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Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal highlights Aluminium’s strategic importance amid global trade war, calls for policy push to make India the aluminium hub of the world

Bhubaneswar 19th May 2025: Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has drawn attention to the strategic role of aluminium and steel in the ongoing global trade war, underscoring the opportunity for India to position itself as the world’s aluminium hub. In his LinkedIn post, Mr. Agarwal shed light on how aluminium and steel have emerged as key commodities in the trade standoff,…

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TPWODL Strengthens Power Infrastructure in Bargarh District with Two Key Projects

Burla/Bargarh, May 19, 2025: TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) has successfully commissioned two major power infrastructure projects at Ambabhona and Dunguri under Bargarh district, aimed to enhancing electricity reliability for thousands of rural and semi- urban consumers. These initiatives reflect TPWODL’s commitment to building a robust and resilient distribution network to support the growing…

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Foreign secretary Vikram Misri briefs parliamentary panel on issues related to Pakistan

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday briefed a parliamentary committee on the India-Pakistan military conflict in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting of Parliament’s Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was attended by members, including the TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee, the Congress’ Rajeev Shukla and Deepender…

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“Deeply concerned”: PM Modi wishes Biden “quick and full recovery” from cancer

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished former US President Joe Biden who was diagnosed with prostate cancer a “quick and full recovery.” In a post on X, PM Modi stated, “Deeply concerned to hear about @JoeBiden’s health. Extend our best wishes to him for a quick and full recovery. Our thoughts are with…

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Shopping Mall in Odisha’s Rayagada fined Rs 1 lakh post seizure of expired food items

Rayagada: In a surprise raid, the Food Safety Department’s 3-member team inspected a shopping mall in Rayagada of Odisha and found several expired food items being sold. The District Food Safety Officer seized expired bhujiya and unsealed pickle bottles from the mall. Following the inspection, a fine of Rs 1 lakh was imposed on the mall…

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6 including 2 children hospitalized due to suffocation in Delhi, as e-rickshaw catches fire

Delhi: In a tragic incident, as many as six people including two children have been hospitalized and are critical due to suffocation in Delhi the capital city of India on Monday. According to reports, as many as six people including two children, were hospitalized due to suffocation after a fire broke out while an e-rickshaw was…

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Sebi threatens to penalise 2 offshore funds holding Adani shares

Mumbai, 19/5: Sebi has threatened two Mauritus-based funds with investments in the Adani Group that they could face penalties and cancellation of licences for not sharing shareholding details despite repeated requests over two years, according to a document reviewed by Reuters. The Adani Group and its 13 offshore investors have been facing an investigation by…

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Explosion in a multi-storied residential building in West Bengal, probe underway

North 24 Parganas: An explosion has been reported in a multi-storied residential building in North 24 Parganas in West Bengal. According to reports, the explosion took place in Bass Bagan area of Ward No. 4 under Titagarh municipality. Reports further said that, police investigation is underway in this regard. DCP IB Jha told, “This morning at…

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