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Shilpa Shetty looks back at her journey and the stories that Made her on her 50th Birthday
On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally.
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June 11, 2025

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Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Where was Sonam for 17 days after Raja's killing?
(RNS, 10-06-25) With Meghalaya police linking the May 23 honeymoon murder of Raja Raghuvanshi to his wife Sonam and four others, the million-dollar question remains, where was Sonam for the 17 days after her husband was killed?
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June 11, 2025
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Andhra's Srikakulam villagers stage protest for committed teachers
In a unique show of civic involvement, residents of Duppalapadu village in Kotabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, staged a peaceful demonstration urging that only committed and passionate teachers choose postings at their historic village school.
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June 11, 2025

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Non-farm jobs up 21 percentage points in 12 years in TN villages
A state planning commission report on rural non-farm employment in Tamil Nadu, based on a detailed survey done in 12 villages across six districts, showed a sharp shift from agricultural employment to non-agricultural employment in 12 years between 2012 and 2024.
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June 11, 2025

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Madrid's new street circuit to debut in 2026, replacing Imola on F1 schedule
A new street circuit in Madrid will make its debut on the Formula 1 schedule in September of next year, replacing the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
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June 11, 2025

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Amid success on anti-Maoist front, Chhattisgarh govt eyes Rs 49,000 crore projects in Bastar
Chhattisgarh BJP government, amid the ongoing offensive against the Maoists in Bastar region, has geared up with the proposal to get two major Rs 49000 crore projects, construction of the Bodhghat multipurpose dam project and interlinking the Indravati & Mahanadi rivers, off the ground. Both mega projects, which remained stalled for the past 45 years are believed to carry immense potential towards assuring major economic revival of one of the country’s backwards regions, wrecked by the presence of left-wing extremists.
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June 11, 2025

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UK, Canada and three others sanction two Israeli ministers for 'inciting extremist violence' against Palestinians
Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway said Tuesday they have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ministers for allegedly “inciting extremist violence” against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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June 11, 2025

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TN aims to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030, highlights SDG vision report
The Tamil Nadu’s Vision for Sustainable Development Goals, a report submitted by the state planning commission, aims at eliminating extreme poverty and reduce the population below the poverty line in TN to zero by 2030.
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June 11, 2025

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Full of action against terrorism, Naxalism, but challenges remain as Modi 3.0 completes first year
Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in its third term largely succeeded in dealing and taming elements posing threats to India's internal security situation in past one year, two deadly terror incidents in Jammu & Kashmir - Reasi pilgrim attack and the devastating Pahalgam massacre and the continuing ethnic unrest in Manipur still pose serious challenges to deal with.
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June 11, 2025

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Indian Institute of Architects, Odisha Chapter Submits Proposal to Government Call for simplifying the approval system
The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Odisha Chapter, under the chairmanship of Ms. Swopnadutta Mohanty, has submitted the Draft Odisha Development Authorities (Planning & Building Standards) Rules, 2025 to the Principal Secretary, Smt. Usha Padhee, IAS, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Government of Odisha.
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June 11, 2025

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Keezhadi report of Amarnath Ramakrishna not scientific, well-supported: Union Culture Minister
A fresh round of debate has erupted over the Keezhadi excavation issue, with Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reiterating what the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) stated three weeks ago, that archaeologist K. Amarnath Ramakrishna must rework his report on the Keezhadi excavations to make it more authentic.
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June 11, 2025

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DHE, IGNOU pact for higher education courses in Odia
Students will soon be able to pursue distance courses at the undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), diploma and certificate levels in Odia language.
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June 11, 2025

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Uber to launch driverless taxis in London next year
Ride-hailing firm Uber will launch self-driving taxis in London next year when England trials new driverless services, the firm and the UK government said on Tuesday.
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June 11, 2025
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'100 Days', 'Dalaal' Director Partho Ghosh Passes Away
Indian filmmaker Partho Ghosh, who has made movies such as Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit-starrer “100 Days” and “Agni Sakshi” with Nana Patekar to name a few, passed away on Monday morning aged 75.
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June 11, 2025

