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Coordinated efforts key to tobacco-free future: Health Secretary Aswasthy
\"ACHIEVING a tobacco-free future requires coordinated efforts at all levels,\" said Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Department Secretary Aswasthy S, while chairing the state-level observance of World No Tobacco Day 2025 here on Saturday.
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June 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Profits earned through ethical means create wealth for nation: Sitharaman
FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government led by Narendra Modi refers entrepreneurs as wealth creators as the profit earned by them through ethical ways help drive development goals.
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June 01, 2025
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Nadda: Op Sindoor proof of India's decisive leadership under PM Modi
BJP national president J P Nadda on Saturday said that Operation Sindoor has once again demonstrated India's strength, military capability, and the \"decisive leadership\" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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June 01, 2025
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US defence secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defence.
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June 01, 2025
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Congress asks Modi if he chose trade over nation in making truce with Pak
THE Congress on Saturday demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on why he chose \"trade\" over the nation, after a top US administration official told a US Court that a trade deal was offered to broker the India-Pakistan ceasefire.
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June 01, 2025
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The Silent Scream: Mental Health and Career Decisions
THE landscape of career choice has undergone a seismic shift. Gone are the days when students followed traditional paths without much ado. Today, the pressure to choose a career that aligns with one's strengths, passions, and market demands is overwhelming. The tragic incidents in Kota, Rajasthan, serve as a harsh reminder of the intense competition and stress that students face. The decision to choose a career is often daunting because it involves weighing various factors, such as personal interests, academic qualifications, financial stability, and job market trends in a world that has become more interconnected, leading to increased competition. The emphasis on knowledge, skills, and innovation has created a high-stakes environment where students feel the burden to perform. There is a societal shift. Automation, AI, and shifting industry landscapes have created uncertainty, making students feel the need to be more prepared. The constant updating of curricula, addition of new subjects have increased the workload. Social media platforms have created a culture of comparison, where students feel the need to measure up to their peers. Increased parental involvement and expectations from children have been responsible for excessive mental and psychological tension of children. Even parents themselves become victims of such anxiety. Issue of student suicides in Rajasthan is the direct impact of competitive pressures on students. Hence it becomes indispensable to work towards creating a more balanced, supportive, congenial atmosphere for holistic development of children and to create an environment to flourish in a competitive world.
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June 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kuki groups seek maintaining buffer zones in Manipur, separate UT with legislature
KUKI groups on Saturday demanded that buffer zones should be maintained in Manipur as a \"protective measure\" unless a comprehensive political solution such as a Union territory with legislature is achieved.
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June 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt to get extra headroom to spend on defence due to strong fiscal position: Report
With the strong emerging fiscal position in 2025-26, the government is likely to have some additional headroom to meet unforeseen expenditure on account of defence, according to a Bank of Baroda report released on Saturday.
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June 01, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Active Covid cases in India up to 3,395
The number of active COVID-19 cases in India has crossed 3,000, with Kerala accounting for the highest at 1,336, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi, Union health ministry data released on Saturday showed.
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June 01, 2025
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Delhi investors summit attracted ₹4.3L Cr for NE region: Tripura CM
TRIPURA Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that the recent two-day investor summit in New Delhi has attracted a staggering Rs 4.3 lakh crore investment proposals in the northeastern region, comprising eight states.
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June 01, 2025
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CM Majhi: Our government's commitment to women empowerment echoes Ahilyabai's vision
PAYING tribute to the towering legacy of Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said that the state government's ongoing commitment to women empowerment, rural development, and good governance aligns with the visionary ideals of the 18th-century queen and social reformer.
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June 01, 2025
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Asia Pacific emerges as largest market for solar photovoltaic, India a bright spot
THE Asia Pacific (APAC) region has emerged as the largest market for solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind installed capacity, boasting 1.18 TW and 0.67 TW in 2024, respectively, according to a new report.
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June 01, 2025
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Espionage case: Delhi Police arrests brother of man who supplied SIM cards to Pak intelligence operatives
THE Delhi Police has arrested a man for allegedly aiding Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) by supplying Indian mobile SIM cards for espionage activities, an official said on Thursday.
