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NCC Seminar on “A Force Multiplier in Nation Building” Concludes Successfully at OUAT Auditorium
(Corresp., (17-05-25)) A state-level seminar on the theme “NCC – A Force Multiplier in Nation Building” was successfully conducted today at the OUAT Auditorium, Bhubaneswar. Organised by NCC Group Headquarters Bhubaneswar on behalf of NCC Directorate Odisha, the event witnessed an inspiring blend of experience, vision, and youthful energy.
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May 18, 2025
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Odisha to aid smooth flow of raw materials to steel industries: CM Mohan Charan Majhi
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday emphasised seamless and efficient flow of raw materials from source to production for companies setting up industries in Odisha.
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May 17, 2025
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Chemical-laced water floods houses after ETP tank explosion in Cuddalore SIPCOT
An explosion occurred in the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) tank of a dyeing factory located in the SIPCOT industrial estate near Cuddalore early on Thursday morning, resulting in chemical-laced water flooding nearby residential areas.
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May 17, 2025
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SP MP's caste remark on Wing Commander Vyomika Singh sparks political storm
After Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who gained attention while conducting media briefings alongside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during Operation Sindoor, became the subject of a casteist slur by senior Samajwadi Party (SP) MP and party's national General Secretary, Professor Ramgopal Yadav, triggering a fresh round of political slugfest.
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May 17, 2025
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Trump says US 'getting close' to deal to avoid Iran military action
US President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal was close on Iran's nuclear programme that would avoid military action, sending oil prices tumbling as he boasted of raising \"trillions of dollars\" on a Gulf tour.
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May 17, 2025
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Nifty reclaims 25,000 mark as inflation cools, India-US trade tensions ease
India’s equity market surged sharply on Thursday with the benchmark NSE Nifty reclaiming the 25,000 mark after seven months and BSE Sensex advancing 1,200 points.
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May 17, 2025
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Bologna beats AC Milan to win Coppa Italia, ends 51-year trophy drought
Bologna ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy by defeating AC Milan 1-0 to win the Italian Cup.
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May 17, 2025
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Reports of Indian navy forcing Rohingyas into sea 'unconscionable': UN expert
A UN expert said on Thursday he was investigating \"credible reports\" that Rohingya refugees were forced off an Indian navy vessel into the Andaman Sea, in what would be an \"unconscionable\" act.
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May 17, 2025
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Orissa HC grants bail to Maoist leader Panda, says cannot keep a person in confinement indefinitely
A person cannot be kept in confinement for an indefinite period on the assurance that one day the trial would be concluded, the Orissa High Court has ruled while granting bail to Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda in one of the several cases pending against him.
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May 17, 2025
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Kerala forms high-level panel to address ASHA workers' demands after 38-day delay
The state government has constituted a high-level committee to study the issues raised by ASHA workers, 38 days after Health Minister Veena George announced the intention to form such a panel.
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May 17, 2025
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Operation Sindoor: Turkish firm loses security clearance to operate in Indian airports
Turkey's backing of Pakistan over Operation Sindoor is proving to be costly for that country.
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May 17, 2025
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Traders urge Centre to impose reciprocal tariffs on carpets imported from Turkey
In the wake of Turkey's open support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, the Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) has urged the Union government to impose reciprocal tariffs on machine-made carpets imported from there to ensure fair protection to Indian carpets in the domestic market.
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May 17, 2025
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Three workers die after inhaling toxic gas in sewage tank at Ahmedabad factory
Three workers were killed after falling into a sewage tank reportedly filled with toxic gas at a jeans factory in Ahmedabad's Danilimda area. The incident began when a worker slipped into the tank during cleaning operations contracted by the factory.
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May 17, 2025
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Chief Minister Office to handle complaints directly
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that her office will now directly handle public grievances, aiming to improve governance in the national capital.
