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Odisha govt to construct 1 lakh houses under rural house scheme in phase 2: Minister
THE Odisha government has set a target to construct one lakh houses under phase two of the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, a flagship rural housing scheme of the state.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM Adityanath pitches for madrasa reforms, proposes modernisation
Says ‘they mustn't end up as mere religious centres’
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India names 59-member team for Asian Athletics C'ships in Korea; Neeraj to skip
INDIA on Friday named a 59-member team for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championship in South Korea with star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expectedly skipping the event, with almost all those who had excelled in the just-concluded Federation Cup in Kochi making the cut.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi to get urban river management plan for Yamuna’s revival
AIMING to revive the Yamuna and other water channels in Delhi, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is steering the development of an Urban River Management Plan (URMP) for the national capital, an official said on Friday.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
President Murmu in Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu arrived here on Friday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Protecting childhood in a warming world: SOS India advocates for child-centered climate action
As the world grapples with rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and an increasing frequency of climate-induced disasters such as floods, cyclones, and droughts, it is children — especially those from vulnerable communities — who are suffering the most.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Andhra govt to initiate disciplinary action on babu for illegal foreign visits
THE Andhra Pradesh government has decided to initiate disciplinary action against suspended IPS officer PV Sunil Kumar for allegedly making several unauthorised foreign visits during the erstwhile YSRCP government.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
How India can navigate emerging security paradigm in its neighbourhood
FOLLOWING Tuesday's tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, claimed by a shadow group of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), India has announced a number of security measures vis-a-vis Pakistan. This also includes suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which survived three wars between the two.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Bring my son home': Family of BSF jawan detained by Pakistani Rangers
IN the narrow lanes of Rishra's neighbourhood, the modest home of BSF jawan Purnam Sahu — detained by Pakistani Rangers —echoes with silent prayers and tearful appeals, as his distraught family clings to hope and each other.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Over 20 lakh acre waqf land added post 2013 amendment: Centre to apex court
THE Centre on Friday claimed an addition of 20 lakh acre waqf land post the law's 2013 amendment and flagged \"misuse\" of waqf provisions to encroach upon private and government properties.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi govt allots ¥500 crore for upgrade of fire services
New fire stations at under-served areas soon
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
MCL hosts Coal India’s 2nd HR/IR Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar
MAHANADI Coalfields Limited (MCL) inaugurated the 2nd HR/IR Conclave 2025 today in Bhubaneswar.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Getting hate and abuse for inviting Pak's Nadeem to NC Classic: Neeraj Chopra
INDIAN javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra on Friday said he has been bombarded with “hate and abuse\" for inviting Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem to next month's NC Classic in Bengaluru, clarifying that the Olympic champion's presence was \"completely out of question\" in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Adani Foundation distributes sports equipment to boost rural sports around Gopalpur Port
IN a major step toward promoting sports among rural youth, the Adani Foundation today organized a sports equipment distribution program at the Aryapalli Gram Panchayat Office. The initiative is part of the Foundation's ongoing efforts to encourage grassroots sports development in the periphery of Gopalpur Port.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Atishi win row: Delhi HC allows ECI plea for releasing EVMs used in 2025 assembly polls
THE Delhi High Court on Friday allowed the Election Commission of India's plea to release the EVMs used in the polls of Kalkaji assembly constituency seat won by former chief minister Atishi.
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April 26, 2025
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Tehran stands ready to ‘forge greater understanding’ between India and Pakistan: Iran FM Araghchi
CITING its good relations with both India and Pakistan, Iran on Friday said that it stands ready to \"forge greater understanding\" between New Delhi and Islamabad following the Pahalgam terror attack, earlier this week.
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April 26, 2025
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‘We’ve been doing West's dirty work for decades’: Pak Def Minister admits country funded, trained terrorists
PAKISTAN Defence Minister Khwaja Asif has admitted the country's history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations as “dirty work” for the West, a mistake for which he said Pakistan had suffered.
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April 26, 2025
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Old Delhi residents hit street to denounce terrorists, special namaz offered in mosques for terror victims
TRICOLOUR fluttered down the Jama Masjid's iconic steps and along the street below to announce a Hindu-Muslim unity on Friday, as tributes poured in for Pahalgam victims across Delhi's mosques in namaz.
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April 26, 2025
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Company Secretaries are champions of ethical wealth creation: Former President Kovind
“COMPANY Secretary professionals nurtured by the ICSI not only uphold the highest standards of transparency and competence but also promote ethical wealth creation,” said Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India, inaugurating the ICSI Middle East Conference 2025 in Dubai.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Terrorists behind Pahalgam massacre will not be spared': Bengal BJP chief
THE terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam massacre in Kashmir and their handlers will not be spared at any cost, said West Bengal BJP President and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Thursday, while walking at the last journey of slain Intelligence Bureau (IB) official Manish Ranjan Mishra, who was one of the three tourists from West Bengal who was killed on Tuesday.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
US supports India’s ‘hunt' for those behind ‘horrific Islamist terrorist attack’ in Pahalgam, says Gabbard
ULSI Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence (DNI), on Friday said that the United States supports India's “hunt” for the perpetrators of the “horrific Islamist terrorist attack” in Pahalgam that took place earlier this week.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP wins mayoral election; Raja Iqbal to be new mayor of Delhi
BJP's Raja Iabal was elected Delhi's new mayor on Friday as the saffron party returned to power in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) after two years.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi govt plans to hand over Mandi Road to NHAI for widening project
THE Delhi government is set to revive its more than a decade-old Mandi Road widening and upgradation project, which is crucial for smoothening traffic flow on Mehrauli-Gurugram road in South Delhi.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Three persons including two Navy personnel held for extorting money from Agniveer aspirants
ODISHA Police arrested three persons including two serving Navy personnel in Khurda district, on the charge of extorting money from Agniveer aspirants during a recruitment drive in November 2024, an officer said on Friday.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kirti Kalpana 2025: KIIT School of Fashion Technology hosts a dazzling display of talent
THE KIIT School of Fashion Technology on Friday hosted its much-anticipated annual graduate fashion show, Kirti Kalpana 2025, showcasing the culmination of four years of rigorous training in fashion and textile design.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Khushi, Tikam among Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championship
KHUSHI Chand and Tikam Singh were among the Indians boxers who reached the semifinals of the Asian U-15 & U-17 Championships being held here.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ex gratia announced for patient who died in hospital elevator in Bhadrak
THE Bhadrak district administration on Friday announced Rs 6 lakh compensation for the next of kin of a person, who died after being stuck inside an old elevator here.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Good start for Sharma at Hainan Classic
INDIAN golfer Shubhankar Sharma was off to a promising start at the Hainan Classic, returning a 3-under 69 to be placed Tied-17 after the end of first round here Friday.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
President Murmu in Rome to attend Pope Francis’ funeral
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu arrived here on Friday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
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April 26, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pakistan not invited for Azlan Shah Cup for non-clearance of payment for 2023 tour
THE Malaysian Hockey Federation has not extended invitation to Pakistan for the annual Azlan Shah Cup in the wake of non-payment of dues to the tune of USD 10,349 to the Johar Hockey Association.
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