Vinesh Phogat loses in semifinals at Asian Games trials
New Delhi: Vinesh Phogat was knocked out of the Asian Games selection trials in New Delhi Saturday after losing to Meenakshi Goyat 4-6 in a tense semifinal bout of the women's 53kg event. The loss will dash Vinesh's hopes of...
Love triangle led to engineering student’s killing in Bhubaneswar, police say
Bhubaneswar: The death of an engineering student in Bhubaneswar's Chandrasekharpur area, initially believed to be a road accident, was allegedly a planned murd*r stemming from a love triangle, Commissionerate Police said Saturday. The victim, Baren Rautray, was allegedly “attacked and...
Odisha CM dismisses officer from govt services over corruption charges
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday dismissed an officer from the government services for his alleged involvement in corruption. According to a statement issued by the CMO, CM Majhi removed Chittaranjan Pilla from the services as an inquiry...
Over 45,000 BLOs begin door-to-door SIR survey in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Over 45,000 booth-level officers fanned out across Odisha Saturday to carry out a massive door-to-door survey as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, Chief Electoral Officer RS Gopalan said. Gopalan said the exercise commenced from...
Man wanted in 11 cases shot in leg during Jharsuguda encounter
Jharsuguda : A man wanted in at least 11 criminal cases was injured in an exchange of fire with police in Odisha's Jharsuguda district Saturday, officials said. The accused, identified as Jay Chauhan, suffered a bullet injury to his right...
Good news! Ayushman Bharat now covers pre-admission medical tests
Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for beneficiaries, medical tests conducted up to three days before a patient's hospital admission will now be covered under Ayushman Bharat scheme, Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced Saturday. Mahaling said all diagnostic tests carried out within three days before admission will be included in...
Read moreDetailsShivakumar to take oath as Karnataka CM June 3
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Saturday announced that the swearing-in ceremony of KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka will be held June 3 at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan. The announcement came ahead of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Saturday. Addressing a joint emergency press conference at the party office, KPCC Working President and Rajya Sabha...
Read moreDetailsLikely moderation in economic activity; near-term growth outlook shows cautious resilience: FinMin
New Delhi: With forecasts pointing to a below-normal monsoon and a likely moderation in economic activity, overall consumption demand may face headwinds in the coming months, and the near-term outlook for the Indian economy is one of cautious resilience, the finance ministry said in a report Saturday. However, domestic fundamentals remain broadly intact, manufacturing and services PMIs are in expansionary territory, the labour market is stable, and foreign exchange reserves provide...
Read moreDetailsSix killed, 40 injured as tractor-trolley overturns in MP’s Anuppur
Anuppur (MP): Six persons were killed, and 40 others sustained injuries after a tractor-trolley they were travelling in overturned in Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur district, police said Saturday. The accident occurred near Bijaura village, under the Karanpathar police station, Friday evening, an official said. Around 50 people were travelling in the tractor-trolley when it overturned after the driver lost control, Additional Superintendent of Police Jagannath Markam said. The victims were travelling from...
Read moreDetailsIndia, Australia review strategic defence cooperation during bilateral talks
Singapore: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh Saturday held bilateral discussions here with his Australian counterpart, Meghan Quinn. During the meeting, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, both sides reviewed the progress of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, discussed upcoming high-level engagements, and explored opportunities to further strengthen defence cooperation in areas of mutual interest. "Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh held bilateral discussions with Defence Secretary Australia Ms Meghan Quinn....
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Vinesh Phogat loses in semifinals at Asian Games trials
New Delhi: Vinesh Phogat was knocked out of the Asian Games selection trials in New Delhi Saturday after losing to Meenakshi Goyat 4-6 in a tense semifinal bout of the women's 53kg event. The loss will dash Vinesh's hopes of a comeback and her chances of securing a berth at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan later...
Shivakumar to take oath as Karnataka CM June 3
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Saturday announced that the swearing-in ceremony of KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka will be held June 3 at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan. The announcement came ahead of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Saturday. Addressing a...
Vinesh Phogat edges past Nishu 7-6, enters Asian Games trials semis
New Delhi: Vinesh Phogat continued her strong comeback in competitive wrestling by securing a spot in the women's 53kg semifinals at the Asian Games selection trials in New Delhi Saturday. She narrowly defeated Nishu 7-6 in a tough quarterfinal, just hours after starting her campaign with a win. Earlier, the accomplished wrestler defeated Jyoti 7-1 in her...
Good news! Ayushman Bharat now covers pre-admission medical tests
Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for beneficiaries, medical tests conducted up to three days before a patient's hospital admission will now be covered under Ayushman Bharat scheme, Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced Saturday. Mahaling said all diagnostic tests carried out within three days before admission will be included in the Ayushman package, providing additional financial support...
Likely moderation in economic activity; near-term growth outlook shows cautious resilience: FinMin
New Delhi: With forecasts pointing to a below-normal monsoon and a likely moderation in economic activity, overall consumption demand may face headwinds in the coming months, and the near-term outlook for the Indian economy is one of cautious resilience, the finance ministry said in a report Saturday. However, domestic fundamentals remain broadly intact, manufacturing and services PMIs...
Ajith Kumar’s mother Mohini passes away at 85; Kamal Haasan, Vijay offer condolences
Mumbai: Tamil actor Ajith Kumar's mother, Mohini Mani, passed away Saturday at the age of 89. She was believed to have been suffering from declining health for some time now. As per reports, Ajith was in Dubai when he learned about his mother's demise and reportedly immediately travelled back to Chennai to be with his loved ones...
Love triangle led to engineering student’s killing in Bhubaneswar, police say
Bhubaneswar: The death of an engineering student in Bhubaneswar's Chandrasekharpur area, initially believed to be a road accident, was allegedly a planned murd*r stemming from a love triangle, Commissionerate Police said Saturday. The victim, Baren Rautray, was allegedly “attacked and run over by an SUV” near Acharya Harihar College Square Friday night. Police have detained five people,...
Ghaziabad murder case: Culprit will not be spared, says Maurya
New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Keshav Prasad Maurya, has assured stringent action in the Ghaziabad youth murder case, stating that the state government is committed to ensuring justice and maintaining law and order. Reacting to the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Ghaziabad’s Khoda Colony, Maurya said, “Whoever the murderer may be, he will...
Odisha CM dismisses officer from govt services over corruption charges
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday dismissed an officer from the government services for his alleged involvement in corruption. According to a statement issued by the CMO, CM Majhi removed Chittaranjan Pilla from the services as an inquiry revealed irregularities, particularly in land-related matters, during his tenure as the additional tahsildar in Bhubaneswar. He was...
Three family members killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand
Dehradun: Three members of a family lost their lives and three others sustained injuries after the vehicle they were travelling in plunged into a 400–500 metre deep gorge in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district early Saturday morning, officials said. The accident took place at around 5:50 a.m. in the forest area near Lwani village. According to officials, the vehicle...
























































































