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BJD claims it's secular amid row over its MPs voting in favour of Waqf Bill
Amid a row over change in stand over voting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2023, the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday asserted it is a secular regional outfit and maintains equal distance from the BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA block led by the Congress.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Minority community members protest in Kol against Waqf Bill
MEMBERS of the minority community staged protest at Park Circus Crossing here on Friday, demanding immediate withdrawal of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sweeping Donald Trump tariffs shock global economy, drawing threats and calls for talks
President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs on American imports shocked governments and investors around the world, swiftly spurring both threats of retaliation and calls for negotiation as industries scrambled and global stocks tumbled.
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April 05, 2025
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State govt launches campaign to ensure Odia signboards in shops
THE Odisha government on Friday warned businessmen and shop owners of legal action if they do not display Odia on their signboards.
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April 05, 2025
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Highest paid in team doesn't mean I have to score every match, it's about impact: Venkatesh Iyer
Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer believes his Rs 23.75 crore price tag doesn't mean he has to score heavily in every game, stressing that his focus is on making a meaningful impact for the team.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Djokovic, Gauff and other players ask the Grand Slam tournaments for more money and more say
NOVAK Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are among 20 leading tennis players who signed a letter sent to the heads of the four Grand Slam tournaments seeking more prize money and a greater say in what they called \"decisions that directly impact us.\"
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SBI Pension Funds donates mobile medical van to Bhoomika Eye Hospital
In a generous move to support healthcare access, SBI Pension Funds Pvt. Ltd. has donated a state-of-the-art Mobile Medical Van, along with essential equipment to Bhoomika Eye Hospital in Bhubaneswar.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
South Odisha's famous Budhi Thakurani Yatra begins
AMIDST elaborate security arrangements, the famous Maa Budhi Thakurani Yatra, one of the biggest cultural carnivals of southern Odisha, commenced in the early hours of Friday and will continue till April 28.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC frowns upon 'suppression' of criminal history in bail pleas
SAYING it was \"taken for a ride\", the Supreme Court has frowned upon a \"growing trend\" where persons suppress their criminal history while seeking bail or protection from coercive action.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Governor Kambampati, CM Majhi condole demise of veteran actor Manoj Kumar
ODISHA Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Friday condoled the demise of veteran actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar, and said his iconic performances will forever remained in the hearts of fans.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's business correspondent sector to cross ₹147 bn in FY25
DRIVEN by rising rural banking demand, government-led financial inclusion schemes, and digital innovation, India's business correspondent sector was set to surpass Rs 147 billion in FY25, a report showed on Friday.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India's services sector growth moderates in March on marginal slowdown in output, sales: PMI
INDIA'S services sector activity eased slightly in March, weighed down by a marginal slowdown in sales amid softer demand conditions and easing inflationary pressures, a monthly survey said on Friday.
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April 05, 2025
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Leaders in Bay of Bengal region agree to improve trade ties, disasters relief efforts
LEADERS of nations in the Bay of Bengal region pledged to improve trade and transport cooperation as they concluded a summit in Bangkok on Friday.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
WBPDCL, 2 thermal plants in Bengal among top power utilities in country: Mamata
THE West Bengal Power De velopment Cor-po-ra-tion Limited (WBPDCL) has been ranked the best-performing company in the country while two thermal power plants in the state have also topped the list in performance across the country, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday, citing the latest rankings by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) of the Union Ministry of Power.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jajpur administration prohibits parking of goods trucks on national highways
In a bid to curb road accidents, Jajpur Collector Arabinda Padhy has prohibited unauthorised parking of goods vehicles on the main carriageways of National High-ways (NHs) passing through the district.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Maya criticises 'hasty' passage of Waqf Bill: BSP does not support it
BAHUJAN Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday criticised the central government for 'rushing' the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, saying that the legislation should have been introduced only after addressing people's concerns and clarifying doubts.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Minister Nadda to launch Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha on April 11
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, JP Nadda, is scheduled to launch the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha next week. The official launch event will take place on April 11 with Nadda arriving in Bhubaneswar on April 10 to mark the occasion.
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April 05, 2025
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SC says no to plea for barring kids below 13 from using social media
THE Supreme Court on Friday refused to examine a plea seeking to prohibit children below 13 from using social media, observing it was a policy issue.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Evergreen songs from Manoj Kumar’s filmography
Manoj Kumar’s cinematic legacy endures, not just because of the films he starred in and directed but also for the many melodious songs that were integral to his movies. Be it sad, happy, philosophical or patriotic, there is a Manoj Kumar film song for every mood.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bengal SSC to soon initiate process of conducting fresh examinations for all teaching and non-teaching candidates
THE West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) on Friday said it would abide by the Supreme Court directive and soon initiate the process of conducting fresh exams for all teaching and non-teaching candidates, who took part in the now invalidated 2016 job recruitment exercise.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India needs proactive action to better prepare for transition to renewable energy
INDIA will be better prepared for the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy by taking a proactive approach and recognising that this shift is the way forward, the Director of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty has said.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sextortion Racket Case: Nigerian national Djedje Raymond duped over ₹1 crore from several women across six countries
NIGERIAN national Djedje Raymond, arrested for allegedly defrauded over Rs 1 crore from multiple women across six countries, according to the Commissionerate Police.
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April 05, 2025
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Union Cabinet okays phase 2 of Vibrant Villages Programme
THE second phase of Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), which envisages comprehensive development of select villages located along international borders, has been approved by the Union Cabinet, the government announced on Friday.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Gyan Sarathi, Young Managers, and QUIZ-SAMRAT Awards presented at Rourkela Steel Plant
The Gyan Sarathi, Young Managers, and DIG QUIZ-SAMRAT Awards were presented during the Annual Review and Award session at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), held at the Gopabandhu Auditorium on April 1, 2025.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Over 420 stations provide feeding rooms to nursing mothers: Railway Minister
BABY feeding rooms are provided at major railway stations in order to ensure privacy to nursing mothers, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
RBI to issue ₹10, ₹500 notes bearing signature of Guv Malhotra
THE Reserve Bank of India on Friday said it will shortly issue Rs 10 and Rs 500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, bearing the signature of Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
57th Sr National Kho Kho: Maharashtra and Railways crowned champions
THE 57th Senior National Kho Kho Championship concluded in Puri today with Maharashtra clinching the Women’s Championship title after a nail-biting encounter against host Odisha.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Oppn can move court but refrain from provoking minorities on Waqf Bill: BJP
THE BJP on Friday said the Opposition may challenge the Waqf (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament in court if they want, but they should refrain from indulging in \"petty politics\" or appeasement and \"pro-
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April 05, 2025
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Take Katchatheevu on 99-year lease from Sri Lanka, Vijay urges Modi
SLAMMING the DMK and BJP-led governments at the state and centre over the fishermen issue, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam chief, actor-politician Vijay, on Friday said retrieving Katchatheevu from Sri Lanka will be the only permanent solution to end the sufferings of Tamil Nadu fishermen.
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April 05, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi HC imposes ₹25K costs on Shazia Ilmi for hiding details in petition against Rajdeep Sardesai
THE Delhi High Court on Friday imposed Rs 25,000 costs on BJP leader Shazia Ilmi for \"wilfully suppressing\" complete facts in her plea alleging defamation and violation of her privacy during a show hosted by journalist Rajdeep Sardesai.
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