Man electrocuted in Ganjam

Digapahandi: A man died after receiving electric shock during the Thakurani Yatra, a traditional temple festival in Ganjam district, early Wednesday, police said. The victim, identified as Danarddan Rout, 58, of Kolidaspur, had travelled with his family to Ankorada village...

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Youth killed in tusker attack

Jharpokharia: An 18-year-old youth was killed in an elephant attack at Jamkunda village under Saraskana block of Mayurbhanj district Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Gautam Singh, son of Ghasiram Singh of the village. The incident occurred early Wednes day...

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Red Fort car blast case: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet

Red Fort bomb blast case

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Thursday filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the deadly car bomb explosion near the Red Fort area of the national capital that killed 11 people and injured several others. The high-intensity Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) blast took place November 10, 2025, and caused extensive destruction to nearby property, sending shockwaves across Delhi and triggering a nationwide security alert. According...

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Emerging economies expect BRICS to act as constructive force: Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar Thursday said there is a growing expectation among emerging markets and developing countries that BRICS will play a “constructive and stabilising role” amid global uncertainty, conflicts and economic challenges. He made the remarks while delivering his opening address at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi under India’s 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping. Foreign ministers and...

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India prohibite sugar exports till September 2026 to boost domestic supply

Sugar export

New Delhi: India -- the world’s second-largest sugar producer -- has prohibited exports till September 30, 2026 or until further orders in a move aimed at ensuring domestic availability and containing local prices amid concerns over lower production. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) -- under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry -- has issued a notification amending the export policy for sugar. According to the notification, the export status...

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US Air Force begins work on next-generation armed drone to replace MQ-9 Reaper

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Washington: US Air Force officials have told lawmakers that they are urgently studying a successor to the MQ-9 Reaper drone after recent combat operations exposed both the platform’s battlefield value and its vulnerabilities, a development closely watched by India, which has purchased MQ-9B drones from the United States. Senior Air Force officials told lawmakers during a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing Wednesday (local time) that the changing nature of warfare in...

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Red Fort car blast case: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Thursday filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the deadly car bomb explosion near the Red Fort area of the national capital that killed 11 people and injured several others. The high-intensity Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) blast took place November 10, 2025, and caused extensive destruction...

New Gupchup Bazaar to come up in Bhubaneswar: BMC

Bhubaneswar: Street food lovers in the state capital may soon get a dedicated place to enjoy gupchup, with the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation planning to launch a special ‘Gupchup Bazaar’ in the city. According to reports, the proposed vending zone will come up on a roadside stretch in front of the Regional Institute of Education in the Acharya...

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Emerging economies expect BRICS to act as constructive force: Jaishankar

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar Thursday said there is a growing expectation among emerging markets and developing countries that BRICS will play a “constructive and stabilising role” amid global uncertainty, conflicts and economic challenges. He made the remarks while delivering his opening address at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being held at Bharat Mandapam...

S Jaishankar engages with Indonesian FM ahead of BRICS meeting

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday held a meeting with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and reviewed progress on the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and ASEAN cooperation. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Glad to welcome FM Sugiono of Indonesia. Reviewed the progress of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and our cooperation with...

Sugar export

India prohibite sugar exports till September 2026 to boost domestic supply

New Delhi: India -- the world’s second-largest sugar producer -- has prohibited exports till September 30, 2026 or until further orders in a move aimed at ensuring domestic availability and containing local prices amid concerns over lower production. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) -- under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry -- has issued a...

US Air Force

US Air Force begins work on next-generation armed drone to replace MQ-9 Reaper

Washington: US Air Force officials have told lawmakers that they are urgently studying a successor to the MQ-9 Reaper drone after recent combat operations exposed both the platform’s battlefield value and its vulnerabilities, a development closely watched by India, which has purchased MQ-9B drones from the United States. Senior Air Force officials told lawmakers during a Senate...

 

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