Anil Singh The forthcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament in July could become one of the most consequential political tests of the current government. At the centre of the agenda is the possibility of reviving the Delimitation Bill and related constitutional amendments. Far from a technical exercise, delimitation touches the core of India’s democratic structure—political representation, women's reservation,...

Pratigyan Das A viral crowd-work segment from a stand-up show by comedian Pranit More has created a ruckus on social media. The video clip showed Himanshu Jangra, an audience, recounting a date where he spent Rs 370 on chicken biryani and then suggested that he expected physical intimacy in return. The remark was criticised as many argued...

Finally, the much-awaited biggest diplomatic breakthrough in the US-Israel war with Iran has been made with the US and Iran agreeing to a framework extending their ceasefire for 60 days. The formal signing ceremony is expected by 19 June. The world heaved a sigh of relief as the agreement is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz...

Explore your daily horoscope for insights into love, career, money and overall well-being. Astrology predictions for all 12 zodiac signs offer a glimpse into the energies shaping your day and the opportunities that may lie ahead.  Aries: Today will be as agreeable as any day can be. You are satisfied with what you have, says Ganesha. Besides, you...

Mayurbhanj: A 13-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, police said Monday. The family members of the victim alleged that the minor was gang raped Sunday, but Mayurbhanj additional superintendent of police (ASP) Deepak Kumar Gochayat said it was a case of sexual assault and not a case of gang rape. The ASP said...

Bhubaneswar: A 33-year-old former professor of a veterinary institution was arrested in Bhubaneswar Monday for allegedly sexually harassing a student and circulating her morphed photographs on social media, police said. The arrest was made by personnel of Bharatpur police station following an investigation into a complaint lodged by the student. According to police, the accused allegedly developed...

Puri: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday said that Lord Jagannath was the ‘real king’ of Odisha and he is doing public service by occupying the CM's chair. "In Odisha, Chief Minister is not the ruler, but the Lord Himself is the real king and the CM's seat is not a symbol of power but a means...

Bhubaneswar: In a major push to ensure the safety, dignity and welfare of sanitation workers, Odisha’s Housing & Urban Development Department has intensified implementation of the GARIMA (Gaurav and Respect for Individuals Involved in Manual Activities) Scheme across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The scheme aims to eliminate hazardous manual sanitation practices, promote mechanised sanitation services and...

Washington: US President Donald Trump Monday said ships, many loaded with oil, "are starting to move" through the Strait of Hormuz, a day after the US and Iran digitally signed an agreement to end the 107-day war. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the ships were going along the southern "Highway" in the Hormuz Strait,...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Anu Garg has directed all departments to remain fully prepared for the upcoming Kharif 2026 season, despite forecasts suggesting that the impact of El Niño on the state is likely to be limited. Chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan Monday, Garg emphasised advanced planning, inter-departmental coordination, and continuous monitoring of rainfall,...