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Talks with Pak only on terrorism, PoK, says Rajnath after meeting soldiers in Srinagar
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that any talks with Pakistan will only be on terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Andhra liquor scam: Ex babus appear before SIT for 2nd day
K. Dhanunjaya Reddy, a retired IAS officer and former secretary of former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and Krishna Mohan Reddy, former Officer on Special Duty (OSD), appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, for the second day on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
TPSODL and MKCG Medical College collect 118 units of blood on World Red Cross Day
In a heartening display of community service, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL), in collaboration with MKCG Medical College & Hospital and SOCH, a voluntary organization of MKCG students, organized a blood donation camp to mark World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Prez Trump downplays Putin's decision to skip Istanbul peace talks with Zelenskyy
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not surprised that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a no-show for anticipated peace talks with Ukraine in Turkiye this week.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Form SITs to examine status of forest land: SC to states and UTs
THE Supreme Court on Thursday directed all the states and union territories to constitute special investigation teams to examine if any reserved forest land was allotted to any private parties for non-forestry purpose.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP should prove patriotism by dismissing MP minister for remarks on Col Qureshi: BJD
THE opposition BJD in Odisha on Thursday asked the BJP to prove its \"patriotism\" by dismissing Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah, who allegedly made derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofia Qureshi.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Row over 11.25 per cent quota for SEBC students in higher education in Odisha
A day after the Odisha government announced 11.25 per cent reservation for students from Socially and Economically Backward Class (SEBC) in higher education, the state's three major political parties on Thursday accused each other of denying social justice to a large section of the population.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Study claims online plant-based diet programme can help manage diabetes
A structured online nutrition programme may address India's diabetes epidemic by removing key barriers to dietary adherence, according to a study, led by an Indian-origin researcher.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Mohalla Clinics staff to remain in service until further orders: Delhi health minister
DELHI Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Thursday said doctors and staffers working in Mohalla Clinics will retain their jobs until further orders.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Victory is celebrated, not ceasefire: Akhilesh Yadav
SAMAJWADI Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday criticised the BJP's celebrations over a halt in India-Pakistan conflict, stating that \"victory is celebrated, not ceasefire.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
GT set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR
ENGLAND T20 stalwart Jos Buttler will leave for national duty after completing Gujarat Titans’ last three league engagements as the IPL play-offs are clashing with his country's white ball series against the West Indies starting May 29.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Protect farmers’ interests, members’ rights while empowering state-level mkt committees, says Ajit Pawar
MAHARASHTRA Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said that farmers’ interests and members’ rights must be safeguarded while developing state-level markets in line with nationally recognised markets.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC order on assent to bills: Prez Murmu seeks top court's opinion, poses 14 questions
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu has posed 14 crucial questions to the Supreme Court over its April 8 verdict that fixed timelines for governors and the President to act on bills passed by state assemblies.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sensex jumps 1,200 points, Nifty reclaims 25K peak after 7 months
BENCHMARK BSE Sensex soared by 1,200 points while NSE Nifty closed above the 25,000 mark for the first time in seven months on Thursday following across-the-board buying triggered by expectations of potential trade deal between India and the US.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Is communicating with Dalits a sin, asks Congress over Rahul's address permission
CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hit out at the JDU-BJP government in Bihar, accusing it of sheer dictatorship by \"preventing\" Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi from holding a ‘Shiksha Nyay Samvad’ in Darbhanga.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
No need to panic after Ro-Ko retirement, says Manjrekar
FORMER cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels there is no need to panic following the twin retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, drawing parallels with how Indian cricket bounced back after the legendary \"Fab Four\" stepped away from the longest format.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express to add four coaches from May 16
THE East Coast Railway on Thursday said it has decided to add four coaches to the Vande Bharat Express between Howrah and Puri, owing to high demand for tickets by passengers.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
President Donald Trump says India is offering US a zero tariff trade deal
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that India has offered to enter a bilateral trade deal with the US that “basically” proposes that “no tariffs\" would be levied on a range of American goods.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre may discourage destination weddings and film shooting in Turkiye and Azerbaijan
VISITS of Indian tourists, hosting of destination weddings and shooting of Indian films are likely to significantly drop in Turkiye and Azerbaijan in the coming days as the government may discourage people from going to the two countries which had actively supported Pakistan in the recent conflict, official sources said.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RSP launches appliqué sewing training to empower women in peripheral communities
AS part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has launched a vocational skill development programme in Appliqué Sewing for women from peripheral areas.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Dy CM Singh Deo urges speedy execution of irrigation project to transform agriculture in State
DEPUTY Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Thursday directed officials to expedite the long-pending Upper Lanth and Lower Indra Irrigation Project, stressing its transformative potential for agriculture and livelihoods in western Odisha.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha declares unseasonal rains as state-specific disaster
IN a landmark decision, the Odisha government has officially declared unseasonal rains as a State-Specific Disaster, providing a lifeline to farmers affected by unexpected weather conditions.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
German Chancellor reaffirms UN support during meeting with Guterres
GERMAN Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres here, reaffirming Germany's steadfast commitment to UN peacekeeping operations.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt must announce time-bound census plan, says Sapkal; hails RaGa
THE Union government must announce a time-bound caste census programme and implement it on the pattern followed by Telangana and Karnataka, said Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi LG, CM inaugurate PNG Supply to 111 villages of Delhi
DELHI Lt. Governor VK Saxena on Thursday inaugurated the Piped Natural Gas (PNG) supply by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) to 111 villages, taking the total number of villages connected by PNG to 241.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi leads nation in power consumption for EV charging, shows CEA report
THE national capital accounted for over 40 per cent of India's total power consumption at electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in 2024-25 till February, according to a new report.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ex-defence secy Ajay Kumar takes oath as UPSC chairman
FORMER Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar on Thursday took oath as the chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
IIM-Lucknow research explores impact of birdwatching on promoting sustainable tourism
RESEARCHERS at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow have studied the impact of birdwatching on tourists and whether it can be used to promote environmentally-responsible behaviour.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
All’s Well that Ends Well
If age old archrivals like France and Germany could come together, should not India and Pakistan escape from the Thucydides trap, asks Vivek Pattanayak.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pakistan signals willingness to engage on Indus Waters Treaty with India
WEEKS after India placed the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has signalled its willingness to discuss New Delhi's long-standing concerns about the treaty, sources said.
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