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June 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Prime accused with criminal record extorted ₹1,000 from victim post gang rape in Gopalpur: Police
THE 10 accused, who allegedly raped a college student at Gopalpur on June 15, also extorted Rs 1,000 from the victim and her male companion after the sexual assault, investigators said on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
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Putin says ready to meet Zelensky in 'final phase' of peace talks
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a “final phase\" of negotiations but again questioned his Ukrainian counterpart's legitimacy.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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Cong sets up 5-member panel to probe 'rising crimes' against women in Odisha
THE Congress on Thursday constituted a five-member fact-finding team of its women leaders to visit Odisha and submit a comprehensive report on the alleged rise in atrocities against women and reports of a large number of women missing in the state.
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June 20, 2025
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IT raids at 20 locations linked to late Odisha Health Minister Naba Das
THE Income Tax Department has launched simultaneous raids at 20 locations connected to late Odisha Health Minister and senior BJD leader, Naba Kishore Das, intensifying its probe into alleged financial irregularities.
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June 20, 2025
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Gambhir will enjoy young captain Gill with him: Sanjay Manjrekar
AS India begin a new chapter in red-ball cricket under the leadership of Shubman Gill, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes that the team’s head coach Gautam Gambhir is set for an exciting partnership with the young Test captain.
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June 20, 2025
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Khalistani extremists using Canada as base for violence in india: Report
POLITICALLY motivated violent extremism threat in Canada since mid-1980s has manifested through Khalistani extremists seeking to use violent means to create an independent nation state called Khalistan within India's Punjab, a report by Ottawa's intelligence agency has said.
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June 20, 2025
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Without addressing inequalities, no nation can claim to be truly democratic: CJI Gavai
WITHOUT addressing the structural inequalities that marginalise large sections of society, no nation can claim to be truly progressive or democratic, Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has said.
3 min |
June 20, 2025
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PM Modi to unveil railway projects worth ₹2,750 crore today
During his visit to Odisha on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, dedicate, and lay foundation stones for railway projects worth over Rs 2,750 crore, marking a historic landmark in the state's development journey.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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Aluminium extrusion industry seeks govt safeguards to revive domestic units
THE aluminium extrusion industry on Thursday sought safeguards from the government to revive underutilised domestic units as free trade pacts with several Far East countries, which allow duty-free imports, affect the viability of nearly 500 home-grown entities.
2 min |
June 20, 2025
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India to evacuate its nationals from war-affected Israel
INDIA has decided to evacuate its nationals from Israel who wish to leave in view of the unfolding security situation in that country over the ongoing conflict with Iran.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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Odisha adopts integrated strategy to combat Sickle Cell Disease, says Dr. Brundha D
“WE know that in Odisha, the prevalence of sickle cell and thalassemia is higher than in other states,” said Dr. Brundha D., Mission Director, NHM, Odisha, during the World Sickle Cell Awareness Day event held at IMA House, Bhubaneswar. “With the support of our frontline workers, we've already achieved 75 per cent of our annual target of two lakh screenings under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) 2047,” she added.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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Odisha conducts state-wide disaster drill to strengthen emergency preparedness
ODISHA demonstrated its commitment to disaster resilience by conducting a massive two-day Annual Table Top and Disaster Management Exercise across all 30 districts on June 18 and 19.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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Indian junior archers enter five finals at Asia Cup Stage 2
INDIAN junior archers continued their dominating run by storming into five team finals at the Asia Cup Stage 2 here on Thursday.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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ED raids multiple locations in Ranchi & Patna in NEET-UG paper leak case
THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday launched raids at several locations in Ranchi's Bariatu area as well as in Patna and Nalanda in Bihar in connection with the 2024 NEET-UG paper leak case, now being probed for money laundering.
2 min |
June 20, 2025
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Govt doctor suspended for asking patients to buy medicines from private outlets
A government doctor was suspended in Odisha on Thursday for allegedly asking patients to buy medicines from private outlets, officials said.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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Amazon Fresh launches curated Millet Store for wholesome living
AMAZON Fresh has launched a dedicated Millet Storefront to promote clean, healthy, and easy-to-cook alternatives for everyday meals.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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Central government launches Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub to promote inclusive growth
THE Central government launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub, a dedicated digital platform aimed at strengthening gender-responsive planning and inclusive growth in India.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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NTPC delivers Five hydrogen fuel cell buses to SIDCO for commercial operations in Leh
STATE-OWNED power giant NTPC on Thursday said it has handed over five hydrogen fuel cell buses to SIDCO (Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation), a Ladakh administration undertaking, for commercial operations in the Union Territory.
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June 20, 2025
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Growth & Income Inequality: Evidence & Ideology
Tax should be used as an instrument of distributive justice in place of the present tendency to placate the superrich with benign tax, writes Prof. Satya Narayan Misra.
4 min |
June 20, 2025
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Another woman gang-raped in Odisha, third such incident in 3 days
A woman in Mayurbhanj district was allegedly raped by four men, police said on Thursday.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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One Health Mission studying migratory birds, slaughter houses to prevent zoonotic spillovers: ICMR-NIV
In a bid to check and prevent zoonotic spillovers, the National One Health Mission is studying migratory birds and slaughterhouses, said Dr Naveen Kumar, Director at the ICMR-National Virology Institute (NIV) here.
2 min |
June 20, 2025
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Ex-Panchayat official held for misappropriating govt funds worth over ₹53 lakh
THE Odisha Vigilance has arrested a former Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) on the charges of embezzlement of government funds to the tune of over Rs 53 lakh in Daringbadi block of Kandhamal district, an official said on Thursday.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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Huge blow to Indian diplomacy: Cong on Trump-Munir lunch
THE Congress on Thursday attacked the government after US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for lunch, saying it is a \"huge blow\" to Indian diplomacy.
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June 20, 2025
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Empower yourself to empower your community: Odisha Governor Kambhampati urges tribal youth
“SET a clear objective in life and work hard to achieve it. Education is the most powerful medium to reach your goals. It will not only empower you individually but also enable you to contribute to the upliftment of your society,” said Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati addressing a group of tribal students at Raj Bhavan on Thursday.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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AIIMS Bhubaneswar to be accorded Centre of Excellence status for Sickle Cell disease management
AIIMS Bhubaneswar will soon be accorded the status of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for the management and research of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), announced Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram during the World Sickle Cell Awareness Day celebration held at the institute on Thursday.
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June 20, 2025
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Paradip Port Authority observes International Day of Yoga with unique session aboard Coast Guard vessel
IN a distinctive prelude to International Yoga Day 2025, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Thursday hosted a special yoga practice session aboard the Coast Guard vessel ICGS Vijaya, in col-laboration with the Art of Living, Paradip branch.
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June 20, 2025
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India hit new high in QS World University rankings with record 54 institutions: Centre
INDIA has hit a new high with 54 universities featuring in the coveted QS world rankings, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Thursday while lauding the performance of the country's universities.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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Ministry of Culture plans yr-long commemorative events to mark 50th anniversary of Emergency
THE Culture Ministry has planned a year-long calendar of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency starting June 25 and shared its schedule with various states and UTs so they can host the \"activities,\" sources said. In a letter dated June 14, the ministry stated that the imposition of the Emergency on June 25, 1975, stands as a \"stark reminder of the darkest period in India's democratic history.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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KIIT tops in Odisha, gains global recognition in QS World University Rankings 2026
KIIT Deemed to be University has achieved a significant milestone by securing the No. 1 position among all private universities in Odisha in the QS World University Rankings 2026, released recently.
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