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Trump, Xi conclude ‘very successful’ talks but no deals announced

Beijing, 16/5: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump on Friday hailed their talks as “historic” and “landmark”, as the American leader wrapped up his three-day visit on a high note, but no deals on any contentious issues were announced.Both Presidents, who held several rounds of talks covering a range of global…

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SIR in Karnataka | Ruling Congress, BJP to intensify booth-level monitoring; former keeps a cautious eye out

Bengaluru, 15/5: Congress and BJP are relying on their booth-level agents (BLA) to ensure the Special Invasive Revision (SIR) in Karnataka does not harm their respective political interests. The Election Commission (EC) has announced that the SIR process in Karnataka will start from June 20. The last SIR in the state was done in 2002…

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Manipur 28 Naga, Kuki hostages released in Manipur, ‘all out efforts’ by security forces as ten still yet to be traced

Guwahati, 15/5: At least 28, out of the 38 people belonging to Kuki and Naga communities, who had been held hostage at several locations in conflict-torn Manipur following the killing of four persons on Wednesday, were released on Friday. At least 10 Kuki persons, however, has still remained traceless with the government saying an “all…

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Iran says India can play ‘greater role’ for peace in West Asia crisis, seeks stronger energy ties with New Delhi

Tehran, 15/5:Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said that India can play a a bigger role to bring peace in West Asia. Addressing a press conference here, he said there is no military solution to anything related to Iran. He also said Iran is ready to help pass all vessels through the Strait of Hormuz,…

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Sambalpur Police Crack Down on Arms Trafficking, Five Arrested with Weapons

Sambalpur police achieved a major breakthrough by arresting five individuals involved in illegal arms trading and seizing four firearms, nineteen live rounds, and a car.The arrests took place under the Ainthapali police limits. The accused were identified as Bikram Pattnayak, Bikram Pradhan, Lal Mohan Yadav, and Bharat Suna. Police registered case number 138/5 at Ainthapali…

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Doctor Beaten To Death Over Land Dispute In Kendrapara; Four Detained

Bhubaneswar: A homeopathic doctor was allegedly beaten to death by his elder brother and other family members over a long-standing land dispute in Baradang village under Mahakalapada police station in Kendrapara district.The deceased has been identified as Golak Chandra Nauri, a homeopathic practitioner.According to reports, a heated argument broke out between Golak and his elder…

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Ambulance Runs Out of Fuel, Patient Dies on Cuttack Bridge

A patient died after an ambulance ran out of fuel on the Kathajodi River bridge while being shifted from Cuttack to Bhubaneswar, triggering outrage among locals and the victim’s family.The patient, a youth from Kendrapara who had consumed poison, was being transferred from SCB Medical College and Hospital to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. The ambulance suddenly stopped midway…

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Odisha has petrol, diesel stock for 13 days: Minister urges public not to panic

Bhubaneswar, May 15: Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Friday assured citizens that the state has enough petrol and diesel reserves to meet demand for the next 13 days, urging people not to panic or stockpile fuel unnecessarily.The Minister said the government reviewed the fuel situation with senior officials from…

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