Rare melanistic tigress found dead in Similipal National Park
Baripada: A rare melanistic tigress was found dead in Similipal National Park in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, an official said Saturday. The carcass of the five-year-old tigress was found near Deo River in Upper Barhakamuda, a core area at a high-altitude...
Kalikesh Singh Deo seeks independent probe into dam damage
Balangir: MLA of Odisha’s Balangir constituency Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo has urged Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to seek an urgent technical inquiry into the damage suffered by the newly constructed Chattamakhana Dam during recent rains. The reported damage...
Mayurbhanj shuts schools as heavy rain persists
Baripada/Bhubaneswar: Schools across Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district will remain closed Saturday as heavy rainfall continues to affect the region, with the administration prioritising the safety of students and school staff. The closure applies to all government and private schools, including higher...
Nandankanan set to welcome Australia’s iconic red kangaroo
Bhubaneswar: The Red kangaroo, Australia’s largest and one of its most iconic marsupials, is set to become the latest attraction at Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP), with the species expected to arrive at the zoo soon, a zoo official said Friday....
Woman, 7-year-old son die of snakebite
Paralakhemundi: A woman and her seven-year-old son died after they were bitten by snakes while sleeping at their home in Gajapati district, officials said Friday. The victims were identified as Lalita Bada Raita, 30, and her son, Amit Bada Raita,...
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Senior registrations underway as contenders prepare to prove their mettle Junior prelims round concludes after an intense battle of minds and quick thinking Heads together and minds racing as teams hunt for right answer Quizmaster Ajay Poonia takes center stage, ready...
Read moreDetailsFour killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv as Ukraine strikes another Russian refinery
Kyiv: Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, local officials said Saturday, as Ukraine hit another oil refinery in Russia. Residents endure regular drone and missile barrages that Kyiv's depleted air defences are struggling to counter amid Moscow's 4-year-old full-scale invasion, while repeated Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities have caused fuel shortages and rattled Russians. Grandparents and grandson killed...
Read moreDetailsAIADMK, DMK, DMDK skip CM Vijay’s meet on parliamentary delimitation
Chennai: Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s attempt to build a common political position on the proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies faced a setback, with the AIADMK, DMK and DMDK deciding to stay away from a consultative meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs scheduled in Chennai Saturday. The meeting, convened by the Tamil Nadu government, will be held at Kalaivanar Arangam at 3 p.m., with CM Vijay presiding. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha...
Read moreDetailsAbhishek Banerjee’s aide Sumit Roy appears before CID after prolonged absence
Kolkata: After remaining absconding for a long time, Sumit Roy, the Personal Assistant of the Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the party’s Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, finally surfaced Saturday morning and appeared at the office of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in South Kolkata to face interrogation. He was absconding for a long time with multiple cases and FIRs registered against him. He had also approached both the Calcutta High...
Read moreDetailsBangladesh dengue outbreak: Death toll rises to 59 as cases near 18,000
Dhaka: As Bangladesh grapples with a worsening dengue outbreak, at least 59 people have died from the disease, while 17,880 cases have been reported so far this year, local media reported citing data from the country's Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). According to DGHS data, Dhaka division has emerged as Bangladesh’s worst affected region, recording 6,871 cases this year, including 4,404 infections in Dhaka city alone. With 3,647 cases, Barishal...
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Jadavpur University yagna by RSS-affiliated BMS draws teachers’ Opposition
Kolkata: A symbolic 'yagna' organised on the Jadavpur University campus by RSS-affiliated Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has triggered a controversy, with a teachers' association opposing the holding of religious programmes on the premises, stating it could spark competitive events by other groups. The 'yagna' was organised Friday in front of the administrative building, Aurobindo Bhavan, as part...
Dhami responds to Rishabh Pant’s plea for land to build home in Uttarakhand
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reacted to a plea by cricketer Rishanh Pantfor help in purchasing land to build a house in his home state and has issued instructions to officials concerned to tackle the issue as per the rules and assist the India wicketkeeper-batter. Pant made his plea in a social media post...
Four killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv as Ukraine strikes another Russian refinery
Kyiv: Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, local officials said Saturday, as Ukraine hit another oil refinery in Russia. Residents endure regular drone and missile barrages that Kyiv's depleted air defences are struggling to counter amid Moscow's 4-year-old full-scale invasion, while repeated Ukrainian strikes...
Avika Gor hospitalised after battling high fever for five days
New Delhi: Balika Vadhu actor Avika Gor has been hospitalised due to dengue. The actor's husband, Milind Chandwani, shared the news with a post on his Instagram handle Saturday and said Gor has been shooting for several days despite having fever. He also lauded her dedication to acting. Avika has been in the hospital since last night....
There needs to be accountability for action taken against peaceful protesters: Antonio Guterres
United Nations: Expressing concern over the security situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said there needs to be accountability for action taken against people engaging in peaceful protest. The Secretary-General supports the work of his High Commissioner, and we certainly hope that the pleas made by Mr. Turk will be...
Fadnavis orders 5-year audit of Siddhivinayak Temple records over donation allegations
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a comprehensive probe into alleged donation irregularities at the famous Siddhivinayak Temple in the city, directing officials to examine the shrine's records of the last five years, an official said Saturday. The directive comes on the heels of allegations by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray claiming Rs 18...
MHA prohibits new solar, wind projects within 1 km of LoC, LAC, border
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a set of guidelines prohibiting any new solar, wind and hybrid renewable energy projects within 1 km of the Line of Control, the Line of Actual Control, and the International Border. The guidelines issued by the ministry's Internal Security wing also bar the engagement of engineers, staff,...
ABVP marches toward Jharkhand CM’s residence in support of protesting aspirants
Ranchi: The Jharkhand unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Friday began a march towards the chief minister's residence in Ranchi to express solidarity with students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams. The march commenced from Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University . For over two weeks, students and job aspirants have been holding protests at the...
Sunny Deol joins Aamir, Preity for KBC Season 18 grand premiere
Mumbai: Hindi film industry star Sunny Deol is all set to make his debut on the hot seat of Kaun Banega Crorepati as he joins Aamir Khan and Preity Zinta for the grand premiere of Season 18. The trio will appear on the quiz-based reality show to promote their upcoming film Batwara 1947 alongside host Amitabh Bachchan....
US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill that could hit India with 100% tariffs
Washington: The US Senate passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that does not name India but could expose it and other major buyers of Russian energy to tariffs of up to 100 per cent. Passed by the Senate by 86-11 vote, the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 now goes to the House of...
