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I-T dept makes available excel utility for ITR-1 and ITR-4; taxpayers can start filing ITRs
THE Income Tax department on Friday said it has made available the excel utility for ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2025-26, which will enable taxpayers to file their income tax returns.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
All-party delegations meet leaders and diplomats from several countries to galvanize international action against terrorists
ALL-PARTY parliamentary delegations on Friday met leaders and diplomats from several countries to galvanize international action against terrorists and decisively counter the tactics of those who perpetrate, support and sponsor cross-border terror activities against India.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM Modi's visit will mark a new era of transformation in MP: Mohan Yadav
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi will give several gifts to the people of Madhya Pradesh during his visit to Bhopal on May 31, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Friday.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Terror like serpent; will drag it out of hole, trample if it raises hood: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday likened terror to a serpent, saying, \"if it raises its hood again, it will be dragged out of its hole and trampled\", and asserted that the Indian armed forces have reduced to rubble the hide-outs of those who had masterminded the Pahalgam attack, sitting in Pakistan.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha strengthens efforts to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis with state-level training
THE Odisha Government has intensified its fight against Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) with the successful completion of a two-day State-Level Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop, aimed at accelerating the state's progress towards eliminating this debilitating disease. Organized by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the workshop focused on reinforcing public health strategies in line with the national mission to eradicate LF.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Swadeshi Jagran Manch will launch campaign to boycott foreign goods
THE Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Friday said it will soon launch a nation-wide campaign to encourage people to use indigenous products and boycott foreign goods.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Dettol names MS Dhoni as brand ambassador for new Icy Cool range
DETTOL, India's leading germ protection brand, has announced cricket legend MS Dhoni as the face of its new Icy Cool range.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Editorial Power Play
The Unravelling of a Bromance
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Finance Ministry urges RBI to exclude small borrowers from new gold loan norms
THE Finance Ministry said on Friday it has suggested that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should exclude small borrowers of up to Rs 2 lakh from the provisions of its draft directions on lending against gold collateral.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Nearly 100 protesting jobless 'tainted' teachers detained on way to state secretariat in Bengal
NEARLY 100 jobless teachers protesting under the banner of the Deserving Teachers Rights Forum were detained at two locations here on their way to the West Bengal state secretariat, Nabanna.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Chief Secretary Ahuja emphasizes timely execution of rural water supply schemes
“DRINKING water is a basic necessity and must reach every household without delay,” asserted Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, as he chaired a high-level review meeting on the state's rural drinking water supply projects at Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha's first BJP MLA Prasanna Patanayak dies at 76
ODISHA'S first BJP MLA Prasanna Patanayak died at a private hospital here on Friday, family sources said.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Once Invincible BJD in Disarray
Notwithstanding BJD's narrow defeat in last election and it fetching more votes than BJP, its president Naveen Patnaik seems to be a reluctant chief to guide the party on a desired mode, says Nageshwar Patnaik
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
1,000 buses to ferry devotees to Puri for Rath Yatra; strict traffic arrangements in place
AROUND 1,000 buses will be deployed from different parts of Odisha to ferry devotees to Puri during the world-famous Rath Yatra festival, according to a high-level meeting chaired by Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur on Friday.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Raj Khosla@100: The master of suspense and melodrama in Hindi cinema
His first stint in cinema came as a stunt double for a heroine, Waheeda Rehman made her Hindi debut in his film, he wanted to be singer instead went on to become the master of the crime-suspense genre with gems such as \"CID\" and \"Woh Kaun Thi?
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Ayush Suraksha Portal a vigilant watchtower against misinformation, says Prataprao Jadhav
IN a landmark step toward strengthening consumer protection and regulatory oversight in the field of traditional medicine, the Ministry of Ayush on Friday launched the Ayush Suraksha Portal, which will serve as a vigilant watchtower against misinformation.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi HC seeks BFI, Centre's stand on Anurag Thakur, HP boxing body's plea on election
THE Delhi High Court on Friday sought the stand of the Centre and the Boxing Federation of India on a petition by the Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association and former sports minister Anurag Thakur over a dispute concerning the elections of the federation.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rhea Purvi takes sole lead in 7th leg of Hero WPG Tour
RHEA Purvi Saravanan, who won her maiden Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour title this season, fired a solid two-under 68 -- the first under-par round of the seventh Leg of tournament -- to take sole lead after the second day here on Friday.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Every child deserves a loving home: Dy CM Parida at National Adoption Conclave 2025
It'll catalyse stronger inter-departmental coordination, enhance dist-level adoption mechanisms, and reaffirm child's right to a family
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
YSRCP leader slams leasing of temple land sans auction in AP
YSRCP leader M Vishnu on Friday criticised the TDP-led government's decision to allegedly lease temple lands without a public auction, labelling it a \"cultural betrayal”.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
During Yunus' visit, Japan pledges over USD 1 billion to Bangladesh
JAPAN on Friday pledged to provide USD 1.06 billion to Bangladesh for budgetary support, railway upgradation and scholarships as it reiterated full support to Mohammad Yunus-led interim government's reform initiatives amidst protests by political parties in Dhaka over policy issues and election deadline.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Satwik-Chirag pair outplays world No.1 Goh-Nur to sail into Singapore Open semifinals
INDIA's top men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stayed on course for their maiden title of the season, storming into the Singapore Open semifinals with a straight-game win over world No. 1 Malaysian duo of Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin here on Friday.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Three held for pelting stones at running trains in Odisha, Bengal
THREE persons, including two juveniles from West Bengal, were arrested by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) on Friday for allegedly pelting stones at two moving trains in Kharagpur division of South Eastern Railways, officials said.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Tharoor disappointed over Columbia's condolences to Pakistan after Op Sindoor
CONGRESS MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation, has voiced his deep disappointment over Colombia offering condolences for the loss of lives in Pakistan following Indian strikes in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UPI share surges to 83.7 pc in digital transactions for FY25
THE Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has strengthened its dominance in India’s digital payments system with its share in the total transaction volume rising to 83.7 per cent in 2024-25 from 79.7 per cent in the previous financial year.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Scribe and wife consume poison on camera over 'harassment' by SDM, 2 others
A local journalist and his wife here posted a video on social media accusing a sub-divisional magistrate, a nagar panchayat chairman and a contractor of harassment and consumed poison on camera on Thursday, police said.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cash-in-fire evidence passed forensic test, CFSL verified all key videos in Justice Varma incident
“Gandhi jal rahe hain, bhai,” a voice is heard saying in a video recorded by a Delhi Fire Services officer at the scene of the blaze at the official residence of Justice Yashwant Varma in New Delhi on March 14.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
TPCODL embraces smart metering to empower consumers and ensure error-free billing
TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has launched smart meters across all consumer categories, marking a significant step toward efficient and modern energy management.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Asian Athletics: India's gold rush continues with Gulveer, Pooja and Nandini on top
LONG-distance runner Gulveer Singh shattered a decade-old meet record, high-jumper Pooja Singh delivered a personal best show, while heptathlete Nandini Agasara rose to the occasion after a setback as the trio added three more gold medals to India's kitty on the penultimate day of the 26th Asian Athletics Championships here on Friday.
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May 31, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Study links depression with high risk of dementia in both mid and later-life
DEPRESSION can significantly raise the risk of dementia both in middle age as well as among those aged 50 and above, according to a study.
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