RS polls row: BJD to meet CEC over second ballot
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Tuesday demanded immediate statutory action on the issuance of second ballot paper to two BJP MLAs during the Rajya Sabha polls March 16 and sought an appointment with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in...
Odisha Guv, CM pay tribute to ‘Utkal Gourav’ Madhusudan Das on 178th birth anniversary
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday paid tributes to 'Utkal Gourav' Madhusudan Das on his 178th birth anniversary, terming the pioneer in the field of industrial development an "unforgettable hero". Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, in a social media...
14 newborns missing over six years; OSCPCR launches probe at SCB Medical
Cuttack: The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) Tuesday launched a detailed probe into the alleged missing of 14 newborns from the gynaecology and obstetrics department of SCB Medical College and Hospital over the past six years....
Keonjhar to get Rs 1,647-cr grid substation; CM lays foundation stone
Keonjhar: On the birth anniversary of Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid foundation stone for a 420/220 KV grid substation to be built at an estimated cost of Rs 1,647 crore at Uchhabali in Joda block...
Odisha mulls dedicated heatwave relief centres in high-temperature zones
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari Tuesday said the state government is mulling the establishment of dedicated heatwave relief centres across the state, particularly in heatwave-prone areas, to combat rising temperatures during the summer months. Highlighting the...
US unlikely to accept Iran proposal to end war without nuclear deal
Tehran: The Trump administration seemed unlikely Tuesday to accept Iran's offer to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade on the country. The proposal would postpone discussions on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, something that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared...
Read moreDetailsNo plan to hike fuel prices, govt assures amid West Asia tensions
New Delhi: The Centre Tuesday said there is no proposal at present to increase retail fuel prices, seeking to calm concerns amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have impacted global energy markets. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged for now, even as the government continues to monitor the evolving situation. She...
Read moreDetailsUnited Arab Emirates to leave OPEC from May 1
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC effective May 1. The UAE made the announcement via its state-run WAM news agency. "This decision reflects the UAE's long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile, including accelerated investment in domestic energy production, and reinforces its commitment to a responsible, reliable, and forward-looking role in global energy markets," the UAE said. It also comes...
Read moreDetailsAI, IndiGo, SpiceJet seek ATF price relief; say airline industry on verge of ‘stopping operations’
Mumbai: Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet have told the government that the country's airline industry is under extreme stress and on the verge of "stopping operations", as they sought revision in ATF pricing and financial support. The West Asia turmoil has pushed up oil prices, and airspace restrictions have increased airlines' operating costs, especially on long-haul routes. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) accounts for around 40 per cent of a carrier's operational...
Read moreDetailsRajnath meets Chinese Defence Minister Dong in Bishkek
New Delhi/Bishkek: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday held talks with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun on the margins of a multilateral conclave in Bishkek. It is learnt that the two ministers reviewed the overall situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). "It was a pleasure to interact with the Defence Minister of China Admiral Dong Jun during the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Bishkek," Singh said on social media. There...
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No plan to hike fuel prices, govt assures amid West Asia tensions
New Delhi: The Centre Tuesday said there is no proposal at present to increase retail fuel prices, seeking to calm concerns amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have impacted global energy markets. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said petrol and diesel prices will remain...
PM Modi inaugurates six BCCI indoor cricket academies across northeast India
Gangtok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday inaugurated six state-of-the-art indoor cricket academies across northeast India, which are part of the BCCI's expansion programme for cricketing infrastructure in the region. The academies are located in Rangpo (Sikkim), Doimukh (Arunachal Pradesh), Imphal (Manipur), Madankurklang (Meghalaya), Aizawl (Mizoram), and Dimapur (Nagaland). "The Honourable Prime Minister virtually inaugurated the facilities during...
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC from May 1
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC effective May 1. The UAE made the announcement via its state-run WAM news agency. "This decision reflects the UAE's long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile, including accelerated investment in domestic energy production, and reinforces its commitment to a responsible,...
Kriti Sanon shakes leg with ‘Wow munda’ in vanity van
Mumbai: Hindi film actress Kriti Sanon hosted a friend in her vanity van. On Tuesday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a video from her vanity van in which she can be seen grooving to the song Jab Talak from her upcoming film Cocktail 2. Hindi film actor Varun Dhawan, who is a close friend...
RS polls row: BJD to meet CEC over second ballot
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Tuesday demanded immediate statutory action on the issuance of second ballot paper to two BJP MLAs during the Rajya Sabha polls March 16 and sought an appointment with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in this matter. As per the direction of BJD president and former chief minister Naveen Patnaik, party MP...
How student loan repayment begins after graduation in India
The excitement of finishing a degree lasts about as long as it takes for the first loan repayment reminder to land in your inbox. For lakhs of graduates across India every year, the transition from student to borrower is abrupt, confusing, and often poorly explained by the very banks that issued the loans. Understanding how repayment actually...
Odisha Guv, CM pay tribute to ‘Utkal Gourav’ Madhusudan Das on 178th birth anniversary
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday paid tributes to 'Utkal Gourav' Madhusudan Das on his 178th birth anniversary, terming the pioneer in the field of industrial development an "unforgettable hero". Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, in a social media post, said, "Humble tribute to 'Utkal Gourav' Madhusudan Das on his birth anniversary. His steadfast resolve, self-respect,...
14 newborns missing over six years; OSCPCR launches probe at SCB Medical
Cuttack: The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) Tuesday launched a detailed probe into the alleged missing of 14 newborns from the gynaecology and obstetrics department of SCB Medical College and Hospital over the past six years. The commission has issued a notice to SCB authorities, seeking detailed reports on the incidents. The panel...
Keonjhar to get Rs 1,647-cr grid substation; CM lays foundation stone
Keonjhar: On the birth anniversary of Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid foundation stone for a 420/220 KV grid substation to be built at an estimated cost of Rs 1,647 crore at Uchhabali in Joda block of Keonjhar district. On the occasion, he announced plans to develop Keonjhar as the second Jamshedpur of...
Surging oil prices, foreign fund outflows bring Sensex, Nifty down
Mumbai: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty buckled under selling pressure Tuesday as a sharp rally in oil prices and foreign fund outflows dented investors' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 416.72 points, or 0.54 per cent, to settle at 76,886.91. During the day, it lost 562.57 points, or 0.72 per cent, to 76,741.06. The 50-share...

























































































