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FM tells CBIC to simplify GST registration further, crackdown on tax evasion
FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to take further measures to simplify GST registration, ensure speedy closure of investigations for Customs & CGST cases, and prevent tax evasion and wrongful Input Tax Credits (ITC) claims.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Not necessary for woman to get husband's signature for applying passport: Madras HC
THE Madras High Court has held that it is not necessary for a woman to get the permission of her husband and take his signature before applying for a passport before the authority.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM Modi launches 105 projects worth over ₹18,600 cr, unveils Odisha Vision Document
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched 105 development projects valued at over Rs 18,600 crores, unveiled the “Odisha Vision Document” and flagged off new trains during his visit to the state.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
A pinch of pink salt in India-Pak trade
THE trade ban imposed by New Delhi after the Pahalgam terror attack put brakes on the export of Himalayan Pink Salt from Pakistan to India, but has also provided local traders an opportunity to explore new markets.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Markets snap 3-day losing run; Sensex jumps 1,000 points as financial, telecom shares gain
EQUITY benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by over 1 per cent on Friday after sliding for the past three sessions, propelled by bargain hunting in financial, telecom and tech stocks amid a correction in global crude prices.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
52 pc of pending SC/ST/OBC scholarship applications cleared, says Delhi minister
THE Delhi government has cleared 52 per cent of pending applications under various SC/ST/OBC scholarship schemes in the last three months, Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj said.
1 min |
June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Man chained at Bhograi police station without case released after MP's intervention
BJP MP and former Union Minister Pratap Chandra Sarangi, following a surprise raid on Bhograi police station in Balasore district, rescued a person who had been illegally and inhumanely detained at the police station in iron shackles for the past two days.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Amazon.in hits the right note with blockbuster World Music Day deals
MUSIC lovers have a reason to rejoicethis World Music Day as Amazon.in is all set to launch massive discounts on awide range of audio gear starting June 21, 2025.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Playing alongside Rahul and Prasidh is a very comforting factor, says Nair
ON comeback trail, Karun Nair says the presence of childhood companions KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna in the Indian dressing room adds a layer of comfort as he seeks to capitalise on the chance that came his way after eight years.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PPA leads environmental stewardship with cleanliness and plantation drives under 'Harit Yoga' initiative
IN the run-up to the International Day of Yoga, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) undertook a cleanliness drive along the creekside of the iconic Mausi Ma Temple and a large-scale plantation initiative at Golden Jubilee Park as part of its ongoing \"Harit Yoga\" campaign.
1 min |
June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Political slugfest over HC’s interim stay on WB Govt's stipend for non-teaching staff
The interim stay was inevitable consider- ing the manner in which the state govern- ment hurriedly issued the notification last month announcing stipends for all job- losing non-teaching staff, including both ‘untainted’ and ‘tainted’ ones
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Diarrhoea situation under control in Odisha; cases on decline amid coordinated response
THE Odisha government on Friday said the diarrhoea situation has improved in the state as the number of new cases have started showing a declining trend in the affected districts.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Personalised cancer vaccines can slow down tumour recurrence: Study
‘S researchers have found that developing personalised vaccines can play a key role in keeping aggressive tumours from recurring.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Yoga a journey towards inner peace than just physical exercise: WHO
YOGA is a journey towards inner peace and harmony than just physical exercise, said Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia on Friday, ahead of the International Day of Yoga (IDY).
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Engineering exports up 60 pc since 2014, reflecting 'Make in India’ success: Goyal
INDIA'S engineering goods exports have surged by 60 per cent since 2014, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cabin crew sacking: More trouble brews for AI on CBI probe demand
NEW DELHI, JUNE 20
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Over 2,000 graduates honoured at NIT Rourkela's 22nd Convocation
THE National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela hosted its 22nd convocation on Friday, celebrating the academic achievements of the Class of 2024.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Brother, sister-in-law, nephew held for man's murder over property dispute
CANTONMENT police on Thursday arrested three family members in connection with the brutal murder of 55-year-old Ashok Barik of Sankarpur, whose body was found with severe bleeding on the verandah of Payal Restaurant at CDA Market Complex, Buxi Bazar, on Wednesday morning.
1 min |
June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Congress leaders detained ahead of PM Modi's visit, OPCC slams move
ODISHA Police detained several Congress workers ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state on Friday.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Union minister Shekhawat promises support for developing Delhi Assembly building as heritage hub
UNION Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has written to Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, express-ing willingness to work in collaboration to unlock the full cultural potential of the Assembly complex, and promised help in identifying conservation experts for the project.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
In tune with the soul: Celebrating Yoga and Music in times of turmoil
SOMEWHERE tonight, a child sleeps under a sky lit by missiles instead of stars. A mother hums to silence her fears. A siren slices through the tranquility of dawn. Across continents, the world trembles — fractured by war, frayed by suspicion, exhausted by its own noise.
2 min |
June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM Madhesh Kumar pulls of upset win over Georgian GM Sanikidze Tornidze
CANDIDATE Master Madhesh Kumar toppled experienced Georgian GM Sanikidze Tornidze, pulling off an upset win in the fourth round of the Aurionpro International Grandmaster and Junior Chess Tournament here on Friday.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Iran lifts airspace curbs to evacuate over 1,000 Indians
IN a special gesture, Iran has lifted airspace restrictions for three charter flights to evacuate about 1,000 Indian nationals, mostly students, from the Iranian city of Mashhad. Mohammad Javad Hosseini, the deputy chief of mission at the Iranian embassy, said more evacuation flights could be operated in the coming days to bring back Indians if required.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Congress holds hunger strike over "rise" in violence against women, health system collapse
AHEAD of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Odisha on Friday, the Congress launched a six-hour-long hunger strike here, alleging a \"rise\" in violence against women and a \"collapse\" of the health system in the state.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Week into their war, Israel and Iran launch new strikes even as diplomatic effort gets underway
ISRAEL and Iran exchanged strikes a week into their war Friday as President Donald Trump weighed US military involvement and new diplomatic efforts appeared to be underway.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rajkummar Rao, Patralekha star in "For the Select Ones" campaign
ROYAL Stag Barrel Select Shorts has launched its latest campaign For the Select Ones, bringing together celebrated actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha in a tribute to the power of discerning choices. Conceptualised by FCB NEO, the campaign reinforces the brand’s long-standing ethos of celebrating refined storytelling and thoughtful individual journeys.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Shubman Gill leads from front, scores a brilliant century on debut Test as captain
LEADING from the front, India's new Test captain, Shubman Gill scored a brilliant 100 on first day of the opening Test of the five-match series here on Friday. His ton followed a sparkling 100 from his teammate, Jashasvi Jaiswal.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
International Day of Yoga: India's Prescription for a Healthier, Stress-Free World
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cooperative sector grew unevenly in country, govt taking steps for its symmetrical growth, claims Shah
UNION minister Amit Shah on Friday said the cooperative sector grew unevenly in India as it stabilised only in the western parts \"but remained weak in northern and eastern regions, and added that the government intends to make its growth symmetrical.
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June 21, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
DP apologises for wrongly identifying journalist as suspect in criminal case
IN a case of mistaken identity, the Delhi Police wrongly identified a Noida-based journalist as a suspect in a criminal case.
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