Lalji Desai appointed Odisha Congress In-Charge
Bhubaneswar: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) Friday announced a reshuffle of Congress in-charges for three states, including Odisha. With the approval of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lalji Desai has been appointed as the new in-charge of the Odisha Pradesh...
Odisha CM presents state film awards for 2023, 2024
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday presented various state film awards for the year 2023 and 2024 to the winners in Bhubaneswar at a special programme. CM Majhi conferred a total of 31 awards in various categories for...
Ireland shock India by 34 runs, notch first win over T20 champions in any format
Belfast: Immaculate Ireland bowlers gnawed on Indian batters' impatience on a rather pacy pitch with exemplary lengths, etching a historic 34-run victory in the first T20I match in Belfast Friday. It was Ireland's first-ever victory over reigning T20 world champions...
Two boys killed in lightning strike in Odisha’s Boudh
Bhubaneswar: Two boys were killed when lightning struck them while taking shelter under a tree in Odisha's Boudh district Friday, police said. The two deceased minors were identified as Biswajit Mardha and Charan Kumbhar. According to the police, the two...
Odisha CM unveils ‘Go East’ platform to boost industrialisation
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday announced the launch of the 'Go East' platform to accelerate industrialisation and ensure balanced development across eastern India and asserted that growth will be driven by regional strength and cooperation. CM Majhi, who...
Odisha suspends four senior officials over textbook errors
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Friday suspended four senior officials over errors found in school textbooks and initiated disciplinary proceedings against six assistant directors. The action was taken based on the report submitted by a high-level inquiry committee headed by Development Commissioner DK Singh. According to the sources, Manoj Kumar Padhy, former...
Read moreDetailsTrump threatens 100% tax on imports if countries impose tax on digital services
Washington: President Donald Trump Friday threatened a 100 per cent tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies. In a post on social media, Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing "imminent" implementation of taxes on American companies. "Please let this statement serve to represent that any Country that imposes such a Tax will immediately be met with...
Read moreDetailsTrump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Washington: US President Donald Trump Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire agreement with the US. Trump said one drone hit the upper deck of the ship and "damage was done," but the ship was able to proceed. He added that the US shot down three other drones. His post on social...
Read moreDetailsNCERT textbook cites Manusmriti, says women held in high esteem in Vedic period
New Delhi: A new NCERT social science textbook has included a verse from the Manusmriti to claim that women were accorded respect in the Vedic period but their status "fluctuated, even declined" as social and political conditions changed over time. The reference appears in the chapter, 'State and Society up to 1000 CE', which describes the Vedic age as "often described as a period during which women held a high and...
Read moreDetailsNames of six personnel who died in action during Op Sindoor inscribed at National War Memorial
New Delhi: The names of six military personnel -- five from the Indian Army and one from IAF -- who died in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor last year, have been inscribed on a wall at the National War Memorial, as a tribute to the fallen heroes. This is the first time since the military operation conducted by the Indian armed forces in May 2025 that the government has...
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Foxborough (US): Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. Ousmane Dembele has just entered the Golden Boot race. Dembele scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Mbappe, to help France beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup Friday. Dembele's goals came in the seventh, 20th and 32nd minutes. It was the first...
Lalji Desai appointed Odisha Congress In-Charge
Bhubaneswar: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) Friday announced a reshuffle of Congress in-charges for three states, including Odisha. With the approval of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lalji Desai has been appointed as the new in-charge of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC). As part of the reshuffle, Sanjay Dutt has been appointed as the Congress in-charge...
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Horoscope June 27: Work success favors Virgo, Capricorn; Taurus urged to avoid conflicts
Planetary movements set the tone for the day ahead, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Today's horoscope covers love, career, finances and personal growth, helping each zodiac sign prepare for what lies ahead. Aries: You are keenly interested in supernatural and occult phenomena, and today you will indulge in this hobby. You may buy a glossy hard-bound book...
Odisha CM presents state film awards for 2023, 2024
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday presented various state film awards for the year 2023 and 2024 to the winners in Bhubaneswar at a special programme. CM Majhi conferred a total of 31 awards in various categories for each of the two years, recognising excellence across different aspects of filmmaking and honouring outstanding contributions to...
Trump threatens 100% tax on imports if countries impose tax on digital services
Washington: President Donald Trump Friday threatened a 100 per cent tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies. In a post on social media, Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing "imminent" implementation of taxes on American companies. "Please let this statement serve to...
Trump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Washington: US President Donald Trump Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire agreement with the US. Trump said one drone hit the upper deck of the ship and "damage was done," but the ship was able to proceed....
Ireland shock India by 34 runs, notch first win over T20 champions in any format
Belfast: Immaculate Ireland bowlers gnawed on Indian batters' impatience on a rather pacy pitch with exemplary lengths, etching a historic 34-run victory in the first T20I match in Belfast Friday. It was Ireland's first-ever victory over reigning T20 world champions India in any format, and the hosts have now taken a 1-0 lead in the two-match series....
