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Bhubaneswar airport doubles runway capacity with new taxi tracks; safety concerns flagged over tree obstructions
THE Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar has taken a major step toward enhancing air traffic efficiency by commissioning a parallel taxi track and a rapid exit taxi track upgrades that have doubled the airport's runway capacity.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
In-house dust suppression system at Sintering Plant-II boosts environmental sustainability at RSP
IN a significant step toward enhancing environmental control and operational safety, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has successfully commissioned an in-house developed Dust Suppression Defog System on the dispatch belt series of Sinter Plant-II (SP-II).
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Marines take over some security in LA while cities across US prep for 'No Kings' rallies
AFTER a week of protests over federal immigration raids, about 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles on Friday to guard a federal building in the city while communities across the country prepped for what's anticipated to be a nationwide wave of large-scale demonstrations against President Donald Trump's polices this weekend.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Shah stresses discipline, ideological clarity in BJP
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Bharatiya Janata Party's three-day training camp in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, addressing a gathering of over 200 party MPs, MLAs, ministers, and senior functionaries.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
King Charles leads minute's silence for Ahmedabad plane crash victims
BRITAIN'S King Charles III on Saturday led a minute's silence in memory of the Ahmedabad-London Air India plane crash victims after making last-minute amendments to his annual Trooping the Colour birthday parade, with black armbands commemorating the victims.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sikkim Guv Mathur calls on PM Modi, VP Dhankhar
SIKKIM Governor Om Prakash Mathur called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, and discussed with him various issues related to the development of the state.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Israel's military apologises for incorrect depiction of India's map
THE Israeli military on Saturday apologised for posting a map that incorrectly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan after objections from Indian social media users, clarifying that the image \"fails to precisely depict borders\".
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Operation Sindoor' stands as shining testament to unparalleled prowess of Indian Air Force: IAF chief
IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, on Saturday said that ‘Operation Sindoor’’, launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, stands as a shining testament to the unparalleled prowess of the Indian Air Force.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Raja festival: A vibrant celebration of womanhood, earth, and Odia heritage
AS the sun rises over Odisha, streets and courtyards come alive with the sounds of laughter, the rhythm of folk songs, and the swaying of girls on beautifully adorned wooden swings.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM Modi to join Triranga Yatra, hold roadshow in Bhubaneswar on Jun 20
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in a Triranga Yatra and hold a roadshow before attending an event marking the first anniversary of the BJP's maiden government in Odisha on June 20, a senior minister said.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Truth Matters
Navigating Speculation after Tragedy
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha's Snehasis Das shines in NEET UG 2025, secures AIR 60
IN a proud moment for Odisha, Snehasis Das has emerged as the state topper in the NEET UG 2025 examination, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 60. The results were declared on Saturday by the National Testing Agency (NTA), bringing cheer to over 12 lakh successful candidates across the country.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Trump says Iran has 'second chance' to come to nuclear deal as Israel and Iran exchange blows
PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Friday urged Iran to quickly reach an agreement on curbing its nuclear program as Israel vowed to continue its bombardment of the country.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
NIA files chargesheet against 3 ULFA-I operatives in IED planting case on 2024 I-Day
THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three individuals associated with the banned insurgent group United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) for their alleged involvement in planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Guwahati during the 2024 Independence Day celebrations.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Tripura to launch 15-day tribal welfare plan
THE Tripura government will launch a 15-day tribal welfare programme to provide basic services to tribal people, an official said on Saturday.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CRPF official killed in IED blast during anti-Naxal operation in Sundergarh
A CRPF official was killed in a blast during an anti-Naxal operation at the Odisha-Jharkhand border on Saturday morning, officials said.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Heartbreaking and devastating': Atishi reacts to Air India plane crash tragedy
AAM Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi chief minister Atishi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, calling it \"heartbreaking and heart-wrenching.” She also urged AAP workers to step forward and assist victims and affected families in any way possible.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
ONGC chief calls for making arbitration proceedings timely, Meghwal pitches for institutional arbitration
UNION Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday pitched for institutional arbitration, saying it was part of Indian culture after the ONGC chairman urged making arbitration proceedings timely and not \"timeless\".
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's inland fisheries output rises 142 pc to 147L tonnes since 2013-14
INDIA is the world's second-largest fish producer, with inland output rising an impressive 142 per cent since 2013-14 to 147 lakh tonnes, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, has said.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rising trend of women committing murders: Experts blame emotional dysfunctions, poor coping skills
INCREASING emotional dysfunctions and poor coping skills may be behind the rising trend in cases of women committing or fostering the murder of their husbands, said mental health experts on Saturday.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi court acquits two in 2018 attempt to murder case
A court here has acquit ted two men in a 2018 attempt to murder case, saying the prosecution failed to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
4 held for robbery at shop in Delhi's Mangolpuri
FOUR people, including a minor, were apprehended for committing a robbery at knifepoint at a cosmetics shop in outer Delhi's Mangolpuri area, an official said on Saturday.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Amid evolving situation, India asks its nationals in Israel, Iran and Palestine to stay vigilant
AMID an evolving situation in West Asia, India on Saturday urged its nationals in Israel and Palestine to stay vigilant and observe locally advised safety and emergency procedures.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
The Enduring Legacy of Socrates
Applying Socratic ideals in India's current political situation could foster informed citizenship, encourage critical thinking, promote accountability and support inclusive governance; his philosophy can inspire constructive dialogue, informed decision-making too, writes Prof. Promod Das
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's concerns legitimate, can play role in Israel-Iran tensions, feels Israeli envoy
ISRAEL's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Saturday expressed optimism about India's potential to mediate in the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran following a telephonic conversation between Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and PM Modi.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CBI arrests EPFO official on graft charge in Berhampur
THE Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested a senior official of EPFO Regional Office in Berhampur while he was accepting a bribe, an official said.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
US companies achieve record-breaking office leasing volumes in India: Report
US firms have achieved record-breaking office leasing volumes in India in the past couple of years, with 2024 marking the highest annual activity ever recorded, with global capability centres (GCCs) emerging as the primary growth driver, a report showed on Saturday.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Draft framework on changes in transport systems for persons with disabilities soon
A new draft framework has proposed sweeping changes to transport systems to make them more accessible for persons with disabilities (PwDs), including mandatory wheelchair space in buses and Metro trains, step-free toilets at stations, level boarding ramps, and trained staff across air, rail and road transport networks.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Australian researchers launch pioneering trial targeting untreatable cancers
AUSTRALIAN researchers have launched a pioneering clinical trial that aims to combat aggressive cancers previously deemed untreatable.
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June 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Spicejet profit after tax jumps nearly three-fold to ₹325 cr in March quarter
BUDGET carrier Spicejet on Saturday said its standalone profit after tax surged nearly three-fold to Rs 324.87 crore in the March 2025 quarter.
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