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SC dismisses telecom operators’ plea for waiver on AGR dues
THE Supreme Court on Monday dismissed _petitions filed by telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Tata Teleservices, seeking waiver of interest and penalties in their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, terming the petitions \"misconceived\".
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mental barrier broken, free to push his limits: Gagan Narang on Neeraj breaching 90m mark
THE 90-metre \"mental barrier\" broken, superstar Neeraj Chopra will now strive to push the limits further to attempt tasks that were previously considered out of reach, reckons Olympic medallist shooter Gagan Narang.
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May 20, 2025
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India's Faizan Anwar beats Ghana's Kpakpo in Super Fighter Series
INDIA'S Faizan Anwar secured a dominant victory over Ghana's Kpakpo Allotey in their 10-round welterweight international professional boxing clash, the main event of the Super Fighter Series 3, here.
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May 20, 2025
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EAM appreciates Honduras' message of solidarity in opposing terror in all forms
THE visit of Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina Garcia to India and the opening of its embassy here is a \"testimony\" to New Delhi's increased focus on Latin America and the Caribbean region, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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WHO opens annual assembly as UN health agency faces ‘existential crisis’ in wake of US funding cuts
THE World Health Organisation on Monday opened its annual meeting of government ministers and other top envoys facing one of the most serious crises of its 77-year history in the wake of Trump administration funding cuts and plans to withdraw the United States.
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May 20, 2025
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WHO awards India Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as public health problem: Centre
INDIA was awarded the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a public health problem by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, the Union health ministry said.
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May 20, 2025
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China says it will play constructive role for 'lasting ceasefire' between India and Pak as FM Dar arrives for talks with Wang
CHINA on Monday said it will play a constructive role for the realisation of a \"lasting ceasefire\" between India and Pakistan as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived here for talks with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi.
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May 20, 2025
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'Virat always credits Rajkumar for his game; why did Rohit omit Dinesh Lad in his Test retirement speech?'
ROHIT Sharma’s retirement speech, marking the end of a glorious international career, has unexpectedly stirred controversy among Mumbai's cricketing circles.
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May 20, 2025
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PM may discuss Polavaram with Odisha chief secretary, other officials: CM
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold deliberations with the state chief secretary and other officials during which the controversial Polavaram project in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh may be discussed.
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May 20, 2025
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Will not say anything on SC order on DA dues but will act on it legally: CM Mamata
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that she will not comment on the Supreme Court's recent order directing the state government to clear 25 per cent of the dearness allowance dues to the state government employees immediately, but will act on it in a legal way.
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May 20, 2025
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Fake: Centre debunks viral claim about 104 for blood-on-call service
THE Central government has flagged a widely circulating social media post on blood as false and misleading, warning citizens not to fall for it.
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May 20, 2025
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Radhakanta Jew temple, 1929 Baby Austin attract heritage walkers at 25th DHW
THE 25th edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) conducted a trail around the Manipur Village Radhakanta Jew Temple Sunday with around 50 participants from across Odisha.
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May 20, 2025
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Rahul targets EAM Jaishankar again, says his silence 'damning'
It's Pak's language: BJP
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May 20, 2025
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Stock markets close lower for 2nd day; IT stocks fall after US rating downgrade
BENCHMARK BSE Sensex dropped by 271 points on Monday, marking the second straight day of losses due to selling in IT and banking stocks and a weak trend in global markets after rating downgrade of the US by Moody's Ratings.
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May 20, 2025
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Smartphones overtake oil, diamonds to become India’s top export in FY25
SMARTPHONES have officially become India’s top exported good in FY25, overtaking traditional heavyweights like petroleum products and cut diamonds, as per latest government figures.
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May 20, 2025
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Delhi govt schools to introduce pre-vocational education programme in this academic year
A pre-vocational education programme will be introduced for students of classes 6 to 8 in government schools of Delhi in the academic year 2025-26 in line with the National Education Policy, the Delhi Directorate of Education has announced.
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May 20, 2025
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'Misconceived': SC junks pleas by Vodafone, Airtel, Tata Teleservices for AGR dues waiver
THE Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the pleas of telecom majors Vodafone, Airtel and Tata Teleservices seeking the waiver of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.
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May 20, 2025
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Delegation submits memorandum to MLAs
Recalls 2003 alumina refinery as a turning point for development in Kalahandi
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May 20, 2025
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Ahead of DU Executive Council meet, concerns raised over proposed uniform seniority policy
AHEAD of the Delhi University Executive Council meeting, a proposed uniform policy to determine the seniority of college teachers has evoked a mixed response from members of the executive and academic councils.
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May 20, 2025
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After US cuts funding, WHO chief defends USD 2.1 billion budget request by comparing it with cost of war
STRIPPED of US funding, the World Health Organisation chief on Monday appealed to member countries to support its “extremely modesť” request for a USD 2.1 billion annual budget by putting that sum into perspective next to outlays for ad campaigns for tobacco or the cost of war.
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May 20, 2025
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Never too old to dream, says India's much loved storyteller Ruskin Bond on 91st birthday
AUTHOR, raconteur and simply one of India's most loved storytellers Ruskin Bond turns 91 on Monday, quietly rebelling against the lyrics of the song that still enchants him - \"When I Grow Too Old To Dream\".
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May 20, 2025
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Union minister for use of AI to identify IAS officers for domain-specific postings
UNION minister Jitendra Singh on Monday suggested use of Artificial Intelligence (Al) in identifying IAS officers for domain-specific postings and targeted government projects.
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May 20, 2025
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BJP says Mamata 'forced' Yusuf Pathan to opt out from all-party delegation
THE BJP on Monday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of forcing TMC MP Yusuf Pathan to opt out from the multi-party diplomatic delegation, terming it “unfortunate”.
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May 20, 2025
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Foxconn invests USD 1.48 billion in India Unit for iPhone production
APPLE vendor Foxconn has invested USD 1.48 billion or about Rs 12,800 crore in its India unit in the last five days, the company said in a regulatory note.
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May 20, 2025
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Wearable sensor can monitor obstructive sleep apnea treatment response: Study
A wearable pulse oximeter and connected software platform show promise for monitoring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related breathing diseases, according to new research released on Sunday.
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May 20, 2025
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Yogi government launches state-wide drive to eradicate child labour by 2027
UTTAR Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive state-wide campaign aimed at eradicating child labour by 2027, an official statement said on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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Govt unlikely to renew Indigo pact with Turkish Airlines
THE government is unlikely to extend the commercial airline IndiGo’s leasing agreement with Turkish Airlines due to strained diplomatic relations following Turkey’s open support for Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor launched by India to avenge the killings of 26 tourists.
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May 20, 2025
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Odisha begins process of identifying undocumented Bangladesh nationals
ODISHA Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Monday said the government has already started the process of identifying Bangladeshis staying illegally in different districts of the state.
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May 20, 2025
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Diksha finishes tied-9th at Dutch Ladies; Hitaashee tied-12th
INDIAN golfer Diksha Dagar came up with steady 71 in the final round to finish tied-9th with an overall score of 4-under 212 in the Dutch Ladies Open, a part of the Ladies European Tour, here.
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May 20, 2025
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EC official in Bengal suspended for 'gross misconduct'
THE Election Commission has suspended a systems manager posted at the Kakdwip subdivision in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district for \"gross misconduct\", an official said.
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