.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
‘100 per cent fruit juice’ claim by Dabur violates law, misleading: FSSAI to Delhi High Cout
THE claim made by FMCG giant Dabur that its range of fruit beverages is made “100 per cent” from fruits violates rules and regulations and is also misleading for the consumers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has informed the Delhi High Court.
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May 01, 2025
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Caste census will usher in new era of social justice, hails Eknath Shinde
MAHARASHTRA Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday hailed the Union government's decision to conduct a caste census, calling it a historic milestone in the country's journey towards social justice that will help in equitable distribution of resources.
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May 01, 2025
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Farm and rural workers get respite as inflation burden eases further in March
THE year-on-year inflation rates based on the all-India consumer price index for agricultural labourers (CPI-AL) and rural labourers (CPI-RL) for March this year eased to 3.73 per cent and 3.86 per cent, respectively compared to 7.15 per cent and 7.08 per cent in March 2024 bringing respite to poor households, according to figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
New skin-based test to boost diagnosis of debilitating neurodegenerative disease
CANADIAN researchers have developed a skin-based test that can detect signature features of a progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) -- a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects body movements, including walking, balance, and swallowing.
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May 01, 2025
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Markets settle flat as geopolitical tensions, selling in Bajaj twins fuel volatility
EQUITY benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed range-bound for the second consecutive session and ended flat on Wednesday in a highly volatile trade amid escalated geopolitical tensions and selling in Bajaj twins.
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May 01, 2025
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Indigenous forest peoples can finally control nature finance
ONG before conservation became a global concern, Indigenous peoples and local communities lived in balance with nature.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Former national shooting coach Sunny Thomas dies
FORMER India shooting coach Sunny Thomas, under whose tutelage the sport achieved some historic highs including multiple Olympic medals, died on Wednesday after suffering a cardiac arrest.
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May 01, 2025
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India's commercial real estate resilient despite global trade tensions: Report
OCCUPIER and investor demand for commercial real estate remains solid, with office space absorption continuing across key markets such as India, Indonesia, and the Philippines, according to a Cushman & Wakefield’ report on the Asia-Pacific region, released on Wednesday.
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May 01, 2025
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Odisha is committed to data-driven agricultural transformation: Deputy CM KV Singh Deo
“ODISHA is committed to a data-driven inclusive agricultural transformation pathway,” asserted Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday as he launched the findings of the Comprehensive Rice Fallow Management (CRFM) program evaluation.
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May 01, 2025
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OPSC announces re-examination of OCS Anthropology papers
THE Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a re-examination of the Anthropology Optional Papers of the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Main (Written) Examination-2023, following an inadvertent interchange of question papers during the original examination conducted on April 27, 2025.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
OHRC Member Dash holds camp court in Rourkela, reviews jail conditions
ODISHA Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Member Asim Amitabh Dash concluded a two-day visit to Rourkela, presiding over a special camp court and inspecting conditions at Rourkela Special Jail.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
High-level panel to probe hotel fire: Mayor Hakim
MAYOR Firhad Hakim on Wednesday said a high-level inquiry committee will be formed to probe the devastating fire that claimed 14 lives in a Kolkata hotel. The committee will comprise the municipal commissioner and senior officials from the fire brigade and police,\" Hakim said after visiting the spot. \"Proceedings will be initiated against anyone found responsible,\" he added.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bandhan Bank Q4FY'25 jumps over five-fold YoY to %318cr
BANDHAN Bank on Wednesday reported a more than _ five-fold increase in its net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, at Rs 318 crore, compared to Rs 55 crore in the year-ago period, driven by lower provisions despite a decline in net interest income.
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May 01, 2025
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Champak the magazine and Champak the robotic dog: HC issues notice to BCCI on publisher’s plea
THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the BCCI ona plea filed by the publishers of renowned children's comic book Champak alleging trademark infringement over the IPL naming its Alpowered robotic dog, \"Champak''.
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May 01, 2025
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Mayawati urges political unity after Pahalgam terror attack
BAHUJAN Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday called for political unity in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, urging all parties to support the government's actions rather than engage in political point-scoring.
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May 01, 2025
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Vedanta-supported Jhuli Munda wins bronze at national tribal archery meet
JHULI Munda, a rising archery talent from Odisha’s tribal-dominated Kalahandi district, has brought laurels to the state by clinching a bronze medal in the Under-17 category at the Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav Tribal Archery Meet 2025, recently held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
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May 01, 2025
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High prices no deterrent as gold shines on Akshaya Tritiya
GOLD and silver purchases for Akshaya Tritiya gathered momentum on Wednesday afternoon, with jewellers expecting sales volumes to remain steady despite record high prices.
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May 01, 2025
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Kolkata fire deaths: CM Mamata says combustible materials stored in hotel, expresses her condolences
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday, said the fire in the Kolkata hotel had happened \"because there were combustible materials stored inside\".
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May 01, 2025
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Govt debunks claims of Army commander removal after attack
THE government's Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday debunked claims made in posts by “several pro-Pakistan social media accounts” that Indian Army's Northern Commander Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar has been ‘removed’ from his post after the Pahalgam attack, and said the general officer is attaining superannuation on April 30.
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May 01, 2025
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Tariff talks with India going great, think will have deal: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with India over a bilateral trade deal are “coming along great” and he thinks Washington will \"have a deal\" with New Delhi.
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May 01, 2025
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Siddaramaiah might search for land in Pak as well, slams Kamataka BJP
KARNATAKA Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Wednesday, criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his alleged role in the MUDA case, saying that he (Siddaramaiah) might be searching for land in Pakistan as well.
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May 01, 2025
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Eventful day in Bengal with parallel programmes by CM & LoP Suvendu
WEST BENGAL is set for a politically charged Wednesday with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari holding parallel events in East Midnapore -- Adhikari's home turf.
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May 01, 2025
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Neetu Kapoor reflects on late husband Rishi Kapoor's zest for life on his death anniversary
On the occasion of Rishi Kapoor's fifth death anniversary, Neetu Kapoor took a moment to fondly remember her husband and the legendary actor's vibrant spirit and love for life.
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May 01, 2025
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MP CM dubs terrorists as ‘germs’; urges people to remain united in fight against terror began by PM
MADHYA PRADESH Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday termed terrorists as \"germs\" and urged people to remain united in the fight against terror launched by the Modi government in the wake of the Pahalgam attack.
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May 01, 2025
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People bearing consequences of CM's bid to rival Puri's sacred Jagannath Dham: Amit
THE BJP’s Information Technology cell chief and the party's central observer for West Bengal, Amit Malviya on Wednesday morning issued a loaded message on the devastating fire at a hotel on Madan Mohan Burman Street in central Kolkata and asked if the people of West Bengal were bearing the consequences of Mamata Banerjee's attempt to rival Puri's sacred Jagannath Dham.
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May 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt notifies ITR forms; individuals with LTCG up to ₹1.25 lakh can file ITR 1 & 4
THE government has notified the income tax return forms 1 and 4 for assessment year 2025-26, and made it easier for individuals with long term capital gains of up to Rs 1.25 lakh from listed equities to file returns.
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May 01, 2025
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Three from Jagatsinghpur among Kolkata hotel fire fatalities
At least three persons from Jagatsinghpur district were among the 14 killed in the devastating fire at a hotel in central Kolkata, family sources claimed.
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May 01, 2025
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7 killed in temple wall collapse in AP, Naidu monitoring grave situation
SEVEN people were killed and several others injured when a rain-soaked wall collapsed at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Simhachalam, here, in the early hours of Wednesday, the government said.
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