Similipal to get helipad

Bhubaneswar: A helipad is likely to be built at Similipal in Mayurbhanj district, Transport Minister Bibhuti Jena informed the state Assembly Thursday. Jena said the district administration has been asked to identify the required land for the project. He also...

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ECI to begin special revision of electoral rolls in Delhi, 21 states/UTs from April

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New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated the process for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 22 States and Union Territories, including the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, from April 2026, as the ongoing revision exercise in 13 States and Union Territories nears completion, an official said Thursday. The States and Union Territories where the next round of SIR is scheduled to be undertaken...

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Bill Gates skips India AI Impact Summit keynote amid Epstein file references

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New Delhi: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates did not deliver the keynote address he was previously scheduled for at the India AI Impact Summit, his foundation said Thursday. While the Foundation did not give any reasons, the decision comes after organisers expressed discomfort at giving Gates the stage after his name appeared in documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Government sources February 17 stated that an invitation extended to...

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National Herald Case: Delhi HC to hear ED’s plea against Gandhis March 9

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Thursday listed for hearing March 9 a plea by the ED challenging the order of the trial court that refused to take cognisance of its chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others in the National Herald-related money laundering case. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma granted time to the Gandhis and others to file their replies. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Enforcement...

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India, Israel sign new MoU to strengthen defence ties ahead of Modi visit

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Tel Aviv: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel later this month, an MoU was signed between India and Israel to deepen defence ties and strengthen ongoing joint activities, including future seminars and cooperative initiatives. The International Defence Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) within Israel's Ministry of Defence (IMOD) have facilitated meetings between leading Indian and Israel defence industries, leading to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). SIBAT in...

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Hot food, plastic packets: Vande Bharat Express under safety scanner

New Delhi: A video circulating on social media has raised concerns about food packaging on premium trains, including the Rajdhani Express and Vande Bharat, with a passenger alleging that rotis and kachoris are being reheated and served in sealed plastic packets. In the video, the passenger points out that the packets are labeled “Store in a cool...

T20 World Cup: Canada opt to bowl against Afghanistan

Chennai: Canada skipper Dilpreet Bajwa won the toss and elected to field against Afghanistan in an inconsequential T20 World Cup Group D match Thursday. Kaleem Sana was back into the Canada XI, in place of Shivam Sharma. Afghanistan also made one change, with Abdullah Amadzai coming in for Noor Ahmed Bajwas said this was the final match...

Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka by six wickets in T20 World Cup

Colombo: Zimbabwe notched up a stunning six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their final Group B T20 World Cup match here Thursday. Opting to bat, Pathum Nissanka carted eight fours en route to a 41-ball 62, and Pavan Rathnayake blasted a 25-ball 44 in the back end as SL posted 178 for 7. In reply, Brian Bennett...

Utkal University

Utkal University makes ID card mandatory for students

Bhubaneswar: The authorities of Utkal University have issued strict guidelines to ensure safety and discipline on campus. With immediate effect, identity cards have been made mandatory for all students within the university premises. Under the new rules, university security personnel may check students’ identity cards at any time. Anyone failing to produce a valid ID or unable...

Karnataka

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka enters final to face J&K

Lucknow: Karnataka entered the Ranji Trophy final after a hiatus of 11 years, advancing by virtue of a first innings lead from their drawn semifinal match against Uttarakhand Thursday. Karnataka will face Jammu and Kashmir in the title clash at Hubballi from February 24. Resuming the fifth and final day from their overnight 299 for six, Karnataka...

Odisha Vigilance arrests tehsildar for accepting Rs 40,000 bribe

Balasore: Odisha Vigilance Thursday arrested the Soro tehsildar in Balasore district while he was allegedly accepting a bribe to release seized stone-laden trucks. The accused, identified as Daitari Mallik, and his associate, Dayanidhi Jena, were apprehended in the afternoon while accepting Rs 40,000 from a truck owner. According to reports, Mallik had detained five stone-laden trucks since...

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Centre offers up to Rs 1 crore reward for information on Maoists

New Delhi: With the Centre setting a target to make India free of Maoism by March 31, 2026, the deadline is drawing closer. Against this backdrop, around 300 Maoists, including four senior commanders, are currently on the radar of security forces, a Home Ministry official said Wednesday. The four top members of the banned CPI (Maoist) central...

 

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