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Palestinian envoy tells UN court Israel is killing Gaza civilians, Israel says it's being persecuted
A Palestinian diplomat told the United Nations' top court on Monday that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza, in a case that Israel criticized as part of its \"systematic persecution and delegitimisation.\"
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UCO Bank posts 24pc on-year jump in consolidated net profit to 665.7 cr in Jan-Mar
UCO Bank on Monday reported a nearly 24 per cent year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 665.72 crore for the quarter ended March.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'I wish I never went for work,' says ragpicker who lost son in Rohini slum fire
Mitthu, a ragpicker, wishes he never left for work on Sunday, when a fire in a slum in Rohini where he lives, killed his little son.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Lahiri finishes 22nd; Niemann wins Liv Mexico along with invite to US Open
INDIAN golfer Anirban Lahiri returned a card of two-over 73 in the final round to finish T-22 in LIV Golf Mexico City.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
J-K terror attack: Youth Congress workers protest near Pakistan High Commission
SEVERAL Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers were detained on Monday after they staged a protest near the Pakistan High Commission here against the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sudirman Cup Final: India face uphill task against Indonesia in battle for survival
FACED with a herculean task to trump a formidable Indonesia and stay afloat in the competition, an under-strength India will need its struggling singles stars to deliver the goods in a must-win Group D contest at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals here on Tuesday.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pankaj Udhas, Shekhar Kapur, violinist Subramaniam among Padma awardees
FORMER chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, late singer Pankaj Udhas, former Bihar deputy chief minister late Sushil Kumar Modi, and publisher of Tamil daily Dinamalar, Lakshmipathy Ramasubbaiyer, were among the 71 prominent personalities conferred with Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
17 terrorists killed by security forces in Pakistan
PAKISTANI security forces on Monday killed 17 more terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in a follow-up operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, bringing the number of foreign militants killed over the past three days to 71.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Action will be taken against those found responsible for irregularities in OPSC and OSSC examinations: Minister Suryabanshi Suraj
ODISHA Higher Education minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday said that strong action will be taken against those found responsible for the irregularities detected during the recently held OPSC and OSSC examinations.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Gold, silver buying sentiment may remain strong on Akshaya Tritiya, jewellers roll out offers
DESPITE soaring gold prices, jewellery retailers are offering attractive discounts on making charges and also on value of the yellow metal to woo customers ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, considered an auspicious occasion to buy precious items.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
New IAS officers must lead with sensitivity, embrace technology: Chief Secretary Ahuja
“THERE is no alternative to understanding the people on the ground if you want to be an effective administrator,” said Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, while addressing probationary officers of the Odisha cadre Indian Administrative Services from the 2024 batch during their meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Monday.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
What is International Court of Justice and why is it weighing in on humanitarian aid in Gaza?
THE top United Nations court on Monday will begin hearing from 40 countries on what Israel must do to provide desperately needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
As Delhi sizzles, rising heat takes a toll on animals
WITH temperatures soaring, veterinarians across Delhi highlighted a rise in cases of dehydration, heatstroke and respiratory distress among animals.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
25 bus shelters in Delhi to get cold water dispensers as summer approaches
AS peak summer approaches, the Delhi government transport department plans to install 'smart water dispensers’ at 25 bus queue shelters and 16 bus terminals.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian diaspora protests against Pahalgam terror attacks outside Pakistan Consulate in New York
MEMBERS of the Indian diaspora gathered outside the Pakistan Consulate and at Times Square here to protest against the Pahalgam terror attacks.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
IIP growth steady at 3 pc in March: slows to 4-year low of 4 pc in FY25
INDIA'S industrial production growth remains almost flat at 3 per cent in March sequentially, though, on a year-on-year basis, it slipped from 5.5 per cent, mainly due to poor performance of the manufacturing, mining and poer sectors.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt blocks 16 Pak YouTube channels for anti-India content
Objects to BBC's Pahalgam reportage
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India’s domestic policy to support growth, broader economy remains robust: Experts
INDIA’S domestic policy is likely to support growth as the income tax cuts come in force this fiscal and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continues with rate cuts, industry experts said on Monday, as pick-up was seen in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) to 3 per cent in March from 2.9 per cent the previous month.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM Stalin announces slew of sops for state govt employees
TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday made a slew of announcements aimed at ensuring the welfare of state government employees and teachers, including announcing a manifold jump in the \"marriage advance,\" besides a 2 per cent DA hike. Making the announcements in the state Assembly, the CM also proposed various benefits to pensioners.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Advanced preparations on to resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: China
ADVANCED preparations are on between China and India to resume the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra for the Indian pilgrims this summer, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Alleging Constitution under threat, Congress holds 'Samvidhan Bachao' rally in Bhubaneswar
THE Congress held a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Monday evening, alleging that the Constitution is in danger under the BJP-led government at the Centre.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pahalgam: China calls for 'swift and fair investigation', backs Pakistani leaders in safeguarding its sovereignty
CHINA on Monday said it welcomes all measures to “cool down” the current situation between India and Pakistan, including a “swift and fair investigation” into the Pahalgam terror attack, and expressed support for its all-weather ally in safeguarding its sovereignty and security.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Amaravati is Andhra Pradesh’s soul: Naidu
ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday described capital Amaravati as the soul of the state. He believes that the construction of the state capital would help the state increase its revenue.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi max temp 40.4 deg C, air quality remains 'poor'
DELHI recorded a maximum temperature of 40.4 degrees Celsius on Monday, 1.4 degrees above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
For a Greener Tomorrow: Vedanta Aluminium's Matri Van initiative in Odisha flourishes on Earth Day
AS the world came together to celebrate Earth Day 2025 on April 22, this year's theme, ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ served as a powerful reminder that the responsibility to protect and nurture our planet rests in our hands through tangible actions.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Samajwadis in support of Centre's 'jalbandi' move against Pak: Yadav
SAMAJWADI Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday extended full support to the government for restricting flow of water to Pakistan following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty among a series of tough retaliatory steps after the Pahalgam terror attack.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
With China and US at intense economic odds, nations are being forced to choose sides
ONE went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Give job in govt legal dept to kin of Pahalgam attack victim from Pune, argues Supriya Sule
NATIONALIST Congress Party (SP) working. president Surpiya Sule on Monday demanded that the daughter of a Pune resident, who was among the 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, be recruited in the Maharashtra government's legal department.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
TPSODL issues summer safety advisory amid rising temperatures in Southern Odisha
WITH soaring temperatures sweeping across Southern Odisha, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has issued a Summer Safety Advisory to alert the public about heat-related health risks and electrical hazards.
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April 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rain, Kalbaisakhi hit Odisha in major relief from heatwave, trees uprooted at CM's house
RAIN, accompanied by nor'wester -- Kalbaisakhi, brought relief on Monday from the heatwave conditions that swept Odisha over the last fortnight.
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