Odisha: Woman held hostage for seven days, gangraped
Elderly woman trampled to death; CM announces Rs 6lakh
Steps to strengthen Odia film industry
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward revitalising the Odia film industry, Odia Language, Literature and Culture department held a high-level meeting Monday at Sanskruti Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Chaired by actor and MLA Sidhant Mohapatra, the session brought together actors, directors,...
Strong action will be taken if any Odisha link with espionage for Pakistan is found: Minister
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Monday said strict legal action will be taken if anyone is found leaking sensitive information to operatives in Pakistan. Harichandan's statement came amid police investigation into the potential links between a Puri-based YouTuber and...
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Simply hand over Hafiz Saeed, Lakhvi to us and things will be over: India’s Ambassador to Israel JP Singh
Jerusalem: Pakistan should hand over key terrorists Hafiz Saeed, Sajid Mir, and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi to India, just like the US did with one of the masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, India's Ambassador to Israel JP Singh has said. "When the US can hand over...
Read moreIndia sends humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees as Pakistan continues mass deportations
Kabul: As Pakistan intensifies its mass deportation of Afghan refugees, India has stepped in with humanitarian aid for thousands of affected families, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting the Afghan people in times of crisis. The Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that the Government of India has delivered essential food aid to around 5,000 Afghan families who were recently expelled from Pakistan. The aid package, consisting of 11 different...
Read moreMaharashtra Cabinet expanded, Chhagan Bhujbal takes oath as minister
Mumbai: Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan Tuesday administered the oath of office and secrecy to veteran NCP leader and Samata Parishad founder Chhagan Bhujbal as a minister in Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's Cabinet. The swearing-in took place in the presence of Chief Minister Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, ministers, government officers and party leaders, including NCP working president Praful Patel and state chief Sunil Tatkare. After the ceremony, Bhujbal...
Read moreTwo electrocuted in Bengaluru, rain-related deaths rises to three
Bengaluru: Two people, including a 12-year-old, were electrocuted while trying to drain rainwater that had entered an apartment in the city, police said Tuesday. According to Mico Layout Police, Manmohan Kamath (63), a resident of Madhuvan Apartment in NS Palya near BTM 2nd Stage, had tried to use a motorised pump to clear water out of his house Monday evening. "When he connected the pump to a socket, there was a...
Read moreTrump claims Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin soon; Putin emphasizes need to address ‘root causes’
Washington: Russia and Ukraine will ‘immediately’ begin ceasefire negotiations, President Donald Trump said Monday after separate calls with the leaders of both countries meant to spur progress toward ending the three-year war. The conversations did not appear to yield a major breakthrough. It was not clear when or where any talks might take place or who would participate. Trump's announcement came days after the first direct engagement between Russian and Ukrainian...
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India sends humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees as Pakistan continues mass deportations
Kabul: As Pakistan intensifies its mass deportation of Afghan refugees, India has stepped in with humanitarian aid for thousands of affected families, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting the Afghan people in times of crisis. The Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that the Government of India has delivered essential food aid to around 5,000 Afghan...
India, US discuss expediting conclusion of first phase of trade pact
New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Tuesday held discussions with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington to expedite negotiations on the first phase of the proposed bilateral trade agreement between the two countries. Goyal is in Washington for a ministerial-level meeting to review the progress of negotiations of the trade pact. "Good discussions with...
Maharashtra Cabinet expanded, Chhagan Bhujbal takes oath as minister
Mumbai: Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan Tuesday administered the oath of office and secrecy to veteran NCP leader and Samata Parishad founder Chhagan Bhujbal as a minister in Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's Cabinet. The swearing-in took place in the presence of Chief Minister Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, ministers, government officers and party leaders, including...
Odisha: Woman held hostage for seven days, gangraped
Baliguda: A woman was held hostage at a rented house and gangraped by three individuals for a week in an area under this police jurisdiction in Kandhamal district, police said Monday. The incident took place May 11, and the accused include an auto-rickshaw driver and two of his friends. The driver lured the woman, promising to drop...
Two electrocuted in Bengaluru, rain-related deaths rises to three
Bengaluru: Two people, including a 12-year-old, were electrocuted while trying to drain rainwater that had entered an apartment in the city, police said Tuesday. According to Mico Layout Police, Manmohan Kamath (63), a resident of Madhuvan Apartment in NS Palya near BTM 2nd Stage, had tried to use a motorised pump to clear water out of his...
Simply hand over Hafiz Saeed, Lakhvi to us and things will be over: India’s Ambassador to Israel JP Singh
Jerusalem: Pakistan should hand over key terrorists Hafiz Saeed, Sajid Mir, and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi to India, just like the US did with one of the masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, India's Ambassador to Israel JP Singh has said. "When the US can hand over these culprits, why can't Pakistan hand over?...
Trump claims Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin soon; Putin emphasizes need to address ‘root causes’
Washington: Russia and Ukraine will ‘immediately’ begin ceasefire negotiations, President Donald Trump said Monday after separate calls with the leaders of both countries meant to spur progress toward ending the three-year war. The conversations did not appear to yield a major breakthrough. It was not clear when or where any talks might take place or who would...
Elderly woman trampled to death; CM announces Rs 6lakh
Keonjhar: A 60-year-old woman was trampled to death by an elephant at Kusumita village under Keonjhar Sadar forest range in Keonjhar district Monday morning. The deceased was identified as Sunaphula Pradhan in the village. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief over the death. He also directed the Forest department to pay Rs 6 lakh to the...
Steps to strengthen Odia film industry
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward revitalising the Odia film industry, Odia Language, Literature and Culture department held a high-level meeting Monday at Sanskruti Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Chaired by actor and MLA Sidhant Mohapatra, the session brought together actors, directors, producers, musicians, and writers to chart a roadmap for the sector’s growth. Key discussions included regularising the...