Heavy rain lashes Odisha; IMD issues ‘red warning’ for five districts
Bhubaneswar: Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Odisha under the influence of a low-pressure area in northwestern Bay of Bengal, with the IMD issuing a 'red warning' for five districts Sunday. Under the impact of the system, heavy rainfall is...
2nd Test: Pant retires hurt after wrist blow in Colombo
Colombo: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt after copping a painful blow to his left wrist off a sharp bouncer from Sri Lanka fast bowler Lahiru Kumara on day one of the second Test at the Sinhalese...
Congress submits memorandum to Odisha Guv demanding Assembly session on mines Bill
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Congress has demanded a special session of the Assembly to discuss the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, alleging that the proposed legislation would curtail the state's powers and cause a huge revenue loss. A...
Female jumbo carcass found in Riamal forest range
Riamal: A female elephant was found dead in a protected forest near Jharabereni village under the Kundheigola section of Riamal forest range in Debagada district, forest officials said. The carcass was discovered in the forest under the jurisdiction of Chadheimara...
77-yr-old school runs under tarpaulin cover in Kendujhar
By BIRA KISHORE DASH, OP Patana: Seventy-seven-year-old Gopinath Narayan High School in this block headquarters town of Kendujhar district is in a dilapidated condition, with students forced to attend classes under leaking roofs. The school, established in 1949 through the...
Two crew rescued, search continues for 22 after ship sinks off Odisha coast
Bhubaneshwar: Two of the 24 crew members of the Panama‑flagged cargo vessel, MV Ocean‑Winner, that sank in the Bay of Bengal have been rescued, and the search to locate the remaining missing crew members is underway, the Indian Navy said Sunday. MV Ocean‑Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal around...
Read moreDetailsCJP to review status of Centre’s assurances Monday; keeps option to launch fresh stir open
New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party will convene a meeting of its national working committee Monday to review the status of the commitments made by the Centre after the withdrawal of its nationwide agitation on July 25, saying the government is yet to formally communicate the steps being taken to fulfil the assurances. All steps to secure fulfilment of the commitments would be considered, including the possibility of launching another peaceful nationwide...
Read moreDetailsNational Space Day: Gaganyaan to Venus mission, India gears up for next space exploration phase
New Delhi: The next space exploration phase will deepen India’s role in human spaceflight, planetary exploration and advanced space technology as these efforts will support India’s ambition to become a leading global space power, according to the government. An official fact sheet states that India is entering a new phase of human spaceflight, deep-space exploration and advanced space infrastructure. Upcoming missions will build capabilities for sustained human presence and complex orbital...
Read moreDetailsAdjourned, not prorogued: Parliament’s Monsoon Session awaits formal closure
New Delhi: Ten days after both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die, the Monsoon session is yet to end formally, giving rise to speculation that the government wants to pass a key legislation without convening a new session. Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die (for an indefinite period) August 13. Usually, the session is prorogued (formally ended) within the next three to four days....
Read moreDetailsBangladesh open to joining Saudi-Pak-Turkiye defence pact: Ministers
Dhaka: Bangladesh is open to joining the recently formed defence alliance between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye, two junior ministers have said, while stressing that any decision would be guided by the country's national interests. Signed in Makkah August 7, the pact establishes a framework for collective deterrence and stipulates that an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be considered an attack on all three. "Bangladesh maintains...
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CJP to review status of Centre’s assurances Monday; keeps option to launch fresh stir open
New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party will convene a meeting of its national working committee Monday to review the status of the commitments made by the Centre after the withdrawal of its nationwide agitation on July 25, saying the government is yet to formally communicate the steps being taken to fulfil the assurances. All steps to secure fulfilment...
Heavy rain lashes Odisha; IMD issues ‘red warning’ for five districts
Bhubaneswar: Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Odisha under the influence of a low-pressure area in northwestern Bay of Bengal, with the IMD issuing a 'red warning' for five districts Sunday. Under the impact of the system, heavy rainfall is expected in several districts of Odisha till August 26, the IMD said. Several areas in the state...
Bangladesh faces renewed militancy threat after explosives found at 7 locations
London: With concerns growing over the possible return of Islamist militancy, Bangladesh has witnessed a series of incidents over the past month, including the killing of one person in a bomb blast, the recovery of explosives from seven locations, and the arrest of several members of militant groups in different parts of the country, a report has...
2nd Test: Pant retires hurt after wrist blow in Colombo
Colombo: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt after copping a painful blow to his left wrist off a sharp bouncer from Sri Lanka fast bowler Lahiru Kumara on day one of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground Sunday. The incident occurred in the ongoing final session when on the very...
Josh Brolin confirms ‘Sicario 3’; actor says production to start on…
Los Angeles: Actor Josh Brolin has confirmed the third installment in the Sicario franchise. The actor essayed the role of Matt Graver in Sicario and Sicario: Day of the Soldado. The first film was directed by Denis Villeneuve and released in 2015, emerging as a hit at the box office. Another installment released in 2018 and also...
Piyush Goyal to lead 200-member business delegation to Japan
New Delhi: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, will visit Japan from 24 to 27 August 2026, travelling to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, leading India’s largest-ever business delegation to Japan, comprising more than 200 business representatives and spanning sectors ranging from manufacturing, semiconductors, clean energy and steel to automotive, financial services, healthcare and start-ups, according...
Manish Malhotra on designing Kiara Advani’s look for ‘Toxic’: ‘It’s been a fabulous journey’
Mumbai: Fashion designer Manish Malhotra has opened up about his experience designing Kiara Advani’s looks and costumes for her character Nadia in the upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Sharing a glimpse of Kiara in a classic black velvet lace saree, the designer described his association with the film as a “fabulous journey. Manish also...
Geopolitical developments, crude oil prices major drivers for market movement: Analysts
New Delhi: Crude oil prices and developments in the US-Iran conflict will remain the primary factors influencing stock market movements this week, according to analysts. "Investors will closely monitor the Jackson Hole symposium, particularly comments from the US Federal Reserve Chairman, for indications on the future trajectory of interest rates. US GDP estimates, durable goods orders and...
National Space Day: Gaganyaan to Venus mission, India gears up for next space exploration phase
New Delhi: The next space exploration phase will deepen India’s role in human spaceflight, planetary exploration and advanced space technology as these efforts will support India’s ambition to become a leading global space power, according to the government. An official fact sheet states that India is entering a new phase of human spaceflight, deep-space exploration and advanced...
Adjourned, not prorogued: Parliament’s Monsoon Session awaits formal closure
New Delhi: Ten days after both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die, the Monsoon session is yet to end formally, giving rise to speculation that the government wants to pass a key legislation without convening a new session. Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die (for an indefinite period) August 13....
