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JPMorgan downgrades HDFC AMC to 'neutral', sees slower growth ahead
JPMORGAN on Monday downgraded HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC) to 'neutral' from 'overweight', citing slowing equity inflows and a stabilising asset allocation trend among households.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
I have looked up to Washington for inspiration: Sai Sudharsan
WASHINGTON Sundar's meteoric rise from age-group to international cricket in a quick span of time was an inspiration for his younger state-mate B Sai Sudharsan, who is all set to make his Test debut against England at Leeds on June 20.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Previous AAP govt never gave credit to Centre: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
THANKING the Central government for supporting the Delhi government on infrastructure projects, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday hit out at the previous AAP government for not recognising its contribution earlier.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Karnataka BJP files police complaint over objectionable social media posts on PM
THE Karnataka BJP filed a police complaint on Monday at the Bengaluru North Crime and Economic Offences and Narcotics (CEN) police station regarding objectionable social media posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
WPI inflation down to 14-month low of 0.39 pc in May on easing food, fuel prices
WHOLESALE price inflation (WPI) declined to a 14-month low of 0.39 per cent in May on easing prices of food articles and fuel, and experts said geopolitical tensions could push up prices.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ministry to recruit 6,374 technicians to fill vacant posts across all rly zones
THE Railway Ministry has decided to fill up 6,374 vacant positions in 51 categories of technical posts, including signal and telecommunication department, across all 17 railway zones and various production units in the country.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
How Iran Was Duped by Israel
Iran and Israel continued their military strikes against each other for a third straight day (June 16). Last night, Iran targeted the northern Israeli port city of Haifa. As Israel's defence system intercepted Iran's ballistic missiles, two hypersonic missiles reportedly hit Haifa, causing several injuries, according to Israel's public broadcaster Kan. However, during these ongoing attacks and counter attacks, the moot question is where Iran faltered in securing the security and defence structure of its nuclear and military installations.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM flags off Rs 1,184 cr development projects in Ambedkar Nagar
UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 194 development projects worth Rs 1,184 crore, aimed at the comprehensive devel- ‘opment of Ambedkar Nagar district.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cong: Govt not giving priority to aviation sector safety 'worrying'
THE Congress on Monday accused the Modi government of being negligent in not giving priority to aviation sector safety and said that while it awaits the investigation report on the Ahmedabad plane crash, the Centre must clarify on the \"lack of action\" despite a parliamentary committee report flagging concerns.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Karnataka's socio-educational survey distinct from Centre's caste census: CM
KARNATAKA Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday clarified that his government's upcoming socio-educational and caste survey is fundamentally different from the Centre's caste census, emphasising that the state's initiative is driven by the imperative of social justice.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Post-Op Sindoor outreach, Shashi Tharoor-Congress rift growing?
FOUR-TIME Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, appears increasingly isolated within his party, fuelling speculation about his future in the Congress. Whispers about a potential exit have grown louder, with many sensing that Tharoor's political innings with the grand old party may be approaching its twilight.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kohli and I traded dominance, didn't feel like that with Sachin: Anderson
ENGLAND fast bowling great James Anderson enjoyed his battles against Indian stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli over the course of his 21-year long career but he found bowling to the latter a tad tougher.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Akhilesh seeks PDA count among newly recruited constables in UP
SAMAJWADI Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Monday sought to know the number of candidates from PDA communities included in the list of newly recruited constables in Uttar Pradesh.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi: 2 held for extorting man via fake dating app profile
TWO men were arrested for allegedly extorting a man after luring him into a video call through a fake dating app profile and threatening to circulate an obscene screen recording of the call, an official said on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
China says its fastest-growing nuclear stockpile remains at minimum level required
CHINA has asserted that its rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal — generating over 100 warheads annually and now totaling around 600 — remains at the minimum level required, downplaying concerns that it is engaged in a nuclear arms race with the US and Russia to match their stockpiles by the end of the decade.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Amid evolving situation in West Asia, EAM speaks with counterparts in UAE, Armenia
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said he spoke with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the current situation in West Asia and the role of diplomacy.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Younger brother of Puri's titular king dies
Ranarnaba Deb, younger brother of Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, died at the age of 67, family sources said on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Exports fall 2.17 pc to USD 38.73 billion in May; trade deficit narrows to USD 21.88 bn
AFTER registering a positive growth for two months, India's exports slipped into negative territory again, contracting 2.17 per cent year-on-year to USD 38.73 billion in May due to a fall in global petroleum prices, while trade deficit narrowed at USD 21.88 billion during the month.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha approves 8 mega industrial projects worth ₹1.51 lakh crore
IN a major boost to Odisha's industrialisation, the state government Monday approved eight mega projects worth investment of over Rs 1.51 lakh crore which will create over 62,000 job opportunities, officials said.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cambodia threatens Thai fruits ban as tensions over border disputes continue to soar
CAMBODIA on Monday said it would stop importing Thai fruits and vegetables if Thailand refused to lift border restrictions imposed following a deadly clash in one of the disputed areas between the two countries.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BCCI to conduct an additional bone test for age determination in junior cricket
IN a significant move, the BCCI has decided to conduct an additional bone test at the junior level to ensure that no cricketer misses out on playing an extra season due to the \"+1 factor\" that is currently added to the calculation, which renders players ineligible by thinnest of margins.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP labelling Bengali-speaking Indian citizens as B'deshis, alleges CM Mamata
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the BJP of targeting Bengali-speaking citizens in states ruled by the saffron party by labelling even valid document holders as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rapido rider caught slapping woman passenger on camera
A Rapido bike taxi rider was caught on camera for allegedly slapping a woman passenger following an argument between them over rash driving, police said on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India, Cyprus 'unequivocally' condemn terrorism; to deepen defence relation
CYPRUS on Monday extended \"unwavering support\" to India in its fight against cross-border terrorism as the two countries \"unequivocally\" condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including international and cross-border terrorism.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jindal Steel & Power honoured with dual Greentech Awards for Excellence in Agriculture Promotion, Welfare of Elder Persons
THE Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) has been awarded Greentech Awards 2025 in two categories during a ceremony held in New Delhi on Saturday. The Company received top honours as winner in the categories of \"Agriculture Promotion\" and \"Welfare of Elder Persons,\" underscoring its significant contributions to community empowerment through sustainable agriculture and to compassionate care, and support for senior citizens.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rituraj slams Tejashwi's domicile promise, calls it ‘electoral drama
BHARATIYA Janata Party (BJP) National Secretary Rituraj Sinha has launched a sharp political attack on Leader of Opposition and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, accusing him of politicising the issue of domicile-based job reservation in Bihar and misleading the youth for electoral gains.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Head coach Gambhir to join India squad
INDIA head coach Gautam Gambhir, who had flown back home last week due to a family emergency, will link up with the squad on Tuesday ahead of the opening Test against England at Leeds, beginning on June 20.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
‘Op Sindoor a restrained operation guided by justice, not provocation’
UNION Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing the BJP's three-day training camp in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, reiterated \"Jinh mohi mara, te mai maare...\" (I struck those who struck me) from the Ramcharitmanas, invoking the spirit behind India's recent Operation Sindoor.
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Tragedies of Poor Crowd Management
Repeated stampedes in India highlight fatal lapses in crowd control, infrastructure, and planning, demanding urgent systemic reforms to protect lives, writes Joydeep Nayak
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June 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India eye stronger response against Argentina
HAVING started their European leg with two narrow defeats, the Indian women's hockey team will be eager to bounce back when it takes on world No. 2 Argentina in back-to-back matches in the FIH Pro League.
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