2nd ODI: SA opt to bowl
Raipur: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl in the second ODI against India Wednesday. South Africa made three changes to the playing XI, including Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi and Bavuma himself after the skipper...
Tunki Waterfall languishes in neglect despite growing footfall
Baripada: Mayurbhanj district, known for its natural beauty, is home to several scenic locations that remain largely ignored by the Tourism Department. One such spot is Tunki Waterfall in Khunta block, which continues to attract visitors despite lacking formal recognition...
Odisha neglect fuels Andhra influence to grow in Kotia
Koraput: Tension continues to simmer in the disputed Kotia region as villagers of Matalamba have raised serious allegations against the Odisha government, claiming, while the infrastructure projects, such as road construction, are being highlighted by the government, the actual livelihood...
Student’s death triggers arson, violence in Jajpur
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35 swords, 5 firearms seized in Rourkela
Rourkela: Brahmanitarang police here busted an illegal arms racket late Monday night as they arrested a trafficker and seized five firearms and 35 swords from his possession. The accused, identified as Sunil Majhi, 41, alias Rebe of Badamaren Turitola area,...
Watch: Congress’s AI video showing Modi as ‘chai seller’ sparks political firestorm
A senior Congress leader posted an AI-generated video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X, showing him selling tea on what appears to be a red carpet. In the clip, Modi is seen holding a kettle and a glass, with flags of several countries, including India, in the background. The...
Read moreDetailsOpposition MPs protest labour codes, demand immediate rollback in Parliament
New Delhi: Several Opposition MPs, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, protested Wednesday against the new labour codes in Parliament House complex and demanded their scrapping. MPs of the Congress, DMK, TMC, Left parties, among others, participated in the protest in front of the Makar Dwar of Parliament. Carrying posters and placards against the new labour codes, the Opposition MPs raised slogans demanding...
Read moreDetailsIndia, UAE to make mobility easier for workers, tourists and businesses
New Delhi: India and the UAE are taking major steps to make travel smoother and strengthen legal cooperation, marking a new phase in their fast-growing strategic partnership. Both countries are focusing on easier visas, faster extradition and closer coordination between their legal systems. The aim is to make movement simpler for workers, tourists and businesses, while also tightening the fight against financial crime and fugitives who operate between the two nations....
Read moreDetailsIndia sends field hospital, medical teams to disaster-hit Sri Lanka
Colombo: India has sent a mobile field hospital and over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka as part of its continuing humanitarian assistance following the devastating floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian mission here said Wednesday. Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and severe infrastructure collapse, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the country's disaster-response capacity. As of Tuesday, 465 people have been killed,...
Read moreDetailsBJP sweeps seven MCD bypoll seats as AAP wins three
New Delhi: The results of the bypolls held in 12 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) wards were declared Wednesday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning seven seats and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) securing three. The Congress also opened its account in the civic body, winning the Sangam Vihar-A seat. Rekha Rani of the BJP won from Ward No. 128, Dichaon Kalan, while Sarla Chaudhary secured victory in Ward No....
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The wedding of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and musician Palash Muchhal was abruptly called off, leaving both families and fans heartbroken. Reports surfaced claiming that Palash had cheated on Smriti, leading to the cancellation. Earlier, the wedding was said to have been postponed due to the cricketer’s father’s deteriorating health. If reports are to be believed, Palash...
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Update: Shubman Gill to play T20I series against SA
Raipur: Shubman Gill will play in the T20 International series against South Africa as vice-captain after recovering from a neck injury that kept him out of the ongoing ODI rubber, a BCCI source said Wednesday. Gill, who is India's Test and ODI skipper, sustained the injury during the opening Test against the Proteas in Kolkata. He was...
Virat Kohli moves closer to Rohit Sharma in ODI rankings
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Opposition MPs protest labour codes, demand immediate rollback in Parliament
New Delhi: Several Opposition MPs, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, protested Wednesday against the new labour codes in Parliament House complex and demanded their scrapping. MPs of the Congress, DMK, TMC, Left parties, among others, participated in the protest in front of the Makar Dwar of Parliament. Carrying...
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Modi govt has ‘nearly signed death warrant’ for Aravalli hills: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi: Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi Wednesday claimed that since coming to power, the Modi government has displayed a particularly "venal streak of cynicism" in relation to environmental protection, while alleging that it has now "nearly signed a death warrant" for the Aravalli hills. She demanded that the government withdraw the amendments it "bulldozed" through...
2nd ODI: SA opt to bowl
Raipur: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl in the second ODI against India Wednesday. South Africa made three changes to the playing XI, including Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi and Bavuma himself after the skipper missed the first match. They have replaced Prenelan Subrayen, Ryan Rickelton and Ottniel Baartman. India, which led...
Watch: Congress’s AI video showing Modi as ‘chai seller’ sparks political firestorm
A senior Congress leader posted an AI-generated video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X, showing him selling tea on what appears to be a red carpet. In the clip, Modi is seen holding a kettle and a glass, with flags of several countries, including India, in the background. The AI-generated audio features a voice resembling Modi’s,...



























































































