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Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates ₹4,137 Cr Road Projects in Odisha

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, today inaugurated several road projects and laid foundation stones for new ones worth 4,137 crore rupees in Odisha. Speaking at a function at Baramunda ground in Bhubaneswar this evening, Mr Gadkari also said that his Ministry has approv...

April 17, 2025 10:02 PM April 17, 2025 10:02 PM

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22 Maoists Arrested in Chhattisgarh; Explosives Seized

In Chhattisgarh, security forces have arrested twenty-two Maoists from different police station areas. Two of these Maoists had a reward on their heads. Security forces recovered tiffin bombs, explosives and other material from these Maoists.   According to the police, a joint team of CoBRA Battalio...

April 17, 2025 10:01 PM April 17, 2025 10:01 PM

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RBI, FIU-IND Sign MoU to Bolster Anti-Money Laundering Efforts

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of continued coordinated efforts in effective implementation of requirements of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Rules framed under it. The MoU was signe...

April 17, 2025 9:47 PM April 17, 2025 9:47 PM

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Rohan Bopanna and Ben Shelton exit Bavarian International in doubles quarterfinals

In Tennis, Rohan Bopanna of India and Ben Shelton of the United States were eliminated from the men's doubles quarterfinals at the Bavarian International Championships in Munich, Germany today. The pair lost in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, to Sander Gillé of Belgium and Jan Zieliński of Poland.   Earlie...

April 17, 2025 9:02 PM April 17, 2025 9:02 PM

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ECB Cuts Interest Rates to 2.25% Amid Slowing Growth, Trade Tensions

The European Central Bank, ECB today cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.25 percent in response to slowing growth and US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Explaining the reason for the rate cut, the governing council of the Frankfurt-based bank said the outlook for growth had deteriorated owi...

April 17, 2025 8:59 PM April 17, 2025 8:59 PM

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Kotak Mahindra, IDFC First, PNB Penalized by RBI for Violating Regulatory Guidelines

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today said it has imposed penalties on Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank, and Punjab National Bank for certain deficiencies in regulatory compliance.   The RBI, in a statement, said a penalty of Rs 61.4 lakh has been imposed on Kotak Mahindra Bank for non-complianc...

April 17, 2025 8:44 PM April 17, 2025 8:44 PM

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Maharashtra Declares DPS Wetland as Flamingo Conservation Reserve in Navi Mumbai

The Maharashtra State Board of Wildlife (SBWL) today declared the DPS wetland in Navi Mumbai as a Flamingo Conservation Reserve. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and attended by Forest Minister Ganesh Naik as well as senior officials.   Bombay Natural H...

April 17, 2025 8:35 PM April 17, 2025 8:35 PM

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India Shines at World Squash Asia Qualifier: Anahat, Veer & Tanvi Enter Quarterfinals

In Squash, India made a strong start at the 2025 World Squash Championships Asia Qualifier at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today, with Anahat Singh, Veer Chotrani and Tanvi Khanna advancing to the quarterfinals.   Anahat and Veer recorded commanding straight-game wins in their opening-round matches, while...

April 17, 2025 8:16 PM April 17, 2025 8:16 PM

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Free Entry to All ASI-Protected Monuments on World Heritage Day Tomorrow

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has announced free entry at all ASI-protected monuments across the country on World Heritage Day tomorrow.   The Ministry of Culture in a statement, said that this initiative of ASI aims to encourage visitors to explore the country's rich cultural herita...