Deir Al-Balah: Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting. A day after Israel accused Hamas of new ceasefire violations, strikes hit locations throughout Gaza, including lethal ones on an apartment building in Gaza City and a tent camp...

Bhubaneswar: As the West Bengal Assembly elections draw near, the Odisha unit of the BJP has drawn up a roadmap to play an active role in campaigning across six southern districts of the neighbouring state, a senior party leader said. Odisha BJP OBC Morcha president Surath Biswal said the party has already identified the leaders from Balasore,...

New Delhi: Amid the row over the UGC Equity Regulations, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal Saturday hit out at the Modi government, saying its consistency to not consult anybody is reflected in all its decisions. However, Sibal, who was the Union Minister of Human Resource Development in the UPA-II government, asserted that it would not be appropriate...

Quetta: As the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) announced the start of the second phase of 'Operation Herof' across Balochistan Saturday, armed clashes, explosions and attacks targeting Pakistani military installations emerged from multiple districts of the province, local media reported. Calling it a “declaration of decisive resistance”, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, in a brief statement, said the new...

Melbourne: The start of 2026 has seen gold and silver surge to record highs only to crash Friday. Gold prices peaked above USD 5,500 (AUD 7,900) per ounce for the first time Thursday, well above previous highs. But by the end of Friday, it had dropped to around USD 5068 (AUD 7,282). Silver had been making gains...

New Delhi: ICC has unveiled the official anthem, ‘Feel the Thrill,’ for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, composed and performed by Anirudh Ravichander. The high-energy track aims to build global excitement ahead of the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. A song made for the biggest stage 🏟️🔥 The wait is over. The magic is...

New Delhi: An additional excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco products, and a health cess on pan masala, over and above the highest 40 per cent GST rate, will come into effect from February 1. The cess and excise levies will replace the existing 28 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST), plus compensation cess, on such...

Bhubaneswar: At least five people were killed and several others injured in a road accident at Haladiapadar square on the National Highway in Odisha's Berhampur Saturday. The accident took place when a speeding truck hit three motorcycles coming from the opposite direction. The impact of the collision was so severe that bodies were found lying on the...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra Saturday announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and mobility of women commuters in Bhubaneswar. The state government plans to introduce the “Subhadra Bus” service in the city, exclusively for women passengers and operated by trained women drivers. The move is seen as a significant...

Mumbai: Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar was unanimously elected as the leader of the NCP legislature party in Maharashtra Saturday, three days after the death of her husband and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. She is set to take oath as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of the state later in the day. Sunetra Pawar's name...