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Neeraj Chopra gifts fan luxury stay and VVIP ticket to Bengaluru's NC Classic athletic event
(RNS, 28-06-25) Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra offered a “full VVIP experience\" and luxury accommodation to a fan on Friday for the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic.
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June 29, 2025
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Lord! Stuck on grand road
Inexplicable delay marked the Rath Yatra as none of the three chariots could even be pulled half the distance from Shree Jagannath Temple en route to Gundicha Temple and chaos reigned supreme at the annual festival of the holy Trinity on Friday.
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June 29, 2025
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Rath Yatra celebrated with Devotion And Grandeur in Angul
The sacred festival of Rath Yatra was celebrated with great devotion and traditional splendor at Jagannath Temple in Dev Bhumi, Jindal Nagar, Angul, drawing thousands of devotees to witness the divine journey of the Chaturdha Murti— Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshan.
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June 29, 2025
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SBI plans Rs 25,000 crore QIP; ropes in six bankers for India’s largest share sale in eight years
State Bank of India (SBI) is looking to raise a whopping Rs 25,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) of shares and has roped in six investment bankers for the biggest QIP deal in India Inc and the first share sale in eight years. The bank is looking at hitting the market within the next two months to shore up its core capital as the nation’s largest lender expects accelerated loan demand on the back of the falling interest rate regime.
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June 29, 2025
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Stop clock makes Test debut as ICC cracks down on slow over-rates
(RNS, 28-06-25) The ICC's decision to introduce stop clock in Test cricket to deal with slow over-rates has come into effect from the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh series.
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June 29, 2025
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Crime in Uttar Pradesh addressed quicker than ever under 'Operation Conviction'
Uttar Pradesh's 'Operation Conviction' has transformed the state's reputation from that of a lawless land to a model of strong governance with over 97,000 convictions in just one year. The implementation of three new criminal laws and fast-tracking of 457 key cases further bolstered the drive.
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June 29, 2025
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4 foods that can help control cholesterol when added to daily diet
Controlling cholesterol is crucial for preventing lifestyle diseases like heart disease and high blood pressure.
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June 29, 2025
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Indian markets close the week on a strong note with broad gains and subdued volatility
Indian markets closed the week on a strong note with broad gains and subdued volatility. Sensex rose for the fourth consecutive session, closing at 84,058.90, up 303.03 points (+0.36%).
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June 29, 2025
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Massive crowd takes part in vibrant celebrations
The temple city came alive on Friday with vibrant celebrations and spiritual fervour as thousands of devotees thronged the Jagannath temples to participate in the annual Rath Yatra.
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June 29, 2025
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Madras High Court gives thumbs-up to for TNPL tournament to continue
Allowing the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) tournament to go ahead, the Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority (TNOGA) not to take further action until July 16, 2025 on the orders issued to the teams to remove certain sponsor's logos from the team jerseys.
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June 29, 2025
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Swedish criminal who helped inspire 'Stockholm syndrome' theory dies: Report
(RNS, 28-06-25) Clark Olofsson, who is one of the two criminals involved in the kidnapping and bank robbery during the year 1973 in Swedish capital, which gave rise to the expression \"Stockholm syndrome,\" has died at the age of 78 following a lengthy illness, the BBC reports quoting his family.
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June 29, 2025
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JSW Paints acquires Dulux-maker AkzoNobel India for Rs 8,986 crore
JSW Paints, part of the diversified JSW Group, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire up to 74.76% stake in the larger rival and the Dulux-maker Akzo Nobel India for Rs 8,986 crore, marking one of the largest deals in the around Rs 90,000 crore domestic paints sector.
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June 29, 2025
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CM Siddaramaiah agrees there'll be change after September, but says won't be ‘revolutionary'
While slightly agreeing with the opinions of his close associates and cabinet colleagues that there would be considerable political developments after September, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday clarified that these changes will not be revolutionary as suggested by some.
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June 29, 2025
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Tasks for Rishabh Pant: No flip, get a double, says Ravichandran Ashwin in high praise of keeper-batter's skills
Rishabh Pant invokes all kinds of reactions in his admirers.
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June 29, 2025
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More Muslim groups come out against Zumba sessions in Kerala schools
The education department's decision to introduce zumba sessions in school curriculum to fight drug menace is now at the centre of controversy, with more Muslim organisations coming out opposing the move.
