ECI issues notification for Odisha Rajya Sabha bypoll; nomination process begins
Bhubaneswar: The process for the by-election to a vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha formally commenced Monday, following the issuance of a notification by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in this regard. Informing the media in a press conference...
Man’s severed legs found in Odisha’s Similipal tiger reserve; probe begins
Baripada: Severed legs of a man were found inside Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district Monday, with locals alleging that he was killed in a tiger attack, officials said. Forest officials, however, said the cause of death was yet...
Ambulance catches fire near Khandagiri, gutted
Bhubaneswar: An ambulance was completely gutted after it caught fire near Jagamara in the Khandagiri area of Bhubaneswar Monday. The incident took place when the ambulance was on its way to pick up a patient. The vehicle caught fire suddenly...
Odisha: Man dies after ‘torture’ in police custody, probe ordered
Berhampur: A 32-year-old daily wage labourer died after allegedly being tortured in police custody in Odisha's Ganjam district, with the DGP ordering a high-level probe into the matter. The deceased has been identified as Sushant Sahu, a resident of Subalaya...
Gambling racket busted in Odisha, 26 held
Rourkela: Odisha Police busted a gambling racket in an area bordering Chhattisgarh in Sundargrah district and arrested 26 people involved in such an illegal activity, an officer said Monday. Acting on a tip-off, a police team raided the Jamjharia forest...
Ceasefire under strain as US and Iran trade fresh strikes
Dubai: The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend, the American military said Monday. Iran acknowledged launching a retaliatory strike, while Kuwait said it was intercepting incoming drone and missile fire. The duelling attacks reflect...
Read moreDetailsNominations begin for RS elections scheduled for June 18
New Delhi: Nominations for elections to 27 Rajya Sabha seats, including biennial and bye-elections, and to the State Legislative Councils in 3 states began Monday, with the ECI issuing a formal notification, an official said. In case of contested elections, the poll shall be held June 18 from 8 AM to 4 PM, followed by the counting of votes at 5 PM, the Election Commission of India said in a statement....
Read moreDetailsCockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announces Delhi protest June 6
New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke Monday said he would return to India June 6 to launch a peaceful protest seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses. In a video released on Instagram, Dipke called on supporters and students to join his protest in Delhi. The time has come for all of us to come together, following the path of the Constitution of India,...
Read moreDetailsIndia, Oman free trade pact comes into force
New Delhi: The free trade agreement between India and Oman came into force Monday, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will benefit domestic exporters in sectors such as textiles, leather, plastics, marine products, automobiles, sports goods, and agri-items, as they gain preferential access to the Omani market over competitors, Goyal said. "The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is entering into force from today,"...
Read moreDetailsEducation ministry says ‘no fire’ at its office after Congress expresses concern
New Delhi: Congress Monday expressed concern over media reports that a fire broke out at a Ministry of Education office but later it was clarified that the blaze was at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) building and not at the ministry premises. The fire broke out in the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) building in central Delhi, prompting an emergency response involving multiple fire tenders, ambulances and police...
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Zee bags FIFA World Cup rights for India; announces launch of 4 new sports channels
New Delhi: FIFA World Cup 2026 action, starting from June 11, will be available across Unite8 Sports channels and Zee5 as Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited secured the Indian media rights for the marquee event, along with FIFA World Cup 2030 editions, the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and other key FIFA events up to 2034. In...
Nominations begin for RS elections scheduled for June 18
New Delhi: Nominations for elections to 27 Rajya Sabha seats, including biennial and bye-elections, and to the State Legislative Councils in 3 states began Monday, with the ECI issuing a formal notification, an official said. In case of contested elections, the poll shall be held June 18 from 8 AM to 4 PM, followed by the counting...
ECI issues notification for Odisha Rajya Sabha bypoll; nomination process begins
Bhubaneswar: The process for the by-election to a vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha formally commenced Monday, following the issuance of a notification by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in this regard. Informing the media in a press conference held here, Odisha Assembly Secretary Satyabrata Raut said the Election Commission has issued the notification for the...
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announces Delhi protest June 6
New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke Monday said he would return to India June 6 to launch a peaceful protest seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses. In a video released on Instagram, Dipke called on supporters and students to join his protest in Delhi. The time has come for...
Man’s severed legs found in Odisha’s Similipal tiger reserve; probe begins
Baripada: Severed legs of a man were found inside Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district Monday, with locals alleging that he was killed in a tiger attack, officials said. Forest officials, however, said the cause of death was yet to be ascertained, and an investigation had been launched. According to the forest department, Sadhu Naik, a...
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Delhi court remands three accused to judicial custody till June 15
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday sent three accused, including a Latur-based doctor and a Pune coaching institute faculty member, to judicial custody till June 15 in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The order was passed by the Rouse Avenue Court, which remanded accused...
Katrina Kaif gives fans a peek into Vicky Kaushal’s birthday celebrations
Mumbai: Actress Katrina Kaif treated her Insta Family with a fun May dump Monday, which included a couple of adorable glimpses from husband Vicky Kaushal's birthday celebration. The Namastey London actress shared a selfie with a balloon that read, "Happy Birthday papa". Katrina also uploaded a picture of Vicky's birthday cake that had three people drawn on it,...
70-foot ‘unstable’ Messi statue removed from Kolkata Lake Town over safety concerns
Kolkata: A 70-foot-tall statue of Argentine football star Lionel Messi, which had become structurally unstable following recent storms, was removed from Lake Town Monday. According to Public Works Department (PWD) officials, the statue was dismantled from its pedestal and loaded onto a truck using a hydraulic crane without any damage. The statue will remain in the PWD's...
Passenger Vehicle sales stay strong in May; Maruti, Kia hit record highs
New Delhi: Carmakers posted healthy growth in May, with Maruti Suzuki and Kia India registering record sales, carrying forward the momentum witnessed at the beginning of the new fiscal. Maruti Suzuki India Monday reported its highest-ever monthly sales, with domestic sales of 1,93,535 units in May 2026, compared to 1,38,690 units in the year-ago month. Despite the...
Sensex, Nifty fall for 4th day amid fresh tensions in Middle East
Mumbai: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty fell for the fourth straight session Monday due to selling in FMCG, financial and auto shares amid elevated crude oil prices and uncertainty over the US-Iran 60-day ceasefire. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 508.40 points, or 0.68 per cent, to settle at 74,267.34. During the day, it hit a high...
























































































