Tehran: A high-level Indian delegation Friday paid tributes to Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes in February, in Tehran. The delegation, comprising Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita paid their respects to the Iranian leader in Tehran. Represented India at...

New Delhi: Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia believes Portugal will have to significantly raise their level if they are to overcome neighbours Spain in a blockbuster Round of 16 clash in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Tuesday, warning that another disjointed display could bring an end to Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious World Cup career. Portugal booked their place...

Bhubaneswar: At least 26 coastal villages in Odisha have been recognised by the IOC-UNESCO under its Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen coastal disaster preparedness. Official sources said a total of 381 tsunami-prone coastal villages have been identified and are being developed as Tsunami-Ready Villages through various disaster preparedness...

Bhubaneswar/Koraput: Dr Ajit Kumar Shasany, Director of CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) in Lucknow, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Central University of Odisha (CUO). The appointment has been made by President Droupadi Murmu in her capacity as the Visitor of the Central University of Odisha. According to an official notification issued by the Ministry...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at seven locations across Odisha and Rajasthan and arrested three accused, as part of its investigation into a Rs 2.07-crore 'digital arrest' scam in which a retired public servant was allegedly coerced into transferring funds under the threat of fabricated legal action, a statement said Friday. According...

Jaipur: Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar underwent angioplasty at a private hospital in Jaipur Friday, hospital sources said. Dhankhar was admitted to a hospital near Jawahar Circle for routine medical examinations. Following cardiac investigations, doctors advised angioplasty, which was performed later in the day. Sources said the procedure was part of a pre-planned cardiac evaluation. Former chief...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's ruling BJP Friday lodged a police complaint against a man for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. BJP's media cell coordinator Sujit Kumar Das along with state vice-president Jatin Mohanty filed a written complaint at the Maitree Vihar Cyber and Economic Offences Police Station, the party said in a statement. The...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6-11, during which he will hold talks aimed at expanding cooperation in defence, trade, maritime security and other key sectors, the MEA said Friday. Modi will first visit Indonesia from July 6-8, followed by Australia, where his main...

Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission has appointed 10 senior IAS officers as Electoral Roll Observers (ERO) to oversee the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) in the state, according to a notification issued Friday. The draft voters' list for Odisha is scheduled to be published July 5. In a notification, the office of Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) named...

Koraput: Odisha Police Friday unearthed a Maoist arms and explosives dump during a search operation in the dense forests of Koraput district, dealing another blow to Naxal activities in the region, officials said. The dump was detected at Tentuliguma within Boipariguda police station limits of the district. Officials said the District Voluntary Force (DVF) launched the operation...