42 Bangladeshi infiltrators deported from Odisha since July 2025: Police
Bhubaneswar: The authorities deported 42 Bangladeshi nationals who allegedly had infiltrated Odisha's twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, a senior police officer said here Wednesday. The 42 people were expelled from India between July 2025 and March 2026. Another six...
Chargesheet filed against 11 in Odisha GRP constable lynching case
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police Wednesday filed a chargesheet against 11 people for their alleged involvement in the lynching of a GRP constable following an attempt to rape a woman on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar May 7, an official said. Investigating Officer...
ED raids ex-Andhra MLA Malla Vijaya Prasad in chit fund case
Bhubaneswar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Wednesday conducted searches at premises linked to former Andhra Pradesh MLA Malla Vijaya Prasad in connection with a multi-state chit fund scam, officials said. The searches were carried out at seven locations in Visakhapatnam and...
Prez concludes Odisha visit with prayers at Ganjam temple
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu Wednesday offered prayers at a Shiva temple in Odisha's Ganjam district before returning to Bhubaneswar by a special train. After spending the night at the Army Air Defence College in Golabandha, the president offered prayers at...
Crocodile fears grip flood-hit coastal Odisha
Bhubaneswar/Kendrapada: Flood waters from swollen rivers entering villages have prompted the Odisha government to issue a crocodile alert and launch a door-to-door awareness campaign and a WhatsApp helpline amid an increased risk of reptile attacks, especially in the coastal district...
‘Errors’ found in National Anthem, state song in Odisha govt-supplied book for pvt schools
Bhubaneswar: After large-scale errors were noticed in textbooks of the Odisha government schools, mistakes were allegedly “detected in the National Anthem and state song in the Odia textbook for Class-I students in English medium private institutes”. Though the schools are run privately, the state government supplies the Odia language textbooks...
Read moreDetailsI am determined to go back to Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina
New Delhi: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wednesday declared that she is determined to return home in December, pledging to face the risk of arrest or a death sentence, in order to "restore democracy and justice" to the country. Hasina said this at a virtual press conference in her first public media interaction since fleeing to India August 5, 2024. "My return is not about power, it's about putting Bangladesh...
Read moreDetailsIndia rejects Pakistan’s attempt to mark Aug 5 as ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’
New Delhi: India Wednesday categorically rejected Pakistan's "futile attempts" to observe August 5 as 'Youm-e-Istehsal' or 'Day of Exploitation' to oppose the scrapping of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir seven years ago. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan's attempts to interfere in India's internal matters were intended "solely" to deflect attention from its own "dismal" human rights record and its status as the "global epicentre of terrorism"....
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New Delhi: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised for child abuse content, deepfakes and errors in operating the platform, sources said Wednesday after the company's global team met IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, following the government's recent summons over the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on Facebook. Government sources said it was made clear to the Meta team that they are not covered under the 'intermediary' definition. The social media...
Read moreDetailsRajya Sabha approves Bill to increase number of judges in Supreme Court
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Wednesday approved a Bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges to 38 from 34 with a voice vote. The bill seeks to replace an ordinance that increased the number of Supreme Court judges. The Upper House cleared the Bill and returned it to the Lok Sabha, it being a Money Bill. The bill was returned after a brief discussion with Minister of State for Law...
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‘Errors’ found in National Anthem, state song in Odisha govt-supplied book for pvt schools
Bhubaneswar: After large-scale errors were noticed in textbooks of the Odisha government schools, mistakes were allegedly “detected in the National Anthem and state song in the Odia textbook for Class-I students in English medium private institutes”. Though the schools are run privately, the state government supplies the Odia language textbooks for the students. The School and Mass...
I am determined to go back to Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina
New Delhi: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wednesday declared that she is determined to return home in December, pledging to face the risk of arrest or a death sentence, in order to "restore democracy and justice" to the country. Hasina said this at a virtual press conference in her first public media interaction since fleeing to...
India rejects Pakistan’s attempt to mark Aug 5 as ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’
New Delhi: India Wednesday categorically rejected Pakistan's "futile attempts" to observe August 5 as 'Youm-e-Istehsal' or 'Day of Exploitation' to oppose the scrapping of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir seven years ago. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan's attempts to interfere in India's internal matters were intended "solely" to deflect attention from its...
Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO & MD
New Delhi/ Mumbai: Air India Wednesday announced the appointment of former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief Tewolde Gebremariam as the next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Campbell Wilson, who announced his resignation in April this year. In a release, Air India said it rigorously evaluated internal as well as highly accomplished external candidates from...
42 Bangladeshi infiltrators deported from Odisha since July 2025: Police
Bhubaneswar: The authorities deported 42 Bangladeshi nationals who allegedly had infiltrated Odisha's twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, a senior police officer said here Wednesday. The 42 people were expelled from India between July 2025 and March 2026. Another six Bangladeshi infiltrators were found in Bhubaneswar, and the process is underway to deport them too to their...
Kareena, Sonali, Manish wish Kajol on birthday
Mumbai: Actress Kajol received an outpouring of love and warm wishes from her friends and colleagues on her birthday. Kareena Kapoor, Aaman Devgan, Manish Malhotra and Sonali Bendre among others took to social media to share heartfelt notes for the actress. Taking to Instagram stories, Bebo posted a cheerful image featuring her and husband Saif Ali Khan...
Chargesheet filed against 11 in Odisha GRP constable lynching case
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police Wednesday filed a chargesheet against 11 people for their alleged involvement in the lynching of a GRP constable following an attempt to rape a woman on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar May 7, an official said. Investigating Officer (IO) of the case, Ratnaprava Satapathy, a deputy SP rank officer in the CID-Crime Branch, submitted the...
Meta CEO apologises for child abuse, deepfake content; errors in operating platform: Sources
New Delhi: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised for child abuse content, deepfakes and errors in operating the platform, sources said Wednesday after the company's global team met IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, following the government's recent summons over the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on Facebook. Government sources said it was made clear to the...
Rajya Sabha approves Bill to increase number of judges in Supreme Court
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Wednesday approved a Bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges to 38 from 34 with a voice vote. The bill seeks to replace an ordinance that increased the number of Supreme Court judges. The Upper House cleared the Bill and returned it to the Lok Sabha, it being a Money Bill....
Watch: Mehbooba Mufti under fire for holding Tricolour upside down
Srinagar: A political controversy erupted on Wednesday after Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was seen holding the National Flag upside down during a protest in Srinagar, drawing sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Mufti had led PDP leaders and workers in a sit-in outside the party...























































































