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UK court lifts block on Britain handing disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius
A British court has lifted a block on the UK government handing the disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UK to give non-discriminatory treatment to Indian firms in public procurement under FTA
THE UK for the first time has agreed to accord non-discriminatory treatment to Indian companies in its public procurement system under the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, an official said.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha CM unveils industrial projects worth ₹1.15 lakh cr, 36,000 jobs set to be created
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 24 industrial projects with a total investment of Rs 1.15 lakh crore, which will generate employment opportunities for 36,000 people.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Fresh COVID-19 case detected in State after two-and-a-half years, patient stable
A fresh COVID-19 case has been detected in Odisha after a gap of two-and-a-half years, and the condition of the patient is stable, a senior government official said here on Thursday.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Poonch on May 24 to meet families affected by Pakistani shelling
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Poonch in the Jammu region on Saturday to meet the families of those killed and affected by the recent Pakistani shelling, party sources said.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India has scope to grow exports as supply chains are changing: Report
NEW DELHI, MAY 22
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi Traffic Police conducts 3-day special drive to remove illegal encroachments
The Delhi Traffic Police conducted a three-day special drive from May 19 to 21 across the New Delhi Range to remove illegal encroachments and ease congestion, officials said on Thursday.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
US tariff hikes, Myanmar war, sea disputes will top ASEAN summit agenda
THE civil war in Myanmar, maritime disputes in the South China Sea and US tariff hikes will top the agenda of a two-day Southeast Asian summit next week, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to strengthen top two spot against SRH
ALREADY through to the playoffs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to secure a top-two league stage finish for the first time in nine years when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League clash here on Friday.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Raut alleges attempt to bribe Maharashtra legislature panel, CM Fadnavis orders SIT probe
SHIV Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has alleged that his party's workers foiled an attempt to ‘bribe’ the state legislature's Estimates Committee during their visit to Dhule district, prompting Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to order probe by a special team.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Police ASI caught while taking bribe, arrested
ODISHA vigilance officials on Thursday arrested an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of police for taking Rs 5,000 bribe.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
VP Jagdeep Dhankhar asks farmers to be involved in all aspects of agri-economy; bats for 'agripreneurs'
FARMERS must be involved thoroughly with marketing agricultural produce as well as value addition, while industrialists who benefit from the sector must also contribute, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Thursday.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC irked over Allahabad HC deferring bail plea 27 times, releases accused immediately
THE Supreme Court on Thursday expressed displeasure over the Allahabad High Court deferring 27 times the bail plea of an accused in a cheating case of the CBI and granted him the relief.
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May 23, 2025
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MEA: All set deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in India
INDIA on Thursday urged Bangladesh to expedite the nationality verification process to facilitate the deportation of a large number of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in India who are required to be sent back.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Chhattisgarh ex-DGP DM Awasthi calls top Maoist Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju’s killing ‘historic’ success
Hailing the success of security forces in killing top Maoist Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju as a ‘historic’ achievement, former Chhattisgarh Police chief D.M. Awasthi described it as the first gun-battle ever in which a general secretary-level rebel has been killed.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Fitch Ratings ups India's growth potential to 6.4 pc over next 5 years
GLOBAL rating agency Fitch Ratings on Thursday raised India's GDP growth potential by 0.2 percentage points to 6.4 per cent over the next five years, on the back of a sharper rise in the country’s labour force participation rate in recent years.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre ignored appeals for talks: CPM condemns Maoists' killings
THE CPI(M) on Thursday \"strongly condemned\" the encounter of 27 Maoists, including Nambala Kesavarao, in Chhattisgarh.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Corporate investments surge to ₹28.50L crore in FY25
THERE has been a steady increase in corporate investments during 2024-25, with core infrastructure industries playing a lead role in the growth, according to a report compiled by the Bank of Baroda's economic research department.
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May 23, 2025
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'Sindoor' runs in my veins; playing with blood of Indians to cost Pak dearly: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that the country's enemies have learnt what happens when 'sindoor' becomes gunpowder, and lauded India's armed forces for creating such a trap that Pakistan was forced to go down on its knees.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
After HC rap, Delhi govt assures to scrap panel over Chandni Chowk maintenance
THE Delhi government on Thursday assured to scrap a committee for Chandni Chowk redevelopment after it came to light that the Delhi High Court had only asked for suggestions.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India-Pak understanding on cessation of hostilities reached bilaterally: Jaishankar
Indus Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan abjures support for terrorism: MEA
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May 23, 2025
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PWD, flood control dept to carry out joint inspection of Delhi drains
ADDITIONAL Chief Secretary Navin Kumar Choudhary has directed senior PWD and flood control department officials to jointly inspect drains in Delhi as part of monsoon preparedness.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
No new direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks scheduled: Kremlin
RUSSIA and Ukraine have scheduled no further direct talks on ending their more than three-year war, a Kremlin spokesman said Thursday, almost a week after the first face-to-face engagement between the countries’ delegations since 2022 and days after US President Donald Trump announced they would start ceasefire negotiations “immediately.”
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Japan expresses solidarity with India, world in fight against terrorism
Japan on Thursday said terrorism cannot be justified in any form and expressed solidarity with India and with the world in the fight against terrorism.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
MPs call for water conservation; Centre briefs on Ganga cleaning
MPs underscored the need for collective efforts to address water-related challenges during a meeting on the Union Jal Shakti ministry's budget grants, Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil said on Thursday.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
International Biodiversity Day: Degraded Noida land turns botanical mosaic
IT was a degraded land with construction debris, tall grasses and a neglected wetland.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian ‘chai’ at special event hosted by India at UN to mark International Tea Day
The aromas and flavors of popular Indian teas permeated the halls of the United Nations headquarters as India hosted a special event to commemorate International Tea Day to highlight the beverage's contribution in empowering communities and fostering inclusive economic growth.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jayant Narlikar
A Stellar Scientific Legacy
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Aam Aadmi Party appoints new office-bearers across states
THE Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday released a fresh list of office-bearers, appointing key leaders to organisational roles across various states as well as for overseas coordination.
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May 23, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jio 5G FWA redefines high-speed broadband access in rural landscapes
HIGH-SPEED internet is no longer a privilege confined to urban India, thanks to the rapid expansion of Jio's 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service — JioAirFiber — which is transforming the digital landscape in rural regions across the country.
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