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Max Purcell Accepts 18-Month Doping Ban After Admitting To Breach
Australian tennis player Max Purcell has been handed an 18-month ban after admitting to breaching anti-doping regulations, a case the two-time Grand Slam doubles champion revealed had been “seriously affecting my quality of life” for several months.
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May 01, 2025
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Punjab parties unite to oppose water release to Haryana, seek PM Modi's intervention
In a rare display of political unity, all recognised political parties in Punjab on Thursday unanimously declared that not a single drop of extra water would be given to Haryana from the Bhakra Dam.
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May 03, 2025
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Jharkhand Minister sparks controversy over alleged fake degree, Pakistani links
Minority Affairs Minister Hafizul Hasan, who had hit the headlines recently for his 'Sharia over Constitution’ remark, has landed into controversy once again for obtaining a PhD degree from a fake university and his alleged links to Pakistan-based networks.
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May 01, 2025
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Sneh Rana's Five-Fer Helps India Women Seal 15 Runs Win Over South Africa Women
India Women pulled off a dramatic 15-run win over South Africa Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo to mark their second consecutive win in the ongoing Sri Lanka tri-series. India bounced back from a 140-run opening stand by the Proteas to script a memorable comeback, led once again by the ever-reliable Sneh Rana.
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May 01, 2025
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IPL 2025: DC’s Starc Picks 3-42; Axar And Nigam Take Two Each As KKR Post 204/9
Left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc picked 3-42, while Vipraj Nigam and captain Axar Patel took two wickets each as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted 204/9 in their 20 overs against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday. On a pitch that didn’t offer much grip and was good to bat on, KKR had their batters producing quick knocks at a great strike rate and were also aided by DC conceding 15 extras. But they lost their way in the middle overs against DC’s spin troika and then made only 45 in the last five overs.
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May 01, 2025
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India, Rotterdam Port plan green, digital corridor for clean energy exports to Europe
The visit of Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal to the Netherlands has laid the groundwork for setting up a green and digital corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports for the export of green hydrogen to Europe, an official statement said on Tuesday.
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May 01, 2025
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Capital Amaravati is heart and soul of Telugu people: CM
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called upon the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders from the State to not only give a rousing welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting the State on May 2 to relaunch the development of Amaravati capital city, but also make it a resounding success.
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May 01, 2025
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Wonderla Bhubaneswar Unveils Two New Attractions, along with Exciting Summer Offerings
Wonderla Holidays Ltd., India's largest amusement park chain, today announced the launch of two new attractions — \"Funky Monkey and \"Wonderla Bamba-at its Bhubaneswar park.
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May 01, 2025
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Congress demands government allocates funds to initiate caste census with 'complete transparency'
The Congress on Wednesday demanded that the government allocate funds to initiate the caste census with \"complete transparency\".
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May 03, 2025
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National Open Relays: Quartet Of Gurindervir, Animesh, Manikanta, Amlan Rewrites Men's 4x100m National Record
A team comprising top sprinters Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar, and Amlan Borgohain broke the national record in the men's 4x100m relay at the 2nd Indian Open Relay Competition here on Wednesday.
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May 03, 2025
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World shares mostly gain ahead of earnings and data releases
World shares were mostly higher on Tuesday after US stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet close at the start of a busy week of corporate earnings and economic data.
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May 01, 2025
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Tokenisation can revolutionise India's access to global capital: FalconX CEO Raghu Yarlagadda
Digital asset prime broker FalconX is betting on tokenisation and artificial intelligence (Al) to drive the next wave of financial innovation - particularly in cross-border payments and real-world asset access.
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May 01, 2025
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XIM University, Bhubaneswar hosts its 9th Undergraduate Convocation with Grandeur
XIM University, Bhubaneswar celebrated its Ninth Undergraduate Convocation with ceremonial grace and decorum on 30th April 2025, marking a significant achievement in the academic journey of its students.
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May 01, 2025
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Joseph Kosinski to direct Miami Vice film
A film adaptation of the series Miami Vice is in development at Universal Pictures, with Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski attached to direct it.
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May 03, 2025
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Threat of India-Pakistan conflict after Pahalgam terror attack
A deadly attack in the Kashmir region has prompted fears of spiralling conflict between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan.
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May 03, 2025
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IPL 2025 : Shreyas plays captain's knock as PBKS beat CSK by four wickets
(RNS, 02-05-25) Fifties from Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh lifted Punjab Kings to a four-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL clash in Chennai on Wednesday.