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June 29, 2025
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Gautam Adani, family join Rath Yatra celebrations at Puri, cook 'prasad' for devotees
Chairman of Adani Group Gautam Adani took part in Rath Yatra celebrations and offered 'Prasad Seva' to devotees at Puri on Saturday.
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June 29, 2025
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Significance of ‘Senapata’ during Rath Yatra: Unveiling the Mythological Roots
The Shree Jagannath Temple is renowned for its intricate rituals and traditions, particularly during the Rath Yatra festival.
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June 29, 2025
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Thousands mourn top Iranian military commanders, scientists killed in Israeli strikes
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of downtown Tehran on Saturday for the funeral of the head of the Revolutionary Guard and other top commanders and nuclear scientists killed during a 12-day war with Israel.
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June 29, 2025
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Netanyahu denounces report that Israeli soldiers have orders to shoot at Palestinians seeking aid
: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz emphatically rejected a report in the left-leaning Israeli daily Haaretz on Friday, which claimed Israeli soldiers were ordered to shoot at Palestinians approaching aid sites inside Gaza. They called the report's findings “malicious falsehoods designed to defame” the military.
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June 29, 2025
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'India looks grander from space': Shubhanshu Shukla speaks to PM Modi from aboard ISS
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to board the International Space Station (ISS), told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday that India appears \"grander and bigger from space than on a map.\" Shukla is currently aboard the ISS as the mission pilot of Axiom Space’s fourth commercial mission, Ax-4.
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June 29, 2025
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700 injured in Puri Rath Yatra
Amid the allegations over stampede-like situation due to gross lapses in crowd management during Rath Yatra at Puri, as many as 724 people were admitted to different health facilities, including the district headquarters hospital (DHH), on Friday.
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June 29, 2025
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Timmana Mottegalu Review: A slow-burning fable of forest, faith, and fate
Timmanna Motegalu opens with an evocative instrumental, an aural invocation of the forest's breath, its rhythm, and mystique.
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June 29, 2025
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Shivangi Praises Co-star Harshad's Impeccable Energy and Talent
The beloved television show Bade Acche Lagte Hain Naya Season is making waves not just for its emotional storytelling, but also for the unparalleled romantic chemistry between its lead pair Harshad Chopda aka Rishabh and Shivangi Joshi aka Bhagyashree.
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June 29, 2025
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Heavy rains lash Kerala; IMD issues orange alert in five districts
Heavy rains lashed various parts of Kerala with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert in five districts of the state for the day.
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June 29, 2025
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Devotee crushed under chariot wheel during Rath Yatra in ganjam village
A devastating incident occurred during the Rath Yatra celebrations in Shikula village under Purushottampur police station in Ganjam district.
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June 29, 2025
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Credila files for Rs 5,000 crore IPO after rapid growth in education loan segment
Credila Financial Services, the education loan-only non-banking finance company initially promoted by the now extinct HDFC and was later sold to private equity players Barring Asia and Cryscaptial as part of its reverse merger with HDFC Bank for Rs 9,553 crore in June 2023, has filed for a Rs 5,000 crore primary share sale.
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June 29, 2025
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Rath Yatra: Devotees resume pulling chariots in Puri
Amid renewed enthusiasm, devotees on Saturday resumed pulling the chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath, after the Rath Yatra in Puri was halted on June 27 night.
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June 29, 2025
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TMC government has no accountibility: BJP on Kolkata student gang-rape case; demands Mamata's resignation
The BJP on Saturday said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should apologise and offer to resign over the gang-rape of a girl student of a law college in Kolkata, alleging all the accused are linked to the ruling Trinamool Congress.
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June 29, 2025
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Biocon Biologics gets Health Canada approval for its AMD biosimilar Yesafili
Biocon Biologics, the biosimilars subsidiary of Biocon Ltd, said on Friday that Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance (NOC) for its age-related macular degeneration (AMD) drug, Yesafili. The drug is a biosimilar to aflibercept, marketed under the brand name Eylea by US biotech major Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. This approval clears the way for the Canadian launch of Yesafili injection on July 4, 2025, making it the first biosimilar to Eylea approved by Health Canada.
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June 29, 2025
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India posts USD 13.5 billion current account surplus in Q4; external debt rises to USD 736.3 billion: RBI
The country's balance of payments turned positive with the current account balance recording a huge surplus of $13.5 billion (1.3% of GDP) in Q4 FY25 compared to $4.6 billion (0.5% of GDP) in Q4 FY24 and as against a deficit of $11.3 billion (1.1% of GDP) in Q3FY25, show the latest data from the central bank.
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