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BJD slams BJP over induction of chit fund scam accused

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday said the induction of former party MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would have no bearing on its organisational strength, while accusing the saffron party of compromising its moral stand by admitting a leader facing trial in the Seashore chit fund scam.

PM Modi announces ‘Line of Credit’ of USD 565 million for Maldives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that India would provide a “Line of Credit” of USD 565 million (approximately Rs 5,000 crore) to Maldives and assured the island nation that both the countries will strengthen regional maritime cooperation through the Colombo Security.