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BJP blames BJD for govt facing problems in returning money to chit fund victims
FACING difficulties in returning money to the people duped by chit fund companies in Odisha, the ruling BJP on Tuesday claimed that the documents relating to the fraud are not available with the government.
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May 20, 2025
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Trade unions demonstrate in Bhubaneswar against Centre
MEMBERS of several trade unions held a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday over a host of demands that included scrapping the labour codes and a hike in the minimum wages.
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May 20, 2025
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Bhujbal is voice of OBCs: CM; BJP’s double standards on corruption exposed, flays Oppn
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday defended Chhagan Bhujbal's induction in the cabinet by calling him \"voice of OBCs\", while the Opposition parties accused the BJP of having “double standards\" on corruption, citing allegations against the politician.
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May 20, 2025
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MCD: BJP to roll back user charge on garbage collection, bring amnesty scheme for house tax dues
THE ruling BJP in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has announced to roll back levying of user charges on garbage collection and bring an amnesty scheme to settle old house tax dues, party leaders said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
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Brahesh Pathak renews attack on Akhilesh: He is willing to have thesis written on SP’s DNA
ESCALATING his war of words with Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Tuesday alleged that the SP's \"political DNA\" is rooted in appeasement and criminal patronage and dared the SP chief to respond directly rather than deflect.
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May 20, 2025
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Bhadrak to apply for GI tag for traditional sweetmeat
THE district administration of Bhadrak has initiated measures to secure a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for ‘Palua Ladu’, a traditional sweetmeat known for its distinct flavour and artisanal preparation.
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May 20, 2025
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Jindal Steel's big heart: 20,000+ employees donate a day's salary for border village relief
THE resounding success of Operation Sindoor, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has filled the nation with pride.
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May 20, 2025
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Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal attend Cannes screening of Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri'
VETERAN actors Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal relived their memories of working on Satyajit Ray's 1970 classic \"Aranyer Din Ratri\", now immortalised through a 4K restoration that was screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
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May 20, 2025
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Pakistan's growing bonhomie with Russia: Time to sit up & take notice?
PAKISTAN'S relations with Russia were sour historically before a decision was taken to bring a strategic shift in Pakistan's foreign policy.
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May 20, 2025
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Indian scientists design fast charging sodium-ion battery
A research team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has developed a super-fast charging sodium-ion battery (SIB), it was announced on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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Don’t seek CIBIL scores of farmers while granting loans: Maha CM Fadnavis to banks
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the banks to provide agricultural loans to farmers without insisting on providing CIBIL score (credit information).
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May 20, 2025
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Strong action will be taken if any Odisha link with espionage for Pakistan is found: Minister
ODISHA Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Monday said strict legal action will be taken if anyone is found leaking sensitive information to operatives in Pakistan.
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May 20, 2025
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Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. But Sinner is building back to top form
CARLOS Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open.
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May 20, 2025
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3 held for duping investor of ₹10 lakh in Bhubaneswar
THREE persons have been arrested for allegedly duping an investor of Rs 10 lakh here by promising high returns on his deposits, police said on Sunday.
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May 20, 2025
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New drains, sumps, automated pump house: Delhi PWD's plan to tackle waterlogging at seven hotspots
To avoid waterlogging in northwest Delhi's Karala Khanjhawala Road, the PWD has hired a consultant to study and present a report for comprehensive remodelling of the existing drain.
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May 20, 2025
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Stakeholders brainstorm to strengthen moribund Odia film industry
IN a bid to address various aspects of the moribund Odia film industry, such as expanding the reach and promotion of Odia cinema, instituting regular State Film Awards and supporting stakeholders in the film ecosystem, a meeting was held today at the conference hall of Sanskruti Bhavan under the aegis of the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department.
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May 20, 2025
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Don’t bring local level politics into India’s global outreach on terror: Pawar tells Raut
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Monday virtually snubbed Sanjay Raut, advising him against bringing \"local level politics\" in India's global outreach efforts, a day after the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader called for boycotting the Centre's move to send delegations to various countries. Pawar recalled that he was a member of a delegation sent by former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao to the UN under the leadership of BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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May 20, 2025
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Odisha Deputy CM in Bhutan to attend labour conference
ODISHA Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Monday reached Bhutan to attend the South Asia Labour Mobility Conference, organised by the World Bank, officials said.
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May 20, 2025
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Nuclear science needs to be harnessed for India's sustainable development: Dr. Tyagi
NUCLEAR science has to be harnessed in all possible ways to ensure India's sustainable development keeping in view the future requirements of the nation, eminent nuclear scientist Dr. AK Tyagi has said.
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May 20, 2025
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Three persons held in Assam for pro-Pak & anti-national activities
ASSAM Police have arrested three individuals for expressing a pro-Pakistan and anti-national stance regarding India's Operation Sindoor.
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May 20, 2025
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EPS slams DMK Govt over sex abuse of college students
AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami has launched a scathing attack on the DMK government, demanding immediate action against a ruling party functionary accused of sexually harassing college students in Arakkonam.
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May 20, 2025
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Focus shifts to rebuilding as CSK, RR face off in contest for pride
THE contest between laggards Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals holds no significance in the context of the play-offs, but both teams will aim to accelerate their rebuilding process with the MS Dhoni-led side looking to transform itself from a 'dad's army' into a young brigade.
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May 20, 2025
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RBI okays 10 pc cap on RE investments in AIFs
THE Reserve Bank of India proposes to cap a single regulated entity's (RE) contribution to any Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) at 10 per cent of its corpus while collectively, a ceiling of 15 per cent will apply for investment by all REs in an AIF scheme, in the revised draft directions issued on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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KKR, RCB pick Shivam Shukla and Blessing Muzarabani as replacements
KOLKATA Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have picked Shivam Shukla and Blessing Muzarabani as replacements for their injured players, the IPL said on Monday.
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May 20, 2025
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Delhi's power demand at 7265 MW soars to highest this summer so far
THE peak power demand of Delhi at 7265 MW on Monday was the highest for May 1-19 period in the past four years, discom officials said.
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May 20, 2025
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PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy eye turnaround at Malaysia Masters
STAR Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy will look to script a turnaround in fortunes when they lead the country's campaign at the USD 475,000 Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament beginning here on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
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International conference on 'Advanced Materials in Energy, Environment & Sustainability' held at IIT, Bhubaneswar
WITH the aim to contribute towards the promotion of renewable energy utilization, environmental restoration and adoption of sustainable practices in India, a 3-day international conference was held here.
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May 20, 2025
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India, Maldives sign 13 MoUs to implement projects under Indian grant assistance
INDIA has signed 13 MoUs with the Maldives for enhancing ferry services in the island nation with an MVR 100 million grant, expanding maritime connectivity and uplifting community livelihoods.
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May 20, 2025
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US announces visa curbs on travel agencies based in India facilitating illegal immigration
THE US said it is imposing visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for knowingly facilitating “illegal immigration” to the United States.
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May 20, 2025
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Doctors warn against prolonged use of steroid-based eye drops, creams
AIIMS Delhi has recorded cases of children as young as 10 and hailing from arid regions suffering from glaucoma, with doctors attributing this to prolonged use of steroid-based eye drops for treatment of ocular allergies without supervision.
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