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Ethiopia committed to working with India in countering terrorism
AN all-party delegation visiting the Ethiopian capital on Saturday met Deputy Prime Minister Adem Farah, who conveyed his country's strong commitment to working with India in countering terrorism.
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June 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian exporters worried over US tariff hikes on steel, aluminium goods
THE Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has expressed concern over the recent announcement by US President Donald Trump to double import tariffs on steel and aluminium from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, citing potential disruption to India’s steel and aluminium exports, particularly in value-added and finished steel products and autocomponents.
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June 01, 2025
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Cooking oil to turn cheaper as Centre halves customs duty on imports
THE government has halved the basic customs duty on crude palm oil, crude soyabean oil and crude sunflower oil from 20 per cent to 10 per cent to bring down prices of cooking oils in the local market and ease the strain on household budgets.
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June 01, 2025
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Area under oil, gas exploration in India has jumped 76 pc in last 10 years: Hardeep Puri
As much as 76 per cent of the total area in India’s sedimentary basin currently being explored for oil and gas has come under active exploration since 2014, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has said.
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June 01, 2025
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Procurement drive sparks rise in paddy cultivation across Jharsuguda
KNOWN primarily for its industrial prominence, Jharsuguda district is now making significant strides in agriculture, particularly in paddy cultivation during the 2024-25 Rabi season.
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June 01, 2025
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Army conducts trials of next-gen def systems under near-combat conditions
THE Indian Army is conducting field trials of several cutting-edge defence systems under \"near-combat conditions\", integrating electronic warfare simulations, to assess their performance rigorously, officials said.
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June 01, 2025
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Constitution should be credited for keeping country united during crises, says CJI Gavai
THE Constitution has ensured that whenever the country has faced a crisis, it has remained united and strong, Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai said on Saturday.
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June 01, 2025
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Bullets will be answered with cannon balls: PM warns Pak
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said proxy wars by terrorists will not work and bullets will be answered with cannon balls, adding that 'sindoor' has become a symbol of valour following India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
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June 01, 2025
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Civil defence exercise 'Op Shield' conducted in Punjab and Haryana
THE authorities in Punjab and Haryana on Saturday conducted a major statewide civil defence exercise named \"Operation Shield\" to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
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June 01, 2025
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China asks Nepal to join its new international mediation organisation
CHINA has asked Nepal to join the newly formed International Organisation for Mediation as Beijing wants more countries, besides Pakistan, from the South Asian region to join the initiative formed to further its global influence.
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June 01, 2025
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Why facts not given to citizens, House: TMC on CDS acknowledging loss of fighter aircraft
THE Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused the BJP-led Centre on Saturday of not presenting facts before citizens and reiterated its demand for a special session of Parliament, following Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan's acknowledgement of aircraft loss in recent hostilities with Pakistan.
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June 01, 2025
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FIIs to continue their investment in India amid robust GDP growth: Analysts
NEW DELHI, MAY 31
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June 01, 2025
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CM Majhi launches year-long awareness campaign against drugs, intoxicants
Says a new excise policy coming soon to crack down on all types of intoxicants
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June 01, 2025
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Patients’ suffering mounts as software change impacts smooth facilitations in CGHS operations: Pramod Patnaik
EVEN as the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is touted to be one of the most benevolent Health care Schemes of Govt. of India, of late, it is in total chaos, laments Pramod Chandra Patnaik, a retired IAS officer and Executive Committee member of All India CGHS Beneficiaries’ Association of India and member of State CGHS Advisory Committee, Odisha.
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June 01, 2025
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NIA names 3 in fresh set of charges in Jharkhand terror finance case
AN NIA Special Court in Jharkhand received a supplementary charge sheet from the anti-terror agency against three accused in a 2023 Jharkhand CPI(Maoist) terrorist conspiracy case, an official said on Saturday.
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June 01, 2025
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Tiger conservation pioneer Valmik Thapar dies at 73
VALMIK Thapar, one of India's most eminent wildlife conservationists and authors, died at his residence Saturday morning. He was 73.
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June 01, 2025
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Indian bond market shines amid falling inflation: Jefferies
THE Indian bond market is showing strong performance as inflation continues to ease and expectations grow for further interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to a report by Jefferies.
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June 01, 2025
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Forester's half-burnt body recovered in Nayagarh
POLICE on Saturday recovered the half-burnt body of a forest department official under mysterious circumstances in Odisha's Nayagarh district.
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June 01, 2025
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Amazon launches 'Home Shopping Spree' with exciting summer deals
AMAZON.IN is all set to beat the summer heat with its Home Shopping Spree, offering unbeatable deals from June 1 to 5, 2025.
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June 01, 2025
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Centre notifies age-based categories for certification and exhibition of films
THE government on Saturday notified age-based categories certification of films to promote age-appropriate viewing, particularly for the parental guidance group.
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June 01, 2025
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Court sentences man to life imprisonment for rape and murder of minor girl
A court in Jajpur district on Saturday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping and murdering a minor girl nine years ago.
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June 01, 2025
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Trump says ‘deal’ he’s most proud of is stopping potential nuclear war between India, Pak via trade
US President Donald Trump has said the “deal” he is most proud of is that he was able to stop “potentially a nuclear war” between India and Pakistan through trade as opposed to through “bullets”.
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June 01, 2025
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June 01, 2025
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'Raj Khosla was unsung, not applauded': Mahesh Bhatt remembers his mentor on birth centenary
FILMMAKER Mahesh Bhatt says his mentor Raj Khosla was not a person who sought validation from anyone, which is why he remains one of the most underrated filmmakers of Hindi cinema.
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June 01, 2025
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Paradip Port sets ambitious 161 MMT target, eyes mechanized future
IN a strategic push for growth and modernization, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Friday convened a high-level Port Users Meet, outlining its ambitious goals for the current financial year and unveiling its long-term vision under the banner of Vision 2030.
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June 01, 2025
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Minister Patra reviews progress of planetarium project in Rourkela
ODISHA’S Minister for Science & Technology, Krushna Chandra Patra, visited Rourkela on Saturday to review the progress of the Science Park and Planetarium under construction at Chhend.
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June 01, 2025
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DDA's first international-level ice skating rink in Dwarka likely to open by Oct 2025
THE Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) first international-level ice skating rink is likely to be ready by October this year at its sports complex in Dwarka Sector 23, officials said on Saturday.
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June 01, 2025
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Punjab Kings face stern test against rampant Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2
A rampant Mumbai Indians will present a stern test of character for a rattled Punjab Kings in a virtual semifinal when the two teams face off in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League here on Sunday.
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June 01, 2025
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Governor, CM congratulate Animesh Kujur for historic bronze at Asian Athletics Championships
ODISHA Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday congratulated sprinter Animesh Kujur for his historic bronze medal in the 200m event at the Asian Athletics Championships, held in Gumi, South Korea.
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June 01, 2025
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Plea in SC says 'sweeping' drive by Assam to deport persons to be foreigners
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court alleging that the Assam government has reportedly launched a \"sweeping and indiscriminate drive\" to detain and deport persons suspected to be foreigners without nationality verification or exhaustion of legal remedies.
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