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SC closes proceedings before MP HC against Vijay Shah for remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered closure of proceedings before the Madhya Pradesh High Court against state minister Vijay Shah for his remarks against Indian Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi, saying it is now looking into the matter.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta vows 3 hospital beds per 1,000 citizens
DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced that her government is working towards achieving a ratio of three hospital beds per 1,000 citizens, a goal that marks a sharp departure from what she described as the dismal healthcare infrastructure left behind by previous governments in the national Capital.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
State govt launches 'ANKUR', MoUs signed with leading firms to build citizen-centric cities by 2036
THE Odisha government on Wednesday launched ANKUR, a strategic initiative designed to catalyse urban growth across the state.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Woman hacks husband to death in Ganjam
A 40-year-old man was hacked to death allegedly by his 35-year-old wife in Ganjam district over a marital feud, police said on Wednesday.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Late diagnoses, high costs driving blood and bone marrow cancer cases: Experts
LATE diagnoses and high costs are driving cases of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) an aggressive form of blood and bone marrow cancer, said health experts.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi govt pays tribute to armed forces through Operation Sindoor installation
AN installation based on Operation Sindoor dedicated to the valour of the Indian armed forces was inaugurated at Dilli Haat by Art and Culture Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
US Senator Duckworth visits Taiwan to discuss regional security, trade
STRONGLY pro-Taiwan US Sen. Tammy Duckworth is visiting the self-governing island democracy to discuss regional security and relations with the US.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Cabinet approves landmark AI Policy 2025, expands eye care services & raises govt job age limit
In a forward-looking move to embrace digital transformation, the Odisha Cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday approved the Odisha Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2025, marking a significant milestone in the state's journey toward responsible innovation and inclusive growth.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India’s De-hyphenated Acquisition Policy
It's time to reassess lessons and challenges while avoiding being pawns in the hands of superpowers, Make in India in critical defence technology should not be rhetoric but a reality, writes Prof. SN Mishra.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Maha govt to make efforts to restore Savarkar’s barrister degree: Fadnavis
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said his government will work with authorities in the UK to restore freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's barrister degree, revoked by the then British government.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
24 IPS and 14 DANIPS officers transferred in major DP reshuffle
THE Delhi Police in a major reshufle transferred 24 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and 14 Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service (DANIPS) officers, the LG office said on Wednesday.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'BJP super spokesperson': Udit Raj slams Tharoor for 'crossed LoC for first time' statement
CONGRESS leader Shashi Tharoor should be made a \"super spokesperson of the BJP\", his party colleague Udit Raj said on Wednesday as the Congress took swipes at the MP for his reported remarks that India breached the Line of Control (LoC) for the first time during the 2016 surgical strike on a terror base.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Shiv Sena MP Mhaske alleges corruption under MVA rule, slams Sanjay Raut
SHIV Sena Lok Sabha MP Naresh Mhaske on Tuesday launched a broadside against the rival Shiv Sena (UBT), accusing its leaders of corruption during the COVID-19 pandemic and lacking the moral standing to criticize Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Three sleepless nights may raise your risk of heart disease: Study
PEOPLE with poor sleep for just three nights may be at an increased risk of developing heart diseases, according to a study.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism hailed at all-party delegation address in South Africa
INDIA'S zero-tolerance stance on terrorism was loudly hailed in South Africa after an all-party delegation addressed an audience of over 350 expatriates and some local Indians here, citing Pakistan as the sponsor of terrorism.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Good monsoon to boost farm production, keep inflation in check: Report
THE India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of an above-normal monsoon is expected to lead to a robust increase in agricultural production and rural demand while helping to keep inflation under control, according to a Crisil report released on Wednesday.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Suhail earns India call-up for Thailand friendly; Anwar returns in build-up to Asian Cup qualifiers
SUHAIL Ahmad Bhat on Wednesday became the latest footballer from Jammu and Kashmir to earn an India call-up as head coach Manolo Marquez announced a 28-member squad for an international friendly against Thailand on June 4.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
HC refuses to entertain plea from 'tainted' teachers in WBSSC job case
THE Calcutta High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea from \"tainted\" teachers who have lost jobs in state government-run schools, following a Supreme Court order last month.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
How vitamin B12 deficiency may disrupt pregnant women's bodies
DESPITE living in an age of dietary abundance, vitamin B12 deficiency is on the rise.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha Police launch massive search for explosives looted by Maoists
THE Odisha Police on Wednesday intensified security along the inter-state boundary with Jharkhand and launched a massive search operation in K Balang police station area in Sundergarh district a day after Maoists looted a huge quantity of explosive materials used in stone mining.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Lokpal gives clean chit to ex-SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch
ANTI-CORRUPTION ombudsman Lokpal on Wednesday disposed of complaints alleging impropriety and conflict of interest against former SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch based on a Hindenburg Research report, terming the charges as \"presumptions and assumptions\" not supported by any verifiable material.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Stock markets close lower for 2nd day; Sensex down 239 pts as ITC tanks over 3 per cent
STOCK markets declined for the second straight day on Wednesday with benchmark Sensex falling by 239 points dragged by losses in FMCG major ITC.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Why carrying spuds, playing sudoku could be good measures of your overall health
WHILE ageing is inevitable, ageing well is something we can influence.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Student held for post on Indo-Pak conflict released from Pune jail
IT was an emotional reunion for a teen student with her family as she walked out of jail Tuesday night after having spent over a fortnight behind bars for her social media post criticising the Indian government amid the Indo-Pak conflict.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
UN nuclear watchdog chief says ‘jury is still out’ on Iran-US talks, but calls them good sign
THE head of the United Nations’ atomic watchdog said Wednesday that “the jury is still out” on negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme, but described the continuing negotiations a good sign.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Four people killed, 10 injured in separate road accidents
FOUR persons were killed and 10 others injured in two separate road accidents in Odisha, police said on Wednesday.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Satwik-Chirag make winning return
INDIA'S top men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made a winning return but there was heartbreak for Lakshya Sen, who was forced to retire midway due to lower back pain at the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Wednesday.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
IPL playoffs: Shreyas Iyer's tact up against Royal Challengers Bengaluru's flair in battle of equals
SHREYAS Iyer's inspiring leadership will face its toughest test yet when Punjab Kings host an equally upbeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League here on Thursday.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Men must be educated to help break stigma on menstrual health, says Deputy CM Parida
ODISHA Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday said men must be educated to help break the stigma on menstrual health.
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May 29, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on a 2-day visit to Odisha
UNION Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrived here on Wednesday on a two-day Odisha visit during which he is scheduled to attend several programmes.
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