Dubai: Israel said it killed the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Monday. Defence Minister Israel Katz made the announcement. Iranian state media also reported the death of the head of intelligence. "The Revolutionary Guard are shooting at civilians and we are eliminating the leaders of the terrorists," Katz said. "Iran's leaders live with a sense of...

Puri: Shree Jagannath temple in Puri would remain out of bounds for devotees for four hours Monday evening for a special ritual inside the shrine, the temple administration said in a public notice. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) notice said, "On Monday, the 6th April 2026, the ‘Paitalagi Niti’ of the Holy Deities will be performed. Therefore,...

Cairo: Iran and the United States received a draft proposal late Sunday calling for a 45-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, two Mideast officials speaking on condition of anonymity told The Associated Press. The proposal comes from Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish mediators, hoping the 45-day window would provide enough time for talks to...

Malkangiri: One person was killed and 20 others injured in separate road accidents involving two tractors in Odisha's Malkangiri district, police said Monday. A sand-loaded tractor hit a roadside tree and overturned near Singarajkhunta village under Malkangiri police station Monday morning. The driver of the tractor, identified as Bhima Madkami (20), fell under the tractor wheel due...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Monday appointed chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of Special Development Councils (SDCs) in 23 districts, officials said. According to a list shared by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Basistha Nayak has been appointed chairman of the SDC in Angul district, while Ballav Dharua and Bipin Marandi will head the councils in Bolangir and Balasore districts, respectively....

Dhaka/New Delhi:  Indian envoy Pranay Verma Monday met Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and conveyed New Delhi's intent to pursue positive, constructive, and people-centric ties with Dhaka based on mutual interest. The meeting came as India and Bangladesh are making efforts to rebuild bilateral ties after Rahman became prime minister following his Bangladesh Nationalist Party's victory in...

Ningbo (China): Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the Badminton Asia Championships due to the former's shoulder injury, even as in-form Lakshya Sen and seasoned PV Sindhu gear up to spearhead India's challenge with an aim to end a long wait for a singles title in the continental showpiece. Satwik and Chirag, who had won...

Mumbai: Singer Jasleen Royal has joined hands with Badshah for a poignant love ode titled ‘Inaam’, which the rapper-musician says helped him explore his quieter and more vulnerable side of his artistry. ‘Inaam’, which translates to “reward”, brings together two distinct artistic identities to belt out a track on love in its quietest and deepest form. Badshah,...

Balasore: Three persons were killed in a collision between two trucks on National Highway 16 in Odisha's Balasore district, police said Monday. According to police, a Jharkhand-registered truck was parked on the roadside near Dahisada on NH 16 due to a breakdown when a steel sheet-loaded lorry having registration number from Uttar Pradesh, hit it from behind....

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has clarified rules on the sale of 5 kg LPG cylinders after consumer backlash over an initial restriction, ensuring access for students and migrant workers. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department eased the restriction, stating that migrant workers and students can purchase 5 kg cylinders by showing valid identification. Consumers who have completed e-KYC...