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Telangana denies PDS rice ‘illegal export’
In response to an article -- “PDS rice scam uncovered in Andhra’s Kakinada district’ published in these columns on May 12, the Telangana State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited has clarified that there is no truth in the allegations reported.
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May 17, 2025
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Nirvana Opens its Doors, Promising an Elevated Lounge Bar Experience in Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar
Get ready to discover your new sanctuary! Nirvana, an exciting new lounge bar, is officially opening its doors on 16th May at Swosti Premium.
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May 17, 2025
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Odisha partners with NSE to offer free financial literacy courses to students
BHUBANESWAR (Corresp., 16-05-25): The Higher Education department on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) to offer courses to college and university students on financial literacy.
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May 17, 2025
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Rabi paddy procurement to begin in Koraput from May 25
Koraput district administration has decided to start paddy procurement for the rabi season from May 25.
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May 17, 2025
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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Marks Dengue Day With Awareness Outreach
AIIMS Bhubaneswar observed National Dengue Day with a series of public awareness programmes held at the Main OPD foyer, today. The initiative aimed to educate the public about Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, and promote effective preventive strategies to combat its spread.
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May 17, 2025
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Poland votes for new president on May 18 as worries grow about its future
A war next door in Ukraine.Migration pressure at borders. Russian sabotage across the region. Doubts about the US commitment to Europe's security.
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May 17, 2025
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Gajapati man dies by suicide after poisoning two kids
A day after consuming poison in an alleged family suicide bid, the 40-year-old man of Paralakhemundi and his minor daughter succumbed during treatment at MKCG Medical College and Hospital here on Thursday.
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May 17, 2025
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Mission Sindoor: A Symbol of Safety, Dignity, and Social Change
In a society where symbols carry powerful cultural and emotional significance, \"Mission Sindoor\" stands as a transformative initiative aimed at addressing the vulnerabilities faced by women, especially widows and those abandoned by society.
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May 17, 2025
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No magic solution for Cauvery underpass in Bengaluru
For over two years now, the Cauvery Junction Underpass — popularly known as “Cauvery Magic Box” — has remained closed for motorists during peak hours on most days.
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May 17, 2025
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Turkey for peace talks with Russia, Putin skips meeting
A low-ranking Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul for peace talks with Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday, while a Ukrainian delegation led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and including other senior government figures landed in the Turkish capital Ankara.
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May 17, 2025
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In Qatar, Trump once again claims he 'helped settle' tensions between India and Pakistan
US President Donald Trump on Thursday repeated his claim yet again that he “helped settle” the tensions between India and Pakistan.
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May 17, 2025
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Punjab Police bust UK-run cross-border drug module; seize 85kg heroin
In the biggest drug seizure of 2025, Punjab Police have busted a cross-border, Pakistan-ISI-controlled narco-smuggling module operated by a UK-based drug handler named Lalli, with the arrest of his India-based operative and the recovery of 85 kg of heroin from his possession.
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May 17, 2025
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Trump asks Apple to halt iPhone manufacturing in India, claims New Delhi has agreed to charge 'no tariffs'
In a move that could jeopardize India’s ambitions to become a hub for iPhone manufacturing, US President Donald Trump said he has asked Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook to stop producing iPhones in the country.
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May 17, 2025
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Infosys employees get lower bonus payouts for March 2025 quarter
Amid global macroeconomic uncertainty, cautious client spending and tariff issues, IT services firm Infosys has paid its employees a significantly lower bonus for the March 2025 quarter.
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May 17, 2025
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Singapore telecom giant Singtel to offload 1% equity in Airtel for $1 billion
(RNS, 16-05-25) Singtel, Singapore's telecom giant, is likely to sell shares worth $1 billion (about Rs 8,570 crore) in Bharti Airtel through a large block deal on Friday.
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May 17, 2025
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NTPC Darlipali Launches "Swachhata Pakhwada 2025" with a Cleanliness Pledge
NTPC Darlipali Launches \"Swachhata Pakhwada 2025\" on May 16, 2025, with a Swachhata Pledge-taking ceremony held at the plant and administrative building.
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May 17, 2025
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Haryana Government starts work on 10 new IMTs
Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that no country or state can progress without industries.
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May 17, 2025
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Trump downplays Putin decision to skip Istanbul talks with Zelenskyy
President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not surprised that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a no-show for anticipated peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey this week.
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May 17, 2025
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Congress misses opportunity to capitalise, revive party
Plagued with infighting between two groups, preferring the newcomers over loyalists and with two power centres operating from the high command, Congress, the oldest political outfit in the country seems to have missed the opportunity to capitalise and revive the party after their success in the last Parliament elections.
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May 17, 2025
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Indian stock markets close higher on eased trade tensions with US
Indian equity markets ended higher on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump announced that India had agreed to lower tariffs on American goods, easing trade tensions between the two countries.
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May 17, 2025
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IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR
England T20 stalwart Jos Buttler will leave for national duty after completing Gujarat Titans’ last three league engagements as the IPL play-offs are clashing with his country's white ball series against the West Indies starting May 29.
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May 17, 2025
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IAEA rejects 'radiation leak' rumours at Pakistan nuclear sites after clash with India
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Thursday confirmed that no radiation leak or release has occurred from any nuclear facility in Pakistan, following speculation that Indian airstrikes under 'Operation Sindoor' may have targeted sensitive installations.
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May 17, 2025
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Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad nabs Bangladeshi who created forged Indian documents for his compatriots
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested a Bangladeshi from Ahmedabad's Narol area who illegally obtained an Indian passport and created forged documents for other Bangladeshis.
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May 16, 2025
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Siddharth-Sri Ganesh's 3 BHK gets a release date
Shanthi Talkies, the production banner behind Siddharth and Sri Ganesh's 3 BHK, has set July 4 as the worldwide release date for the film.
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May 16, 2025
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Royal Enfield to launch first EV 'Flying Flea' in January-March quarter of FY26
(RNS, 15-05-25) Royal Enfield will be launching its first electric motorcycle under the EV sub-brand 'Flying Flea' during the January-March quarter of the financial year 2026.
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May 16, 2025
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Zoe Kravitz and Nicholas Hoult reunite for David Leitch’s heist thriller How to Rob a Bank
Zo6 Kravitz is joining the cast of How to Rob a Bank, the upcoming action film from director David Leitch at Amazon MGM Studios.
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May 16, 2025
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Pope offers to mediate between world leaders to end wars
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday offered to mediate between leaders of countries at war, saying that he himself \"will make every effort so that this peace may prevail\".
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May 16, 2025
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Trump says Syria leader backs Israel ties but has 'lot of work to do'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa backed normalisation with Israel in the future, after the two leaders met after Washington lifted sanctions on Syria.
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May 16, 2025
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86 disabled beneficiaries to get first-of- its-kind dedicated homes in Coimbatore
The state's first integrated housing project exclusively meant for people with disabilities will be inaugurated at Orattukuppai in Coimbatore in a month.
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May 16, 2025
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 48 people, including 22 children, hospitals say
At least 22 children were killed in Gaza overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday in a punishing series of Israeli airstrikes on homes in northern Gaza, according to local hospitals.
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