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Prez Trump threatens to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status
THE row between Harvard University and US President Donald Trump escalated further after the elite university refused to accept far-reaching policy changes ordered by the White House, and Trump threatened to strip it of its tax-exempt status.
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April 17, 2025
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US, China seek to draw other countries into their respective orbits: Singapore PM
SINGAPORE Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday said the US and China claim they do not wish to force countries to choose sides but seek to draw other countries into their respective orbits, a media report.
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April 17, 2025
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We are committed to achieving the ambitious target of Green Odisha: Deputy Chief Minister Singh Deo
REAFFIRMING the state’s dedication to sustainable development, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, said Odisha is resolutely committed to achieving the ambitious target of a Green Odisha in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Clean and Green India.
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April 17, 2025
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Bid to divert attention from crisis: Cong on chargesheet in Herald case
THE Congress on Wednesday claimed that the ED chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi was an attempt to divert attention from the economic crisis the country was facing and alleged that the National Herald case is nothing but political vendetta in a legal disguise.
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April 17, 2025
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Will become voice of every poor: CM Hemant on his election as JMM chief
A day after being elected as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) president, a post which was held by his father Shibu Soren, Chief Minister Hemant Soren took a vow to become the voice of every poor, deprived and youth of the state.
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April 17, 2025
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BJP MLAs observe 'Hindu Shahid Diwas' outside WB Assembly, target CM's head
HOLDING placards against alleged atrocities on people of a particular community during recent communal violence in Murshidabad district, BJP MLAs observed 'Hindu Sahid Diwas' near the West Bengal Assembly on Wednesday demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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April 17, 2025
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Govt working with full might & dedication to wipe out Naxalism by next March, asserts CM Sai
CHHATTISGARH — Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday asserted that his government has been working with full might and dedication to wipe out Naxalism by March 31 next year. Chairing a meeting to review the progress of various schemes and development works in the Bastar division, Sai said the region is no longer a symbol of backwardness and it is becoming the gateway to the possibilities of a new India, said an official statement, quoting the CM.
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April 17, 2025
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Forcible restriction on visiting sacred Thangjing violation of freedom of religion, slams BJP MP
BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba on Wednesday said restrictions imposed by some groups on visiting Thangjing, a sacred site for Meiteis, is a violation of freedom of religion guaranteed by the Constitution.
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April 17, 2025
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Gold soars ₹1,650 to scale fresh peak of ₹98,100 per 10 g; silver jumps ₹1,900
Gold prices soared by Rs 1,650 to hit an all-time high of Rs 98,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid a global rush for safe-haven buying triggered by an escalated trade war between the US and China.
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April 17, 2025
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Padma Shri Award row: Orissa HC penalises physician for baseless petition
THE Orissa High Court on Wednesday imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on Dr. Antarayami Mishra, a physician, for filing a baseless writ petition in connection with the Padma Shri Award controversy, thereby wasting the court's time.
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April 17, 2025
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It was a beautiful experience: Mexican star Diego Luna on playing a revolutionary in 'Andor'
\"AKING \"Andor\", a show that has revolutionised the way people look at the \"Star Wars\" universe, has been nothing short of a beautiful experience for Mexican star Diego Luna, who says the whole team feels like a family now.
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April 17, 2025
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Delhi one of the top states to pay highest minimum wages: Mishra
DELHI has become one of the top states in the country to pay the highest minimum wages to workers, Labour Minister Kapil Mishra said on Wednesday.
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April 17, 2025
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India's CPI inflation to average 4.3 pc this fiscal: Crisil report
A Crisil report on Wednesday _ projected India's CPI inflation to average 4.3 per cent this fiscal (FY26) -- with food, fuel and core inflation at 4.6 per cent, 2.5 per cent and 4.2 per cent, respectively.
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April 17, 2025
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Harnessing natural resources for Odisha's development: A case for encouraging industry
ODISHA, a state blessed with abundant natural resources — including minerals, forests, and fertile lands—holds immense potential for industrial and economic growth.
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April 17, 2025
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Delhi govt to offer free Sanskrit lessons at over 1,000 locations starting April 23
INa bid to promote Sanskrit language in Delhi, the BJP government will hold 10-day free classes at over 1,000 locations, including schools, colleges and temples, in the national capital, Culture Minister Kapil Mishra announced on Wednesday.
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April 17, 2025
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‘Caste census’: K’nataka Govt will ensure no injustice happens to anyone, says CM Sidda
AMID growing opposition to the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, popularly known as the ‘caste census’, from various sections of society, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday assured that his government will not let any injustice happen to anyone.
