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BMS not to participate in strike today
RSS-ALIGNED Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) on Tuesday said it will not participate in the nationwide general strike called on July 9 by a forum of 10 central trade unions and their associate federations.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
EC to complete Bihar SIR form collection before deadline: CEC
THE Election Commission of India (ECI) has expressed confidence that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar will be completed well ahead of the July 25 deadline, based on the progress recorded up to 6 P.M. on Tuesday.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Japan PM calls Trump's new tariff decision 'truly regrettable'
JAPANESE Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday said that US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Japan is “truly regrettable,\" noting bilateral negotiations will continue toward a mutually beneficial deal.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Nailing Down the Gender Gap
Apart from well-planned government interventions at various levels, greater awareness among women and change in mind-set towards them essential to nail down the gender gap, writes Sujata Praharaj.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ankura Hospital diagnoses rare Edwards' Syndrome case at 16 weeks, highlights power of early anomaly scans
IN a rare and critical diagnosis, Dr. Rama Manjari Naik, Consultant - Fetal Medicine at Ankura Hospital, Bhubaneswar, detected Edwards’ Syndrome (Trisomy 18) in a'16-weekold fetus during an early detailed anomaly scan.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
JSW Steel's Narayanposhi Mine bags 5-Star Award for sustainable mining
JSW Steel's Narayanposhi iron and manganese mine in Odisha has been honoured with the coveted 5Star Award by the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Ministry of Mines, Government of India.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UP to plant 12.5 cr saplings under MGNREGA scheme
THE Uttar Pradesh government is set to plant more than 12.5 crore saplings in the state under the MGNREGA scheme following the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Wildlife clearance not mandatory for basic public facilities under FRA: MOTA clarifies
THE Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has written to the environment ministry clarifying that wildlife clearance is not automatically required for constructing essential public facilities such as schools, anganwadis and roads on forest land under the Forest Rights Act (FRA)-2006, provided they are recommended by the Gram Sabha.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Sahakar Nagar Jagannath Temple celebrates Niladri Bije
THE Sahakar Nagar Jagannath Temple in North Bengaluru celebrated the Rath Yatra and Niladri Bije with grandeur and devotion, drawing thousands of devotees.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Shabana Azmi & Javed Akhtar reiterate their faith in Air India; Call it 'best inflight service'
HABANA Azmi and Javed Akhtar reiterated their faith in Air India after the horrific crash as they chose to travel by the airline to London to attend Wimbledon 2025.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Drug regulator lists 17 drugs that to be flushed down toilet if expired
APEX drug regulatory body CDSCO has listed 17 drugs which should be flushed down the toilet rather than being thrown in dustbins if they have expired or are unused to help prevent harm to people and pets at home.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha celebrates 'Rasagolla Dibasa' as Lord Jagannath returns to Puri temple after Rath Yatra
ODISHA celebrated Rasagolla Dibasa on Tuesday, marking the return of the sibling deities, Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Jagannath, to their abode in the 12th-century shrine in Puri after the annual Rath Yatra.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
TISS under attack from Modi govt, says Congress
THE Congress on Tuesday alleged the Tata Institute of Social Sciences is now \"under attack\" from the Narendra Modi government, claiming the Education Ministry took over the institution only to leave it \"directionless\" and let corrupt people cause havoc there.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Transportation services hit in Odisha as bus, truck drivers cease work in indefinite strike
TRANSPORTATION services were affected severely across the state as the Odisha Driver Mahasangha, an association of truck and bus drivers, on Tuesday launched the ‘cease work strike’ for an indefinite period over six key demands. The strike left many passengers stranded and harassed.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
How Vedanta's medical heroes are transforming rural healthcare in Kalahandi
ONCE synonymous with famine and neglect, Kalahandi is witnessing a quiet healthcare revolution, led by Vedanta Aluminium’s medical interventions.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Use WEE Index report to focus eves' empowerment: Yogi tells UP officials
UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday was presented with the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Index—an initiative by the Planning Department and the Udayati Foundation, which showed women in Lucknow, Kanpur Nagar and Varanasi benefitting from government initiatives.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha govt charts 20-year mega plan to manage 25 lakh pilgrims in Puri
IN a bid to transform pilgrim management in Puri, the Odisha Government is preparing a comprehensive 20-year master plan to facilitate disciplined darshan and safe movement of up to 25 lakh devotees during major religious events, especially the annual Rath Yatra.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bringing investment to rural sector key priority: IFAD president
BRINGING investment to the rural sector is a key priority for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), President Alvaro Lario said, adding that investment in agriculture is two to three times more effective in reducing poverty than in any other sector.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Lovers found dead at girl's home in Delhi's Najafgarh; probe on
A 20-year-old man and a teenage girl, who were in a relationship, allegedly hanged themselves at the girl's residence in Delhi's Najafgarh, an official said on Tuesday.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
US extends suspension of reciprocal tariffs to August 1; relief to Indian exporters
THE US has extended the suspension of its April 2 reciprocal tariffs until August 1, a move which provides relief to Indian exporters and additional time for New Delhi and Washington to resolve pending issues to finalise an interim trade deal.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Woman and toddler killed by ex-lover in Delhi’s Majnu Ka Tila
A woman and a six-month-old toddler were found with their throats slit allegedly by her live-in partner in north Delhi's Majnu Ka Tila area on Tuesday afternoon, an official said.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BMI may influence breast cancer risk in women with heart disease: WHO study
EXCESS weight may increase the risk of developing breast cancer among postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO), published on Monday.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha leaders express grief over demise of railway minister's father
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Tuesday condoled the demise of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's father Daulal Vaishnaw.
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Guru Dutt@100: Restless artiste in quest for perfection, melody of life
HE was 39 when he was found dead, directed just eight films and took 104 takes for that searing climax shot of \"Pyaasa\" where the poet protagonist stands framed in light and shadow as he asks \"Ye duniya agar mil bhi jaaye to kyahai?’
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July 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi government restores 13 monuments in latest heritage push
A string of Mughal-era monuments and colonial-era structures have undergone a facelift under an expansive conservation drive started by the Delhi government, and work on more is underway.
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July 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India targets $300 bn bioeconomy by 2030: Minister Jitendra Singh
THE government is committed to realising a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030, reiterated Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh on World Bioproduct Day on Monday.
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July 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Russia fires more than 100 drones at Ukraine as Kremlin dismisses transport chief after travel chaos
RUSSIA fired more than 100 drones at civilian areas of Ukraine overnight, authorities said Monday, as the Kremlin dismissed the country's transport chief after a weekend of travel chaos when Russian airports grounded hundreds of flights due to the threat of Ukrainian drone attacks.
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July 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC to hear on July 10 pleas against poll panel decision to revise electoral rolls in Bihar
THE Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on July 10 a batch of petitions challenging the decision of the Election Commission (EC) to undertake special intensive revision of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.
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July 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vietnam Joins BRICS
From strong anti-terror messaging to leading conversations on trade reform and health equity, BRICS is intent on playing a central role in shaping the world’s future, writes Atanu Pattanaik.
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July 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UAE's new Golden Visa norms mark a significant shift for Indian investors
THE recent overhaul of the UAE's Golden Visa marks a significant shift in the country’s residency landscape, industry experts said on Monday.
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