This has been an era of shocks. In the space of two decades, the world has witnessed globally disruptive wars—from Iraq in the 2000s to Ukraine and Iran today—a global financial crisis, a global pandemic, and a rogue American president upending the global order. Now, yet another potential shock must be addressed: Though few dare to speculate...

India and China are yet again engaging in an ‘early harvest’ approach to their longstanding territorial disputes, resolving the less complicated stretches of the LAC first while keeping the more contentious stretches for the future. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasised that maintenance of tranquillity at the border remains instrumental to stabilising relations. Following the Galwan clashes...

The joint Opposition rally of 1 November marks a turning point in the agitation for the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, and more significantly against those seen as his political masters who have worked to enable and protect him. At this stage, the Opposition can no longer work within the framework of the EC as it stands...

From improving relationships at home to handling workplace challenges and making financial gains, the day brings a mix of opportunities and responsibilities for all 12 zodiac signs. While some may focus on family and home improvement, others may find success through creativity, networking and a positive approach to challenges. Aries: To speak of your persuasive powers, you...

Bhubaneswar: The jaundice scare at Utkal University has taken a disturbing turn with a dead frog leg allegedly found in a chilli-soya bean dish served at Girls’ Hostel No. 7 Tuesday night. The incident has sparked fresh concerns over food safety and hygiene on the campus, as 12 out of 19 blood samples of students have already...

Pottangi: Andhra poll officials had to retreat to their territory after political workers of three major parties in Odisha Wednesday joined hands in Neridibalsa, a border village under Kotia panchayat in Pottangi block of Koraput district, to protest against the neighbouring state’s attempts to conduct polling in the disputed area. Raising slogans such as “Go Back Andhra”...

Bhubaneswar: In a major decision aimed at encouraging faculty members to take up the responsibility of heading aided colleges, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a monthly incentive scheme for in-charge principals of private aided colleges in the state. Under the new scheme, eligible in-charge principals of 488-category and 662-category aided colleges will receive monthly incentives...

Bhubaneswar: A 76-year-old woman was allegedly murdered at her residence in Buddhanagar under Laxmisagar police limits in Bhubaneswar, police said Wednesday. Kunjalata Nanda, who was living alone at her residence, was allegedly murdered by her domestic help, who is suspected to have fled with gold ornaments, cash and other valuables. Police suspect the involvement of her caretaker,...

Workers level the ORMAS stall area at Baliyatra Tala Padia in Cuttack by spreading murram   A customer buys clay idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha from a shop at Nayasaraka in Cuttack ahead of Diwali   Artists perform during the annual day celebration of Odisha Secretariat Joint Cultural Council at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar Wednesday  ...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and briefed him on relief and restoration work following Cyclone Arnab, which made landfall in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. In a social media post, Majhi said he discussed the post-cyclone situation, relief and restoration efforts, and the need to strengthen disaster-resilient...