Mayurbhanj: A 13-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, police said Monday. The family members of the victim alleged that the minor was gang raped Sunday, but Mayurbhanj additional superintendent of police (ASP) Deepak Kumar Gochayat said it was a case of sexual assault and not a case of gang rape. The ASP said...

Bhubaneswar: A 33-year-old former professor of a veterinary institution was arrested in Bhubaneswar Monday for allegedly sexually harassing a student and circulating her morphed photographs on social media, police said. The arrest was made by personnel of Bharatpur police station following an investigation into a complaint lodged by the student. According to police, the accused allegedly developed...

Puri: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday said that Lord Jagannath was the ‘real king’ of Odisha and he is doing public service by occupying the CM's chair. "In Odisha, Chief Minister is not the ruler, but the Lord Himself is the real king and the CM's seat is not a symbol of power but a means...

Bhubaneswar: In a major push to ensure the safety, dignity and welfare of sanitation workers, Odisha’s Housing & Urban Development Department has intensified implementation of the GARIMA (Gaurav and Respect for Individuals Involved in Manual Activities) Scheme across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The scheme aims to eliminate hazardous manual sanitation practices, promote mechanised sanitation services and...

Washington: US President Donald Trump Monday said ships, many loaded with oil, "are starting to move" through the Strait of Hormuz, a day after the US and Iran digitally signed an agreement to end the 107-day war. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the ships were going along the southern "Highway" in the Hormuz Strait,...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Anu Garg has directed all departments to remain fully prepared for the upcoming Kharif 2026 season, despite forecasts suggesting that the impact of El Niño on the state is likely to be limited. Chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan Monday, Garg emphasised advanced planning, inter-departmental coordination, and continuous monitoring of rainfall,...

Dubai: All 20 Indian crew members of MT Jalveer, who were evacuated after their vessel came under attack off an Oman port, have now safely returned home, Indian mission in Muscat said Monday. "Ambassador of India to Oman (Prashant Pise) interacted with the 20 Indian crew members of MT Jalveer in Muscat ahead of their repatriation to...

Jaipur: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly slapped multiple times by two men while supporters carried him on their shoulders during a protest here Monday, police said. Two youths have been detained in connection with the incident, they said. Following the incident, Dipke addressed the gathering and raised slogans against divisive politics, urging people...

Evian-les-Bains: President Donald Trump arrived in the French Alps Monday to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement he says will bring an end to the US war with Iran. Trump and Iranian officials had been saying for days they were making progress toward reaching a deal, but even...

Dubai: Gulf countries Monday welcomed a peace deal reached between the US and Iran to end their conflict and called for protection of maritime routes and freedom of international navigation, including the uninterrupted flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The finalisation of the deal to end the 107-day war was announced by US President Donald...