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US expresses optimism on tariff negotiations with Japan
GEORGE Glass, the US Ambassador to Japan, on Tuesday expressed optimism about the ongoing tariff negotiations between Washington and Tokyo as he met Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
From Burla to the Skies: Odia Youth’s Drone Startup Lauded by PM’s Principal Secretary
AT the convocation ceremony of IIM Sambalpur, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. P.K. Mishra shared an inspiring story that embodies the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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April 23, 2025
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Venky Mysore backs ‘resilient’ KKR, recalls 2014 record run
KOLKATA Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has thrown his weight behind the team despite its stuttering campaign this season, calling it a \"resilient\" unit and urging players to draw inspiration from the side's dramatic turnaround in the title-winning 2014 season under Gautam Gambhir.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jeddah reverberates with 'Modi-Modi' chants. Saudis singing iconic Hindi patriotic songs
A large number of locals and members of the Indian diaspora community gave a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived at his hotel in Jeddah on Tuesday afternoon.
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April 23, 2025
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State govt announces summer vacation for schools, anganwadi centres from today
IN view of the prevailing heat wave situation in Odisha, the state government announced summer vacation for schools and anganwadi centres from Wednesday.
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April 23, 2025
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Rourkela Steel Plant achieves best-ever techno-economic performance in FY 2024-25
DEMONSTRATING its unwavering commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has recorded its best-ever techno-economic performance in the financial year 2024-25. This milestone reflects the plant's sustained focus on process optimization and energy efficiency, resulting in notable reductions in both production costs and carbon emissions.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Power infrastructure boost in Bahugram, 33KV feeder commissioned at Salipur
IN a major step towards enhancing power reliability in the region, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has successfully charged the 33KV (Ckt-Tl) feeder at the newly developed 132/33KV Bahugram (Atoda) Grid in Salipur. With three bays of the grid now operational, the development is set to benefit over 10,000 consumers served by the Bahugram Primary Substation (PSS), ensuring improved load management and a more stable
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PLI pushes electronics exports to move up from 5th spot to 3rd in one fiscal: Vaishnaw
ELECTRONICS exports from India has moved up from fifth position to third within one fiscal, owing to the transformative production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Police rescues kidnapped boy in 6-hour operation in Bhubaneswar, seven held
THE police on Tuesday rescued a kidnapped minor in a six-hour operation and arrested seven people, including the boy's private tutor, in connection with the crime, an officer said.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
AIADMK chief Palaniswami alleges graft in TASMAC
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday alleged corruption to the tune of about Rs 5,400 crore a year in state-run liquor corporation TASMAC.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi to host Asian Yogasana Sports C'ship from April 25 to 27
INDIA will host the second Asian Yogasana Sports Championship at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here from April 25 to 27.
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April 23, 2025
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Sensex, Nifty rise for 6th day on foreign fund inflows, buying in banking shares
BENCHMARK equity indices Sensex and Nifty advanced on Tuesday, marking their sixth straight day of rise helped by gains in banking and FMCG shares and foreign fund inflows.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sailing Forward
India's Infrastructure Leap
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Gold touches ₹1 lakh per 10 grams for first time
GOLD prices reached a historic milestone on Tuesday as the rate of 24-carat gold touched Rs 1,00,000 per 10 grams for the first time ever.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
A Rural Renaissance: How livelihoods in Kalahandi are blooming through industrial partnership
FOR decades, Kalahandi district in Odisha has been known for its traditional handicrafts, rich biodiversity, and abundant water resources essential for irrigation. A less-er-known fact about the region is its wealth of natural resources — especially bauxite, which exists in abundance. Yet, for many years, Kalahandi stood as a stark symbol of rural deprivation in India. Once synonymous with starvation deaths and chronic drought, the region gained national attention under the term ‘Kalahandi Syndrome’, a grim reminder of systemic neglect and human suffering.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Faculty shortage not valid ground to reject VRS applications: Orissa High Court
IN a significant judgment, the Orissa High Court has ruled that the state government cannot deny voluntary retirement (VRS) applications solely on the grounds of faculty shortages.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
At 46.2 degrees Celsius, Jharsuguda becomes hottest place in country
ODIHA'S industrial town of Jharsuguda on Tuesday emerged as the hottest place in the country with mercury level reaching 46.2 degrees Celsius while 15 places in the state recorded maximum temperature at or above 40 degrees Celsius, IMD said.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Airtel to acquire entire 400 Mhz spectrum of Adani Data Networks
BHARTI Airtel on Tuesday said the company along with its subsidiary Bharti Hexacom Limited will acquire rights to use entire 400 megahertz spectrum of Adani Data Networks.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Dubey attacks Congress on judicial appointments; oppn party hits back with 'Lodha, Gogoi' examples
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday hit out at the Congress over appointments in the higher judiciary during its tenure, evoking a sharp response from the opposition party that said the \"shameless political use\" made by the RSS, Jana Sangh and the BJP of the judicial process, courts and judges was recorded in history.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kiren Rijiju targets Mamata govt for refusing to implement Waqf Act
UNION Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday strongly criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for refusing to implement the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in her state, saying that a state cannot block a law passed by Parliament under the federal structure.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
I'm going to ensure I make the most of opportunity, says Kujur
DRAFTED into the senior national women's team following an impressive performance in the Hockey India League with JSW Soorma Club, young midfielder Ajmina Kujur is desperate to make the most of the opportunity in the upcoming five-match away series against Australia.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Let's celebrate earth by committing to a sustainable future, says Allu Arjun
TELUGU star Allu Arjun, whose upcoming film director Atlee is the talk of the town, has on the occasion of Earth Day, urged people to celebrate our planet \"by nurturing its beauty, conserving its resources and committing to a sustainable future.”
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Francis to be buried at Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Saturday
POPE Francis’ body will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica until his funeral - scheduled for 10 AM Saturday morning - the Holy See's Press Office announced on Tuesday.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM's advisers giving him wrong suggestions, we know agencies being misused: Priyanka
CONGRESS general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday over ED probes against her family members, saying he seems to be getting wrong suggestions from his advisers as people fully realise that probe agencies are being misused for political reasons.
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April 23, 2025
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Amitabh Bachchan says work is 'the cure for ailments'
MEGASTAR Amitabh Bachchan, whose legendary career spans over five decades, said that work is the cure for all ailments a mantra he continues to live by.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bumrah named Wisden's leading men's cricketer; Mandhana wins women's honour
INDIA'S premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday named as Leading Men's Cricketer in the World while prolific batter Smriti Mandhana grabbed the honour in the women's category in the 2025 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jackie Shroff celebrates Earth Day with a special message
ACTOR Jackie Shroff, who recently seen in 'Baby John’ has a message on Earth Day.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi govt puts off launch of 330 electric buses due to mourning on demise of Pope
THE Delhi government on Tuesday postponed its launch of 330 electric buses due to the national mourning on the demise of Pope Francis.
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April 23, 2025
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IAF official attack case: Action will be taken as per law, says K'taka CM
KARNATAKA Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said he has asked police officials to take action in accordance with law irrespective of whoever is involved.
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April 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Murshidabad violence orchestrated by 'outsiders', will visit troubled areas in May: CM Mamata Banerjee
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that “outsiders” were responsible for the violence that erupted in parts of Murshidabad district over the Waqf Act recently, and said she would visit the troubled areas in the first week of May to evaluate the situation.
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