6-foot crocodile rescued from waterlogged farmland in Kendrapada
Kendrapada: A six-foot-long saltwater crocodile was rescued after it was trapped in a fishing net in a waterlogged agricultural field in Odisha's Kendrapada district on Saturday, forest officials said. The net had been laid by a local fisherman to catch fish...
BJD demands multi-agency probe into recovery of five orangutans in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Opposition BJD Saturday demanded a high-level, multi-agency probe involving the CBI, NIA and IB into the recovery of five orangutans in a forest in Odisha, alleging that the incident exposed serious security lapses along the country's international borders....
Odisha: Differently abled woman makes bid to save brother from drowning in canal, both die
Baripada: A differently abled woman drowned while attempting to save her brother, who was swept away by strong currents in a canal in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, police said Saturday. The incident took place at Mahlarpada village within Khunta police station...
Odisha weather: IMD issues yellow warning for heavy rain, thunderstorms
Bhubaneswar: The regional centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) Saturday issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in several parts of Odisha. For Day 1 (Valid up to 8.30 am of 13.09.2026), a Yellow Warning...
AHF Junior Women’s Asia Cup: India storm into final, beat South Korea 5-1
Moqi, China: The Indian Junior Women’s Team entered the final of the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 with a convincing 5-1 victory over South Korea in the first semi-final in Moqi, China, Saturday. Drag-flick specialist Supriya was the star of...
PM Modi hosts Chinese President Xi for bilateral talks
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for bilateral talks focusing on normalising bilateral ties through expansion of trade and investment ties. The meeting took place hours after Xi arrived in the national capital on a two-day visit to attend the BRICS Summit, marking his...
Read moreDetailsEC meets Mamata-led TMC, Ritabrata group over rival organisational claims
New Delhi: Election Commission Saturday met with the representatives of both the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress and the group led by West Bengal LoP Ritabrata Banerjee amid their competing claims over the party's authorised signatories and organisational elections. The separate meetings with the two groups took place ahead of the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls scheduled for October 6. The Mamata Banerjee-led party, in its submissions before the poll panel, maintained...
Read moreDetailsChinese President calls on BRICS countries to play ‘due role’ in bringing peace in West Asia
New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping Saturday hailed the BRICS bloc as the world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries and called on the grouping to play its "due role" in bringing peace in West Asia. Addressing the BRICS summit here, Xi said China will work with BRICS members to achieve peace and tranquillity in West Asia and the Gulf region, state-run Xinhua news agency reported....
Read moreDetailsEU warns Pakistan over continuing violations of human rights
New Delhi: With Pakistan failing to pay heed to EU warnings over its dismal record of enforced disappearances, political repression and suppression of minorities, the European Parliament and the EU delegation have made it clear to Islamabad that merely signing conventions and passing laws will no longer be enough to preserve privileged access to Pakistani exports in the European market, according to an article in the European Conservative. In early...
Read moreDetailsBRICS condemns Pahalgam terror attack, calls for zero tolerance on cross-border terrorism
New Delhi: BRICS grouping strongly condemned the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in its 'New Delhi Declaration' adopted Saturday and called for zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism, while demanding that all perpetrators and their sponsors be brought to justice. The comprehensive 45-page document, titled 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability', marked a unified stance by the bloc against global terror, illegal financial flows, cyber fraud and emerging cross-border scam networks....
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6-foot crocodile rescued from waterlogged farmland in Kendrapada
Kendrapada: A six-foot-long saltwater crocodile was rescued after it was trapped in a fishing net in a waterlogged agricultural field in Odisha's Kendrapada district on Saturday, forest officials said. The net had been laid by a local fisherman to catch fish in Rajnagar area. This morning, he spotted the crocodile entangled in it and informed the forest officials,...
BJD demands multi-agency probe into recovery of five orangutans in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Opposition BJD Saturday demanded a high-level, multi-agency probe involving the CBI, NIA and IB into the recovery of five orangutans in a forest in Odisha, alleging that the incident exposed serious security lapses along the country's international borders. The five infant orangutans were rescued from a forest at Bhograi in Baleshwar district September 8. Addressing...
PM Modi hosts Chinese President Xi for bilateral talks
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for bilateral talks focusing on normalising bilateral ties through expansion of trade and investment ties. The meeting took place hours after Xi arrived in the national capital on a two-day visit to attend the BRICS Summit, marking his first trip to India in seven years....
EC meets Mamata-led TMC, Ritabrata group over rival organisational claims
New Delhi: Election Commission Saturday met with the representatives of both the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress and the group led by West Bengal LoP Ritabrata Banerjee amid their competing claims over the party's authorised signatories and organisational elections. The separate meetings with the two groups took place ahead of the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls scheduled for...
Chinese President calls on BRICS countries to play ‘due role’ in bringing peace in West Asia
New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping Saturday hailed the BRICS bloc as the world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries and called on the grouping to play its "due role" in bringing peace in West Asia. Addressing the BRICS summit here, Xi said China will work with BRICS members to achieve peace...
EU warns Pakistan over continuing violations of human rights
New Delhi: With Pakistan failing to pay heed to EU warnings over its dismal record of enforced disappearances, political repression and suppression of minorities, the European Parliament and the EU delegation have made it clear to Islamabad that merely signing conventions and passing laws will no longer be enough to preserve privileged access to Pakistani exports...
BRICS backs diversified energy mix, says fossil fuels remain important for EMDEs
New Delhi: BRICS countries Saturday called for stronger energy security through diversified supply sources, resilient infrastructure and stable energy markets, while acknowledging that fossil fuels will continue to play an important role in the global energy mix, particularly for emerging and developing economies. "We acknowledge fossil fuels will still play an important role in the world's energy...
BRICS leaders call for greater women’s participation in governance, economy
New Delhi: Leaders of BRICS countries Saturday asserted that they recognise women as leaders, decision-makers and drivers of economic growth and social transformation. In a declaration, the leaders also said after their meeting that they recognise the vital role of women in the peacebuilding process in accordance with the global Women, Peace and Security agenda. We affirm...
BRICS condemns Pahalgam terror attack, calls for zero tolerance on cross-border terrorism
New Delhi: BRICS grouping strongly condemned the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in its 'New Delhi Declaration' adopted Saturday and called for zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism, while demanding that all perpetrators and their sponsors be brought to justice. The comprehensive 45-page document, titled 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability', marked a unified stance by the...
Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Haiwaan’ earns Rs 4.60 crore at box office
New Delhi: Actors Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar-starrer Haiwaan has earned Rs 4.60 crore on the day of release at the global box office. The film is directed by filmmaker Priyadarshan, known for hit comedies such as Hera Pheri, Hulchul, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Hungama. It also reunites Kumar and Khan after 17 years, following their collaborations...























































































