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Apple investment plans in India intact, proposes India to be major manufacturing base: Source
IPHONE maker Apple's investment plans for India are intact and the company proposes to have a major manufacturing base for its products in the country, government sources said.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Our relations, dealings with Pak will be strictly bilateral: EAM Jaishankar
INDIA's relations and dealings with Pakistan will be \"strictly bilateral\", which is a national consensus for many years and there is \"absolutely no change\" in that consensus, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
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Govt approves 187 startups for tax exemption to boost growth
IN a significant boost to India's startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has approved 187 startups for income tax exemption under the revamped Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
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Naveen Jindal leads Tiranga Yatra to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor
IN a heartfelt tribute to India’s armed forces and national unity, Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) organised a grand Tiranga Yatra at its Angul plant to celebrate the resounding success of Operation Sindoor - a historic mission that demonstrated the exceptional professionalism, discipline, and courage of the Indian Armed Forces.
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May 16, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Genome Valley: The Biotech hub of India
At a time the when the whole world was anxiously waiting for the Covid 19 vaccine, inevitably the attention went to Genome Valley that is a world class life science cluster in the outskirts of Hyderabad, where 2 of the 4 home grown vaccines are developed (Covaxin of Bharat Biotech and Corbevax of BE).
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May 16, 2025
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Remarks on Col Qureshi: MP HC orders immediate filing of FIR against Vijay Shah
THE Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed law enforcement authorities to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah following his controversial remarks concerning Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
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May 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bryce wins ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025
SCOTLAND captain Kathryn Bryce has been named as the winner of ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for April 2025 after standout all-round efforts led to her becoming the Player of the Tournament in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan.
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May 15, 2025
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India rejected third-party intervention offer: Athawale
UNION MINISTER Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday claimed US President Donald Trump had volunteered to mediate in the military conflict between India and Pakistan but New Delhi outrightly rejected any third-party intervention.
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May 15, 2025
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Free sand royalty receipts to be delivered to beneficiaries of housing schemes: Bawankule
MAHARASHTRA Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday directed officials to ensure that royalty receipts for free sand are delivered to beneficiaries of housing schemes within eight days, amid complaints of delays.
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May 15, 2025
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Minister Patra directs swift action on paddy procurement complaints
FOOD Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has directed officials to ensure prompt resolution of any complaint related to paddy procurement as the Rabi harvest begins across Odisha.
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May 15, 2025
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TN CM says guilty in Kodanad case will also be brought to justice
TAMIL NADU Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday asserted that the guilty would get appropriate punishment in the Kodanad estate heist-murder case as well, like the Pollachi case, in which all the nine accused were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for the rest of their lives.
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May 15, 2025
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Pragg draws and maintains joint lead, Gukesh loses again in Superbet Classic
INDIAN Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with Duda Jan-Krzysztof of Poland to maintain joint lead with 3.5 points but compatriot D Gukesh lost a tense battle against Alireza Firouzja of France in the sixth round of Superbet Chess Classics, a part of the grand chess tour.
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May 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
China's FDI proposals face stricter scrutiny in India amid tensions with Pakistan
THE government plans to conduct more stringent reviews of some major investment proposals from Chinese companies to invest in India, which could delay the go-ahead for these ventures, according to an NDTV Profit report.
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May 15, 2025
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WPI inflation dips to 13-month low of 0.85 pc during April
WHOLESALE price inflation dropped to a 13-month low of 0.85 per cent in April with softening in prices of food articles, fuel and manufactured products, with experts projecting further easing in the data of next month, government data showed on Wednesday.
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May 15, 2025
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India's bioeconomy aims to reach $300 bn by 2030: Dr Jitendra Singh
INDIA'S bioeconomy has seen an exponential rise under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government -- from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024 -- and aims to reach $300 billion by 2030, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.
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May 15, 2025
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Lakshya Sen bows out of Thailand Open; Aakarshi, Unnati advance
INDIAN shuttler Lakshya Sen crashed out in the opening round of the Thailand Open, while Aakarshi Kashyap and Unnati Hooda advanced after hard-fought victories in the Super 500 tournament here on Wednesday.
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May 15, 2025
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Delhi court gives Bansuri 'last opportunity' to reply in AAP leader defamation case
A Delhi court on Wednesday granted \"last opportunity\" to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj to respond in AAP leader Satyendar Jain's defamation case against her.
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May 15, 2025
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Assam panchayat elections results: BJP & its ally AGP win all major seats
THE ruling BJP and its ally AGP bagged all the major Zilla Parishad and Anchalik Panchayat across Assam as per the results of the panchayat elections, according to official data on Wednesday.
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May 15, 2025
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Jindal Stainless launches industry-first supply chain digitalisation project
JINDAL Stainless, India’s largest stainless steel producer, has launched Project Pragati, a pioneering digital initiative to automate its production process from casting to finishing at the Hisar facility.
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May 15, 2025
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Great relief for us, thank Centre for securing Shaw’s release from Pakistan custody: BSF jawan’s family
THE family members of Border Security Force constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was released by Pakistan from its custody on Wednesday, expressed immense relief and gratitude to the central government and BSF authorities for securing his return.
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May 15, 2025
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India's decisive victory in modern warfare
In the early hours of May 7, Operation Sindoor marked a powerful shift in how India deals with terrorism.
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May 15, 2025
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First batch of vocational training begins at Rourkela Steel Plant
THE 2025 Vocational Training programme for undergraduate engineering students commenced at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) with an orientation session held for the first batch on May 12 at the Gopabandhu Auditorium, Learning & Development (L&D) Department.
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May 15, 2025
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Partly cloudy sky with thunder lighting likely in Delhi: IMD
A partly cloudy sky accompanied by thunder lighting is likely in the national capital on Thursday, the Indian Meteorological Department said.
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May 15, 2025
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‘He could be India’s next No. 4': Anil Kumble backs Karun Nair for Test comeback
AS the Indian men's cricket team braces for a period of hard transition following the retirement of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket, former captain Anil Kumble has thrown his weight behind Karun Nair for a sensational comeback.
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May 15, 2025
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Sirsa directs DPCC to submit 10-day action plan to tackle untreated sewage dumping into Yamuna
THE Delhi Pollution Control Bored has been directed to submit a detailed action plan within 10 days on the continued discharge of untreated sewage into the city's drains and, ultimately, into the Yamuna River.
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May 15, 2025
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Operation Sindoor marks 'milestone' in India's journey towards technological self-reliance: Defence Ministry
OPERATION Sindoor showcased the sharp rise of India's defence power and technological might as the military delivered precision strikes and neutralised Pakistani terror targets without crossing the borders, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.
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May 15, 2025
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 60 people, including 22 children: Health Ministry
At least 22 children were killed in Gaza early Wednesday in a punishing series of Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, according to local hospitals and health officials.
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May 15, 2025
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Pakistan hands over BSF jawan Purnam to India after 21 days
INDIA and Pakistan on Wednesday handed each other's border-guarding personnel captured by the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Pakistan Rangers respectively at the International Borders (IB) between the two countries, officials said.
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May 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Why hasn't MP minister sacked for 'disgraceful remarks' against Col. Sofiya Qureshi: Congress
THE Congress on Wednesday asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not yet sacked Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his objectionable remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and said the \"atrocious\" comments reflect the BJP's “diseased mindset\".
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May 15, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
How PM Modi-led NDA has curbed retail inflation better than UPA regime
Official data on Wednesday showed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government had done a much better job in controlling retail inflation - especially in food and fuel - compared to the UPA era.
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