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Rly ministry hikes fares of AC classes by 2 paise, non-AC by 1 paisa per km
THE railway ministry issued an official circular on Monday, increasing the fares of the non-air-conditioned class in mail and express trains by 1 paisa and all air-conditioned classes by 2 paise per kilometre from July 1.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi Speaker discusses legislative efficiency at Dharamshala conference
DELHI Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, on Monday, joined the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala for deliberations on issues related to improving the functioning of legislatures.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ericsson’s manufacturing unit bolsters global confidence in India: Minister
THE launch of Ericsson's manufacturing unit demonstrates global confidence in India’s capabilities and the country’s growing confidence in its future, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kim Jong-un meets Russian culture minister
NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met with Russia's Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova in Pyongyang and discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in culture and the arts, the North's state media reported on Monday.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'CBI can't be faulted': Delhi court closes JNU student Najeeb Ahmed missing case
A Delhi court on Monday allowed the CBI to close the case of first year JNU student Najeeb Ahmed, who went missing on October 15, 2016, saying the agency \"exhausted all options”.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Nations meeting to drum up trillions to combat poverty - but US isn't going
‘ANY of the world's nations are gathering starting Monday in Spain for a high-level conference to tackle the growing gap between rich and poor nations and try to drum up trillions of dollars needed to close it.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Vigilance conducts raids on properties of senior officer
THE Odisha Vigilance on Monday launched simultaneous raids on the properties and office of a joint director-rank officer at eight locations in three districts in connection with its probe into his alleged disproportionate assets.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Lithuania, Philippines sign pact to build alliance against aggression
THE Philippines and Lithuania signed an agreement to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression threatening their regions by countries such as China.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
South Korean duo win Dow Championship to deny Lexi Thompson a long-sought title
SOMI Lee poured in an 8-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to team with fellow South Korean Jin Hee Im to win the Dow Championship on Sunday, denying Lexi Thompson her first LPGA title in six years.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre launches module for direct assignment of CNPN spectrum
THE Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday launched a module on Saral Sanchar portal to assess a fresh demand for spectrum in various prospective frequency bands and carry out a demand survey, to identify the prospective frequency bands for the direct assignment of spectrum for Captive Non-Public Networks (CNPN)-based services.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
112 rural districts in India cross threshold of per capita income of $2,000, says report
RURAL India is transitioning swiftly from an agri-centric economy to a services-led economy, and 112 rural districts representing a population of 291 million have already crossed the threshold of per capita income of $2,000, according to a report released on Monday.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sculpture is not a destination - it is a lifelong journey of learning, says Naresh Kumar Kumawat
BE it creating the world's tallest statue of Lord Shiva in Rajasthan, sculpting the intricate 'Samudra Manthan' inside the new Parliament building, the Namo Ghat in Varanasi, the multi-layered statue of B.R. Ambedkar, and the only statue of Nishad Raj alongside Lord Ram (Shringverpur in Uttar Pradesh); for artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat, who has created more than 3,000 sculptures, with hundreds across 80 countries, innovation and an aspiration to merge heritage with modernity has always been a priority.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Liquor scam: EOW files another supplementary chargesheet against C'garh former excise minister Lakhma
IN a fresh escalation of the ongoing Chhattisgarh liquor scam case, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Monday filed its fourth chargesheet, a nearly 1,200-page document, before the Special Court under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt earnings up to May stand at 21 pc of total receipts in Budget Estimate for 2025-26
THE Central government has received Rs 7,32,963 crore up to May in the current financial year, which is 21 per cent of the total receipts of the budget estimate for 2025-26 and reflects the strong fiscal position of the country, according to figures released by the Finance Ministry on Monday.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Medical profession is service to nation: Prez
Says healthy population key progressive nation
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Azhar Mahmood appointed Pakistan's acting red-ball head coach
FORMER all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was on Monday elevated to the post of Pakistan's acting red-ball head coach until the conclusion of his current contract, which runs until April next year.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
50 supporters of MP Chandrashekhar held for vandalism
POLICE have arrested around 50 supporters of Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad for resorting to vandalism on Monday.
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July 01, 2025
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India toughens stance on agri issues; trade talks with US enter crucial phase
INDIA has hardened its position on issues related to agriculture as negotiations with the US team in Washington have entered a crucial stage, an official said on Monday.
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July 01, 2025
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Two Maoists gunned down by security forces in K'mal
TWO Maoists were gunned down by Odisha Police in Kandhamal district on Monday and arms and ammunition seized from their camp, an official statement said.
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July 01, 2025
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Fuel ban for end-of-life vehicles kicks in Delhi today; govt depts to ensure strict compliance
PETROL pumps across Delhi will no longer provide fuel to end-of-life (EoL) vehicles starting July 1 under the directions of Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), with the Transport Department along with the Delhi Police and traffic personnel putting in place a detailed enforcement strategy to ensure strict compliance.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Industrial output growth slows to 9-month low of 1.2 pc in May
NEW DELHI, JUN 30
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Digital India expanded access to healthcare, housing and education in last decade: Singh
THE Digital India initiative has expanded access to healthcare, housing, and education in the country in the last 10 years, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Monday.
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July 01, 2025
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Ukraine aligns with EU sanctions against Iran, says Zelensky
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday announced that Ukraine is aligning with the European Union's sanctions package targeting the Iranian administration, describing them as \"the most brutal regimes in the world.
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July 01, 2025
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Delhi CM launches 3-month govt internship programme for youth
DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the 'Viksit Delhi Chief Minister Internship Programme’ offering youth to gain valuable experience while work in government departments.
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July 01, 2025
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BMC additional commissioner thrashed by miscreants in office chamber, 3 held
Expressing shock LOP Patnaik urged CM Majhi to take immediate, exemplary action
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Neeraj Chopra learning 'concept of flow', wants Tendulkar's 'superpower' to handle challenges
NEERAJ Chopra says he is \"slowly understanding the concept of flow\" after his celebrated coach Jan Zelezny advised him to run like an 18-year-old \"without any tension' before launching his javelin.
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July 01, 2025
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Nikhat, Lovlina, Nitu enter finals of Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament
WORLD champions Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety — Boora notched contrasting wins to move to the finals of their respective weight categories in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament here on Monday.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
It is imperative to call out terrorism publicly when it is supported by state: Jaishankar
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said it is imperative to call out terrorism publicly when it is supported by a state against a neighbour and is fuelled by the bigotry of extremism, a strong reference to Pakistan.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Real tournament will start from quarterfinals, says Sreejesh on junior hockey World Cup
INDIA coach PR Sreejesh says competing in the FIH Junior World Cup in a new format will be exciting and reckons that the real tournament will begin from the quarterfinals.
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July 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP mum on growing proximity between B’desh, Pakistan, alleges Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has alleged that the BJP was making a hue and cry over the influx of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in India while ignoring the growing proximity between Bangladesh and Pakistan and the construction of an airbase by China.
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