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May 03, 2025
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Deulia Jagannath Temple Ratnamuda Program
In Deulia village of Badshahi block, Deulia panchayat, for more than 150 years, the Lord Jagannath has been worshipped in the form of Dadhivaman Chandra Jee and Vrindavan Chandra Jee.
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May 03, 2025
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Maharashtra govt will not ask Hindu-Sindhi Pakistani citizens to leave the state, short-term visa holders must exit
The Maharashtra Government has decided not to ask Pakistani citizens from the Hindu-Sindhi community to leave the state, as most of them are either staying on long-term visas or have applied for Indian citizenship.
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May 01, 2025
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Sarangapani Jathakam movie review: A laugh-a- minute riot where nothing is too sacred for chuckles
Such has been filmmakers’ obsession with big-budget spectacles in recent times that the arrival of Sarangapani Jathakam, a film with no lavish production values or wide-angle shots that rides entirely on its script and actors, feels like a refreshing change.
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May 03, 2025
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PM Modi to continue scheduled programs in two south Indian states amid tensions with Pakistan
Despite ongoing tensions with Pakistan following the recent terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue with his scheduled engagements, visiting two key southern states—Kerala and Andhra Pradesh—on 2 May. This visit comes just a day after his appearance in Maharashtra on 1 May, where he is set to inaugurate WAVES, a first-of-its-kind global event.
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May 01, 2025
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Fate of pregnant Maryam, illegal settler Seema hangs in balance as UP speeds up deportation of Pakistanis
While the Uttar Pradesh Police claims that the deportation of Pakistani nationals is almost complete following the Pahalgam terror attack, the fate of individuals like Maryam in Bulandshahr and Seema Haider in Noida remains uncertain.
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May 01, 2025
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India warns Pakistan against unprovoked ceasefire violations as military chiefs dial hotline
Amid repeated unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian side strongly cautioned Pakistan during a hotline conversation between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries on Tuesday.
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May 01, 2025
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Maoists left reeling in Jharkhand after Bokaro encounter, queue up to surrender
After the killing of eight Maoists including a top leader having a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, panic has gripped Maoist cadres who are finding ways to surrender before the police in Jharkhand.
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May 03, 2025
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Pakistan Cancels All Flights To PoK Amid Escalating Tensions With India
Pakistan on Wednesday announced cancellation of all domestic flights to Gilgit and Skardu amid escalating tensions with India after last week’s Pahalgam attack in which 26 innocent civilians lost their lives.
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May 03, 2025
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India steps up efforts to expose 'state- supported' Pakistan terrorism on global stage
As India launches a global diplomatic offensive, including at the United Nations, the government's focus is on exposing Pakistan’s role as a state sponsor of terrorism—‘one of the most dangerous and destabilising forces” in the world.
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May 03, 2025
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Travesty Of Justice: Bangladesh SC Stays High Court Order Granting Bail To Chinmoy Das
The Appellate Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court on Wednesday evening stayed the High Court order given earlier in the day granting bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, or Chandan Kumar Dhar, the former ISKCON monk and spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jote in a sedition case.
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May 03, 2025
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Enterprising efforts of Repair Shop Electrical Department helps SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant accrue huge savings
The Repair Shop Electrical {RS (E)} Department of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has successfully executed many enterprising jobs in the last financial year 2024-25 through technical innovation, in-house capabilities and commitment to operational excellence accruing huge savings for the plant.
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May 01, 2025
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Kerala's Palakkad council descends into mayhem as BJP-Opposition clash over Hedgewar naming row
Tensions at the Palakkad Municipality spiralled into physical violence on Tuesday morning, after a protest over naming a civic centre after RSS founder K.B. Hedgewar turned chaotic, leaving multiple councillors injured and one in the ICU.
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May 01, 2025
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Odisha government begins refunding money to depositors of Urban Cooperative Bank
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday started the refund process for depositors of the Urban Cooperative Bank, Bhubaneswar by handing over cheques to nine of the 117 depositors selected in the first phase.
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May 01, 2025
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Trump signs order mandating English proficiency for truck drivers, Sikh groups raise concern
(GNS, (30-04-25)) US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating that truck drivers in America are proficient in English, a requirement that has raised concerns among Sikh advocacy groups who say it can have a “discriminatory impact\" on truckers from the community and create unnecessary barriers to employment.
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