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Thug Life Movie Review: A promising gangster drama bogged down by a generic revenge saga
Blood, Brotherhood, Betrayal. From the time world cinema began to be fascinated by the lives of gangsters, these three words have been the bedrock of every iteration of their story.
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June 10. 2025

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Quantum Energy Expands Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad to Meet Surging EV Demand
2 lakh units Production capacity per annum and spread across 2.4 lakh square feet
1 min |
June 10. 2025

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'Flawed' Test Championship reveals world cricket's underlying problems
(Corresp., 09-06-25)
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June 10. 2025

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Odisha Governor calls for self-reliance in agri sector
Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday called upon policymakers, scientists and researchers to identify the deficit areas in agriculture and work towards making Odisha self-sufficient.
1 min |
June 10. 2025

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Markets extend winning streak for fourth session on June 9; Sensex, Nifty close higher
Indian equity benchmarks extended their winning streak to the fourth consecutive session on Monday, buoyed by positive global cues, robust domestic economic indicators, and supportive monetary policy measures.
1 min |
June 10. 2025
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Alleged Violation of Consumer Rights: Smart Meter Installed Without Notice
Tata Power has allegedly replaced a functioning electricity meter with a smart meter at a locked house in Barpalli village, Gangapur block, without prior notice or consent.
1 min |
June 10. 2025
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Facial recognition technology deployed to secure Amarnath Yatra route in Pahalgam
Jammu and Kashmir Police have mounted facial recognition systems (FRS) along the Pahalgam route of Amarnath Yatra to fend off against any terror attacks against the pilgrims, an official said here on Monday.
1 min |
June 10. 2025

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China says its exports to the US fell 35% in May, as trade talks are due to start in London
China's exports to the United States fell 35% in May from a year earlier, new customs data show, adding to pressure on the world's second largest economy as a new round of trade talks with Washington was due to start later Monday in London.
2 min |
June 10. 2025
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Four dead after falling off local trains near Mumbai; railway mulls automatic doors, CM Fadnavis orders probe
Four commuters died and nine were injured after falling off two overcrowded local trains in Maharashtra's Thane district during the morning rush hour on Monday, officials said. The incident occurred near Mumbra railway station when the trains were passing each other on a steep turn. Chief Public Relations Officer of the Central Railway, Swapnil Nila, said the victims were travelling on the footboard of the two trains, one travelling towards Kasara and another travelling towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai.
3 min |
June 10. 2025

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Russia fires record 479 drones at Ukraine overnight
Russia fired a record 479 drones at Ukraine in an overnight aerial barrage, Kyiv's air force said on Monday, the latest massive attack as Moscow rejects calls for a ceasefire.
1 min |
June 10. 2025

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Polls were rigged in Odisha: OPCC chief
As Rahul Gandhi has once again ignited the “match-fixing” fire against the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Maharashtra Assembly elections, the state Congress on Sunday joined voice alleging massive rigging of polls in 2024 general elections which led to the victory of BJP in both Assembly and Lok Sabha in Odisha.
1 min |
June 10. 2025

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Malaysia bus crash kills at least 15, mostly students
A bus carrying university students back to their campus smashed into a minivan in northern Malaysia on Monday, killing at least 15 people, police and rescue services said.
1 min |
June 10. 2025

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Deng High School Awarded Prakruti Mitra Award
The Government of Odisha, through the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, has honored Deng High School, situated in the Saitala block of Balangir district, with the prestigious Nature Friend Award for its exemplary contributions to nature conservation and environmental protection on OUAT campus, Bhubaneswar.
1 min |
June 10. 2025

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Russia says it aims to boost military ties in Africa after Wagner exits Mali
Moscow wants to enhance its military ties in Africa, the Kremlin said Monday, after reports that the Russian paramilitary group Wagner was leaving Mali.
1 min |
June 10. 2025
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Chandi Bhandar Presents 'Raja Saja': A One-of-a-Kind Styling Event Under the Born Beautiful Campaign
(Corresp., 09-06-25) Raja is more than a festival — it's a tribute to every girl's grace, strength, and evolution.
2 min |
June 10. 2025
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PhonePe to Launch UPI Payments for New Feature Phone Users
PhonePe Limited (“PhonePe”), today announced an IP purchase of conversational engagement platform Gupshup’s proprietary ‘GSPay’ technology stack for enabling UPI-based payments for feature phones.
1 min |
June 10. 2025
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Bumrah's 'special' message filled Cameron Green with confidence ahead of his surgery
A \"special\" message from Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on the eve of Cameron Green's back surgery gave the Australian all-rounder the much-needed reassurance about his decision to go under the knife.
2 min |
June 10. 2025

