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Bhavtegh Singh gets into final contention alongside Mairaj, Ganemat at Lonato WC
BHAVTEGH Singh Gill fired two perfect rounds of 25 to bring himself into finals contention alongside senior pro Mairaj Ahmad Khan after both finished with identical scores of 98, following four qualifying rounds of the men's skeet competition at the ISSF World Cup (Shotgun) here.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Three school students killed in van-train collision in TN; Rly gatekeeper arrested
THREE school students were killed in this district on Tuesday when the van they were travelling in collided with a passenger train, even as different versions of the tragic incident surfaced. The gatekeeper posted at the level crossing in question has been suspended and arrested, Southern Railway, which apologised for the \"unfortunate incident,\" said.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Deepti Sharma rises to 2nd in ICC WT20I rankings, in touching distance of top spot
INDIAN spinner Deepti Sharma stood on the cusp of becoming the number one bowler in the ICC women's T20I rankings for the first time in her career after moving within eight rating points of the spot by rising to second in the latest list.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Rail Roko' protest on July 17 to seek quota for OBCs: K Kavitha
TELANGANA Jagruthi president K Kavitha on Tuesday announced that a 'Rail Roko' protest will be held in Telangana on July 17, demanding 42 per cent reservation for OBCs, bills for which were passed by the state assembly earlier this year.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
China extends visa-free entry to over 70 countries to draw tourists
FOREIGN tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels.
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July 09, 2025
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Chinese techies return not to impact iPhone 17 production, Apple's ramp-up plan intact: sources
THE return of Chinese technology professionals from an Apple vendor's facility will have no impact on the production of the upcoming iPhone 17, sources aware of the development said on Tuesday.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Diarrhoea outbreak in Ganjam village under control: Official
THE outbreak of diarrhoea at a village in Ganjam district is “now under control”, with one patient undergoing treatment in hospital, a health department official said on Tuesday.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi LG Saxena nods continuation for 410 part-time vocational teachers till March 2026
DELHI Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the continuation and enhanced remuneration of 410 part-time vocational teachers (PTVTs) in government and government-aided schools till March 2026, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Par panel meet: DGCA assures of steps to curb airfare surge; MPs flag aviation safety
AVIATION regulator DGCA said on Tuesday it will put in place a mechanism to curb whopping surge in air ticket prices, recently witnessed during the Maha Kumbh and post-Pahalgam terror attack, as the issue coupled with concerns over air safety after the Ahmedabad plane crash dominated proceedings at a parliamentary panel meeting.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Manmohan Samal reappointment as BJP Odisha president
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India directed us to block around 2,300 accounts including Reuters: Musk's X
ELON Musk-owned X on Tuesday said it was directed by the Indian government to block more than 2,300 accounts, including the official handles of global news agency Reuters.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Orissa HC grants bail to DRDO espionage accused after nearly four years in jail
THE Orissa High Court has granted bail to Basanta Kumar Behera, a contractual employee at the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, who has been in custody since September 2021 on espionage charges.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
4th T20I: India look for runs from Harmanpreet, Shafali to seal series against England
INDIA will hope that skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and hard-hitting opener Shafali Verma will return to run-making ways in their quest to clinch the women's T20I series during the fourth match here on Wednesday.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP accuses Kharge of using 'objectionable' words against President Murmu and Kovind
THE BJP on Tuesday accused Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge of insulting President Droupadi Murmu and her predecessor Ram Nath Kovind by using certain “objectionable” words against them, and demanded a public apology from him and his party.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Goutam Deb takes over as NTPC Regional Executive Director (North)
GOUTAM Deb has assumed charge as the Regional Executive Director (North) of NTPC Limited, bringing with him nearly 37 years of distinguished experience in India’s power sector.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
North Korea: Kim Jong-un visits mausoleum to mark 31st anniversary of founder’s death
NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday visited a mausoleum for late state founder Kim Il-sung to mark the 31st anniversary of his death, the state media reported.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf to miss Pakistan's T201 series in Bangladesh
VICE-CAPTAIN | Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf were on Tuesday ruled out of Pakistan's three-match T201 series against Bangladesh later this month as the selectors included two uncapped players while recalling, two all-rounders.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Man gets 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping minor girl
A Special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) court has convicted a man and awarded him 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping minor girl in Madhupatna of Cuttack city.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bag lifter gang busted in Delhi; targeted black and blue luggage on railway stations to dodge CCTV
DELHI Police has busted a gang of professional bag lifters who posed as cloth traders during peak hours in railway stations to avoid detection on CCTV.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ambedkar wanted judiciary to be free from executive interference: CJI
Dr BR Ambedkar spoke about the supremacy of the Constitution and believed that judiciary should be free from interference from the executive, Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai said here on Tuesday.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UK royals welcome French President Emmanuel Macron for state visit with migration, Ukraine high on agenda
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Britain on Tuesday for a state visit mixing royal pageantry with thorny political talks about stopping migrants from crossing the English Channel in small boats.
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July 09, 2025
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Puri temple files FIR against servitors for using mobile phone on chariots
THE Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Tuesday formally lodged a complaint with the police against certain servitors for allegedly using mobile phones on the chariots during the Rath Yatra despite a ban.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Quality roads are lifelines of development: Chief Secretary Ahuja at 37th PMGSY Review Meet
“QUALITY roads are the lifelines of development. Our priority is not just building infrastructure, but ensuring durability, connectivity, and timely delivery,” said Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, while chairing ‘the 37th State Standing Committee Meeting on the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) at Lok Seva Bhavan here on Tuesday.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
MCX to launch electricity futures contract starting July 10
MULTI Commodity Exchange (MCX), India’s top platform for trading commodity derivatives, on Tuesday announced that it will launch an electricity futures contract
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha merges three sub-jails with district jails in major prison reform push
IN a significant move to streamline prison administration and improve correctional infrastructure, the Odisha government has announced the permanent closure of three sub-jails, which will be merged with nearby district jails in Nayagarh, Balasore, and Bargarh.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
US close to trade deal with India: Trump
US extends suspension of its April 2 reciprocal tariffs until August |
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Generali partners with Central Bank of India to expand footprint in insurance market
GLOBAL insurance major Generali has announced Central Bank of India (CBI) as its new joint venture partner in India, marking a significant strategic move to boost its presence in the country’s high-growth insurance sector.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
KIMS Professor Dr. Sambit Das nominated to SAFES Executive Council
IN a proud moment for the Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Dr. Sambit Das, Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology, has been nominated as an Executive Council Member of the South Asian Federation of Endocrine Societies (SAFES).
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
E-comm platforms, online payments services being abused for terror financing: FATF
GLOBAL terror financing watchdog FATF on Tuesday cited the February 2019 Pulwama terror attack, which killed 40 CRPF personnel, and the 2022 Gorakhnath Temple incident to say that e-commerce platforms and onliné payment services are being misused for terror financing.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mandaviya says EPFO to complete 'process of crediting interest' into members' account for FY25 this wk
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said the retirement fund body will complete the process of crediting 8.25 per cent interest for FY25 into members’ accounts this week.
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