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Status of Women in India and the West
Women's status in India must be understood contextually, not judged by Western constructs or misunderstood ancient texts, writes Dr. Taradatt
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
FIR filed against 11 Congress leaders, 5000 unnamed party workers for Mar 27 agitation
THE police have registered an FIR against 11 Senior Congress leaders including OPCC president Sarat Chandra Das and 5000 other unnamed party workers for the violence that occurred during the 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' programme.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Nod to ₹1600 crore M-CADWM scheme under PMKSY
THE Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for the 2025-26 period, with an initial outlay of Rs 1,600 crore.
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Al passenger urinates on fellow traveller on Delhi-Bangkok flight
AN Air India passenger allegedly urinated on a fellow traveller during a flight from the national capital to Bangkok on Wednesday, according to sources.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India’s ‘remarkably smart’ approach to US tariffs could secure preferential market access’
INDIA’S decision to prioritise diplomacy over retaliation in response to the Trump administration’s tariff announcements could pave the way for successful bilateral trade negotiations, said Mark Linscott, senior advisor on trade at the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cyber fraud racket busted, 9 arrested
ODISHA Police claimed to have busted an international cyber fraud racket and arrested nine people from Rourkela.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi govt will repair 600 km of road this year, says PWD Minister Parvesh
THE Delhi government plans to repair 600 kilometres of roads in the city this year, with 250 kilometres to be fixed before the monsoon, said PWD minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Batting is never about ego, I want to play according to situation: Virat Kohli
CHAMPION cricketer Virat Kohli said curbing the ego and playing as per the demands of a match situation form the core principle of his batting.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vedanta Lanjigarh hosts 'Parichay' to celebrate women entrepreneurs across Kalahandi district
VEDANTA Aluminium, India's leading producer of smelter-grade alumina and a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, organized 'Parichay,' a vibrant celebration of women's empowerment and the rich cultural heritage of Kalahandi. Over 2,000 women from 60 villages participated in the event, which celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of women in rural Odisha.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UNICEF unveils ambitious Social Policy & Protection Plan for Odisha
In a significant move to bolster social welfare, UNICEF presented its comprehensive Social Policy and Social Security Action Plan (SPSS) for the period 2023-2027 at a high-level meeting in Bhubaneswar.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Kim’s sister denounces denuclearisation calls, saying nuclear status is permanent
THE powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday mocked Washington and Asian allies for what she called their “daydream” of denuclearising the North, insisting that her country will never give up its nuclear weapons programme.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
EPFO members can now activate Universal Account Number via UMANG app
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday said its members can now generate a Universal Account Number (UAN) and activate it using Aadhaar Face Authentication technology (FTA) through the UMANG mobile app.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Young should now get a chance': Tejashwi appeals to Bihar people
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav appealed to the people to make him the chief minister of Bihar, likening the Nitish Kumar government to a 20year-old car that needs replacement.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jio strengthens No. 1 position in Odisha, adds 1.5 lakh subscribers in December: TRAI Data
RELIANCE Jio continued to lead as Odisha’s top digital service provider, adding over 1.56 lakh new subscribers in December 2024.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
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Editorial Trade Turmoil
Global Markets Reel
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April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Youth sent to 20 years in jail for raping minor girl
A POCSO court here sentenced a man to 20 years in jail for raping a 17-year-old girl, a government lawyer said on Wednesday.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Israeli strike on Gaza apartment building kills at least 23, say officials
Israeli aircraft struck a residential block in war-ravaged northern Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 23 people, health officials said, as the renewed fighting with the devastated Palestinian enclave showed no signs of letting up.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vijayveer fetches India's fourth gold at shooting World Cup
PARIS Olympian Vijayveer Sidhu fetched India its fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup after he emerged victorious in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol event here.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
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NUPI by Nivedita unveils its heritage-inspired handloom sarees in Odisha
Renowned handloom saree brand “NUPI by Nivedita” has launched in Odisha, marking a significant milestone in its journey to merge tradition with modernity.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Why sustainable startups are key to achieving global net-zero goals
In a world where the climate change crisis and resource depletion threaten the world’s future, a new generation of businesses is rising to the challenge. These startups are not just chasing profits; they are driven by passion, finding innovative solutions that create solutions that protect the environment while taking economic growth forward.
3 min |
April 10, 2025
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9 students hurt as lightning strikes school building in Jharkhand's Koderma
NINE students were injured after lightning struck a school building in Jharkhand's Koderma district on Wednesday afternoon, an official said.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PET posts lying vacant at 115 high schools in Cuttack district
CUTTACK: The lack of Physical Education Teachers (PETs) and proper playgrounds is severely affecting both physical education and sports activities at several government-run high schools in Cuttack district.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'We batted a bit better, but it's been a frustrating season for CSK'
HEAD coach Stephen Fleming was relieved to see Chennai Super Kings' top-order producing some runs, but, for him, the failure of his side to cross the line in the fourth consecutive IPL match this season remained a \"frustrating\" element.
1 min |
April 10, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Will protect minorities, their properties in West Bengal, assures CM Mamata
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said minorities were aggrieved because of the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Act and assured the minority community members that she would protect them and their properties in the state.
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April 10, 2025
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'Dilapidated' govt schools to be repaired soon, says Delhi education minister Sood
EDUCATION Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday said all government schools in the national capital that are in a “dilapidated” condition will be reconstructed soon.
1 min |
April 09, 2025
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Delhi Police busts gang behind 'digital arrest' fraud; four held
THE Delhi cyber police has busted a cyber fraud syndicate involved in digitally extorting money through forged documents of CBI and ED and arrested four members of the gang, an official said on Tuesday.
1 min |
April 09, 2025
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'Minerals worth trillions of dollars can help Pakistan say goodbye to lenders like IMF'
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Pakistan's minerals wealth was worth trillions of dollars and its harvest could help to say goodbye to lenders like the International Monetary Fund.
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April 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vedanta's 'Vidya' and 'Nirmal' CSR initiatives transforming lives in Odisha's rural communities
VEDANTA, India's largest aluminum producer, has launched two impactful CSR programmes Project Vidya and Project Nirmal to promote community upliftment through quality education, potable water, and sanitation. These initiatives are focused on the rural regions in Jharsuguda and Lanjigarh, located in the Sundargarh and Rayagada districts, and are set to benefit over 30,000 community members.
1 min |
April 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Train services to be disrupted for safety-related modernization work at Meramandali Railway Station
THE Indian Railways has announced a series of track blocking and non-interlocking operations at Meramandali Railway Station in the Dhenkanal-Angul Railway Section as part of the ongoing safety-related modernization work for the Budhapank-Salegaon 3rd and 4th line Project.
1 min |
April 09, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Khurda's Assistant Collector injured after truck rams into his SUV, flees
Khurda Assistant Collector Ashwini Kumar Nayak had his driver were injured after a speeding truck rammed into their SUV on Tuesday, police said.
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