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60-year-old man lynched, his body set on fire over sorcery whiff in Odisha
A 60-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death and his body set on fire by a group of people over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Kuihuru village within Mohana police limits in Gajapati district.
1 min |
June 10. 2025
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Russia, Ukraine swap first prisoners in large-scale exchange
Russia and Ukraine on Monday swapped a first group of captured soldiers -- part of an agreement reached during peace talks that appeared to be in doubt over the weekend.
1 min |
June 10. 2025

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Mahakumbh stampede: Allahabad HC slams UP government over delayed compensation; seeks full report
The Allahabad High Court has strongly criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for not extending compensation to the families of those who died in the Mahakumbh stampede on January 29, 2025.While hearing a petition on Saturday, the vacation bench of Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Sandeep Jain said the government's attitude was “unstable” and “indifferent to the suffering of citizens.”
1 min |
June 10. 2025

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State-level Children's Story Workshop held
In collaboration with Aam Sunachand Jatiya Accadami, 'State-level Children's Story Workshop' has been held at Vivekananda Vihar.
1 min |
June 10. 2025
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Ola Electric commences deliveries of the Roadster X in Jamshedpur
Ola Electric, India’s largest pure-play EV company, today announced the commencement of deliveries of its Roadster X portfolio of motorcycles in Jamshedpur.
1 min |
June 10. 2025

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Espionage case: Punjab YouTuber Jasbir Singh sent to 14-days judicial custody
A Mohali court on Monday sent Punjab YouTuber Jasbir Singh, arrested on espionage charges to fourteen days' judicial custody.
1 min |
June 10. 2025
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WTC Final: Bavuma's Proteas chase long-awaited global glory
WHEN Temba Bavuma, donning the South African blazer, walks onto the field at the Lords on June 11 for the World Test Championship final against Australia, it won't just be about winning an ICC trophy, but a lot more.
2 min |
June 10. 2025
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Teen's electrocution triggers political uproar ahead of Nilambur bypoll
As Nilambur braces for a crucial byelection on June 19, the tragic electrocution of a 15year-old boy in Vazhikkadavu has ignited a heated political row, becoming a flashpoint in an already charged campaign atmosphere.
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June 10. 2025

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Railways to roll out new Mumbai local coaches with auto doors, better ventilation after fall mishap
The Ministry of Railways has decided to manufacture new coaches for Mumbai's suburban trains with an automatic door closing system, incorporating significant improvements in ventilation. The decision was taken following an incident that occurred on Monday in Mumbai, where several passengers fell from an overcrowded, moving suburban train.
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June 10. 2025

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PMO intervenes to resolve issues as 20 mines in Odisha continue to remain non-operational
With at least 20 non-coal mining blocks in the state, auctioned between 2016-17 and 2022-23, continuing to be non-operational due to delays in statutory clearances and administrative apathy, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has stepped in to speed up their progress.
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June 10. 2025

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Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam's alleged affair could be motive behind killing, says police; lover among four held
Nearly two weeks after she went missing during a honeymoon in Meghalaya, Sonam Raghuvanshi has been arrested for allegedly plotting her husband Raja’s murder, with police suspecting an affair as the motive. Raja’s body was discovered in a deep gorge after the couple went missing on May 23. Sonam was traced to Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh and taken into custody on June 8. Police say she “surrendered under pressure”.
1 min |
June 10. 2025
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Hope that rugby can become top-five sport in the country: RI president Bose
Franchise-based leagues have become a trend in India for the last few years or so. The latest to join the bandwagon is the Rugby Premier League (RPL), which will be held in rugby sevens format. A seven-a-side rugby is a shorter, thrill-evoking version of union rugby and is played across the globe. The inaugural edition of the RPL, which will feature six franchises based out of Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar and Delhi, is set to kickstart on June 15 with the final set to be held on June 29.
4 min |
June 10. 2025

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EMIs fall as state-run banks pass on rate-cut bonanza to existing borrowers
Many large public sector banks such as Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, and Uco Bank have reduced their repo-linked lending rates by a full 50 bps to their existing borrowers in response to the Reserve Bank’s unconventional 50 bps reduction in the repo rate to 5.5% last Friday.
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