4 killed, 2 injured in road accidents

Tragedy struck Odisha as two separate road accidents claimed four lives and left two injured. In Rayagada, a tipper truck crash near Gunupur resulted in two fatalities. Simultaneously, in Koraput’s Narayanpatna, a motorcycle collision claimed two more lives. The injured are receiving medical attention, with one person being transferred to Berhampur for advanced treatment. Police…

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‘Not losing sleep’: CEA Nageswaran on rupee touching 90 mark versus US dollar; ‘falling rupee is not affecting…’

India’s rupee hit a historic low of 90.30 against the US dollar, yet the government remains unconcerned. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran stated the depreciation hasn’t impacted inflation or exports, expressing optimism for a recovery next year. Factors like FII outflows and dollar demand are influencing the currency’s slide.

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20 hostages for 2,000 Palestinians: Israel prepares to pull back troops — How 1st phase of Gaza deal will work

A significant breakthrough in the Gaza conflict sees Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire and hostage exchange, brokered by the US. The initial phase involves freeing 20 hostages for 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, with a deal expected to be signed soon. This could mark a major foreign policy win and bring much-needed humanitarian aid to…

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‘Operation Sindoor continues, preparedness has to be very high,’ says CDS Chauhan; claims ‘there are no runners up in war’

CDS Anil Chauhan affirmed the continuation of Operation Sindoor, initiated in response to the Pahalgam attack, emphasising the necessity for constant readiness. He highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, envisioning future soldiers as a blend of information, technology, and scholarly expertise. This declaration coincided with a major IAF exercise in Rajasthan, showcasing India’s operational capabilities…

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‘Need for decentralisation’: Number of poor rising as wealth concentrates within some hands; ‘should not happen,’ says Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari voiced concerns about India’s widening wealth gap, emphasizing the need for inclusive economic growth and wealth decentralization at a Nagpur event. He lauded past economic reforms but cautioned against unchecked centralization. Gadkari highlighted sectoral imbalances, particularly agriculture’s low GDP contribution despite employing a large rural population.

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Dhyan Sreenivasan starrer ‘Bheeshmar’ begins shoot; title look poster unveiled; check out

East Coast Vijayan’s ‘Bheeshmar,’ a romantic-fun-family entertainer starring Dhyan Sreenivasan and Vishnu Unnikrishnan, commenced filming with a traditional puja at Manapullikavu Devi Temple in Palakkad. The film, marking the eighth venture under East Coast Communications, unveiled its title look poster. With music by Ranjin Raj and K.A. Latheef, the movie boasts a talented technical team…

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