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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
The Political and Business Daily
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
The Political and Business Daily
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
The Political and Business Daily
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
The Political and Business Daily
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
The Political and Business Daily
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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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Shuttlers Ayush Shetty, Unnati lose in semifinal at Taipei Open
RISING shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda ended their impressive runs with semifinal finishes in the men's and women's singles respectively, bringing curtains down on India's campaign at the $ 240,000 BWF Taipei Open Super 300 here on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27: IMD
THE southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala on May 27, earlier than the usual date of June 1, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
CPI(M) delegation meets EC, recommends electoral reforms
Tie CPI(M) suggested moving to a partial proportional representation system during a meeting with the EC on Saturday while also expressing concern over proposals on the delimitation exercise and holding simultaneous polls.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
No 'truth' in Pak's claim on hitting BrahMos installation, says DefMin
INDIA’s anti-terror ‘Operation Sindoor’ concluded on Saturday after the announcement of ceasefire with Pakistan, even as the Defence Ministry confirmed extensive damage to the enemy’s land and air assets along the Line of Control and Central Pakistan and dismissed rumours about reverses on the Indian side.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
From brokered peace to dictated pause: India now sets the terms
AFTER four days of intense military exchanges that sent tremors across global capitals, India and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to a ceasefire, with a decisive difference -- this time, it is a ceasefire dictated entirely by New Delhi’s terms.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India bag five medals in compound section; Madhura shines with maiden World Cup gold
CAPPING a dream comeback, Madhura Dhamangaonkar clinched her maiden individual World Cup gold to headline India's glittering medal collection in the compound section -- two gold, one silver and two bronze at the Archery Stage 2 showpiece here on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pakistan and India agree to immediate ceasefire, US says it mediated the truce
PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate\" ceasefire after talks mediated by the US.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Recall real aggressor: India to Afghans on Pak's claims of missile hitting Afghanistan
FOREIGN Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday firmly rejected Pakistan's \"ludicrous claims\" that Indian missiles had hit Afghanistan, calling them \"totally frivolous allegations.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India reveals 'YANTRA' as the theme for National Technology Day 2025
THE Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), on Saturday announced the official theme for National Technology Day 2025.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Tariff talks begin between US, Chinese officials in Geneva as world looks for signs of hope
THE US Treasury Secretary and America's top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland Saturday aiming to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade between the world's two biggest economies and damage the global economy.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RPF personnel arrested by CBI for taking bribe to allow shop on railway land
THE CBI arrested an RPF personnel on the charge of taking a bribe from a person for allowing him to run a shop on railway land in Odisha's Sundergarh district, a statement said on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Guv urges religious organisations to pray for those killed in fight against terrorism
ODISHA Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday called upon different religious organisations to pray for the jawans and civilians who sacrificed their lives in the fight against terrorism and also appealed to educational institutions to fly the national flag in a show of solidarity.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India at the forefront of global energy transition: Piyush Goyal
INDIA is at the forefront of global energy transition and solar power alone has grown over 30 times in the last decade, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Tuesday, adding that the country achieved renewable energy targets of 2030 eight years ahead of schedule.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's 1st human spaceflight scheduled for first quarter of 2027: Union Minister Dr. Singh
INDIA'S first human space mission 'Gaganyaan' has entered its final phase, with the first human spaceflight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.
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May 11, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
It's a triumph that descendants of those who rejected Constitution are today defending it: Shashi Tharoor
CONGRESS MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said it is a triumph that the descendants of those who rejected the Constitution are today celebrating and defending it.
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