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Patia robbery attempt foiled; 4 held
A swift police response foiled a latenight robbery attempt near Patia Baradei Temple, resulting in the arrest of four armed suspects and the seizure of weapons and other materials intended for the crime, police said Thursday.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
No cess on essential goods; states to share revenue: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday said the proposed Health and National Security Cess will be levied only on demerit goods, like pan masala, and not on essential commodities, and revenue from the levy will be shared with states for spending on health schemes.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
Ajanta Caves must be preserved for generations: Robert Gill descendant
Robert Gill, a British army officer, was commissioned by the Royal Asiatic Society to create a pictorial record of the Ajanta cave murals in 1845-46
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
Yami on 'paid hype' culture
Actor Yami Gautam has strongly condemned the growing trend in the Hindi film industry where money is paid under the guise of marketing to create hype around films.
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December 05, 2025
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FPIs outflow reaches ₹1.56 lakh cr this yr
Foreign investors have pulled out ₹13,121 crore ($1.46 billion) from Indian equities in the first four days of December, taking the total outflow for 2025 to ₹1.56 lakh crore ($178 billion), data from NSDL showed Thursday.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
Dhenkanal Utsav today
The Dhenkanal Cultural Association (DCA), Bhubaneswar, announced that it will host the 'Dhenkanal Utsav 2025' December 5, during a press meet at Buddha Mandir.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
Mixed expectations ahead of RBI decision
The meeting is taking place against the backdrop of falling inflation, rising GDP growth, the rupee crossing 90 against the dollar and ongoing geopolitical tensions
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
Danve seeks Ajit Pawar’s resignation, Parth’s arrest
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve ‘Thursday demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and the arrest of his son Parth over the controversial Pune land deal.
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December 05, 2025
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Pakistan PM formally asks prez to appoint Munir as first CDF
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday formally asked President Asif Ali Zardari to appoint Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir as the first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Pakistan.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
FIH Men's Jr Hockey WC: India's real test starts vs Belgium
All boxes ticked so far in a relatively easy pool campaign, the real test for India will start when they take on Belgium in the quarterfinals of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup here Friday.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
Wildlife group to reintroduce 2 vulture species in Assam
A leading Mumbai-based wildlife research organisation is working on a plan to release vultures in Assam as part of its conservation breeding programme across India targeted at the protected bird species.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
SAD accuses Patiala police of irregularities
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Sukhbir Singh Badal Thursday accused the several senior officers of the Patiala Police of preventing Opposition candidates from filing nomination papers for the upcoming zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls at the behest of the ruling AAP.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
A Just Transition
With the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) and the G20 Leaders' Summit now concluded, attention turns to this week's gathering of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Panama. Whether the event delivers progress on sustainable land management and drought resilience in a just and equitable manner hinges largely on one familiar factor: finance.
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December 05, 2025
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Russian Edu Agency opens Indian branch to deepen cultural ties
The Russian Education Agency, a joint initiative of Synergy Corporation and Innopraktika.India, announced Thursday the opening of its branch here to deepen cultural and educational ties between India and Russia and support Indian students seeking admission to Russian universities.
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December 05, 2025
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Doc who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Perry gets 2.5 years in prison
A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the “Friends” star’s overdose death was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
Maha turmeric farmer becomes entrepreneur
A farmer in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has found out a way to raise his income - by adding a touch of doorstep service instead of solely depending on the traditional agricultural practices.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
BJP, BJD concern over Hirakud dam siltation
The ruling BJP and Opposition BJD Thursday agreed on the urgent need to tackle massive siltation at Hirakud reservoir, which poses a potential threat to the safety of the dam.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
BJP rejects Rahul’s claim as ‘blatant lie’
The rebuttal came after Gandhi alleged that the government tells visiting foreign dignitaries not to meet the Leader of the Opposition due to its ‘insecurity’
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
After fee blow, Trump hikes H-1B visa vetting
US administration orders H-1B, H-4 visa applicants to make social media profiles public
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December 05, 2025
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Why did hundreds of Porsches in Russia suddenly shut down?
Imagine waking up on a Monday morning, coffee in hand (they drink that in Russia, right?), ready to fire up your beloved Porsche - only to discover it has transformed into a very expensive lawn ornament.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
Ex-Army man, woman held for sharing sensitive info with Pak Spies
The Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a retired Army man and a woman for allegedly sharing sensitive information about military establishments and personnel with Pakistani agents, officials said Thursday.
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December 05, 2025
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ECoR takes safety measures for dense fog
With dense fog conditions reported in several sections under its jurisdiction, East Coast Railway initiated a comprehensive preparedness drive to ensure safe and smooth train operations during the winter months.
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December 05, 2025
Orissa POST
State grapples with nearly ₹7K-cr unpaid power bills
Outstanding electricity dues to-talling ₹6,957.57 crore remain unpaid by industrial, commercial and domestic consumers across Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo told the Assembly Wednesday.
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December 04, 2025
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Min: e-KYC verification of 96% PDS beneficiaries completed
The state government has so far completed e-KYC verification of 96 per cent PDS beneficiaries, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra told the Assembly Wednesday.
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December 04, 2025
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EQUITIES ON FREE FALL
Stock markets drop for 4th day amid relentless foreign fund outflows
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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST
Intercaste bias delays cremation for 30 hrs
The body of a man, who was ostracised for marrying outside his caste three decades ago, was left unattended to for nearly 30 hours, prompting the police and panchayat officials to intervene and conduct his last rites.
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December 04, 2025
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Visually impaired stages protest over backlog recruitment
Protesting over the non-fulfilment of their longstanding demand of backlog recruitment, the Blind Persons Association of Himachal Pradesh Wednesday marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities as a “black day”.
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December 04, 2025
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Clean energy firms seek clear weather data as rules tighten
India's clean energy producers Wednesday flagged the lack of effective weather forecasting models in the country, as the power regulator proposes stricter rules on how closely developers must adhere to their grid supply commitments.
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December 04, 2025
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Odisha’s Tanvi shines in Sub-Junior National Badminton Championship
Odisha shuttler Tanvi Patri delivered an impressive performance on the third day of the 37th National Sub-Junior Badminton Championship, advancing to the quarterfinals in both the Girls Under-15 and Under-17 singles categories at the Kalinga Stadium complex here.
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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST
Not meeting central leadership: Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Wednesday dismissed speculation about meeting the party’s central leadership in Delhi amid a tussle for the CM’s post in the state.
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