Rahul accuses PM of ‘phone tapping’

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New Delhi: Upping the ante over his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a debate, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday alleged that he has evidence to back his allegations against Modi on his phone, which he claimed was being “tapped by the prime minister”. Gandhi also claimed that a one-on-one debate with him would end Modi’s political career. Responding to a question during an ‘Ask Me’ session on Instagram about...

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Pakistan: Five killed, 13 injured in car bombing at security checkpoint in Balochistan

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Karachi: Five people were killed and 13 injured in a car bombing at a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Balochistan province, a security official said Friday. The attack took place Thursday in the Kandawa area of Mastung district, where a vehicle laden with explosives was driven into the Frontier Corps (FC) checkpoint, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The three militants killed included the bomber, while two civilians also died...

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India’s current account deficit widens to $7.4 billion in September

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Mumbai: India's current account deficit (CAD) widened to USD 7.4 billion in September 2026 from USD 5.2 billion in the year-ago month, mainly due to higher import bill, according to Reserve Bank data released Friday. A current account deficit exists when a country spends more on imports than it receives in revenue from exports. The merchandise trade deficit stood at USD 30 billion in September this fiscal, lower than USD 33.4...

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Assam: 24 die in bus-truck collision in Kaziranga; 20 others injured

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Kaziranga (Assam): At least 24 people died, including two women and a minor, and 20 others were injured in a head-on collision between a minibus and a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam Friday, officials said. Many of the victims were college students who were returning from their classes. The accident occurred at Rangajan near Hathikuli Tea Estate in Kohora range on National Highway-715 when the passenger vehicle collided...

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President honours OMTES for tribal education push

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s efforts to strengthen education among tribal communities have received national recognition, with President Droupadi Murmu felicitating Odisha Model Tribal Education Society (OMTES) Secretary Surendra Kumar Meena for his contribution to the sector. Meena was felicitated during the Janjatiya Gourav Pakhwada programme in recognition of OMTES’s role in expanding and strengthening the network of Eklavya Model...

Odia short film ‘Kaishora’ premieres, sparks mental health conversations

Bhubaneswar: Exploring the emotional struggles of adulthood, unfulfilled aspirations and mental health, Odia short film Kaishora was screened at a special event at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar Friday. Produced by M08 Studios and IO Verse Productions, the film explores how people often leave behind childhood dreams as they navigate adulthood. Through its narrative, it seeks to spark...

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Rahul accuses PM of ‘phone tapping’

New Delhi: Upping the ante over his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a debate, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday alleged that he has evidence to back his allegations against Modi on his phone, which he claimed was being “tapped by the prime minister”. Gandhi also claimed that a one-on-one debate with him would end Modi’s...

Visas are a ‘sovereign function’: MEA on Bharat Summit row

New Delhi: Visa matters are "sovereign functions" of any government, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Friday, responding to reports that multiple foreign speakers, including Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, had their visas revoked or denied ahead of the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad. Lyng, who briefly drew media attention during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Oslo...

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Chinese dance enthusiasts learn intricate steps of Odissi in Beijing

Beijing/Bhubaneswar: Chinese enthusiasts of Indian culture and art forms danced to the graceful rhythms of Odissi, the classical dance form, at a workshop organised by the Indian Embassy in Beijing. A video posted on X by the Indian Embassy Thursday showed participants learning the steps of Odissi. The half-day session conducted by acclaimed Odissi dancers Santosh Ram...

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Odisha CM highlights Kudumi heritage, reaffirms commitment to community’s development

Baripada: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday lauded the Kudumi community’s ancient traditions, hard work and love for nature, and assured it of the state government’s firm commitment to its economic, social and cultural development. CM Majhi made the remarks while addressing a mega cultural programme of the Kudumi community, ‘National Bandana Parab-2026’, organised in Mayurbhanj...

 

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