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Indian men’s and women’s compound archery teams enter WC Stage 2 finals
THE Indian men's and women's compound archery teams stormed into the finals of the World Cup Stage 2 with commanding wins here on Wednesday, assuring the country of two medals from the prestigious event.
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May 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Why India and Pakistan Need a Crisis Hotline
TWO weeks after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir that claimed 26 lives, India and Pakistan appear dangerously close to war.
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May 08, 2025
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Russian Embassy unveils special plaque honouring Biju Patnaik
RUSSIA on Wednesday paid tribute to freedom fighter and — former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik by unveiling a memorial plaque in his honour at its embassy in New Delhi.
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May 08, 2025
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Op Sindoor sends out message that India won't tolerate terror attacks on its soil, says Fadnavis
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said Operation Sindoor displays India's military capability and unwavering will, and sends out a message that the country will no longer tolerate terror attacks on its soil.
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May 08, 2025
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Col Sofiya Quershi, who briefed on 'Op Sindoor', is 'fauji' kid driven to serve nation early on
BEING a 'fauji' kid, Sofiya Qureshi grew up listening to tales of valour and sacrifice of the army shared by her grandfather, who was a soldier. Many years later, when she expressed her desire to join the armed forces, her family didn't hesitate and stood firmly behind her decision.
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May 08, 2025
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India-UK FTA bypasses China’s dependence, navigates US tariffs
INDIA and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), momentous not only in quantitative magnitude -- encompassing reductions across 90 per cent of tariff lines -- but also in its emblematic stature as a recalibration of post-globalisation economic strategy, an SBI report said on Wednesday.
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May 08, 2025
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Suvendu lauds Indian Armed Forces for strike on terror camps, says day of ‘immense satisfaction’
LAUDING the Indian Armed Forces for the missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK in the early hours of Wednesday, senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said it was a day of \"immense satisfaction\".
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May 08, 2025
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India's 'SVAMITVA' scheme in focus at World Bank Land Conference in US
INDIA took centre-stage at the prestigious 'World Bank Land Conference 2025' in Washington, DC, reaffirming the country's global leadership in inclusive land governance and grassroots empowerment.
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May 08, 2025
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Talks with Trump constructive despite no tariffs lifting
CANADIAN Prime Minister Mark Carney said that he had wide-ranging and constructive discussions with US President Donald Trump in the White House, although the two leaders disagreed on tariffs lifting and the \"51st state,\" according to the live broadcast of CBC News.
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May 08, 2025
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'Op Sindoor': Nine terror targets destroyed in Pakistan and PoK
INDIA'S armed forces destroyed nine terrorist infrastructure including that of Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in a 25-minute-long \"measured and \"non-escalatory\" missile and drone strike early Wednesday in retaliation to the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam.
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May 08, 2025
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Man gets 20 years RI for raping minor
A court in Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old girl last year, a government advocate said.
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May 08, 2025
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World leaders call on India, Pak to exercise restraint, hope hostilities ‘end very quickly
WORLD leaders, including UN chief Antonio Guterres and US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and hoped that the hostilities would end \"very quickly”.
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May 08, 2025
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We know how to ignore noise, says KKR coach on Dhoni farewell buzz
THE frenzy surrounding MS Dhoni possibly playing his last game at Eden Gardens may overshadow Kolkata Knight Riders’ crucial IPL contest against Chennai Super Kings, but head coach Chandrakant Pandit said the players know how to “ignore the noise” and stay focussed on the game.
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May 07, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pankaj Advani gets top billing in NSCI Baulkline Snooker tournament’s main round
DEFENDING champion Pankaj Advani on Tuesday received top seeding in a 32-player field for the main draw of the NSCI Baulkline Snooker tournament with half of them entering from the qualifying round.
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May 07, 2025
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UK plans crackdown on misuse of study, work visas for asylum claims
THE UK government on Tuesday said that it is building intelligence around foreign nationals who abuse study and work visa grants to go on to claim asylum in the country, a category led by Pakistanis.
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May 07, 2025
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Calculations of 'opportunistic alliance' will be proven wrong in '26, says Stalin
TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister and ruling DMK president M K Stalin on Tuesday exuded confidence that his party will once again form the government after the 2026 polls in the state and that the calculations of those who had forged an \"opportunistic alliance,\" will be proven wrong by the people.
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May 07, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PKL has led to remarkable resurgence of traditional sports: Odisha CM Majhi
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the remarkable global journey of India’s indigenous sports, whilst acknowledging the remarkable resurgence of Kabaddi through the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.
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May 07, 2025
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India's human development continues to make progress, ranks 130 out of 193 nations
INDIA continues its steady rise on the Human Development Index (HDI), ranking 130 out of 193 countries in the 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) released on Tuesday by the UN Development Programme.
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May 07, 2025
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BJP appeals to citizens party members to volunteer for mock drill
NEW DELHI, MAY 6
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May 07, 2025
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Sensex falls 155 pts as investors turn cautious amid India-Pak tensions
BENCHMARK indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower in a range-bound trade on Tuesday due to profit booking, mainly in banking and oil shares, and investors staying on the sideline amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
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May 07, 2025
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Delhi: AAP, BJP trade barbs over water issue
AAP and BJP indulged in a blame game on Tuesday over the issue of water shortage in Delhi, with both parties accusing each other of mismanagement and spreading misinformation.
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May 07, 2025
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Mock drills in nearly 300 districts with N-plants, other vital installations
THE stage is set for a nationwide mock drill on Wednesday with all states and Union territories preparing to operationalise air-raid sirens and train people on evacuation protocols and cleaning of bunkers and trenches among other steps in the event of a \"hostile attack”.
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May 07, 2025
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One Nation, One Election can make India attractive destination for global investors: Dr. Tapan K Chand
ONE Nation and One Election can make India attractive before global investors, said prominent industry leader Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand.
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May 07, 2025
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Global giants like Apple see economic sense in investing in India: Scindia
COMMUNICATIONS Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said that global tech giants such as Apple see a lot of economic sense in setting up manufacturing facilities in India.
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May 07, 2025
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Pakistan's military dictatorship and its Impact on democracy
PAKISTAN’S protracted struggle with democratic governance resembles less a narrative of political maturation and more a cautionary example of institutional domination.
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May 07, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Terrorism finished, tourism flourishing in Tripura: CM Saha
TRIPURA Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the state was now free of terrorism and with the implementation of several ambitious projects, tourism was flourishing.
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May 07, 2025
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ED raids multiple locations in Chennai linked to environmental consultants and healthcare sector
THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted extensive raids at five different locations across Chennai, targeting environmental consultancy firms and individuals linked to the healthcare sector.
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May 07, 2025
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European Union not to be pressured into unfair US tariff deal, says trade chief Maros Sefcovic
THE European Union (EU) doesn't feel pressured to yield to an imbalanced trade agreement with the United States, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic said Tuesday at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
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May 07, 2025
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Relationship between Australia and India ‘never been stronger’, says Albanese after speaking with Modi
AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday said that the relationship between Australia and India has never been stronger and said that he is looking forward to working with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the coming years to build a prosperous future for the region.
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May 07, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Draft Dengue Action Plan proposes higher penalties, appointing nodal officers
FROM proposing increased penalties under the Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC) Act, 1957 to directing the Jal Board to fix leak-ages and appointing nodal officers in every private and government office, the draft Dengue Action Plan 2025 outlines these as some of the key measures to deal with mosquito menace.
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