Kalahandi labourer dies in Hyderabad, leaving two families devastated
Thuamul Rampur: The death of a migrant labourer from Kalahandi's Thuamul Rampur block has once again highlighted the risks faced by workers who migrate in search of livelihood. Shiba Majhi (35) of Bhatifas village under Padepadar panchayat died while working...
Woman, out with friend on drive, gang-raped in Kataka
Kataka: A woman was allegedly raped by a group of men in Odisha's Kataka district when she was out with her friend on a drive, police said Wednesday. The incident happened in the Nischintakoili police station area Tuesday night, they...
Odisha: Renowned artist Jagadish Chandra Kanungo passes away at 86
Bhubaneswar: Renowned artist and art critic Jagadish Chandra Kanungo died at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar Wednesday. He was 86. Kanungo, who had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments, breathed his last in the morning, family sources said. A former...
Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez wed after 10-year relationship
Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are husband and wife. They married Tuesday in a civil ceremony described by the public relations team that represents the Portuguese soccer star as "a private and intimate moment attended by their five children."...
Bhubaneswar minor abducted, raped in Jajpur; man arrested
Bhubaneswar: A minor girl was allegedly abducted from the Infocity police station area in Bhubaneswar and taken to Jajpur, where she was allegedly raped. In connection with the incident, Infocity police have arrested the accused. The accused has been identified...
Charges against Justice Varma ‘are proved’: LS probe panel on cash discovery
New Delhi: A panel set up by Lok Sabha Speaker to probe allegations of discovery of cash at the official premises of Justice Yashwant Varma has concluded that the charges of unexplained cash, disturbing evidence and evasive explanation against him "are proved". In its report submitted in both houses of...
Read moreDetails‘Pressure from BJP’: CJP founder alleges Delhi venue cancelled volunteers’ meet
New Delhi: A meeting of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) volunteers in Delhi's Naraina was cancelled Wednesday, with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claiming that the banquet hall where it was to be held revoked the booking at the last minute due to "pressure" from the ruling BJP. Speaking to reporters after the meeting was called off, Dipke said the organisers had reserved the venue, but when they reached there, they were told...
Read moreDetailsLok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Bill, adjourns for day
New Delhi: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha without debate Wednesday. The Opposition MPs continued to protest in the Well of the House as the Bill was being introduced. Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, began the proceedings by advising the Opposition to maintain decorum of the House; however, the din did not fade. Subsequently, the House was adjourned for...
Read moreDetailsNEET-UG 2026 leak case: Court takes cognisance of chargesheet against 13 accused
New Delhi: A Delhi court Wednesday took cognisance of the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against 13 accused in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak case and said it would commence hearing on framing of charges from Thursday. The development came before the specially designated Fast Track Court at the Rouse Avenue Courts Complex, which has been constituted to exclusively deal with offences under the Public...
Read moreDetailsGovt proposes to refer contentious FCRA Amendment Bill to joint panel of Parliament
New Delhi: The government Wednesday proposed to refer the contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a Joint Committee of Parliament for a detailed review and possible suggestions. The committee is proposed to be comprised of 31 members, with 21 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha. "That the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, be referred to a Joint Committee of the Houses consisting of 21...
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‘Pressure from BJP’: CJP founder alleges Delhi venue cancelled volunteers’ meet
New Delhi: A meeting of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) volunteers in Delhi's Naraina was cancelled Wednesday, with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claiming that the banquet hall where it was to be held revoked the booking at the last minute due to "pressure" from the ruling BJP. Speaking to reporters after the meeting was called off, Dipke said...
Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill by voice vote after Opposition walkout
New Delhi: Following over an hour-long discussion, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by a voice vote. Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol replied to the debate. After a few minutes of sloganeering and demands for the presence of the Union Home Minister in the House, the Opposition...
Jr NTR undergoes shoulder surgery, eyes return in 2-3 months
Mumbai: Actor Jr NTR, who suffered an injury to his shoulder, underwent shoulder surgery Wednesday at KIMS Hospitals. After close consultation and follow-up care with a dedicated team of medical specialists, it was determined that he would benefit from arthroscopic surgery to facilitate a quicker and more complete recovery. The procedure was undertaken following a detailed medical...
Kalahandi labourer dies in Hyderabad, leaving two families devastated
Thuamul Rampur: The death of a migrant labourer from Kalahandi's Thuamul Rampur block has once again highlighted the risks faced by workers who migrate in search of livelihood. Shiba Majhi (35) of Bhatifas village under Padepadar panchayat died while working in Hyderabad, leaving behind his wife, elderly mother and paralysed father-in-law, all of whom depended on him...
Russia will respond to Western vessel seizures ‘in kind’: Vladimir Putin
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday threatened retaliation for Western seizures of its commercial vessels, describing them as "piracy." Speaking on a visit to a Russian warship that was taking part in a naval exercise in the Pacific, Putin described the Western moves to detain vessels linked to Russia as a breach of international maritime law. "It's...
Charges against Justice Varma ‘are proved’: LS probe panel on cash discovery
New Delhi: A panel set up by Lok Sabha Speaker to probe allegations of discovery of cash at the official premises of Justice Yashwant Varma has concluded that the charges of unexplained cash, disturbing evidence and evasive explanation against him "are proved". In its report submitted in both houses of Parliament Wednesday, the three-member committee constituted under...
‘Challenge is not merely capital availability’: Nirmala Sitharaman on BRICS economies
Jaipur: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Wednesday that while BRICS economies represent major growth engines of the global economy, they also face common structural constraints in mobilising private capital at scale. The challenge is not merely the availability of capital, but the creation of confidence, stability, predictability, and credible long-term frameworks which are essential to unlock sustained...
SJM urges govt to resist US tariff pressure, calls for boycott of American goods
New Delhi: The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM) urged the government on Wednesday to stand firm against any US attempt to use tariffs to dictate India's oil purchases. The RSS-affiliate also called upon the government to ensure that India-US trade negotiations are conducted on the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual respect, and to refuse any demand that...
Centre releases Rs 4,102 crore to states, UTs for Census 2027 preparations: Nityanand Rai
New Delhi: The Centre has released Rs 4,102 crore to states and Union territories (UTs) for training of census functionaries, manpower assistance, technical infrastructure and honorarium, the Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday. In a written response to a query, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the first phase of Census 2027 -- the houselisting...
Stock markets decline for 2nd day amid rising crude oil prices; Tata Group stocks under pressure
Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower for the second day Wednesday as elevated crude oil prices and selling in Tata Group stocks after Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said he will not seek reappointment when his current term ends on February 20, 2027, weighed on investors' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 187.90 points,...