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June 01, 2025
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India's GDP rank: Fact Check
Though India is yet to be the 4th largest economy in terms of GDP size (Current USD), undeniably its growth performance since 2000 is pretty remarkable in global comparison
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June 01, 2025
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States must ensure 100 pc saturation of govt schemes, Ayushman Bharat: Union Minister
STATES must ensure 100 per cent saturation of flagship government schemes like Ayushman Bharat, to reach every district and mandal, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh. He urged officials to leave no beneficiary unregistered.
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June 01, 2025
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Elderly woman with acute intestinal obstruction tests Covid positive in Delhi; dies
A 60-year-old woman who was suffering from acute intestinal obstruction and had tested positive for COVID-19 has died in Delhi, officials said on Saturday.
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June 01, 2025
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Farmers hit by unseasonal rains to get assistance soon: Revenue Minister Pujari
ODISHA Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari said the government has decided to provide financial assistance for crop and house damage due to unseasonal rain between May 27 and 30 as per the norms of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
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June 01, 2025
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Delhi experiences gusty winds
SEVERAL parts of Delhi witnessed gusty winds on Saturday evening, with speeds reaching up to 40 and 70 kilometres per hour.
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June 01, 2025
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Odisha govt engineer held on retirement day for amassing assets, disproportionate to income
AN Odisha government engineer was arrested on the last day of his service on Saturday for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his income, the state vigilance said.
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June 01, 2025
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WBSSC teachers job case: Fresh notification may face legal challenges because of certain loopholes
THE fresh notification issued by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) to fill vacant posts of teachers in state-run schools may face legal challenges because of certain loopholes in the notification.
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June 01, 2025
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Sierra Leone voices support to India's stance on fighting terrorism, calls for African unity against menace
SIERRA Leone has expressed strong support to India's stance on combating terrorism, with Deputy Defence Minister Muana Brima Massaquoi highlighting the urgent need for African nations to unite against the menace and warning that inaction could bring the threat to their shores.
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June 01, 2025
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Indian stock markets witness 2nd consecutive week of consolidation
INDIAN stock markets ended the week on a cautious note, marking the second consecutive week of consolidation.
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June 01, 2025
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Javed Akhtar: India always took initiative to solve problems with Pakistan, latter hasn't
VETERAN lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar lashed out at Pakistan, and said that India has always taken the initiative to better its relationship with all its neighbours.
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June 01, 2025
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'My love for K'taka is true, won't apologise,’ says Kamal Haasan
ACTOR-POLITICIAN Kamal Haasan, who stoked a controversy by his \"Kannada was born out of Tamil remark,\" on Friday yet again declined to apologise and said he believed in law and justice and his love for Karnataka was true.
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May 31, 2025
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Indian shrimp exporters to see 2-3 pc uptick in revenues this fiscal
INDIAN shrimp exporters will see a marginal 2-3 per cent uptick in revenues this fiscal (FY26) on improved realisations stemming from rising prices and currency gains, a Crisil report said on Friday.
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May 31, 2025
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Minorities concerned, BJP fuelling tensions: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar
KARNATAKA Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, commenting on the volatile situation in Mangaluru due to communal strife, stated, minorities of the region are expressing concern due to the existing situation and charged that the BJP is indulging in fuelling tensions.
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May 31, 2025
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NHRC issues notice to Odisha DGP over brutal attack on journalist in Balangir
THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP), Odisha, seeking a detailed report within two weeks on the shocking assault of a journalist in Balangir district.
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May 31, 2025
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PM opens, lays foundation for 15 projects worth ₹47,600 cr in Kanpur
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 15 mega development projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in Kanpur.
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May 31, 2025
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NEET-PG 2025 be conducted in one shift, orders SC; says 2 shifts create arbitrariness
IN a significant order, the Supreme Court on Friday issued directions that the post-graduate medical entrance exam scheduled on June 15 be conducted in a single shift, saying holding it in two shifts \"creates arbitrariness\".
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May 31, 2025
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Maharashtra CM's Relief Fund granted FCRA licence
THE Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund has been accorded a licence under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, thus making it eligible to receive foreign funding. As per the law, all associations and NGOs receiving foreign contributions have to be registered under the FCRA.
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