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Security tightened along State's coastline, vital installations
A day after Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed that there is a threat from the sea amid the military conflict between India and Pakistan, the police on Saturday said it has ensured unprecedented security cover along the coastline and around vital installations in the state.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Markets Tremble
The Economic Cost of Conflict
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's space journey not about racing others, but grounded in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam': PM
India's space journey is not about racing others. It is about reaching higher together. Together, we share a common goal to explore space for the good of humanity... We strive not just for our own growth, but to enrich global knowledge, address common challenges, and inspire future generations.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
IMF loan to Pak: Terror financing is absurd and must be stopped: Jim Rogers
AFTER the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the disbursement of $1 billion to Pakistan despite India's stern warning over such funds being used by the neighbouring country to sponsor terrorism, veteran global investor Jim Rogers on Saturday said that the financing of terror is “absurd” which must be stopped.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Al giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar
If you wanted to check some-one’s pulse from across the room, for example to remotely monitor an elderly relative, how could you do it?
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance
INDIA's punitive measures against Pakistan including putting the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack will remain in place, government sources said on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Test cricket will not be same without you: Rayudu pleads with Virat Kohli to continue playing the format
FORMER India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has requested talismanic batter Virat Kohli to reconsider his reported decision to retire from Test cricket.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre debunks Pak claims of India attacking Nankana Sahib gurdwara
THE government on Saturday debunked claims that India had launched a drone attack on the Nankana Sahib gurdwara in Pakistan.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CBI arrests Commissioner IT, Shapoorji Pallonji group executive in Rs 70 lakh bribery case
THE CBI has arrested Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption), Hyderabad, Jeevan Lal Lavidiya, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 70 lakh to settle an appeal in favour of Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group, officials said on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Don't panic, ready to tackle any situation: Odisha govt to people
THE Odisha government on Saturday urged the people not to panic, asserting that the state is well-equipped to handle any situation.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Amazing Story of Akash & the Way Forward
India's indigenous Akash missile successfully countered Pakistani air threats, highlighting strides in defence tech, though self-reliance remains limited despite Russia's support, writes Professor Satya Narayan Misra.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Think creatively, work collaboratively for urban development, Padhee to IAS probationers
STATING that the urban sector in Odisha is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by innovation, inclusivity, and citizen-centric governance, this is an exciting time to be part of public service, said Principal Secretary Department of Housing & Urban Development (DoH&UD) Usha Padhee.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
IEPFA, SEBI prepare to launch 'Niveshak Shivir' initiative
IN an effort to enhance investor outreach and streamline the process of reclaiming unclaimed dividends and shares, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) organised a preparatory meeting in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Excess deaths during COVID-19 in line with pre-2020 trend, says govt sources citing data
INDIA's cumulative excess mortality for 2020-2021 was 9.3 per cent higher than expected deaths, a figure which was lower than that of the US, Italy and Russia, official sources said, referring to the latest Civil Registration System (CRS) data.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Six Pak air bases pounded by Indian forces in hit-back
BESIDES blunting Pakistan’s drone attacks overnight, India has carried out precision attacks on six Pakistan Air Force bases in Rafiqui, Sukkur, Murid, Chunia, Chaklala, and Rahim Yar Khan, said an official on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
5 fast track courts to be set up to take up cases of crime against women: Minister Harichandan
THE Odisha government will soon set up five fast-track courts in the state to take up cases concerning crimes against women including domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, the state’s Minister for Law, Works and Excise, Pruthiraj Harichandan said on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Modest third rounds for Bhullar and Chawrasia in Japan
INDIAN golfers Gaganjeet Bhullar and SSP Chawrasia returned modest third-round scores to be placed tied-43rd and tied-62nd respectively at the $ 2 million International Series Japan here on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
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RSS-affiliate slams IMF for approving loans to Pakistan
THE Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) slammed the IMF on Saturday for approving loans to Pakistan and requested the member states, who supported the move, to reconsider their decision in view of the neighbouring country's continued support for terrorism.
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May 11, 2025
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43 students return home in Odisha from Jammu
FORTY-THREE students returned home in Odisha from Jammu following the India-Pakistan conflict, an official said.
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May 11, 2025
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Ukraine, its allies push for 30-day ceasefire starting Monday
UKRAINE and its allies are ready for a “full, unconditional ceasefire” with Russia for at least 30 days starting on Monday, Ukrainian FM Andrii Sybiha said Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Five top terrorists, including IC-814 planner, killed in Operation Sindoor
THE Indian strikes on terror nerve centres of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir under Operation Sindoor on May 7 have neutralised five most wanted terrorists of these organisations, including the mastermind of IC-814 hijacking in 1999, officials said Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
From Pokhran to Progress: Building a Sustainable Future through Innovation
National Technology Day 2025 serves as a forward-looking manifesto. It challenges stakeholders to reimagine the role of technology: not just as a tool for productivity or profit, but as a catalyst for sustainability, inclusivity, and peace. It reaffirms the belief that true innovation is one that uplifts humanity, safeguards nature, and bridges societal divides.
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May 11, 2025
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India launches report on priority corridors for zero-emission trucking
THE Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) has released a report highlighting India’s priority corridors for zero-emission trucking.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UN Sec Gen welcomes India, Pakistan ceasefire announcement
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed “all efforts to de-escalate the conflict”, as India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pant’s best game is to score down the ground but he’s looking to score behind: Sanjay Bangar
FORMER India batting coach Sanjay Bangar point-ed out that Rishabh Pant's slump in the white-ball for-mat has been due to his urge to play behind the stumps over his strong zone - down the ground.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Adani Power to supply 1,500 MW to UP from upcoming greenfield power plan
ADANI Power Ltd on Saturday said it has won a tightly-contested bid to supply 1500 MW (net) of thermal power to Uttar Pradesh.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India women's team looks to dispel tricky Sri Lanka in the tri-series final
INDIAN women's team will bank on its smooth-functioning batting line-up to ward off a tricky Sri Lanka and win the ODI tri-series final here on Sunday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
AFI to take action against ‘erring athletes’ who train and compete abroad without permission
THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Saturday announced that it will take disciplinary action against “erring athletes\" who train and compete abroad without its written permission.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
KIYG 2025: Odisha’s Harshbardhan Sahu, Maharashtra’ s Asmita Dhone create national youth records
ODISHA’S Harhbardhan Sahu made history on Saturday by creating two youth national records to clinch gold in the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games at the Rajgir Sports Complex.
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May 11, 2025
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India-UK FTA to boost growth across sectors: Piyush Goyal
UNION Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Saturday highlighted the transformative potential of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that it offers promising avenues of growth for diverse sectors.
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