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Piyush Goyal trashes Trump's India "dead economy" statement
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal today trashed US President Donald Trump's description of India as a \"dead economy\" and said that in less than a decade, India came out of 'Fragile Five' becoming the fastest-growing economy of the world.
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August 01, 2025
Orissa Today
Nadda blasts Congress for ‘ignoring’ terror menace in J&K, praises Modi’s decisive leadership
Strongly defending the Government on Operation Sindoor, Union Minister JP Nadda today launched a scathing attack on the Congress for questioning the government’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack despite being \"historically responsible\" for the creation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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July 31, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha launches ‘AWESOME’ App & Anganwadi Awareness Campaign to boost childcare services
The Odisha government today launched a new digital tool, Anganwadi Welfare and Service Oversight Monitoring Everywhere (AWESOME)—aimed at strengthening infrastructure monitoring and service delivery at Anganwadi Centres across the state.
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July 31, 2025
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US did not play any role in halting India's military action during Operation Sindoor : Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today reiterated that US President Donald Trump had no role in stopping India’s military operation against Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.Speaking in Rajya Sabha while resuming the discussion on Operation Sindoor he said there was no conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump to halt the military action.
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July 31, 2025
Orissa Today
NISAR, a joint ISRO-NASA mission, lifts off from Sriharikota
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite was successfully launched today evening from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota aboard the GSLV-F16 launch vehicle.
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July 31, 2025
Orissa Today
SC sets August 12 hearing in Bihar voter list case, warns against mass exclusion of voters
The Supreme Court today scheduled a detailed hearing on August 12 on a batch of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ordered by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Bihar, cautioning that “if there is any mass exclusion, then the Court will step in.”
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July 30, 2025
Orissa Today
Congress demands accountability for Pahalgam terror attack, calls for review panel
Congress today termed the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April this year as a major security lapse and demanded that the government be held accountable.
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July 30, 2025
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Odisha CM Launches “Aakanksha Haat Abhiyan” to Boost Aspirational Districts
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched the week-long ‘Akanksha Haat’ campaign to promote locally made products from the state’s most underdeveloped regions.
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July 30, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha: 91percent grievances resolved till 12th round: CMO
Around 91 percent of complaints received under Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s grievance redressal programme have been resolved till the 12th round, according to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).
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July 29, 2025
Orissa Today
Female attendant molested by senior colleague at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar
A woman contractual female attendant at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar was allegedly subjected to sexual harassment by a male nursing officer triggering protest by staff members at the premiere Centre-run healthcare institute in the State.
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July 29, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha's 12 Lakh MT Rice Surplus Awaits FCI's Urgent Evacuation
Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, led a high-level delegation to Delhi today, meeting Union Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi to address critical issues surrounding rice procurement for the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25.
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July 29, 2025
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Assam CM calls on PM Modi briefs him on development works in his state
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here today and briefed him on the strides his state has taken across socioeconomic indicators and the near saturation of major welfare schemes.
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July 29, 2025
Orissa Today
SC stays Calcutta HC order blocking Bengal's revised OBC list
In a significant relief to the West Bengal government, the Supreme Court today stayed the operation of a Calcutta High Court order that had stalled the state’s initiative to finalise a fresh list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
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July 29, 2025
Orissa Today
Floods in six Odisha districts, over 11,000 people hit: Official
Incessant rainfall over the past few days has triggered flooding in six districts of Odisha, affecting more than 11,000 people.
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July 29, 2025
Orissa Today
Congress accuses BJP of selective silence on judicial issues
The Congress today slammed the BJP, accusing it of double standards by showing \"selective outrage\" and maintaining \"selective silence\" in it handling of judicial issues.
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July 27, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha: CM announces insurance and Compensation benefits for sanitation workers
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced a comprehensive welfare package for sanitation workers, including Rs 10 lakh life insurance coverage and Rs 30 lakh compensation in case of death while on duty.
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July 27, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha schools report pregnancies among tribal, dalit inmates: BJD seeks intervention
Expressing deep concern over the disconcerting trend of pregnancies among tribal and Dalit girls in government-managed residential schools, the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday sought the intervention the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes alleging that the sexual exploitation and pregnancy of minor girls in ST & SC Development (SSD) Department Hostels in Odisha, is a 'systemic failure'.
