Deogarh: The accused in the triple murder of his wife, daughter-in-law and grand-daughter in Gariapali village died while undergoing treatment at a hospital, police said. The accused, identified as Ramesh Garia, had allegedly consumed poison and was admitted to Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in Burla. He died while undergoing treatment in the...

Mussoorie: Recently-crowned T20 World Cup winner Kuldeep Yadav started a new innings in his life as she tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Vanshika Chadha in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, Saturday. Kuldeep is a key member of the Indian squad that won the T20 World Cup 2026 with an influential victory over New Zealand in the final played...

Kathmandu: At least seven Indian pilgrims were killed in a microbus accident in Nepal’s Gorkha district Saturday evening while returning after offering prayers at the Manakamana Temple, the police said. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Raj Kumar Shrestha of the District Police Office in Gorkha told IANS that the pilgrims died after the microbus plunged off the...

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will likely announce the poll schedule Sunday for four states, Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu and one Union Territory, Puducherry. After evaluating the election readiness in these states and UT recently, the Commission is ready to finalise the election timetable. The poll body has actively reviewed poll...

Tehran: Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned that any attack on Iran's oil and energy infrastructure would trigger retaliation against regional facilities linked to US companies. In an interview with US broadcaster MS Now, Araghchi responded to Friday's US strike on Kharg Island, Iran's southern strategic oil terminal, and to President Donald Trump's threat to target...

Washington: US President Donald Trump has rejected a potential deal with Iran to end the ongoing conflict, saying the proposed terms were “not good enough yet”, even as he called on countries around the world to deploy naval forces to help secure the Strait of Hormuz and keep global oil shipments moving. In a wide-ranging telephone interview...

Deogarh: Police Saturday apprehended a man accused of brutally killing his wife, daughter-in-law and granddaughter in Gariapali village under Kundheigola police limits in Deogarh district after he was found hiding atop an overhead water tank. The accused, identified as Ramesh Garia, allegedly attempted suicide by consuming poison before he was taken into custody. He was first admitted...

Dhenkanal: A tusker died after being electrocuted in Bimbol village under the Sadar forest range in Dhenkanal district early Saturday morning. Forest officials have detained one person in connection with the incident and are questioning him. According to Forest department sources, the elephant came in contact with a live wire installed around farmland to protect crops from...

Malkangiri: A Maoist leader has rejected the government’s call for Left-wing insurgents to surrender by March 31 and join the mainstream, asserting that the armed struggle will continue. In a press statement, Maoist divisional secretary Ranita said the organisation would not accept the government’s proposal and would continue its fight. She said the sacrifices of fellow cadres...

Baripada: Police have registered two cases and produced 34 persons in court following an attack on police personnel and vandalism of a tehsildar’s vehicle during a protest at Bahalda on National Highway 220 in Mayurbhanj district. The protest erupted after the alleged molestation of a tribal minor girl, with locals blocking the highway and demanding justice. When...