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Will PM acknowledge changed policy on caste census, commit to a timeline: Cong
CLAIMING that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a \"desperate U-turn\" on the caste census, the Congress on Sunday asked whether he will have the honesty to acknowledge that his government has officially changed its policy on the subject and commit to a timeline for such a survey.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Agri minister Chouhan unveils first genome-edited rice varieties, yield to rise up to 30 pc
AGRICULTURE Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday unveiled the first genome-edited rice varieties 'DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1' developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to address challenges of climate change and boost rice yields by up to 30 per cent.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pahalgam terror attack: CPI(M) seeks accountability for 'major security lapse’
THE CPI(M) on Sunday said the terror attack in Pahalgam was the result of a major security lapse that must be investigated and accountability for it fixed, even as the Left party stressed on prioritising identifying and punishing the perpetrators.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Domestic violence & assault among maximum reported crimes to NCW
THE National Commission for Women (NCW) received 7,698 complaints this year, with domestic violence, assault, and criminal intimidation the most common grievances across India.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Corruption, injustice rampant under current Uttar Pradesh Govt: Akhilesh
AFTER Leader of Opposition in Uttar Pradesh Assembly Mata Prasad Pandey flagged embezzlement of Rs 64 crore during wheat purchase in his constituency, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said there is no limit to corruption and injustice under the current government.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jaishankar says India looking for partners and not preachers
Highlights New Delhi's 'Russia realism'
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian women’s hockey team beats Aus 1-0 to wrap up tour with lone win
THE Indian women's hockey team saved the best for the last as they beat formidable Australia 1-0 in a thrilling match to notch their lone win and end the tour on a high here on Sunday.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Stringent new law to prevent illegal religious conversion in Chhattisgarh, asserts CM Sai
CHHATTISGARH Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday announced that his government will introduce a new stringent law to prevent religious conversion of tribal people, and possibly others.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Safeguard credibility, define boundaries, communicate honestly, WAVES panel advises influencers
‘NFLUENCERS in the digital world need to safeguard their credibility, clearly define their boundaries, and communicate honestly with their followers, experts said on Sunday.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre not granting environmental clearance to Mahadayi proj: Sidda
HUBBALLI (KARNATAKA), MAY 4
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Trump chaos offers funding win for Europe
DONALD Trump's trade war is creating some unexpected European benefits.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SL record first win against India in seven years after Nilakshi’s effort
ALL-ROUNDER Nilakshika Silva brought her years of experience to play during a counter-attacking 33-ball 56 as Sri Lanka humbled India by three wickets -- their first win in seven years against their fancied rivals - in a women's Tri-series match here on Sunday.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
New wave of South Korean, Chinese content to take Indian audience on stellar ride
A new wave of South Korean and Chinese content is set to create ripples in India, as a new partnership has been announced at the ongoing maiden edition of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
China's Xi to visit Russia from May 7-10 for talks with Putin, attend V-day celebrations
CHINESE President Xi Jinping will visit Russia from May 7-10 to attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow and hold \"strategic communication\" with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on a series of major international and regional issues, it was announced on Sunday.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi Capitals take on Sunrisers Hyderabad hoping to break two-match losing streak
DELHI Capitals skipper Axar Patel would like to quickly forget the underwhelming performances of his side in home conditions and get their stuttering campaign back on track when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are teetering on the edge of elimination, in an IPL match here on Monday.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Three of family killed in accident in Jajpur
THREE members of a family, including a teenager, were killed after a tractor carrying them overturned in Jajpur district, police said on Sunday.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
The exodus never probed
Had ethnic cleansing of Kashmiri Hindus been properly investigated or individual killings thoroughly probed, role of local collaborators might have been exposed and addressed, writes Deepika Bhan
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Palaniswami rubbishes DMK'S 'intimidation' barb aimed at AIADMK's alliance with BJP
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has said his party had never been intimidated by the BJP-led Centre and it happily stitched an alliance with the Saffron party for the 2026 Assembly polls.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Trump and Ukraine deal: Where are Europe's critical minerals?
THE United States has signed a deal with Ukraine for preferential access to its critical minerals, with Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskiy mending relations after months of tense negotiations.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sanskrit mother of nearly all Indian languages: Amit Shah
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said there is no opposition to any language as no one can be distanced from their mother tongue and Sanskrit is the mother of nearly all Indian languages.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Monitor top advance tax payers and check fake claims: CBDT tells I-T dept
THE CBDT has directed income-tax officials to \"closely\" monitor top advance tax payers and identify bogus claims of exemptions and deductions as part of the strategy to improve direct tax collections during the current financial year.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Nine transgender students clear Odisha Class 10 board exam
NINE transgenders of a school in Bhadrak district have cleared the Odisha Class 10 board examination.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pak shuts ports for Indian ships after New Delhi bans imports from Islamabad
PAKISTAN has banned Indian-flagged ships from entering its ports with immediate effect after New Delhi imposed fresh punitive measures, including a ban on the import of goods and entry of Pakistani vessels into its ports, against Islamabad amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi's maximum temperature at 36 degrees Celsius
THE national capital on Sunday recorded a high of 36 degrees Celsius, 3.3 notches below the seasonal average, the weather office said.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi Assembly likely to meet for two-day special session on May 13-14; Bill on school fees in focus
NEW DELHI, MAY 4
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Manoj Tiwari announces Shiv Puran Katha in Delhi, says Rahul Gandhi 'anti-Sanatan'
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has announced that a grand \"Shiv Puran Katha\" will be held in Hastinapur from May 21 to May 27 in Delhi's Burari region under the banner of \"Manav Seva Shiksha Sansthan,' aiming to spread the spiritual and cultural message of Hinduism to — every household.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
JSW Steel wins exporter award, recognized for excellence in bulk cargo operations
JSW Steel Ltd. was honoured as the thirdbest exporter for the 2024-25 fiscal year, while JSW Terminal (DDIP) received the award for Best Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Operator in Bulk Cargo for FY 2024-25.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India to unveil SVAMITVA plan at World Bank Land Conference
INDIA's SVAMITVA scheme — a massive project to digitalise land records — will be in global focus at the World Bank Land Conference that begins on Monday in the US capital.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Binayak Behera, Santosh Jena among champions at 4th Odisha State Ranking Pickleball Tournament
THE 4th Odisha State Ranking Pickleball Tournament concluded with great enthusiasm and competitive spirit on May 4, 2025, at the Aditya Recreational Club, Bhubaneswar.
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May 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Servitor questioned over 'use' of Puri Jagannath temple sacred wood to make idols in Digha shrine
THE Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) of Puri on Sunday questioned a senior servitor over the alleged use of surplus sacred wood of the 12th century shrine in crafting idols in a temple at Digha in neighbouring West Bengal, officials said.
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