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Honouring Biju Patnaik’s Legacy, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi Inaugurates ‘Biju Hall’ In Indonesia
BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, a member of the All-Party Parliamentary delegation part of Operation Sindoor outreach, on Saturday inaugurated the ‘Biju Hall’ of the Indian Embassy in Jakarta, and unveiled a commemorative plaque of late Odia leader Biju Patnaik, who played a key role during Indonesia's independence struggle. Patnaik received the highest civilian award of ‘Bintang Jasa Utama’ and Honorary citizenship of Indonesia, ‘Bumi Putra’, for his role in the independence struggle of the Southeast Asian country.
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June 02. 2025
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200 earthquakes shake Himalayas annually for decades, most go unnoticed: Study
The northern Himalayan region has experienced an average of 200 earthquakes annually for the past 27 years, a Kumaon University study has revealed. While most tremors are mild, two to three quakes exceeding magnitude 4 strike each year, highlighting constant seismic unrest in the world's youngest and highest mountain range.
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June 02. 2025
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Stop blaming others: India slams Pakistan for violating Indus Water Treaty through terrorism
India has said that Pakistan should stop blaming it for the breach of the Indus Water Treaty, as the unrelenting cross-border terrorism from its soil is interfering with the treaty's implementation.
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June 02. 2025
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Karun Nair's Stellar 204 Anchors India A's Mammoth 557 Vs England Lions
Karun Nair’s (204) double century, alongside almosthundreds by Sarfaraz Khan (92) and Dhruv Jurel (94), helped India A set a massive total of 557 in the first innings against England Lions on Day 2 of the unofficial Test at the St Lawrence Ground here on Saturday.
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June 02. 2025
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Dettol Welcomes Legendary 'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni as Brand Ambassador
Dettol, India's leading germ protection brand, announces cricket icon and India's original Captain Cool — Mahendra Singh Dhoni — as the brand ambassador for its Dettol Soaps, Bodywash & Handwash range.
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June 01. 2025
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PM Modi Meets IPL Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi And His Parents In Patna
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family at Patna airport on Friday. The PM interacted with the cricketer and his parents before leaving the venue.
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June 01. 2025
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Centre Committed To Strengthening The Mining Sector: Union Mines Secretary
Union Mines Secretary V.L. Kantha Rao on Friday emphasised the Central government's commitment to strengthening the mining sector by encouraging private sector participation in exploration, operations, processing, and recycling.
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June 01. 2025
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Storms & Rain Continue Disruption, Weather Alerts Issued In MP, Chhattisgarh
Madhya Pradesh is set to experience rainfall on the sixth day of Nautapa, bringing relief amid intense heat. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for 36 districts, including Bhopal, Gwalior, and Jabalpur. Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 60 kilometres per hour in six districts, including Narsinghpur.
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June 01. 2025
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French Open: Fils Defies Injury To Win Five-Set Epic, Zverev Advances
On a day of epic five-setters as three were held within a couple of hours, Arthur Fils overcame an injury to win one of the most dramatic matches in recent years at the French Open on Thursday, when he used the support of a vocal French crowd to overcome Jaume Munar and a back injury in a five-set epic.
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June 01. 2025
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Bihar: Karakat Locals Express Joy After PM Modi's Rally, Thank Him For Development Push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Bihar, received a rousing welcome in Karakat as he launched development projects worth over Rs 48,520 crore on Friday.
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June 01. 2025
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HAL Receives First Centre Fuselage For LCA Tejas Mk 1A
The first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by M/s VEM Technologies in Hyderabad on Friday.
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June 01. 2025
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Asian Athletics: Visualisation Of Race During Downpour Keeps Jyothi On Track To Gold
As she warmed up for the 100m hurdles at the Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji’s thought process and preparations were rudely halted by a heavy downpour.
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June 01. 2025
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Ukraine says it's ready to resume talks with Russia but needs clarity on Kremlin's terms
Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, following days of uncertainty over whether Kyiv would attend a further meeting proposed by Moscow.
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June 01. 2025
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RummyCulture is Pioneering Responsible Gaming and Skill Building in India's Thriving Online Gaming Sector
India's online gaming industry is evolving and cities like Bhubaneswar are emerging as key drivers of growth and innovation. RummyCulture, a flagship platform from the house of Gameskraft, and one of India's most trusted and secure skill-based games, has seen a significant surge in user engagement from Odisha, firmly positioning the state as a strategic hub for skill-based gaming.
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June 01. 2025
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School Van Driver Arrested For Burglaries In Dhenkanal
A man working as a school van driver was arrested by Town Police in Dhenkanal on Saturday for his involvement in a series of burglaries in the city’s Sadar area.
