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West supported military regime in Pak: Jaishankar
NO one has supported the military regime and undermined democracy in Pakistan in so many ways as much as the West, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP registers complaint against rapper Vedan over song 'targeting' PM Modi
A woman BJP leader from Palakkad has filed a formal complaint against popular rapper and song-writer Vedan (Hirandas Murali), accusing him of defaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and promoting caste-based division through his music.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India’s GDP growth projected at 6.8pc in Q4, overall consumption healthy
INDIA’S GDP growth in Q4 is projected at 6.8 per cent which brings FY25 growth at 6.3 per cent, supported by strong momentum in sectors such as agriculture, hotels and transport and construction, according to a new report.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
850 Ramlila committees across Delhi to screen Operation Sindoor this Navratri
NEARLY 850 Ramlila committees across Delhi will hold a special daily screening of Operation Sindoor before their performances this Navratri as a tribute to the valour of the Indian armed forces.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
WBSSC job scam case: Calcutta High Court bars coercive police action against protesting teachers
A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Friday, barred the Bidhannagar Police from taking any coercive action, including arrest, against \"untainted\" or \"genuine\" teachers who have been named in FIRs for protesting in front of the state education department headquarters.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's domestic air passenger traffic reaches 16.54 cr in FY25
THE domestic air passenger traffic reached 16.54 crore in FY25, a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 7.6 per cent and 16.8 per cent higher than the pre-Covid level of around 14.15 crore (FY20), a report showed on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Anuj Kumar Das Pattanaik appointed Director of Information & Public Relations Department
IN a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Odisha government has announced a series of transfers and postings involving senior officials.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Act of terror: FBI on killing of two Israeli embassy employees in US
US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Assistant Director in Charge Steven J. Jensen on Friday called the tragic murder of two Israeli Embassy employees outside the Jewish National Museum in Washington, both an act of terror and directed violence against the Jewish community.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha to announce new excise policy by June 20: Excise Minister Harichandan
THE Odisha government's new excise policy will be announced by June 20, Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
ED raids against Jaypee Infratech and others in 12,000-crore fraud case
THE Enforcement Directorate conducted multiple searches as part of a money laundering probe against Jaypee Infratech, Jaiprakash Associates and some others in a Rs 12,000 crore worth homebuyers \"fraud\" case, official sources said.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian Open surfing from May 30
THE Indian Open of surfing, which is the second stop in the National Surfing Championship series, is set to return for its sixth edition from May 30 to June 1.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RBI all set to give record dividend of ₹2.69L crore to govt
THE Reserve Bank on Friday announced a record Rs 2.69 lakh crore dividend to the government for FY25, 27.4 per cent higher than 2023-24, helping the exchequer to tide over challenges posed by US tariffs and increased spending on defence due to the conflict with Pakistan.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
121 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in Delhi to be deported
THE Delhi Police has detained 121 Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly residing unlawfully in India with their deportation process being initiated through the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), an official said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
State govt plans to install anti-drone system at Jagannath temple in Puri
THE Odisha government on Friday said it was contemplating installing an anti-drone system to bolster the security at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Will come up with answer at end: Gogoi on Pak visit row
CONGRESS Lok Sabha member Gaurav Gogoi, while reacting to the allegations of his Pakistan links, sarcastically remarked on Friday that he would come up with an answer at the end of this ongoing controversy.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
An Eminent Civil Servant and a Sanskrit Scholar
IN the Indian civil service, some members have been known not only for their professional competence but also for their scholastic attainments. One such shining star was Mr. S. Sunderrajan of the Indian Administrative Service of 1958 batch of the Odisha cadre.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
An Inborn Poet and Administrator
SRI S. Sundararajan, a shining star in the administrative and literary firmament of Odisha, has demitted his physical form on 21 May 2025.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vietnam: Holy Buddha relics from India enshrined at ancient Buddhist temple
THE Holy Buddha Relics sent from India were enshrined at an ancient Buddhist temple Phuc Son pagoda in Bac Giang Province of Vietnam, on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Three held by Odisha crime branch for fraud
THE crime branch of Odisha police has arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in two separate fraud cases.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
It'll be tough without Rohit and Virat but also an opportunity for others: Gambhir
INDIA head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that dealing with the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be a significant challenge for the team but their Test retirement has also opened the door for others to step up and take responsibility.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi HC asks '93 blast convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar to surrender as parole expires
THE Delhi High Court on Friday asked 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, who was out on parole, to surrender before the jail authorities during the course of the day.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Master Crafters' exhibition to spotlight Odisha's finest artisans on May 24-25
THE Crafts Council of Odisha is set to unveil \"Master Crafters,\" a two-day celebration of the state's exquisite handicraft heritage, on May 24 and 25, 2025.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha forms panel to give special attention to Kotia gram panchayat in Koraput district
The 16-member committee is headed by Revenue & Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
All-party delegations meet top leadership in Russia, Japan, UAE; convey India's strong anti-terror stand
INDIAN Parliamentary delegations on Friday put across New Delhi's ‘zero-tolerance’ policy on terrorism to top officials in Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Japan and exchanged views on furthering cooperation in counter-terrorism and combating radicalism following Operation Sindoor.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Reliance to invest ₹75,000 crore in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani
OIL-TO-TELECOM conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states in setting up 350 biogas plants, expanding its telecom services, retail footprint, and clean energy projects, chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
In name of IPL people betting, gambling: SC on PIL for regulation of online apps
THE Supreme Court on Friday said people were betting and gambling in the garb of Indian Premier League and sought the Centre's response on a PIL seeking to regulate betting applications.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, says EAM Jaishankar
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar here on Friday said India has zero-tolerance for terrorism and New Delhi will “never give in to nuclear blackmail,” referring to the cross-border links to the Pahalgam massacre.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Goyal meets US Commerce Secretary for 2nd time in a week to discuss proposed trade pact
COMMERCE and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington, their second meeting within a week, to discuss the proposed bilateral trade agreement currently under negotiation between the two countries.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Just stop undermining armed forces’ valour: BJP to Rahul on Op Sindoor
THE BJP on Friday launched a scathing attack at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and asked him to stop “undermining” the Indian Armed Forces’ valour and \"jeopardising\" the country's security by making “irresponsible remarks\" about Operation Sindoor.
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May 24, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pakistan doesn't have many days left: Adityanath
PAKISTAN has lived too long for 75 years and does not have many days left now, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed Friday.
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