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Olive Ridley hatchlings begin journey to sea at Odisha's Gahimatha
Millions of Olive Ridley baby turtles began emerging from the pits at the Nasi-1, Nasi-2, and Eakakulanasi islands of Bhitarkanika’s Gahirmatha marine sanctuary here on Tuesday night.
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April 25, 2025
NF Times
Sensex closes above 80,000 for the first time in 2025
Indian equities extended their winning streak for the seventh consecutive session on Wednesday, with the benchmark BSE Sensex surging past the crucial 80000-mark for the first time in calendar year 2025.
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April 25, 2025
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Attack on idea of India: J&K all-party meeting condemns Pahalgam attack; calls on state govts to protect Kashmiris
An unanimous resolution strongly condemning the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam was passed at an All-Party Meeting convened by Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah in Srinagar on Thursday.
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April 25, 2025
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Bodies of two tourists from Karnataka killed in Pahalgam terror attack reach Bengaluru
The bodies of two of the three tourists from Karnataka, who were shot dead by terrorists at Pahalgam in Kashmir, reached Bengaluru early Thursday morning.
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April 25, 2025
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Palestinian President Abbas urges Hamas to hand over Gaza hostages
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas urged the militant group Hamas on Wednesday to release the hostages still being held in Gaza, calling it the main factor fuelling Israeli attacks on the territory.
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April 25, 2025
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Kuki group’s proposed meeting with uniformed personnel alarms police
Amid a relative lull in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, a Kuki-Zo organisation’s call to Kuki village chiefs and Kuki uniformed personnel to attend a meeting on April 30 in Kangpokpi district has alarmed Manipur Police.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Neeraj Chopra to host world-class javelin event in Bangalore on May 24
Neeraj Chopra has won everything under the sun — Olympic Games gold and silver medals, World Championship gold, Diamond League crown, Asian Games gold, and the yellow metal in the Commonwealth Games too.
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Apr 24, 2025
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41-year-old Benglurean killed in Pahalgam terror attack
Bharat Bhushan (41), an engineer from Haveri and a resident of Bengaluru, was among those killed in the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday. His wife Sujatha (37) and their three-year-old son survived the attack.
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Apr 24, 2025
NF Times
'Please save my husband': Terror turns Pahalgam into a scene of blood and desperate cries
It was around 2:30 pm when the calm of Baisaran meadows, a scenic stretch in Pahalgam’s south Kashmir hills, known as 'mini Switzerland’, was shattered by the rat-a-tat of guns.
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Apr 24, 2025
NF Times
Adani group grants Airtel rights to use 5G spectrum
In what could signal Adani Data Network's exit from the telecom sector, the company is set to grant Bharti Hexacom Limited, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited, rights to use 400 MHz of spectrum in the 26 GHz band.
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Apr 24, 2025
NF Times
Pope Francis's funeral set for Saturday, world leaders expected
(RNS, 23-04-25) Pope Francis's funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced, as world leaders from US President Donald Trump to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky said they would attend to honour the Catholic leader.
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Apr 24, 2025
NF Times
ED Notice To Mahesh Babu In Money Laundering Case Linked To Realty Firms
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned top Tollywood actor Mahesh Babu in a money laundering case linked to realty firms Surana Group and Sai Surya Developers.
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Apr 24, 2025
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"Guardians of Glory: Preserving the Legacy of Sri Mandir"
The Sri Mandir of Puri, standing tall and sacred for nearly a millennium, is not just a temple-it is a living chronicle of Odisha's spiritual, Icultural, and architectural heritage.
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Apr 24, 2025
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A shepherd to all humanity: Suffragan Metropolitan remembers Pope
\"They shall come from east and west and sit at the table\"—this was the verse Pope Francis referred to when representatives of the Malankara Mar Thoma Church first visited the Vatican.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Unannounced Power Cuts Continue in Bargarh District: AAP Issues Warning Against Tata Power
Amidst the ongoing severe heat wave, life has become increasingly challenging for residents, particularly due to the disruption of essential services like electricity, alleged the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
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Apr 24, 2025
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Double murder in Kottayam: Businessman, wife found dead in separate rooms
A couple was found brutally murdered inside their home in Thiruvathukkal, Kottayam, in what police suspect was a case of personal enmity. Adding to the mystery, the hard disk of the house’s CCTV system was found missing.
