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Salt, Kohli power RCB to 9-wicket win over Royals
PHIL Salt's explosive 33-ball 65 laid the foundation and Virat Kohli's 100th T20 fifty provided the finishing touch as Royal Challengers Bengaluru cruised to a dominant nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL here on Sunday.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Market Outlook: Q4 results, inflation & global economic data key triggers for next week
THE market outlook for next week will be guided by several global and domestic factors such as q4 results, inflation data and updates on tariffs.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India needs ‘nuclear energy renaissance’, US ready to help: Holtec CEO Kris Singh
INDIA needs a “nuclear energy renaissance” and the US is interested in helping the country develop a nuclear infrastructure as both nations have a vital shared interest in this area, Holtec CEO Dr Kris Singh has said, voicing optimism that things will move forward under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bhubaneswar observes 77th Capital Foundation Day
ODISHA Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy on Sunday hoisted a flag and took salute in a special parade marking the celebration of the 77th foundation day of Bhubaneswar as a Capital city.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
JNU says no hostel reserved based on region, assures priority to northeast students in Barak Hostel
AMID demands for reserving seats in the newly inaugurated Barak Hostel, Jawaharlal Nehru University has clarified that no hostel is reserved based on region or culture but priority is being given to students from the north-east in line with official directives.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Karnataka government will not take any hasty decision over caste census, says DK Shivakumar
KARNATAKA Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday said that the government will not take any hasty decision regarding the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, popularly known as the ‘caste census’, that was recently tabled before the state cabinet.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
26/11: Rana’s Parkinson’s could be ploy for feigning memory loss
GIVEN that Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator of 26/11, was reluctant to stand trial in India, his interrogators in NIA suspect that the mention of Parkinson’s and 32 other diseases in his medical history could be a deliberate attempt to justify his fading memory to block direct answers related to the 17-year-old deadly terror attack.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
State Govt bolsters police force with 16,059 new posts in just six months
IN a landmark decision aimed at strengthening internal security and improving public safety, the Odisha Government has created 16,059 new posts in the Home Department within just six months. This extensive recruitment drive is expected to significantly boost the capacity and responsiveness of the state police in addressing a wide range of challenges, from traditional law enforcement to emerging security threats.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Trials underway in Sonipat for Asian Yogasana Sport C’ship
THE national trials for the upcoming 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship are underway here at the Sports University of Haryana to determine the athletes who will represent Team India in the continental championship, scheduled to take place from April 25 to 27 at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cooperative movement suffered due to policy inaction in past: Amit Shah
IN a veiled swipe at previous Congress-led governments, Union minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the cooperative movement had remained in shambles as laws were not tweaked for years and \"almost died\" until the Modi government took decisive action.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
2003 Gazi Baba killing reduced JeM to an army sans generals: BSF history book
Te 2003 BSF operation which led to the killing of terrorist Gazi Baba in Jammu and Kashmir, and is now the subject of an upcoming action movie, reduced the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to an \"army without generals\".
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UK cuts import tariffs on 'everyday essentials' in effort to boost growth
THE UK on Sunday announced a cut in import tariffs to slash prices on several foreign products, including everyday essentials ranging from pasta, fruit juices and spices, in an effort to boost economic growth.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Andhra kicks off %65,000 crore Amaravati project, PM Modi invited for ground-breaking
WORK has commenced on the Rs 65,000 crore Amaravati city project - the new capital of Andhra Pradesh on the banks of River Krishna - with a view to building a ‘people's capital’ that attracts skilled migrants, industries, professionals and businesses from across the globe.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India, Germany pledge to boost ties in science, technology, innovation
INDIA and Germany reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in science, technology and innovation during a high-level meeting on Sunday between Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Minister-President of the German State of Bavaria, Markus Soder.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Data shows major crimes dropped in Delhi in first quarter, cops attribute it to intense patrolling
THE national capital has recorded a decline in major crimes in the first quarter of 2025, according to data shared by the Delhi Police.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP-AIADMK alliance will oust DMK regime from power, says Nainar
TT is the AIADMK-BJP alliance that is going to dislodge the DMK regime from power following a win in the 2026 Assembly election, newly elect Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthran said on Sunday.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
IPL 2025: Virat Kohli completes 100 half-centuries in T20s
STAR batter Virat Kohli, on Sunday, added another record to his illustrious career as he became the first Asian batter to complete 100 half-centuries in T20s.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mumbai fights back: Complaints on cyber crime helpline 1930 touches 1-lakh mark; Rs 241 cr saved: Official
HELPLINE number 1930 is becoming a potent weapon in Mumbai police's fight against cyber crime in the last three years, with the number of complaints crossing the one lakh figure this week and the amount saved on behalf of victims standing at a whopping Rs 241 crore, an official said on Sunday.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Eight killed in firecracker mfg unit explosion in Andhra, CM orders probe
EIGHT people, including two women, were killed and at least seven others jured ina powerful explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj fighting for supremacy in Delhi AAP: BJP
DELHI BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday reiterated that there is an ongoing power struggle for control within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) between Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj, with both trying to outdo the other by raising frivolous issues.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Lukas Martens sets new swimming world record in men's 400-metre freestyle
OLYMPIC champion Lukas Martens of Germany has broken the men's 400-meter freestyle record at the Swim Open Stockholm.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Governor gives assent to Odisha University (Amendment) Bill
WITH Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati giving his assent, the Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024 has come into effect from Sunday marking a significant reform in the state's higher education sector.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC, OBC students to be given full scholarship in govt colleges: Saini
HARYANA Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Sunday that from the current academic session, all students from the Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Class communities studying medical and engineering courses in any government college of the country will be given full scholarship and a portal will be created for it.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
More govt websites available through Hindi web addresses
SEVERAL Union government websites have started using web addresses in Hindi -- a major step forward in making the internet more inclusive for Indian language users. This move follows years of effort under the Universal Acceptance (UA) initiative, which aims to make the internet accessible in languages other than English.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Parasitic infection may trigger cancer in cervix after treatment
NEW research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with changes becoming even more pronounced after treatment.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
FDI in India’s pharma sector crosses ₹19,134 cr during 2024-25
INDIA'S pharmaceuticals and medical devices sector has seen a FDI inflow to the tune of Rs 11,888 crore from April to December in the financial year ended on March 31, 2025, apart from which 13 FDI proposals worth Rs 7,246.40 crore for brownfield projects during 2024-25 have been approved, taking the total FDI to Rs 19,134.4 crore, according to figures compiled by the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Prez: Ambedkar will continue to inspire generations to work for nation building
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted citizens on the eve of the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the architect of India's Constitution, and said that his contributions in various fields will continue to inspire future generations to work with commitment for nation building.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Action director Mohan Baggad recalls hilarious moment when Dilip Kumar teased Manoj Kumar
VETERAN action director Mohan Baggad shared a delightful anecdote involving two late legendary icons of Indian cinema—Dilip Kumar and Manoj Kumar.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India and Nepal agree on joint steps to check cross-border smuggling of gold, narcotics, fake currency
INDIA and Nepal have decided to strengthen measures to check cross-border smuggling of gold, narcotics, fake currency notes and other goods such as e-cigarettes, according to a statement issued by the Finance Ministry on Sunday.
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April 14, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Parliamentary panel recommends independent survey, revamp of MGNREGS
AN independent survey of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) should be held to assess its effectiveness, a Parliamentary panel has suggested, stressing on revamping the scheme keeping in view emerging challenges.
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