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The Political and Business Daily
Second phase of consecration ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya kick-starts
THE second phase of the consecration (Prana Pratishtha) ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya began on Tuesday.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Poland's Tusk sets confidence vote on his govt for next week due to 'new political reality'
POLAND'S Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday that parliament will hold a confidence vote on his government on June 11, as the country faces a “new political reality.”
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
300 officers face action over land sale irregularities
IN a sweeping crackdown on irregularities in land dealings, the Odisha government has issued show-cause notices to 300 officers involved in the preparation of District Survey Reports (DSRs) amid an ongoing probe into part plot sales.
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Development Commissioner Garg pushes for fast-tracking Rengali Irrigation Project
ODISHA Development Commissioner Anu Garg chaired the 5th Project Governing Committee meeting for the Rengali Irrigation Project on Monday, reiterating the government's commitment to fast-tracking the long-pending project.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Joint exit poll shows liberal candidate Lee forecast to win S Korean presidential poll
LIBERAL candidate Lee Jae-myung is forecast to win South Korea's snap presidential election, a joint exit poll on Tuesday showed, two months after his archrival and then conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office over his short-lived imposition of martial law.
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Congress leaders feel suffocated in family-centred party: Jitendra Singh
UNION Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday condemned the Congress for criticising its leaders for presenting India's position on Operation Sindoor in global capitals as part of multi-party delegations.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Zelenskyy condemns 'brutal' Russian rocket attack after 3 killed in Ukrainian city
A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Tuesday, in which at least three people were killed and many others injured, was described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “brutal”.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Yedi tells Kamal: Apology doesn't make anyone smaller, arrogance won't make anyone greater
SLAMMING actor Kamal Haasan for \"speaking insensitively\" about the Kannada language, veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday said that he must respectfully apologise to Kannada and Kannadigas.
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Women FPO accomplishes export of 50 ton Amrapali mangoes to European countries
IN a significant accomplishment, a woman FPO in Odisha has successfully exported 50 tons of Amrapali mangoes to European countries.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Indian banks set to maintain stable asset quality despite global uncertainty: Moody's
GLOBAL rating agency Moody's said that Indian banks are well-positioned to maintain stable asset quality over the next 12 months, even as global trade tensions create uncertainty for the world economy.
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Odisha police raids explosive warehouses in three districts, 2 held
A day after recovering around 2.5 tonnes of gelatin sticks looted by Maoists in Sundergarh district, Odisha Police on Tuesday intensified raids on different explosive godowns in three districts and arrested two persons for allegedly violating explosive act, a senior officer said.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Number of personnel to man malkhanas in Delhi increased to 20 after ₹1.5 cr theft
ALL 'malkhanas' (evidence storage rooms) in the national capital will be monitored by 20 personnel instead of 10 to 12 till now after a Delhi Police head constable was arrested for allegedly stealing cash and jewellery worth over Rs 1.5 crore from the malkhana at the Special Cell's Lodhi Road office, an official said on Tuesday.
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
UP govt okays homestay, bed and breakfast policy to boost tourism
THE Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved the Homestay and Bed and Breakfast (B&B) Policy 2025 aimed at promoting tourism, enhancing service standards, and generating employment through improved accommodation options across the state.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Brown sugar worth ₹40 lakh seized, four arrested
FOUR people have been arrested and brown sugar worth Rs 40 lakh seized from their possession during raids in Balasore and Khurda districts, police said on Tuesday.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bangladesh's anti-Yunus wave: A tale of democratic disillusionment
NINE months ago, Bangladesh seemed to be basking in the sunlit uplands of promise and reform. Today, that same horizon is cloaked in a gathering storm of disenchantment.
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Need greater tax certainty to exploit India's aviation growth potential: IATA DG
GLOBAL airlines! grouping IATA on Tuesday said India has a complex taxation system and \"greater certainty\" on taxes will be important to exploit the potential of the country's fast growing civil aviation market.
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
India's economy to grow by 6.3 pc in 2025, 6.4 pc in 2026 as global growth slows: OECD
INDIA continues to defy the global slowdown, the OECD's latest 'Economic Outlook' said on Tuesday, projecting the country's economy to grow by 6.3 per cent in 2025 and 6.4 per cent in 2026.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Cash row: Mumbai lawyers body seeks prosecution of judge Varma
BOMBAY Lawyers Association has written to Chief Justice of India B R Gavai seeking sanction to prosecute high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of huge cash from his official residence when he was in Delhi.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India not invited at G7 meet 'yet another diplomatic bungle': Cong
THE Congress on Tuesday said India not being invited at the G7 meeting in Canada is \"yet another big diplomatic bungle\" after the \"blunder\" of allowing the US to \"mediate\" between India and Pakistan.
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Australia planning to give a great send-off to Virat & Rohit in ODIs later this year: CA CEO
TODD Greenberg, the Cricket Australia (CA) CEO, said he hopes to give a memorable send-off to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should the duo play in Australia one last time later this year.
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Six associates of dreaded criminal arrested in bomb blast case
A special team of Cuttack Rural Police has arrested six associates of notorious criminal Mirza Akbar Baig alias Dukha, who died in a bomb explosion while assembling explosives at a shop complex in Mangi Gada under Nemalo police limits on the night of May 28.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Practice of feeding pigeons on footpaths in Delhi comes under NGT scanner
THE practice of feeding pigeons on footpaths, pavements, and traffic islands in Delhi has come under the scanner of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Man kills wife for not serving egg curry in lunch
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
52 pc of Indians opt for less-crowded spots for summer vacations: Report
AS many as 52 per cent of Indian travellers are picking quieter locations over popular tourist destinations, marking a significant shift in choice of destinations this summer, reveals a new report.
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Gaurav Gogoi takes charge as Assam Cong chief, urges party workers to brace for battle
LOK Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday launched his innings as the Assam Congress president with the slogan ‘Juz Hobo' (there will be battle) as he urged party workers to prepare themselves for next year's assembly polls.
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Suffering from chronic back pain? Nature may help you, shows study
If you are suffering from chronic back pain, a walk in the woods can help you better manage the condition, according to a study on Tuesday.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
US Denounces Aggressive Chinese Attitude
At the recent Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defence Secy Hegseth urged allies in Asia to boost defences fast, saying America is shifting its strategy to counter growing threats from China, writes Asad Mirza
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Let Odisha’s glorious heritage inspire the youth: Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj
ODIA Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Tuesday called upon the youth of the State to draw inspiration from the state's rich and resilient history.
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June 04, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Automated Vehicle Testing Center inaugurated in Jharsuguda
AS part of a state-wide initiative by the Odisha Commerce and Transport Department, an Automated Vehicle Testing Center was inaugurated in Jharsuguda district on Tuesday.
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June 04, 2025

The Political and Business Daily
Truck Owners' Federation opposes proposal to grant police more powers for vehicle checks
FOLLOWING the All Odisha Bus Owners Association (AOBOA), the Odisha State Truck Owners' Federation (OSTOFED) has strongly opposed the state government's proposal to grant additional powers to the police for checking motor vehicles.
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