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May 17, 2025
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India to send multi-party delegations abroad to rally global support against terrorism
The NDA government is launching a major diplomatic campaign against terrorism, sending multi-party delegations abroad to present India's stance on Pakistan-based terror groups following the launch of Operation Sindoor.
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May 17, 2025
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Wife of man in coma gets Karnataka High Court nod to access his bank accounts
The Karnataka High Court appointed the wife of a retired man as his guardian to operate his three savings bank accounts in two nationalised banks since he is lying in ICU for more than nine months and cannot write and sign due to 'Guillain Barre Syndrome' (GBS).
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May 17, 2025
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Nizhar Kudai Movie Review: A melodramatic assertion of toxic traditionalism
There is a notion that films that profess wholesome family values have their heart in the right place.
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May 17, 2025
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Online job fraud racket busted in Bengaluru, 12 held
The Adugodi police arrested 12 interstate cybercrime fraudsters who cheated a 43-year-old woman by offering her a fake work-from-home job and duping her of Rs 5 lakh.
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May 17, 2025
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Ethan Hunt and what makes the mission impossible
In Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Alec Baldwin's Alan Hunley says to Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt, “You had a terrible choice to make in Berlin. One life over millions. And now the world is at risk.” This single line reverberates across the over three-decade-long action film franchise, underlining the core personality of its protagonist.
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May 17, 2025
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Telangana denies PDS rice ‘illegal export’
In response to an article -- “PDS rice scam uncovered in Andhra’s Kakinada district’ published in these columns on May 12, the Telangana State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited has clarified that there is no truth in the allegations reported.
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May 17, 2025
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Nirvana Opens its Doors, Promising an Elevated Lounge Bar Experience in Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar
Get ready to discover your new sanctuary! Nirvana, an exciting new lounge bar, is officially opening its doors on 16th May at Swosti Premium.
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May 17, 2025
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Odisha partners with NSE to offer free financial literacy courses to students
BHUBANESWAR (Corresp., 16-05-25): The Higher Education department on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) to offer courses to college and university students on financial literacy.
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May 17, 2025
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Rabi paddy procurement to begin in Koraput from May 25
Koraput district administration has decided to start paddy procurement for the rabi season from May 25.
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May 17, 2025
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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Marks Dengue Day With Awareness Outreach
AIIMS Bhubaneswar observed National Dengue Day with a series of public awareness programmes held at the Main OPD foyer, today. The initiative aimed to educate the public about Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, and promote effective preventive strategies to combat its spread.
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May 17, 2025
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Poland votes for new president on May 18 as worries grow about its future
A war next door in Ukraine.Migration pressure at borders. Russian sabotage across the region. Doubts about the US commitment to Europe's security.
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May 17, 2025
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Gajapati man dies by suicide after poisoning two kids
A day after consuming poison in an alleged family suicide bid, the 40-year-old man of Paralakhemundi and his minor daughter succumbed during treatment at MKCG Medical College and Hospital here on Thursday.
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May 17, 2025
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Mission Sindoor: A Symbol of Safety, Dignity, and Social Change
In a society where symbols carry powerful cultural and emotional significance, \"Mission Sindoor\" stands as a transformative initiative aimed at addressing the vulnerabilities faced by women, especially widows and those abandoned by society.
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May 17, 2025
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No magic solution for Cauvery underpass in Bengaluru
For over two years now, the Cauvery Junction Underpass — popularly known as “Cauvery Magic Box” — has remained closed for motorists during peak hours on most days.
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May 17, 2025
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Turkey for peace talks with Russia, Putin skips meeting
A low-ranking Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul for peace talks with Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday, while a Ukrainian delegation led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and including other senior government figures landed in the Turkish capital Ankara.
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May 17, 2025
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In Qatar, Trump once again claims he 'helped settle' tensions between India and Pakistan
US President Donald Trump on Thursday repeated his claim yet again that he “helped settle” the tensions between India and Pakistan.
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