Odisha aims to shift from mineral-driven to chemical-led industrial economy: CM Majhi
Mumbai/Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday said the state aims to transition from a mineral-driven economy to a chemical-led industrial hub by leveraging its mineral resources, ports, and emerging investment opportunities. Addressing the 14th edition of India Chem...
Woman dies, two missing as boat capsizes in Jajpur
Jajpur: A 75-year-old woman died and two others, including a seven-year-old child, went missing after a fishing boat carrying four members of a family capsized in the Tantighai river in Odisha's Jajpur district Thursday, police said. The incident took place...
Missing couple found hanging in Kalahandi forest
Bhabanipatana: The bodies of a young couple who had been missing for five days were found hanging from tree in a forest of Odisha’s Kalahandi district Thursday, with their hands reportedly tied behind their backs and bloodstains visible on their...
No official word on repatriation of five rescued baby orangutans: Odisha govt
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Thursday said it has not received any official communication about any proposed visit of Indonesian wildlife experts or repatriation of the five baby orangutans rescued from a forest in Baleshwar district in September. The Indian Embassy in...
India sweep in men’s high jump T63 podium as Shailesh Kumar wins gold
Nagoya: India delivered a spectacular performance in the Men’s High Jump T63 Final, achieving a podium sweep by securing all three medals. Shailesh Kumar clinched the gold medal, while Varun Bhati secured silver and Rahul bagged bronze. Shailesh registered an...
Delhi HC to pass order on Neha Bora’s petition against police notice Friday
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Thursday said it would pass an order October 23 on All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora's plea challenging a police notice asking her to execute a "peace" bond before a special executive magistrate. Justice Subramonium Prasad, after hearing the counsel for Bora...
Read moreDetailsTiger Shroff firing incident: Four accused sent to Police custody till October 26
Mumbai: The four accused, including two women, arrested in connection with the Tiger Shroff firing case were produced before a magistrate's court Thursday. The court has now sent the suspects to Police custody till Oct 26. The Delhi Police’s Special Cell, NDR unit, arrested four accused in the firing incident October 20. The four suspects arrested have been identified as Kunal, 21, and Sumit, 19, from Sonipat (Haryana), Radha, 23, from...
Read moreDetailsEAM Jaishankar to visit Azerbaijan Friday, review bilateral ties
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Azerbaijan October 23, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Thursday. During his visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold talks with Azzrbaijan's counterpart to review bilateral ties between the two nations. On October 16, India's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, presented his credentials to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev. During the meeting, Kumar expressed his commitment to working...
Read moreDetailsChorbagan stampede: SIT inspects site, police detain person over alleged announcement
Kolkata: Kolkata Police Thursday detained a person in connection with an alleged announcement made before the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede that killed 19 people, an official said. The person has been questioned to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the alleged announcement, he said. Earlier in the day, a special investigation team inspected the site of the stampede. Sources said forensic personnel accompanied the team. Members of the SIT were at the...
Read moreDetailsGoyal pushes for bigger India-Germany trade target
Berlin: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Thursday called for setting a bold bilateral trade target of 310 billion euros between India and Germany, urging businesses from both countries to identify opportunities to maximise benefits from the India-EU trade agreement once it comes into effect. Addressing an event here, he also expressed hope that the free trade agreement, finalised between India and the 27-nation European Union (EU), would be signed before...
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Tiger Shroff firing incident: Four accused sent to Police custody till October 26
Mumbai: The four accused, including two women, arrested in connection with the Tiger Shroff firing case were produced before a magistrate's court Thursday. The court has now sent the suspects to Police custody till Oct 26. The Delhi Police’s Special Cell, NDR unit, arrested four accused in the firing incident October 20. The four suspects arrested have...
Jio IPO draws Rs 3.73 lakh cr in total demand as subscription crosses 5.57x
New Delhi: Jio Platforms Ltd's Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering attracted bids worth Rs 3.73 lakh crore, with strong institutional demand driving subscription to 5.57 times the shares on offer, alongside solid anchor demand. At the end of day one, Jio Platforms Ltd's initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 5.57 times, with investors bidding for 110.03 crore...
EAM Jaishankar to visit Azerbaijan Friday, review bilateral ties
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Azerbaijan October 23, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Thursday. During his visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold talks with Azzrbaijan's counterpart to review bilateral ties between the two nations. On October 16, India's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, presented his credentials...
Chorbagan stampede: SIT inspects site, police detain person over alleged announcement
Kolkata: Kolkata Police Thursday detained a person in connection with an alleged announcement made before the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede that killed 19 people, an official said. The person has been questioned to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the alleged announcement, he said. Earlier in the day, a special investigation team inspected the site of the stampede....
Odisha aims to shift from mineral-driven to chemical-led industrial economy: CM Majhi
Mumbai/Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday said the state aims to transition from a mineral-driven economy to a chemical-led industrial hub by leveraging its mineral resources, ports, and emerging investment opportunities. Addressing the 14th edition of India Chem 2026 in Mumbai, Majhi stressed that Odisha was looking to play a larger role in India's chemical...
Goyal pushes for bigger India-Germany trade target
Berlin: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Thursday called for setting a bold bilateral trade target of 310 billion euros between India and Germany, urging businesses from both countries to identify opportunities to maximise benefits from the India-EU trade agreement once it comes into effect. Addressing an event here, he also expressed hope that the free trade...
Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor share air kiss at IIFA press conference
Mumbai: Former lovebirds Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor were seen sharing a quick but warm hug during the IIFA press conference Thursday in Mumbai. In the video, Bebo notices Shahid during the press conference and leans in to greet him with a hug and an air kiss. After this, the Jab We Met co-stars exchange some pleasantries before...
Netanyahu invites Modi to light torch with Indian pilot on Israel’s I-Day
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday said he spoke with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and invited him to light a torch together with Indian pilot Smit Machchhar on the Jewish state's Independence Day. In a post on X, the Israeli Prime Minister also said that PM Modi appreciated the "strong, long-standing ties" between the two...
Sonia Gandhi makes Instagram debut; garners over 110K followers within hours
New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi made her Instagram debut Thursday with posts on her upcoming book, which she said is a "story of love, duty, loss and finding a place to belong". This is Gandhi's first foray into social media as over the years she has been using the X handle of the Congress to release...
Woman dies, two missing as boat capsizes in Jajpur
Jajpur: A 75-year-old woman died and two others, including a seven-year-old child, went missing after a fishing boat carrying four members of a family capsized in the Tantighai river in Odisha's Jajpur district Thursday, police said. The incident took place around 8.30 am near Gandakula Ghat, close to Daunrakula village, when the family members were crossing the...























































































