New Delhi: Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee Wednesday hit out at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying he failed to address their concerns on the ongoing SIR in West Bengal and was "aggressive" towards them, after a party delegation met the poll panel here. Election Commission (EC) officials said that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation was told...

Mumbai: Indian economy is growing at a robust pace, driven by strong domestic demand, low inflation, and the healthy balance sheets of banks, said a Reserve Bank report released Wednesday. The domestic financial system remains robust and resilient, bolstered by strong balance sheets, easy financial conditions, and low financial market volatility, said the December 2025 edition of...

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Puri: Ending a long wait, the Odisha government Wednesday officially upgraded Puri city from a municipality to a Municipal Corporation, an official said. According to a release by the Chief Minister's Office, a notification was issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department regarding the upgrade of Puri municipality into a municipal corporation. With this, Puri has...

Melbourne: Auckland was the first major city to ring in 2026 with a downtown fireworks display launched from New Zealand's tallest structure, Sky Tower, followed by a defiant celebration in Australia in the aftermath of its worst mass shooting. South Pacific countries are the first to bid farewell to 2025. Clocks stuck midnight in Auckland, a population...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Centre's nod to widening a portion of the National Highway 326 that passes through the state's tribal districts. He also thanked Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for the Union Cabinet's approval of the proposal for widening the Mohana-Koraput section of NH-326, with...

New Delhi: Congress Wednesday termed Chinese claims of mediation between India and Pakistan concerning and said the people of India need clarity on the issue. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on the claim, which he said seemed to make a joke of the country's national security. "President Trump...

Life is uncertain, and financial responsibilities do not pause when unexpected situations arise. For individuals who contribute to their household income, concerns often center around how loved ones would manage everyday expenses, education-related costs, or outstanding loans in their absence. This is where a life insurance plan plays a vital role. A life insurance plan is designed...

Puri: Puri was placed under an unprecedented security blanket Wednesday as thousands of people thronged the pilgrim town to celebrate the New Year and seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath. Anticipating the arrival of over 3.5 lakh people Wednesday night and Thursday, the administration has deployed around 70 platoons (2,100 personnel), installed over 300 CCTV cameras and...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance Department registered 202 criminal cases and arrested 212 government employees in 2025, a senior official said Wednesday. Listing the department's performance, Vigilance Director Y K Jethwa said cases were registered against 53 Class-I officers, including one IAS officer, 36 engineers, 17 forest officials, 20 revenue officials, a joint commissioner, one joint director and two...