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A united India sends a clear message: Zero tolerance for terrorism
NEVER before in independent India's history have MPs from BJP, Congress, AIMIM, DMK, BJD, Shiv Sena, and others travelled together with a united message.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Darshan at Alarnath Temple from today; security tightened ahead of devotee influx
FOLLOWING the grand observance of Snana Yatra on Wednesday, the holy trinity — Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra — will be taken to the Anasara Ghar tonight, marking the beginning of a fortnight-long period during which they are believed to fall ill after their ceremonial bath.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian SMEs optimistic amid strong domestic demand, better financing access: Assocham
OVERALL optimism among the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India continues to hold steady due to positive factors like strong domestic demand and better financing access as monetary conditions ease, an Assocham report showed on Wednesday.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vedanta Aluminium launches summer relief initiatives across rural Odisha
VEDANTA Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched comprehensive summer relief initiatives to combat heat stress and ensure access to safe drinking water for communities near its operations in Odisha.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Abhay Kumar Behuria assumes charge as NALCO's Director (Finance)
ABHAY Kumar Behuria on Wednesday assumed charge as Director (Finance) of Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO).
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kharge slams 11 years of Modi Govt, accuses PM of committing 33 mistakes
SLAMMING 11 years of Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the Prime Minister of committing 33 mistakes during this period.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Editorial Corruption Erosion Time for Accountability Now
THE recent arrest of a young IAS officer, DhimanChakma, Sub Collector, Dharamgarh in Odisha for accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakhs is yet another stark reminder of the deep-rooted corruption plaguing the state's bureaucracy.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Majhi Govt Keeps its Promises Despite Challenges
The challenge before it is to usher administrative reforms to make his government truly people friendly and fulfill a significant poll promise, says Nageshwar Patnaik.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vedanta University vision gains global endorsement from Deepak Chopra
RENOWNED Indian-origin American physician and author Dr. Deepak Chopra has voiced strong support for industrialist Anil Agarwal’s vision of establishing a world-class university in India.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Need to extend surveillance envelope: Air Marshal Dixit
MODERN warfare has \"fundamentally altered\" the relationship between distance and vulnerability, and there is a need to “extend our surveillance envelope\" to detect potential threats much before they approach the border, a top military officer said on Wednesday.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UTT Season 6: U Mumba eye playoffs, Dabang Delhi chase history in final league stage tie
U Mumba TT will have their sights set on a semi-final berth when they take on playoffs-bound Dabang Delhi TTC in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) on Thursday.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Car driver nabbed for mowing down chef in Delhi's Subhash Nagar
A man was arrested for allegedly running over a 23-year-old chef while he was walking his motorcycle after it broke down near Subhash Nagar Metro Station last month, police said on Wednesday.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM Majhi among lakhs witness Lord Jaggannath's bathing rituals
BRAVING hot and humid weather, lakhs of devotees, including Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, gathered here on Wednesday to witness Lord Jagannath's ceremonial bathing rituals, held in an open pandal on the premises of the 12th-century temple.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
IIT KGP students receive over 1800 job offers in 2024-25 placement session
IIT Kharagpur on Wednesday said its students have secured over 1,800 job offers, including 25 international ones, in the 2024-25 placement session, underscoring the institute's growing popularity among top global recruiters.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Mahakumbh Kavyanjali' a milestone in Odia literature, says CM Majhi
\"THE spiritual poetry collection 'Mahakumbh Kavyanjali' will be a refreshing achievement in Odia literature,” said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday, while unveiling the coffee table book based on the holy Mahakumbh, on the auspicious occasion of Devasnan Purnima.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC refuses to quash FIR against ex-judge accused of raping minor daughter
CALLING it \"shocking\", the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to quash the criminal proceedings against a former judicial officer accused of sexually abusing his minor daughter.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
New XFG COVID-19 variant part of natural evolution of SARS-CoV-2: Former ICMR chief Dr Bhargava
EMERGENCE of the new XFG variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is part of SARS-CoV-2's natural evolution, said Dr Balram Bhargava, former Director General of the Indian Council for Medical Research, amidst India recording over 200 cases linked to the variant.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Telecom networks in future will use AI: DoT official
THE telecom networks in the future will use Artificial intelligence (AI), representing a fundamental shift in telecom design, a senior Department of Telecommunications (DoT) official said on Wednesday.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Govt felicitates sprinter Srabani Nanda with ₹2.5 lakh for Asian Championship silver
IN a proud moment for Odisha, ace sprinter Srabani Nanda was honoured by the State Government with a cash award of Rs 2.5 lakh for her outstanding performance in the Asian Athletics Championship 2025, where she played a pivotal role in helping the Indian women's 4x100 metre relay team clinch the silver medal.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Women’s ODI World Cup: Delay in formation of local organising committee creates disquiet in BCCI
THE Women's ODI World Cup is not far away but host BCCI is yet to form the local organising committee responsible for the smooth conduct of the ICC event.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ex-top bureaucrat recalls PM Modi's 'out-of-box idea' on scaling up rooftop solar scheme
THE PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, originally conceived as a rooftop solar scheme, was a landmark initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year to transform the country’s energy landscape for providing free electricity to millions of households.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Tea exports from India rise by 9.92 per cent at 254.67 million kg in calendar 2024
TEA exports from India increased by 9.92 per cent at 254.67 million kg, from January to December 2024, against 231.69 million kg in the previous calendar year.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt notifies Second Amendment Rules to streamline building plan regularisation
IN a major policy move aimed at reinforcing planned urban growth and curbing unauthorised development, the Odisha government has officially notified the Odisha Development Authorities (Planning and Building Standards) Second Amendment Rules, 2025.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Tilak Varma rises to third in ICC T20I batting rankings; Rashid moves to second among bowlers
INDIA'S Tilak Varma climbed one spot to third in the ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings, while spinners Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi held on to the third and seventh positions respectively in the latest bowling chart released on Wednesday.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India bats for global action in fighting terrorism during key East Asia Summit meeting
INDIA on Wednesday called for collective action in addressing the menace of terrorism that poses a serious threat to peace, security and development of the entire region.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CMC to impose fines for dumping garbage on roads and streets
IN a move to curb the growing menace of public littering, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has decided to impose fines on individuals and traders who dump garbage on roads and streets.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
ILO ranks India 2nd in world for social security cover to poor
INDIA has achieved a historic milestone in recording a 45 percentage point jump in the social security coverage of its population over the last decade to cover 94 crore people and is now being ranked second in the world on the dashboard of the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ethanol production capacity jumps over 4-fold to 1,810 crore litres in 11 years of Modi govt
INDIA'S ethanol production capacity has jumped more than four times in the last 11 years of the Modi government to 1,810 crore litres annually with the help of favourable policy initiatives, according to a senior official.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RSP's Instrumentation and Automation Department sets new benchmarks in innovation and technology
THE Instrumentation & Automation (I&A) Department of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has made remarkable advancements in the financial year 2024-25, delivering significant contributions in innovation, safety enhancement, and cost efficiency.
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June 12, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Only Aadhaar authenticated users can book Tatkal tickets from July 1
THE Ministry of Railways announced on Wednesday that with effect from July 1, Tatkal tickets booked through IRCTC's official website and mobile app will be available only to users authenticated with Aadhaar.
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