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April 17, 2025
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Iran’s Prez accepts resignation of 2015 nuclear deal figure as UN atomic chief due in Tehran
TRAN 'S President formally approved the resignation of one of his vice presidents who served as Tehran's key negotiator in its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, just as the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog was due to arrive in the Islamic Republic on Wednesday.
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April 17, 2025
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The Farce of a European Force
European leaders - led by France, Germany, and Britain - are clamouring, and almost threatening, to raise a European Army to protect Ukraine, writes Atanu Pattanaik
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April 17, 2025
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Prioritise poor amid “Trump tariff game’, uphold ‘self respect’: Mayawati to Centre
EXPRESSING concern over the global economic turmoil triggered by the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on goods imported to America, BSP supremo Mayawati on Wednesday said the Centre must prioritise the welfare of the poor amid the \"Trump tariff game\" without \"letting its self-respect get affected\".
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April 17, 2025
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India’s organic food exports register 35 pc jump, to cross $665 million in FY25
INDIA’S export of organic food products registered a robust 35 per cent increase to $665.96 million (around Rs 5,700 crore) during the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 compared to the corresponding figure of $494.80 million in 2023-24, according to the latest data released by the government.
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April 17, 2025
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Prioritise poor amid “Trump tariff game’, uphold ‘self respect': Mayawati to Centre
EXPRESSING concern over the global economic turmoil triggered by the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on goods imported to America, BSP supremo Mayawati on Wednesday said the Centre must prioritise the welfare of the poor amid the \"Trump tariff game\" without \"letting its self-respect get affected\".
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April 17, 2025
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India calls out attempts to introduce new parameters such as religion, faith as basis for representation in reformed UNSC
India has called out attempts to introduce new parameters such as religion and faith as the basis for representation in a reformed UN Security Council, asserting that this runs completely counter to the accepted basis of regional representation.
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April 17, 2025
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India ranked second globally in direct-to- consumer sector funding in 2024: Report
INDIA secured the second spot globally in terms of funding raised by the direct-to-consumer (D2C) sector in 2024, a new report said on Wednesday.
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April 17, 2025
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5 personnel get MacGregor medal; CDS urges USI to consider awarding to Indians part of British-era mission
CHIEF of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Wednesday urged think-tank USI to consider awarding the MacGregor Memorial Medal to a group of Indians who were sent by the British on a \"mission\" into Tibet, Ladakh and other areas to carry out \"strategic reconnaissance\" in the 19th century.
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April 17, 2025
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SC: Urdu finest specimen of Ganga-Jamuni tahzeeb, we must rejoice in our diversity
NEW DELHI: Urdu is born in this land, the Supreme Court has said while describing it as the finest specimen of ‘Ganga Jamuni tahzeeb’ and stating that considering it a language of Muslims is a \"pitiable digression\" from reality and unity in diversity.
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April 17, 2025
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AM/NS unveils %60K cr plan for green steel drive in India
ARCELORMITTAL Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India has announced a Rs 60,000 crore investment plan to expand capacity, enhance scrap processing, and scale up renewable ener-
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April 17, 2025
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Impose Prez rule in Bengal: Sena slams Mamata Govt on anti-Waqf law violence
THE ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra on Wednesday hit out at the Mamata Banerjee-led government over incidents of violence following protests against the new Wagf law, and demanded imposition of President's rule in Bengal. Claiming that Hindus were living in fear in Bengal, the Eknath Shinde-led party alleged that the ruling (TMC) was a \"mere spectator” despite the violence, while other INDIA bloc allies were also keeping mum over it. Violent protests erupted last week in the pockets of Murshidabad district in WB fol-lowing anger over the amended Wagf Act. The demon-strations soon escalated into clashes, leaving at least three people dead and several injured.
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April 17, 2025
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Sonia, RaGa fraudulently took over National Herald, minted money: CM
ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday alleged that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul had fraudulently taken over the non-profit company owning the National Herald (NH) and minted money.
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April 17, 2025
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India has potential to become world's 2nd-largest economy: Mark Mobius
Not just the world's third-largest economy, India has the potential to become the second-largest economy if it remains on the current path of resilience and policy continuity, billionaire investor Mark Mobius said on Wednesday.
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April 17, 2025
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Delhi court pulls up Tihar authorities for keeping Christian Michel James with 'desperate accused'
A Delhi court on Wednesday pulled up Tihar Jail authorities for allegedly keeping Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in the Agustawestland case, with an accused who got 41 punishments for misconduct inside the prison \"in total disregard to his life and safety\".
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