Odisha Police seize 500 kg ganja worth Rs 80 lakh; six held
Rourkela: Odisha Police has seized over 500 kg of ganja worth Rs 80 lakh and arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in the illegal trade, officials said Tuesday. The seizure follows continuous police vigilance against illegal transportation of ganja...
T20 World Cup: Nepal opt to bat against Scotland
Mumbai: Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel won the toss and invited Scotland to bat in their final T20 World Cup game Tuesday. Both teams are out of Super Eight contention. Nepal has made one change with Sundeep Jora replacing Karan KC....
Zimbabwe enter T20 World Cup Super 8s after washout against Ireland
Pallekele: Zimbabwe Tuesday entered the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after their crucial Group B match against Ireland was washed out due to rain, a result that also eliminated former champions Australia and Ireland from the tournament....
BJD, Congress MLAs walk out of Odisha Assembly over governor’s address
Bhubaneswar: The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Indian National Congress (INC) slammed the address delivered in the Odisha Assembly by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on the first day of the Budget Session Tuesday. Members of both the Congress...
Odisha Budget session begins with Governor outlining development roadmap
Bhubaneswar: The crucial Budget session of the Odisha Assembly commenced Tuesday, with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati delivering his customary address and calling upon the members to discharge their solemn responsibilities with dedication and work in unison to ensure inclusive growth....
Rahman takes oath as Bangladesh PM after BNP victory
Dhaka: Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tuesday, days after leading his party to a forceful victory in the crucial general elections. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to 60-year-old Rahman at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad instead of Bangabhaban,...
Read moreDetailsKarnataka HC quashes defamation case against Rahul Gandhi
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court Tuesday quashed a criminal defamation petition filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, for allegedly carrying out propaganda against the party. The case pertains to a “corruption rate card” advertisement targeting the previous BJP government during the Assembly elections. Rahul Gandhi had filed a petition seeking to quash the charges against him. The court observed that allowing the proceedings to continue...
Read moreDetailsMacron honours Mumbai attack victims ahead of talks with Modi
Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron Tuesday paid tribute to victims of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks as he began his India visit. Macron is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day. Both leaders will launch 'India-France Year of Innovation 2026' as the French President's visit is set to impart further momentum to the vibrant strategic partnership between the two...
Read moreDetailsBill Gates will not attend AI Impact Summit: Govt sources
New Delhi: Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates will not be attending the AI Impact Summit, government sources said. Gates featured among the tech moguls, industry leaders, policymakers, founders, and technologists listed as speakers on the official website of the India Impact Summit, happening in the national capital from February 16-20. But the summit website Tuesday did not show his name. Government sources said Gates will not be attending the Summit. The move,...
Read moreDetailsUS, Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
Geneva: The US and Iran are expected to hold their second round of talks about Iran's nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear program. Iran has said it would respond with an attack of its...
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Alia Bhatt joins the list of BAFTA presenters alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson
Mumbai: After proving her mettle in hindi film industry, actress Alia Bhatt is also constantly making a mark for herself on the international platform. Adding another feather to her cap, Alia has joined the list of the BAFTA presenters for 2026 alongside some prominent personalities such as Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, and Sadie Sink. The British Academy...
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka
Dhaka: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met new Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman following the swearing-in of the BNP government in Dhaka Tuesday. "Glad to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka today. India stands ready to support Bangladesh’s endeavours to build a democratic, progressive and...
Odisha Police seize 500 kg ganja worth Rs 80 lakh; six held
Rourkela: Odisha Police has seized over 500 kg of ganja worth Rs 80 lakh and arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in the illegal trade, officials said Tuesday. The seizure follows continuous police vigilance against illegal transportation of ganja from Kandhamal and Boudh through Rourkela to Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, police said. Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani said,...
‘Unless we remove…’: Ex-Pakistani cricketer blasts Mohsin Naqvi with explosive remark
In the T20 World Cup, Team India defeated Pakistan in a one-sided contest. Throughout the match, there was not a single moment when Pakistan looked dominant or even in a position to win. Pakistan has not beaten India in the tournament since 2022. However, this time, instead of targeting the players, many, including former Pakistan stars, have...
CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams begin; over 46 lakh students appear at 8,000 centres
New Delhi: Class 10 and 12 CBSE board exams began Tuesday with over 46 lakh students appearing at over 8,000 centres across the country and abroad, officials said. Class 10 students appeared for the Mathematics exam Tuesday while Class 12 examination was scheduled for four subjects -- Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (Hindi) and Shorthand (English). The Mathematics examinations,...
Cricket Australia plans to host one BBL game in India next year: Report
Melbourne: Cricket Australia (CA) is considering hosting a Big Bash League (BBL) game in India next season in a bid to tap the lucrative market there, according to a report. CA's bold move is part of a wider strategy to intertwine the lucrative Indian market with the BBL ahead of a near-certain sale for at least two...
T20 World Cup: Nepal opt to bat against Scotland
Mumbai: Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel won the toss and invited Scotland to bat in their final T20 World Cup game Tuesday. Both teams are out of Super Eight contention. Nepal has made one change with Sundeep Jora replacing Karan KC. Scotland, who entered the tournament as replacement for Bangladesh at the last minute, are unchanged. Teams: Nepal:...
Rohit Shetty firing case: Five accused presented before MCOCA court
Mumbai: The 5 accused involved in the firing outside superstar director Rohit Shetty’s house in Mumbai were presented before the MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999) court. The Mumbai police have sought the remand of the five accused. Seeking remand, the police told the court that seven people, including the shooter, who were arrested Monday...
Salim Khan has been shifted to ICU, says doctor
Mumbai: Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan has been shifted to the ICU after he was rushed to the Lilavati Hospital Tuesday. Doctor Jalil Parkar, attached to the case, has issued a statement, as he gave an update on the veteran screenwriter’s health. He said, “Yes, it’s true that Salim Khan (father of Hindi film industry superstar Salman Khan)...
India-France share vision for multipolar world: President Macron
Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron Tuesday underscored that the India-France relationship has reached a level of mutual trust that is "unique in the world today." After a morning jog at Marine Drive and a tribute to the 2008 Mumbai terror attack victims, the President joined PM Modi to chart the next decade of the Horizon 2047...