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Apr 24, 2025
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RBI's new norms on independent minor accounts to boost customer acquisition, family engagement: Banking experts
In a significant shift from traditional banking norms regarding eligibility to open and operate individual accounts, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday issued revised guidelines allowing minors above the age of 10 to independently open and operate savings bank accounts, should they wish to do so.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Posers over CAB’s ‘ban’ request on Bhogle, Doull; Board unlikely to entertain appeal
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is unlikely to endorse Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB)’s request to exclude Simon Doull and Harsha Bhogle from commentating in any of the matches at Eden Gardens.
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Apr 24, 2025
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PFC explores all options to recover 307 crore in pending dues from Gensol Engineering
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on Tuesday said it is actively pursuing recovery measures and exploring all possible options to address pending dues of ?307 crore from Gensol Engineering Ltd. The state-owned company also filed a formal complaint with the Economic Offences Wing (EoW), alleging that Gensol submitted falsified documents to misrepresent its debt servicing record.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Oscar Winner A R Rahman Discloses His Strategy To Beat Traffic!
Oscar winner A R Rahman, who often shuttles between cities for work, has now disclosed his strategy to handle traffic in Mumbai.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Scorching Injustice: Bargarh Residents Protest Lack of Shade at Petrol Pump
As temperatures continue to rise sharply in Bargarh district, local residents are facing intense hardship due to the heatwave and sunstroke risks.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Match fixing allegations return to haunt IPL as Rajasthan Royals' collapse raises questions
Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad hoc committee convener Jaideep Bihani has suggested the possibility of match fixing in the nail-biting IPL match held in Jaipur, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) suffered a two-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
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Apr 24, 2025
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Gold's dizzying climb and China's breathless rush after it
Gold is tearing into newer territories without a heartbeat's pause. On Monday, prices of the yellow metal touched Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams for the first time in history, defying both math and magic. Prices have surged over 26% or by Rs 20,800 per 10 grams in 2025, so far. They are gushing north of $3,500 per ounce at the time of writing. The price darts around so fast the caveat is necessary.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Trainer aircraft crashes in Gujarat's Amreli, one killed
A deadly crash jolted Amreli as a trainer aircraft from a private aviation academy plunged into a residential area near Giria Road, killing a trainee pilot on April 22.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Odisha govt announces early summer vacation for schools & colleges
The Odisha government on Tuesday announced early summer vacations for all government and private schools and colleges from Wednesday in view of the intense heatwave situation in the state.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Andhra Pradesh CID arrests former Intelligence Chief PSR Anjaneyulu in actress Jatwani harassment case
Andhra Pradesh CID officials arrested senior IPS officer and former Intelligence Chief PSR Anjaneyulu in Hyderabad on Tuesday in connection with a harassment case filed by Mumbai-based actress Kadambari Jethwani.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Wall Street rallies and recovers all of Monday's slide as the dollar and US bond market steady
US stocks are rallying Tuesday after companies reported fatter profits than expected, and other U.S. investments are also steadying a day after falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trump's trade war and his attacks on the head of the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 was 2.8% higher in afternoon trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1,071 points, or 2.8%, as of 12:24 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 3.3% higher. Every major index has so far recovered from their sharp drop on Monday.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Odisha Cabinet Approves Rs 108 Cr Underground Pipeline Of Anandapur Barrage Project
The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved a tender worth Rs 108 crore (excluding GST) for a crucial component of the Integrated Anandapur Barrage Project, aimed at boosting irrigation and socio-economic development in Keonjhar district.
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Apr 24, 2025
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PM Modi to visit poll-bound Bihar on April 24; security arrangements tightened following Pahalgam attack
Bihar police tightened security arrangements around tourist sports ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state following the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday afternoon.
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Apr 24, 2025
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Hon'ble Odisha Governor visits Credai Odisha Home and Decor Expo 2025 Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous also visited the Expo
CREDAI Odisha's annual Home & Decor Expo 2025 is going strong, as this special event goes beyond just real estate to celebrate new ideas in home décor, construction, and lifestyle solutions.
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