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July 27, 2025
Orissa Today
Talks with President Muizzu will add significant energy to bilateral ties: PM Modi; emplanes for Delhi
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for Delhi after concluding his two-day state visit to the Maldives, he extended his heartfelt thanks to the Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu for the warmth, and said the productive bilateral talks would add significant energy to the bilateral ties. In a post on X, the PM said: \"As I conclude this productive visit to the Maldives, I extend my heartfelt thanks to President Muizzu, the Government and people of the Maldives for their warmth. \"I am deeply honoured to have witnessed the 60th Independence Day celebrations. \"The productive talks with President Muizzu will add significant energy to our bilateral relations.
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July 27, 2025
Orissa Today
Collectors of 3 Odisha districts told to evacuate people from low-lying areas
The Odisha government today directed the District Collectors of Jajpur, Bhadrak, and Balasore to urgently evacuate residents from low-lying areas and initiate relief operations following a worsening flood situation.
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July 27, 2025
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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and MoS Ravneet Singh Bittu Review Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha 2027 Rail Plans
As in the case of Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, the Ministry of Railways has started advance preparations for Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha to be held in 2027.
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July 26, 2025
Orissa Today
Covid-19 jabs not linked to sudden deaths, says Nadda in Lok Sabha
Union Health Minister JP Nadda today informed Lok Sabha that Covid-19 vaccination does not increase the risk of unexplained sudden deaths, and pointed instead to underlying health issues, genetic predisposition, and lifestyle factors as key contributors.
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July 26, 2025
Orissa Today
Odisha to emerge as Textile Hub Of Eastern India: CM Majhi
Odisha is set to emerge as the textile hub of Eastern India, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced today while inaugurating Odisha TEX 2025, Eastern India’s largest textile and apparel industry event.
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July 26, 2025
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BJP slams Congress for ' Absurd allegations’ against EC
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today took strong exception to Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi’s “absurd allegations” against the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, accusing them of reflecting a mindset that evaluates constitutional bodies based on their election victories.
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July 26, 2025
Orissa Today
Adoption of orphaned, abandoned children logs rise in Odisha
Child adoption in Odisha has registered a steady growth over the past three years due to awareness, streamlined processes and strengthened systems with adoption of girl children exceeding that of the boys, said a senior official of the women and child welfare department here today.
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July 25, 2025
Orissa Today
North and South Odisha development councils to be formed soon for tribal upliftment: CM Majhi
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced the formation of two regional development councils—North Odisha Vikas Parishad and South Odisha Vikas Parishad—aimed at the holistic development of tribal areas in the state.
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July 25, 2025
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Odisha unveils intra-state river linking initiative to tackle water scarcity and flooding
In a major step towards sustainable water management, the Odisha Government today announced an ambitious intrastate river linking project at a cost of Rs 1,790 crore. Aimed at addressing water scarcity, flood management, and agricultural challenges, the initiative is being spearheaded by the Department of Water Resources (DoWR).
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July 25, 2025
Orissa Today
Congress MPs move suspension notice in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh has submitted a suspension of business notice in the Rajya Sabha under Rule 267, seeking a discussion on the constitutional and electoral implications of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar.
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July 25, 2025
Orissa Today
Chhattisgarh BJP leader duped of Rs 41 Lakh in fake appointment racket
A senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Chhattisgarh has reportedly been defrauded of Rs 41.30 lakh by two individuals who promised to secure him the post of Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation.
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July 24, 2025
Orissa Today
Temple Revamp in Motion: CM Majhi Reviews Biraja, Tarini and Ekamra Projects
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a strategic review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess the progress of three major religious heritage projects—the development of Maa Tarini Temple at Ghatagaon, the circumambulatory upliftment of Maa Biraja Temple in Jajpur, and the spiritual renewal of Ekamra Kshetra surrounding the revered Lingaraj Temple.
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July 24, 2025
Orissa Today
LS, RS adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition ruckus over SIR, other issues
Both Houses of Parliament were today adjourned till 2 pm after Opposition members created a ruckus over Special Intensive Review (SIR) of voters in Bihar and other issues.
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