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‘It’s economic lunacy’: Tens of thousands march in US against Trump ‘devastation’

By Odisha News Online 76
WASHINGTON, APR 6: Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House. Opponents of the Republican president’s policies — from government staffing cuts to trade tariffs and eroding civil liberties […]Continue Reading
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‘Watershed moment’ for socio-economic justice: PM Modi on passage of Waqf Bill by Parliament

By Odisha News Online 82
NEW DELHI, APR 4 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament as a “watershed moment” in the country’s collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency and inclusive growth. In a series of posts on his official X handle on Friday, PM Modi said, “The passage of […]Continue Reading
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Centre says it is ‘carefully examining’ impact of US reciprocal tariffs on India

By Odisha News Online 76
NEW DELHI, APR 3 : The Union government on Thursday said it is “carefully examining the implications” of the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Indian exports. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday said it is engaging with all stakeholders, including Indian industry and exporters, taking feedback of their assessment […]Continue Reading
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SC upholds Calcutta HC order invalidating 25,000 appointments made by Bengal School Selection Commission

By Odisha News Online 83
NEW DELHI, APR 3 : The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the decision of the Calcutta High Court invalidating nearly 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff appointments made by the West Bengal School Selection Commission (SSC) in 2016, Live Law reported. The bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar approved the […]Continue Reading
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Centre tables contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, says legislation ‘not about religion’

By Odisha News Online 117
NEW DELHI, APR 2 : Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as proposed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee, in the Lok Sabha for consideration and passage. The bill seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties, introduce technology-driven management, address complexities and ensure transparency. Introducing Continue Reading