Odisha: 20 shots fired at Youth BJD leader’s house
Sonepur/Binika: Miscreants allegedly opened fire at the residence of Subarnapur Youth BJD district president and former Binika block chairman Ashok Kumar Nanda Friday night. However, no casualties were reported, though the incident triggered panic in the area. The incident occurred...
‘Molestation and disrobing’ of female NGO worker by mob sparks row in Odisha
Bhubaneswar/Rayagada: The mob attack on two NGO workers including a woman, who was allegedly molested and disrobed in Odisha's Rayagada district recently, sparked a political row Saturday. Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik described it as a "barbaric...
Coal gasification project to strengthen India’s energy security: G Kishan Reddy
Jharsuguda: Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy Saturday said the beginning of the coal gasification project marks a historic step towards converting India's abundant coal resources into value-added products, which will strengthen the country's energy security and promote...
Odisha man held for ‘demanding’ money, impersonating as PA to BJP chief Nitin Nabin
Berhampur: Odisha Police Saturday arrested a man for allegedly demanding money impersonating himself as the personal assistant (PA) of BJP national president Nitin Nabin, officials said. The accused has been identified as Jagannath Mandal, 28, a resident of Panchama under...
There is little bit of Modi in everyone’s life in India: Odisha CM Majhi
Rairangpur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday said India's time on the world stage has finally arrived under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and asserted that "there is a little bit of Modi in every one's life"....
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, cites Israeli attacks
Dubai: Iran's joint military command said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and US bad faith and the clear breach of its commitments by failing to end the war. The statement on state television also warned that if the aggression continues,...
Read moreDetailsCentre bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations citing public health concerns
New Delhi: The Centre has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, saying they lack "therapeutic justification" and their continued use was not considered beneficial in relation to the potential risks involved. The move, the Union Health Ministry said, was to safeguard public health and promote rational use of medicines while ensuring only effective and scientifically validated medicines are available to the public. FDC drugs are...
Read moreDetailsThree Indian-flagged oil tankers transit through Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi: Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers carrying over 8.6 lakh million tonnes of cargo with 94 crew members from the country transited through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and are en route to India, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. The three crude oil tankers -- Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor, and Sanmar Herald -- are expected to arrive in India between June 24 and July 1. While Desh Vaibhav is...
Read moreDetailsPeace talks with Iran on track; Witkoff, Kushner in Switzerland: Vance
Washington/Islamabad: US Vice President JD Vance said Saturday the peace talks with Iran were on and negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were already in Switzerland, adding that he also planned to join in the next few days. Pakistan which is the key mediator in the negotiations aimed at restoring peace in West Asia – also said the technical-level talks would begin in the Burgenstock Alpine ridge Sunday. Mediators from Qatar...
Read moreDetailsNationwide mock drill held ahead of NEET-UG re-exam; NTA says ‘comprehensive arrangements’ in place
New Delhi: A nationwide mock drill was conducted across the country Saturday on the eve of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination as part of efforts to ensure smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the medical entrance test, officials said. In a statement, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said it has put in place "comprehensive arrangements" to ensure a "fair, secure and candidate-friendly" conduct of re-examination. More than 22.79 lakh medical aspirants will...
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Centre bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations citing public health concerns
New Delhi: The Centre has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, saying they lack "therapeutic justification" and their continued use was not considered beneficial in relation to the potential risks involved. The move, the Union Health Ministry said, was to safeguard public health and promote rational use of medicines while ensuring...
Three Indian-flagged oil tankers transit through Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi: Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers carrying over 8.6 lakh million tonnes of cargo with 94 crew members from the country transited through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and are en route to India, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. The three crude oil tankers -- Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor, and Sanmar Herald -- are expected...
Peace talks with Iran on track; Witkoff, Kushner in Switzerland: Vance
Washington/Islamabad: US Vice President JD Vance said Saturday the peace talks with Iran were on and negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were already in Switzerland, adding that he also planned to join in the next few days. Pakistan which is the key mediator in the negotiations aimed at restoring peace in West Asia – also said...
Odisha: 20 shots fired at Youth BJD leader’s house
Sonepur/Binika: Miscreants allegedly opened fire at the residence of Subarnapur Youth BJD district president and former Binika block chairman Ashok Kumar Nanda Friday night. However, no casualties were reported, though the incident triggered panic in the area. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. when a group of armed men arrived in a white car from Rampur side...
Nationwide mock drill held ahead of NEET-UG re-exam; NTA says ‘comprehensive arrangements’ in place
New Delhi: A nationwide mock drill was conducted across the country Saturday on the eve of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination as part of efforts to ensure smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the medical entrance test, officials said. In a statement, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said it has put in place "comprehensive arrangements" to ensure a...
‘Molestation and disrobing’ of female NGO worker by mob sparks row in Odisha
Bhubaneswar/Rayagada: The mob attack on two NGO workers including a woman, who was allegedly molested and disrobed in Odisha's Rayagada district recently, sparked a political row Saturday. Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik described it as a "barbaric and shameful" act, while the ruling BJP asserted that several people were arrested in connection with the...
Coal gasification project to strengthen India’s energy security: G Kishan Reddy
Jharsuguda: Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy Saturday said the beginning of the coal gasification project marks a historic step towards converting India's abundant coal resources into value-added products, which will strengthen the country's energy security and promote import substitution. Reddy said this after Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for the...
Odisha man held for ‘demanding’ money, impersonating as PA to BJP chief Nitin Nabin
Berhampur: Odisha Police Saturday arrested a man for allegedly demanding money impersonating himself as the personal assistant (PA) of BJP national president Nitin Nabin, officials said. The accused has been identified as Jagannath Mandal, 28, a resident of Panchama under Golanthara police station in Ganjam district. The accused has allegedly demanded Rs 50,000 from two different individuals...
PM Modi releases 23rd instalment of PM-Kisan scheme
New Delhi: Over Rs 4.46 lakh crore has been disbursed since the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in 2019, making it one of the world’s largest direct benefit transfer (DBT) initiatives, an official fact-sheet said Saturday. The 23rd instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme was disbursed at Tarakeswar, Hooghly, West Bengal, Saturday. Nearly 9.44...























































































