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Ben Stokes quits alcohol to aid hamstring injury
England's Test captain Ben Stokes has quit drinking alcohol during his ongoing hamstring injury rehabilitation in an effort to be battle-ready for the upcoming Ashes series against traditional rivals Australia.
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May 22, 2025
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India rejects Pakistan's attempt to 'hoodwink the world' with false blame over Balochistan school bus blast
India on Wednesday strongly refuted Pakistan’s accusation that it was behind a deadly suicide bombing on a school bus in Balochistan’s Khuzdar city, calling the claim a baseless attempt to “hoodwink the world” and deflect from Islamabad’s own reputation as the “global epicentre of terrorism.”
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May 22, 2025
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Encroachers ran commercial operations from 100 government quarters in Bhubaneswar, evicted
Hotel, kalyan mandap and even godown - these are some of the operations that came to fore when the state government began evicting encroachers from nearly 100 government quarters in Unit II area of the capital city on Tuesday.
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May 22, 2025
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15-year-old arrested for shooting father to death in Pichhore
In a shocking revelation, Pichhore police have arrested a 15-year-old boy for fatally shooting his father and attempting to disguise the crime as a suicide—an elaborate deception that was uncovered only after forensic examination of the postmortem report.
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May 21, 2025
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Odisha cops yet to locate body of murdered Bihar youth
Even after two days of intensive search, police are yet to locate the body of a youth from Bihar who was allegedly murdered by his co-worker near a factory in Paradip in February this year.
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May 21, 2025
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Government sets ball rolling for global tender through GeM
The government has set the ball rolling for allowing foreign vendors to participate in government procurements in India.
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May 21, 2025
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Horoscope Today, 21 May 2025: Check here Astrological prediction for all sun signs
It's time to maintain discipline and cooperation. Continuity will be maintained in industries and business.
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May 21, 2025
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NIA, IB grill YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra for spying for Pakistan; travel details, transactions under scanner
The National Investigation Agency, Intelligence Bureau and military intelligence officials are questioning Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, police said on Tuesday.
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May 21, 2025
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After US cuts funding, WHO chief defends $2.1B budget request by comparing it with cost of war
Stripped of US funding, the World Health Organization chief on Monday appealed to member countries to support its “extremely modest” request for a $2.1 billion annual budget by putting that sum into perspective next to outlays for ad campaigns for tobacco or the cost of war.
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May 21, 2025
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Gharial breeding recorded for fifth year in a row in Odisha's Mahanadi
Gharial conservation in Odisha has taken another leap forward with birth of 29 more crocodile babies in the freshwaters of Mahanadi river this year, making it the fifth consecutive breeding of the threatened species in the river system.
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May 21, 2025
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Qatar Airways reports record $2 billion annual profit
Qatar Airways posted a 28 percent jump in annual net profit to a record $2.15 billion on Monday, days after sealing a major Boeing deal during US President Donald Trump's visit.
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May 21, 2025
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Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism
(RNS, 20-05-25) Gary Lineker, the former England soccer player and now a media celebrity, will leave his role as a presenter for the BBC after facing criticism for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism which featured a picture of a rat.
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May 21, 2025
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No discussion on ACC events yet: Devajit Saikia
Amid speculations and reports of India pulling out of upcoming Asian Cricket Council events, starting with the Emerging Women's Asia Cup, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has said that the Indian cricket board has not discussed or taken any decision yet on the matter.
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May 21, 2025
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Police hold flag march in UP's Sambhal after HC upholds survey of Shahi Jama Masjid
Hours after the Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition challenging a court-ordered survey of the 500-year old Shahi Jama Masjid, the Sambhal police on Monday patrolled key roads of the district in a flag march meant to reinforce calm.
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May 21, 2025
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Brace for early onset of monsoon in Kerala, say weather experts
An early monsoon is becoming increasingly likely, with favourable weather patterns expected to develop by May 24.