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June 01. 2025
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India's GDP growth surges to 7.4% in Q4, FY25 growth estimated at 6.5%
(RNS, 31-05-25) India’s economy ended the fiscal year 2024-25 on a strong note, with real GDP growth accelerating to 7.4% in Q4 driven by robust performances in construction, public administration, and financial services.
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June 01. 2025
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Sewage line work turns Bengaluru's Jigani road into muddy trap
Residents of Jigani’s Bande Nallasandra are crying for help as extensive road digging has made commuting a harrowing experience.
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June 01. 2025
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24 dead as rain triggers flash flood, landslides across Northeast
At least 24 people died as heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides in the Northeast.
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June 01. 2025
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3 Sentenced To Life In High-Profile Chandan Behera Murder Case Of Puri
Additional District & Sessions Judge Court of Puri on Saturday convicted three key accused— Baraju, Jaga, and Kapila in the high-profile 2017 lawyer Chandan Behera murder case and sentenced them to life imprisonment for their roles in the brutal killing.
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June 01. 2025
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At least 111 people dead after floods submerge a market town in Nigeria
At least 111 people were confirmed dead in central Nigeria on Friday after floods submerged the market town of Mokwa in the country's Niger State following torrential rains, officials said.
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June 01. 2025
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Stellar Performance by IFFCO in FY 2024-25, Sales of Nano Fertilizers Increased by 47 %
World Number 1 Cooperative, IFFCO booked a profit of INR 3,811 Crore as profit before tax for the FY 2024-25 along with 47% increase in the sales of Nano Fertilisers.
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June 01. 2025
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Titlagarh MLA Hospitalised; CM Majhi Enquires His Health Condition
Titlagarh MLA Nabin Kumar Jain has fallen ill after complaining of diarrhoea and Hyperglycemia. He is currently undergoing treatment at Ramakrishna Hospital in Raipur. Initially, he was admitted to a
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June 01. 2025
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Chandi Bhandar Unveils 'Born Beautiful' Campaign with Tulip Collection
As the monsoon clouds gather and Odisha prepares to celebrate the vibrant festival of Raja, Chandi Bhandar proudly unveils its latest campaign, \"Born Beautiful\", accompanied by the joyful and energetic Tulip Collection.
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June 01. 2025
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Pollachi sexual assault case: AIADMK MLA, son move Madras HC seeking gag order
Senior AIADMK leader and MLA Pollachi V Jayaraman and his son Pravin Jayaraman have moved the Madras High Court seeking to restrain certain YouTube channels and individuals from making statements linking them with the Pollachi sexual assault case.
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June 01. 2025
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Only walkie-talkies on permitted frequencies, compliant with regulations can be listed for sale online: Centre
The Centre has mandated that only walkie-talkie devices operating on permitted frequencies and compliant with Indian regulations can be listed for sale online.
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June 01. 2025
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South Korea: Election Worker Apprehended After Allegedly Casting Vote On Husband's Behalf
An election worker in South Korea was apprehended this week after allegedly casting an early vote for the June 3 presidential election on her husband’s behalf, police said on Friday.
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June 01. 2025
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Russia Rubbishes 'Fake Reports' On Enhanced Ties With Pakistan, Slams Attempts To Derail Relationship With India
Russia on Friday rubbished “fake reports” which cited that it is broadening economic ties with Pakistan, especially by jointly setting up steel mills in Karachi.
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June 01. 2025
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Sindoor has become symbol of valour, says PM Modi; warns bullets will be answered with cannon balls
Maintaining that Operation Sindoor has made it bluntly clear that the proxy war by Pakistan through terrorism will no longer be allowed to continue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday declared, \"The entire nation's firm resolve is that every bullet will be responded with a bomb.\" \"Operation Sindoor is Indian history's biggest and most successful anti-terror operation. Our forces destroyed targets hundreds of kilometres into enemy territory, something that Pakistan had never even imagined. Operation Sindoor has made it bluntly clear that proxy war against India via terrorism will no longer continue. We will hit them in their homes, and those aiding the terrorists will have to pay a heavy price,\" Modi said while addressing the first all-women gathering in Bhopal.
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June 01. 2025
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Airline chiefs meet in India amid turbulence unleashed by President Trump
Airline bosses meet from Sunday in New Delhi at their annual industry conference, battling to mitigate the impact of Donald Trump's policies that have hit travel to the United States and potentially raised costs for aviation.
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June 01. 2025
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Odisha Health Dept Observes World No Tobacco Day With Statewide Initiative
The Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP), observed World No Tobacco Day 2025 with a state-level function held at Geeta Gobinda Sadan today.
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