Capacity enhancement of Paradeep-Haridaspur rail line to boost growth: CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday said the Centre's approval for doubling the Paradeep-Haridaspur railway line would enhance freight movement to the seaport city and boost the state's industrial and economic growth. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs,...
Odisha signs MoU with Jirang Monastery to boost Buddhist tourism
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Wednesday inked an MoU with the Jirang Monastery to preserve and promote the state's rich Buddhist heritage while giving a boost to cultural tourism. The partnership with the Guru Padmasambhava Baudh Mahavihara establishes a framework for collaboration...
CCEA clears Rs 3,907 crore rail projects for Odisha, Jharkhand
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Wednesday approved two multi-tracking railway projects worth Rs 3,907 crore, covering four districts across Odisha and Jharkhand, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 145 kms. The CCEA, chaired...
Rath Yatra 2026: Chariot pulling from 4 pm; full schedule here
Puri: The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will begin Thursday with a series of traditional rituals, culminating in the ceremonial pulling of the three chariots from the Srimandir to the Gundicha Temple at 4...
Gunupur RI caught accepting Rs 25,000 bribe in vigilance trap
Gunupur: A revenue inspector (RI) posted at Sirijholi under Gunupur tehsil in Odisha's Rayagada district was caught by Odisha Vigilance Department Wednesday, while allegedly ‘accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe for processing a land patta transfer’. The accused, identified as Sushanta...
India among five countries targeted in 100% tariff bill over Russian oil purchases
Washington: A bipartisan group of US Senators unveiled a bill that seeks to impose 100 per cent tariffs on five countries, including India and China, for purchasing oil from Russia. The bill, brokered by late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, exempts 15 European nations that buy gas from Russia from the...
Read moreDetailsTrump to feature on new US one-dollar coin
Washington: The US Mint will begin striking a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate 250 years of American independence, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday. The coin carries a portrait of Trump on one side. The word "Liberty" appears above the portrait, while the dates 1776-2026 are engraved below it. The words "In God We Trust" appear beside Trump's portrait. Two stars flank the image. The reverse features...
Read moreDetailsIndian sailor died in attack on MV GFS Galaxy: Indian mission
Dubai: An Indian sailor, who went missing after an attack on the MV GFS Galaxy cargo vessel off the coast of Oman, has died, Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed Wednesday. It said the Indian officials are closely coordinating with the UAE authorities and the shipping company to provide all possible assistance to the deceased sailor's family. "We express our deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to...
Read moreDetailsIndian jailed in $21 million illegal money transfer case
Singapore: An Indian national was sentenced to nearly 11 months in jail by a Singapore court Wednesday for operating an unlicensed cross-border money transfer business involving over SGD 28 million (USD 21 million approx.) in total, according to a local media report. Raju Krishnamoorthi, 45, pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiring with another person to operate a cross-border money transfer business and one charge of abetting someone to make a...
Read moreDetailsIndia–UK FTA comes into effect, bilateral trade poised to leap
New Delhi: The landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which has come into effect from Wednesday, grants zero-duty access on nearly 99 per cent of India's exports, covering almost 100 per cent of the trade value, which will strengthen the country’s export competitiveness, according to a government factsheet. India will benefit from one of the most ambitious services commitments ever offered by the UK under a Free Trade Agreement....
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Trump to feature on new US one-dollar coin
Washington: The US Mint will begin striking a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate 250 years of American independence, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday. The coin carries a portrait of Trump on one side. The word "Liberty" appears above the portrait, while the dates 1776-2026 are engraved below it. The words "In God...
Capacity enhancement of Paradeep-Haridaspur rail line to boost growth: CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday said the Centre's approval for doubling the Paradeep-Haridaspur railway line would enhance freight movement to the seaport city and boost the state's industrial and economic growth. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Wednesday approved two Railway Ministry projects with a total estimated cost...
Hugh Jackman showcases beast-mode workout
Los Angeles: Hollywood star Hugh Jackman has entered beast mode. On Wednesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared pictures and videos from his fitness session. In the video, the actor can be seen training fiercely, pumping iron as he put up an impressive performance brimming with adrenaline and testosterone. He wrote in the caption, “BIG...
Axar Patel breaks into ICC ODI all-rounders’ top 10
Dubai: Indian all-rounder Axar Patel entered the top-10 of the ICC ODI rankings for all-rounders, rising three positions to ninth in the latest list after his brilliant performance in the opening game against England in Birmingham. Axar grabbed four wickets and scored a 52-ball 57 to be a key contributor to India's six-wicket win Tuesday. As a...
Indian sailor died in attack on MV GFS Galaxy: Indian mission
Dubai: An Indian sailor, who went missing after an attack on the MV GFS Galaxy cargo vessel off the coast of Oman, has died, Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed Wednesday. It said the Indian officials are closely coordinating with the UAE authorities and the shipping company to provide all possible assistance to the deceased sailor's family. "We...
Indian jailed in $21 million illegal money transfer case
Singapore: An Indian national was sentenced to nearly 11 months in jail by a Singapore court Wednesday for operating an unlicensed cross-border money transfer business involving over SGD 28 million (USD 21 million approx.) in total, according to a local media report. Raju Krishnamoorthi, 45, pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiring with another person to operate...
India–UK FTA comes into effect, bilateral trade poised to leap
New Delhi: The landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which has come into effect from Wednesday, grants zero-duty access on nearly 99 per cent of India's exports, covering almost 100 per cent of the trade value, which will strengthen the country’s export competitiveness, according to a government factsheet. India will benefit from one of the...
Starmer hails UK’s progress at final Parliament session
London: Keir Starmer wrapped up his final Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) session in the lower house of the UK Parliament Wednesday with an emotional farewell and standing ovation from the government benches. The 63-year-old Labour MP, who announced his resignation last month and has been serving as caretaker until the party leader is elected, said he was...
Govt mulls IT rules amendment for OTT platforms; ZEE5 may face action: Sources
New Delhi: The government is considering amending the IT Rules 2021 for certification of films before release on OTT platforms, a development that comes amid a controversy over the film Satluj that was released without any clearances. Sources said the government is mulling introducing compulsory certification and clearance from the Censor Board before any film is released...
ICC introduces Super 7 in ODI World Cup, Super 10 in T20 World Cup
Edinburgh: The 2027 ODI World Cup will be a three-stage competition leading to the finals, and the 2028 T20 World Cup's Super 8 phase will be expanded to accommodate 10 teams, the ICC announced on Wednesday as it unveiled a revamped structure for the marquee events to achieve "greater context and consequence". The decisions were taken at...























































