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May 21, 2025
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Water crisis in Odisha's Aul villages sparks protest
Reeling under acute water shortage for the last 45 days, residents of Mendhapur, Kalapahada, Kajisahi, Talasahi and Rasulpur villages in Aul staged protest in front of the local block office on Monday.
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May 21, 2025
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PFRDA Hosts Retirement Planning Session in Bhubaneswar, Highlights Odisha's NPS Potential
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), in collaboration with the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Odisha, today hosted an interactive session on the \"Importance of Retirement Planning — Role of NPS\" at Hotel The New Marrion, Bhubaneswar.
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May 21, 2025
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Woman drugged and gang raped in Surat; BJP leader arrested
A chilling gang rape case has shocked Gujarat's Surat city, with BJP Surat City ward general secretary Aditya Upadhyay at the centre of the storm.
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May 21, 2025
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India-Pakistan tension casts shadow of doubt over Asia Cup
Tensions between India and Pakistan are now spilling over into cricket, affecting more than just diplomatic ties.
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May 21, 2025
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Piramal Finance Expands Reach in Odisha, Enhancing Access to Financial Services for 4,133 Customers
•11 branches now directly managed by Piramal Finance? •4,133 microfinance customers transitioned to Piramal Finance's services?
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May 21, 2025
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Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win the Italian Open and solidify his status as French Open favorite
There’s only one player who is consistently beating Jannik Sinner. Carlos Alcaraz defeated the top-ranked Sinner again, 7-6 (5), 6-1, to win his first Italian Open on Sunday and add another big clay-court title to his resume.
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May 21, 2025
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Ten Orissa HC judges to sit in vacation benches
Ten judges will hold sittings over vacation benches of the Orissa High Court during the summer vacation which started on Monday.
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May 21, 2025
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US doctor detained at Puducherry airport for carrying satellite phone
A 33-year-old US-based ophthalmologist, Dr Rachel Anne Scott from Missouri, was detained at Puducherry Airport on Sunday after security officials discovered a satellite phone in her check-in baggage.
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May 21, 2025
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SGPC, head priest deny Army officer's claim on air defence guns at Golden Temple during Indo-Pak standoff
A day after Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D’Cunha hinted that air defence guns were deployed at the Golden Temple in Amritsar to counter potential drone and missile threats from Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and additional head granthi of the Golden Temple Giani Raghbir Singh denied the claim.
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May 21, 2025
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Centre opposes in Delhi HC Turkish firm Celebi's plea against revoking of security clearance
The Centre on Monday opposed in the Delhi High Court pleas of Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and another firm against the decision of aviation watchdog BCAS revoking its security clearance.
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May 21, 2025
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Sai Sudharsan: A superstar in making
B Sai Sudharsan has been the rising star of Indian cricket.
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May 21, 2025
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China pledges 'constructive role' for lasting India-Pakistan ceasefire as Pakistan's deputy PM visits Beijing
China on Monday said it will play a constructive role for the realisation of a “lasting ceasefire\" between India and Pakistan as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived here for talks with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi.
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May 21, 2025
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STF intensifies crackdown on illegal immigrants in Odisha, warns of strict action
STF intensifies crackdown on illegal immigrants in Odisha, warns of strict action
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May 21, 2025
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Yogi government to revamp religious, heritage sites with Rs 4,560 crore investment
Uttar Pradesh government has chalked out an ambitious plan to revamp and strengthen roads connecting sites of historical, mythological, and spiritual significance with an investment of Rs 4,560 crore. “The initiative aims not only at ensuring safer and more convenient travel for pilgrims but to firmly establish Uttar Pradesh as a leading destination on the global religious tourism map,” the state government spokesman, here on Tuesday.
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May 21, 2025
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China's economy slows in April as tariff war blues hit retail sales, housing and investment
China's economy showed signs of slowing in April as President Donald Trump’s trade war took a toll, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast.
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