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TN told to submit draft policy for trans persons by July 21
The Madras High Court on Monday granted a month's time to the Tamil Nadu government to submit the draft policy for the welfare of trans persons.
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June 11, 2025
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Odisha govt hikes ex gratia for death due to wild animal attack to Rs 10 lakh
The Odisha government has increased the ex gratia for death due to wild animal attack to Rs 10 lakh from the existing 6 lakh, informed Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday.
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June 11, 2025
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Odisha CM vows strict action against illegal Bangladeshi settlers in state
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday directed the district administration to take strict legal action against Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in Kendrapara.
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June 11, 2025

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WTC Final: ICC Chair Jay Shah extends best wishes to SA and Australia for 'Ultimate Test' at Lord's
As The World Test Championship (Wtc) Final Is Set To Begin On Wednesday, Where South Africa And Australia Will Fight For The Coveted Mace, The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah Expressed His Excitement For The “Enthralling Contest” And Gave His Best Wishes To Both Teams For The “Ultimate Test”.
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June 11, 2025

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Boisson soars 296 places in rankings, Sinner keeps top spot despite French Open loss to Alcaraz
Loïs Boisson, the revelation of the French Open, has rocketed 296 places up the WTA rankings after her fairy-tale run at Roland-Garros.
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June 11, 2025

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Rs 5 lakh insurance cover for pilgrims during Rath Yatra
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration on Monday announced that pilgrims taking part in the Rath Yatra will have a 5 lakh insurance cover against any mishap.
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June 11, 2025

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Vedanta Aluminium Champions Sustainable Water Stewardship
Water is fast becoming one of the most critical resources of the 21st century.
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June 11, 2025
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Journalist Kommineni arrested over vile remarks on Amaravati women
Days after disparaging remarks made by political commentator VV Krishnamraju on a vernacular TV channel, owned by former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's wife YS Bharathi, Thullur police arrested senior journalist Kommineni Srinivas Rao (KSR) from his residence in the Journalists' Colony in Hyderabad on Monday.
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June 11, 2025

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Alcaraz produces another major comeback to win French Open final in five-set thriller against Sinner
Bad starts in Grand Slam finals are nothing new for Carlos Alcaraz, and each time it's happened he has won the tournament anyway.
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June 11, 2025

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IIT & IIM Students to Join Odisha's Jagannath Rath Yatra as Part of Nation-Building Programme
In a historic first, top students from India’s premier institutions — including the IITs, IIMs, and leading policy and management schools — will converge in Puri to join hands with the District Administration for the world’s largest annual spiritual gathering, the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025.
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June 11, 2025

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Netflix to invest 1 billion euros in Spain productions over the next four years
US streaming giant Netflix said on Tuesday it was going to invest more than billion euros ($1.1 billion) in productions in Spain, which has become one of audiovisual creation hubs in Europe.
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June 11, 2025

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IOSR brings out technical glossary for engineering education in Odia
The Bhubaneswar-based Institute of Odia Studies & Research (IOSR) has prepared a glossary of 54,000 technical words in Odia which will be used in engineering education in the language.
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June 11, 2025
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Manipur government relaxes curfew in three Imphal valley districts; Arambai Tenggol calls off shutdown
The Manipur government on Tuesday eased prohibitory orders in Imphal West, Imphal East and Bishnupur, allowing residents to move between 5 am and 5 pm.
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June 11, 2025

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World Bank cuts growth forecast fearing further trade tumult, warns of 'deep' harm
The World Bank slashed its 2025 global growth forecast Tuesday, citing trade tensions and resulting policy uncertainty, as US President Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs strained ties and weighed on economic outlooks.
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June 11, 2025

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PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi visits Delhi amidst news of cabinet reshuffle
Amid intense speculation over a possible cabinet reshuffle and the appointment of a new KPCC chief, PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, a strong contender for the top post, made a sudden visit to New Delhi.
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June 11, 2025
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Ten dead in Austria school shooting, including shooter, a former student
An attack on a school in Graz, Austria reportedly by a former student has left several people dead, police said Tuesday, in a rare case of deadly gun violence in a European school.
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