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High blood pressure? Dark chocolate, tea may help: Study
If you are finding it hard to control hypertension or high blood pressure then eating dark chocolate, grapes, or drinking tea may help you, according to a study.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Three-time MLA Pradeep Kumar new private secy to CM Vijayan
SENIOR CPI(M) leader and a former MLA Pradeep Kumar has been appointed as the new private secretary to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Anti-hijacking mock exercise successfully conducted at Rourkela Airport
A full-scale Anti-hijacking mock exercise was successfully conducted at Rourkela Airport on Friday by Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP).
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
World listens to language of love only when one has power: RSS
RASHTRIYA Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat emphasised the need for power in delivering messages of peace and harmony, stating that \"the world listens to the language of love only when one has power\".
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre proposes extension of Ranbir canal on Chenab to maximise water use after suspension of Indus Treaty
THE government is considering plans to increase the length of the Ranbir canal on the Chenab river as part of its efforts to maximise the use of water that India will get after putting the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam attack, officials said.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India willing to cut 100 pc tariffs; trade deal with New Delhi soon, says Trump
INDIA is willing to cut 100 per cent tariffs on American goods, US President Donald Trump claimed once again while saying that a trade deal between New Delhi and Washington is coming soon.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Integrated AYUSH colleges to be set up in every division of UP, says Adityanath
UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed officials to establish integrated AYUSH colleges in every division of the state, where all its systems - including Ayurveda, Unani, and Homoeopathy -- are made available on a single campus.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Russia’s Growing Outreach in South Asia
Amid global upheaval, Russia is positioning itself as a stabilizing force and pragmatic partner across South Asia, says Baidya Bikash Basu
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Works Minister Harichandan urges timely project delivery during Mayurbhanj visit
\"ACCELERATED execution of infrastructure projects is vital to public welfare,\" said Odisha's Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Saturday, as he chaired a high-level review meeting during his two-day visit to Mayurbhanj district.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
EC Vivek Joshi inspects EVMs, poll preparations in Motihari
AS part of his ongoing four-day Bihar tour, Election Commissioner, Dr. Vivek Joshi, reached Motihari, the district headquarters of East Champaran, on Saturday to review preparations for the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM joins ‘Tiranga Yatra’, says all citizens are united j in national interest
CITIZENS across Chhattisgarh took out Tiranga Yatras' on Saturday to honour the armed forces and celebrate the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’, with CM Sai joining one such rally.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
DPIIT, GEAPP partner to boost opportunities for clean energy startups in India: Official
THE Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to enhance opportunities for clean energy startups in India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on Saturday.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Minister Puri: HPCL empowers 28 startups with ₹ 27 Cr investment
HINDUSTAN Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) is fueling the Indian startup ecosystem, and has invested Rs 27 crore to empower 28 startups to date, Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, said on Saturday.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Himachal prison dept ranks second among small states in delivering justice, says report
THE Himachal Pradesh Department of Prisons & Correctional Services has secured the second position among small states for delivering justice, according to a report by the India Justice Report (IJR) 2025.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
No deputy speaker in eight state assemblies, says think tank report
Amid a debate over the absence of a deputy speaker in the Lok Sabha, data compiled by a think tank shows eight state assemblies not having anyone in the position, with Jharkhand not electing one for more than 20 years.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM Sidda to officials: Strive to achieve first place in GST collection nationwide
KARNATAKA currently holds the second position in the country in GST collection, and efforts must be made to secure the top position in the coming days, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha to invest ₹6 crore in palm tree plantation to curb lightning deaths
IN a strategic move to reduce lightning-related fatalities and bolster environmental resilience, the Odisha government has announced a ?6 crore investment in palm tree plantations across the state for the current fiscal year.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian biotech companies actively developing mRNA-based vaccines, therapeutics: DBT
THE Indian biotech companies are actively developing mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics, said a team of scientists at the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Focus on Odisha's development, not renaming our schemes: BJD to BJP
OPPOSITION Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday came down heavily on the 11-month-old BJP government in Odisha and expressed concern over the prevailing political and economic situation in the state.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Praggnanandhaa wins Superbet Classic after a tough tiebreak
GRANDMASTER R Praggnanandhaa defeated Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France to win his first-ever tournament on the Grand Chess Tour by showcasing his supremacy in the Superbet Classic here.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Informing Pakistan about target of Operation Sindoor was crime: Rahul on Jaishankar's 'admission'
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday hit out at the government for \"informing\" Pakistan about targeting terror infrastructure as part of Operation Sindoor, saying it was a crime and asking who had authorised it.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Diksha shoots 70, rises to tied fourth in Dutch Ladies Open
INDIAN golfer Diksha Dagar, who finished late in the first round for a 1-under 71, was back early on the second day and shot 2under 70 to get into the top five of the Dutch Ladies Open here.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rain, dust storm in Delhi; gusty winds and more showers likely
A dust storm followed by rain was witnessed in parts of Delhi on Saturday, with the weather department predicting gusty winds and more showers in the coming hours.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Microsoft says it provided AI to Israeli military for war but denies use to harm people in Gaza
MICROSOFT acknowledged Thursday that it sold advanced artificial intelligence and cloud computing services to the Israeli military during the war in Gaza and aided in efforts to locate and rescue Israeli hostages.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Struggling Delhi Capital take on formidable Gujarat Titans in reverse leg IPL game
SHAKEN by the abrupt suspension of their previous match due to the India-Pakistan conflict, a struggling Delhi Capitals will look to regroup and address bowling concerns when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in a reverse-leg IPL clash here on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Orissa High Court announces summer vacation schedule; vacation benches to hear urgent cases
THE Orissa High Court will remain closed for its annual summer vacation from May 19 to June 16, according to an official notification issued on Saturday.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Dredging Corp plans to tap biz opportunities in foreign markets, says CEO Dubey
DREDGING Corporation of India (DCI) is keen to tap business opportunities in the Middle East, South East Asia and South Asian markets, its MD and CEO Durgesh Kumar Dubey said.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CM Majhi, LoP Patnaik laud Neeraj Chopra for breaching 90m mark in javelin throw
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Saturday congratulated Neeraj Chopra for his maiden javelin throw of over 90 metres in an international event in Doha.
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May 18, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PKL season 12 player auction to be held May 31 & June 1
THE players’ auction for the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 will take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai, organisers said on Friday.
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May 17, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
IPL 2025: Spotlight on Kohli as RCB host KKR to secure playoffs spot
AFTER a 10-day pause triggered by military tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to roar back to life this Saturday. And it does so with a blockbuster clash in Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) where the spotlight will undeniably shine brightest on one man: Virat Kohli.
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