Jairam Ramesh attacks BJP’s double-engine govt in Odisha over ‘arrest’ of Niyamgiri leader Lada Sikaka
New Delhi/Rayagada: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Sunday attacked the BJP over the reported arrest of Niyamgiri movement leader Lada Sikaka, alleging that it was part of the so-called double-engine government's strategy in Odisha to facilitate bauxite mining in violation of...
Puri Coastal Marathon: CM Majhi backs Odisha’s coastal running vision
Bhubaneswar: Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, outlined its vision for the upcoming Puri Coastal Marathon 2026 in the presence of Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy CM Pravati Parida. The event highlighted Odisha's growing focus on...
Dazzling light, musical show brings curtains down on Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
Nagoya: A dazzling light and musical show, sprinkled with a vibrant display of Japan's culture and hospitality, brought the curtains down on the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as the host country pulled off a spectacular closing ceremony in Nagoya Sunday. After...
CM Majhi announces cash reward for Indian men’s hockey team; BJD credits Patnaik for success
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a cash reward of Rs 11 lakh for every player of the 2026 Asian Games gold-medal-winning men's hockey team and Rs 5.5 lakh for each support staff member. India thrashed Malaysia 5-1...
Chilika: Caught in the crossfire
By Arindam Ganguly, OP Bhubaneswar: Chilika, Asia’s largest brackish-water lagoon with estuarine characteristics and one of the world’s crucial coastal lagoons, is spread across Puri, Khordha and Ganjam districts. It lies along the Bay of Bengal and receives fresh water...
Got little bit more involved beyond advocacy: Jaishankar on India’s peace efforts to end Ukraine conflict
New Delhi: India has moved beyond advocacy and stepped up its efforts in recent months to resolve the Ukraine conflict by engaging in conversations with both Kyiv and Moscow, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Sunday, in a first public acknowledgement of New Delhi's latest initiative in ending the lingering...
Read moreDetailsSC to hear Oct 5 pleas for suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, undoing ‘unauthorised’ actions
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Monday a batch of pleas seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and challenging the manner in which the poll panel led by him took decisions, allegedly without the approval of two election commissioners. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana is scheduled to hear the pleas filed by Rakesh Kumar Singh and advocate...
Read moreDetailsAfter rate overhaul, GST set for next big reform; officers’ arrest powers may be scrapped
New Delhi: GST Council is likely to consider this week a sweeping rewrite of GST enforcement that would take arrest powers away from tax officials and require a court order for any arrest, people familiar with the proposal said, in what could become the next major pillar of the government's Next-Generation GST reforms. The GST Council, the apex decision-making body on the Goods and Services Tax (GST), is also likely to...
Read moreDetailsFSSAI orders Everest Food to recall pre-packed cumin powder from market
New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI has directed Everest Food Products to recall 'pre-packed cumin powder' from the market after sample tests found it "unsafe for consumption". The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) also suspended the license of Creative Bakers and Confectioners. In a social media post Sunday, FSSAI said it continues to enforce strict regulatory compliance to safeguard consumer health across the country. "FSSAI licence of Creative Bakers...
Read moreDetailsPahalgam attack mastermind Moosa used honey to heal bullet wounds: Officials
Srinagar/New Delhi: A top Pakistani terrorist, believed to be a former commando of the Pakistan Army's elite Special Services Group (SSG), had turned to age-old Ayurvedic treatment of using pure honey to treat his bullet wounds for early healing while hiding deep in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Sunday. Mohd Asif, alias Hashim Moosa, the chief operational commander of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in the region and one...
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SC to hear Oct 5 pleas for suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, undoing ‘unauthorised’ actions
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Monday a batch of pleas seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and challenging the manner in which the poll panel led by him took decisions, allegedly without the approval of two election commissioners. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V...
After rate overhaul, GST set for next big reform; officers’ arrest powers may be scrapped
New Delhi: GST Council is likely to consider this week a sweeping rewrite of GST enforcement that would take arrest powers away from tax officials and require a court order for any arrest, people familiar with the proposal said, in what could become the next major pillar of the government's Next-Generation GST reforms. The GST Council, the...
Got little bit more involved beyond advocacy: Jaishankar on India’s peace efforts to end Ukraine conflict
New Delhi: India has moved beyond advocacy and stepped up its efforts in recent months to resolve the Ukraine conflict by engaging in conversations with both Kyiv and Moscow, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Sunday, in a first public acknowledgement of New Delhi's latest initiative in ending the lingering war. Jaishankar's comments at an event came...
BJP rebuts allegations against EC over ‘flawed’ SIR exercise
New Delhi: Amid widespread controversy over the discrepancies in the Election Commission's 'flawed and partisan' Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and Opposition's clamour for action, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sunday issued a detailed rebuttal of charges while accusing Congress, the principal opposition party, of resorting to 'fearmongering'. BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde shared an 'explainer' video on...
Uttarakhand Cabinet clears 24 proposals on jobs, education, land revenue
Champawat: Several important decisions were taken after the Uttarakhand Cabinet discussed and approved 24 proposals during its meeting held in Champawat's Banbasa Sunday. The measures covered employment, education, employee accountability, land revenue and regulations governing private universities, according to the officials. The Cabinet meeting, held in the border district under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh...
FSSAI orders Everest Food to recall pre-packed cumin powder from market
New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI has directed Everest Food Products to recall 'pre-packed cumin powder' from the market after sample tests found it "unsafe for consumption". The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) also suspended the license of Creative Bakers and Confectioners. In a social media post Sunday, FSSAI said it continues to enforce strict...
Pahalgam attack mastermind Moosa used honey to heal bullet wounds: Officials
Srinagar/New Delhi: A top Pakistani terrorist, believed to be a former commando of the Pakistan Army's elite Special Services Group (SSG), had turned to age-old Ayurvedic treatment of using pure honey to treat his bullet wounds for early healing while hiding deep in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Sunday. Mohd Asif, alias Hashim Moosa,...
EAM Jaishankar outlines roadmap for emerging, middle powers at Munich meeting
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said Sunday that there is a substantial agenda for emerging and middle powers to cooperate in today's world. Addressing the opening session of the Munich Leaders Meeting 2026 Sunday, EAM Jaishankar laid out a roadmap for cooperation among emerging and middle powers, spanning various sectors like international security, trade,...
Jairam Ramesh attacks BJP’s double-engine govt in Odisha over ‘arrest’ of Niyamgiri leader Lada Sikaka
New Delhi/Rayagada: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Sunday attacked the BJP over the reported arrest of Niyamgiri movement leader Lada Sikaka, alleging that it was part of the so-called double-engine government's strategy in Odisha to facilitate bauxite mining in violation of the 2013 Supreme Court judgment and the Forest Rights Act. The former environment minister's remarks came in...
IT Q2 preview: Muted growth, steady margins likely; deal conversion, AI deflation in focus
New Delhi: India's top IT companies are likely to report muted revenue growth and broadly steady margins for the July-September quarter as clients keep discretionary budgets tight, with focus on how quickly strong bookings turn into revenue and how far AI is deflating traditional services, analysts said. Research advisory UnearthInsight expects the top-five IT companies to grow...
