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Rupee rises 21 paise to close at 94.55 against US dollar
THE rupee appreciated by 21 paise to settle at 94.55 against the US dollar on Wednesday on the back of a steep fall in global crude oil prices.
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June 25, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India, US conclude two-day trade dialogue
Both the nations will review bilateral trade agreement as deadline nears; no clarity on interim deal
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June 25, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Premature to discuss key rate hike, says RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra
RESERVE BANK Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said the central bank is closely monitoring developments in West Asia and that it would be premature to talk about a rate hike at this stage.
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June 25, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Execute district, state textile plans with proactive mindset, says Giriraj
UNION TEXTILES MINISTER Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said the time had come to execute district and state textile plans with a proactive approach, stressing the need for value addition, sustainability, niche products and effective utilisation of free trade agreements to achieve India's textile export ambitions.
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June 25, 2026
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Chinese FM Wang Yi meets PM Modi, says India and China should deepen cooperation
CHINESE Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and expressed his country's readiness to work with India to implement the important consensus reached between leaders of the two nations, continuously enhance trust and dispel doubts, properly handle sensitive issues, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, maintain the positive momentum of bilateral ties, and jointly advance their respective modernisation processes.
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June 25, 2026
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India's FY27 GDP may dip to 6.6 pc on energy stress, weak monsoon: S&P
GLOBAL rating giant S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday said energy stress, sub-par monsoon and slowing global growth will pull down India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 6.6 per cent in the current fiscal.
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June 25, 2026
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Every file represents aspirations & lives of countless citizens: PM
EVERY file represents the aspirations, concerns and lives of countless citizens, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told young IAS officers on Tuesday, while asking them to place people at the centre of every decision and ensure that governance remains empathetic, responsive and inclusive.
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June 24, 2026
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President Murmu confers Padma awards to Mammootty, Vijay Amritraj
TENNIS legend Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty and playback singer Alka Yagnik were among 65 eminent personalities conferred with the coveted Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday.
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June 24, 2026
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Use of forged documents before court can't be viewed lightly: SC
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday said offences involving forgery and use of forged documents in judicial proceedings are serious in nature and cannot be viewed lightly.
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June 24, 2026
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Administration of justice must remain fundamentally human endeavour: CJI
CHIEF Justice of India Surya Kant said on Tuesday that the administration of justice must remain fundamentally a human endeavour and though artificial intelligence may assist judges, it cannot determine outcomes or exercise judicial discretion.
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June 24, 2026
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Union minister George Kurian quits after expiry of Rajya Sabha term
UNION minister from Kerala George Kurian resigned from the Union Council of Ministers following expiry of his Rajya Sabha term.
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June 24, 2026
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Govt says India successfully achieves auctions of 56 critical mineral blocks
INDIA has successfully achieved 56 auctions of critical and strategic mineral blocks, marking a significant step towards strengthening domestic mineral supply chains and advancing India's critical mineral mission, the government said on Tuesday.
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June 24, 2026
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India welcomes US-Iran peace MoU, says Hormuz opening will boost energy supplies
INDIA on Tuesday welcomed the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on ending hostilities in West Asia, with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval saying it will stabilise global energy security and remove supply chain bottlenecks for key commodities and fertilisers.
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June 24, 2026
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Prez praises ‘Cheetah Mitras’ for efforts at KNP
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu concluded her visit to Kuno National Park by interacting with ‘Cheetah Mitras’ and members of the Sahariya tribe of Madhya Pradesh, said an official on Monday. She appreciated the ‘Cheetah Mitras’ for their contributions to Project Cheetah, said the official in a statement.
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June 23, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
‘Operation Tiger is complete,’ roars Shinde as 6 UBT MPs join his Sena
\"OPERATION Tiger is complete now,\" announced Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday, as all six rebel Lok Sabha members from the Shiv Sena (UBT) officially crossed over to the ruling Shiv Sena, formalising another split in the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction.
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June 23, 2026
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NHAI for increased wayside amenities to prioritise vehicle repair facilities on highways
NATIONAL Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), a wholly owned company of NHAI, on Monday directed its field offices to advise WSA lessees to give priority to setting up vehicle repair shops and puncture repair facilities at the earliest.
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June 23, 2026
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Odisha changes English spellings of 64 places
ODISHA’s 'Millennium City’ Cuttack will now be spelt as Kataka as the state government on Monday changed the English spelling of 64 places -- districts, sub-divisions, tehsils, blocks and urban bodies.
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June 23, 2026
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Monsoon makes rapid headway
Mumbai to receive showers in next 48 hours, heavy rains in Northeast
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June 23, 2026
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SC says don't want to open ‘pandora's box’ with regard to proceedings of collegium
\"We don't want to open a pandora's box with regard to the proceedings of the collegium,\" the Supreme Court said on Monday while refusing to entertain a petition filed by a judicial officer from Himachal Pradesh.
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June 23, 2026
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Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi led the country in celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Sunday, participating in an event along with thousands of people at Kolkata's iconic Red Road, while President Droupadi Murmu joined the member of the public in performing \"asanas\" at Jabalpur.
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June 22, 2026
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NTA hails ‘Team Bharat’ effort behind successful conduct of NEET re-test
THE National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday shared a detailed note on X, describing the nationwide coordination that went into conducting the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on Sunday (June 21) and thanking the thousands of individuals and institutions involved in the process.
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June 22, 2026
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Tier-2, tier-3 cities producing majority of start-ups & UPSC toppers: Jitendra Singh
Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said tier-2 and tier-3 cities are now producing a majority of India's star-tup founders and UPSC toppers, reflecting a transformative role of technology and digital connectivity in democratising opportunities across the country.
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June 22, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Maritime capability key factor for economic, strategic influence: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that a strong maritime capability is the deciding factor for a country's economic and strategic influence, and India understands this well and is preparing for it.
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June 22, 2026
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Universities should nurture Indian culture, tradition alongside modernity, says Murmu
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Sunday stressed the need for universities and institutions to inculcate the spirit of Indian culture and tradition in students, alongside modernity.
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June 22, 2026
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From embassies to public grounds, Yoga Day preparations momentum at peak nationwide
A day ahead of International Yoga Day, preparations are in full swing across the country, with political leaders, yoga practitioners, diplomats, and citizens coming together to celebrate the ancient Indian practice that has evolved into a global wellness movement.
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June 21, 2026
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India always spread peace in world: Prez Murmu
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said India has always spread peace in the world because issues can only be resolved through mutual discussion, not war.
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June 21, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India set to assume Vice-Presidency of Financial Action Task Force for first time
IN a significant development, Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, has been elected and appointed Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to an official statement.
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June 21, 2026
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Eastern India remained backward during Cong rule, now emerging as gateway to growth: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said eastern India, which remained backward during the Congress rule, was now emerging as a gateway to progress and development.
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June 21, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Govt bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations citing health concerns of public
THE Centre has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, saying they lack \"therapeutic justification” and their continued use was not considered beneficial in relation to the potential risks involved.
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June 21, 2026
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Centre may issue nearly 3 cr more ration cards after states delete ineligible entries: Joshi
UNION Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said there is scope for issuing nearly 3 crore more ration cards to eligible beneficiaries after some state governments removed 2.21 crore ineligible holders from PDS lists.
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