New SIM rules come into effect that blocks excess mobile connections

New Delhi: New SIM card rules came into effect in India from Monday, and telecom companies have been instructed to stop issuing mobile connections to people who have already reached the permitted limit. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom operators to identify customers who already hold the maximum number of SIM cards allowed in their name and inform them that a new connection cannot be issued. Initially, the system...

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‘Insult to Telangana people’: CM Revanth on Centre denying permission to visit US, says Mamdani not an ‘anti-social’ element

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Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy Monday attacked the BJP and its-led NDA government at the Centre over denial of permission to him to visit the US, alleging that it was an insult to the four crore people of the state. On reports that he sought to meet Zohrab Mamdani in the US, besides US Vice President JD Vance, Reddy said the New York Mayor was not an "anti-social element"...

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‘Children being treated worse than animals’: CJP writes to state govts, seeks data on school infra

Odisha hikes salary of junior teachers

New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) that has put the state of government schools at the centre of its ongoing campaign wrote to all state governments Monday, seeking data on school infrastructure, teacher vacancies and funding over the last five years. In identical letters addressed to education ministers, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said visuals from government schools circulating on social media showed that many children still lacked basic facilities such as...

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No shortage of sugar in India, retail prices to come down: Industry body ISMA

New Delhi: Sugar industry's apex body ISMA Monday asserted that there is no shortage of sugar in the country and prices in the retail market are expected to come down. Addressing a press conference, Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) President Niraj Shirgaokar said the prices have risen due to various factors, including speculative buying by traders and bulk consumers as well as lower production because of the bad weather conditions. The...

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95 per cent grievances resolved at CM’s public hearings: CM Majhi

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday said 95 per cent of grievances received during his public hearing sessions had been resolved, asserting that empathy, compassion and solidarity with people in distress were the basic principles of his government's governance. "Today alone, we received over 600 grievance petitions, both online and offline. While this is the...

New SIM rules come into effect that blocks excess mobile connections

New Delhi: New SIM card rules came into effect in India from Monday, and telecom companies have been instructed to stop issuing mobile connections to people who have already reached the permitted limit. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom operators to identify customers who already hold the maximum number of SIM cards allowed in their...

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Odisha floods: Brahmani reaches warning level, Baitarani causes maximum damage

Kendujhar/Sundaragada: Brahmani River has reached its warning level following heavy rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system, while the Baitarani has caused the maximum damage in several parts of Odisha, Water Resources Department Chief Engineer Dilip Raut said Monday. Water flow in the Brahmani is being regulated through the Rengali Dam, while the Subarnarekha remains below its warning...

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Jagatsinghpur: Two farmers electrocuted while working in field

Jagatsinghpur: Two farmers died after coming into contact with an electric wire while working in a field in Benukhand village under Jagatsinghpur Sadar police limits Monday. According to reports, two farmers were working in the field when they accidentally came in contact with a live wire. They were rescued in critical condition and rushed to a hospital,...

India declare 1st innings at 503/9 after Jurel hundred on Day 2

Colombo: India declared their first innings at 503 for 9 after Dhruv Jurel struck his century on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka here Monday. Jurel underlined his credentials as a specialist Test batter with a 177-ball 115, his second hundred, studded with nine fours and two sixes, before he was out in...

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Odisha NEET UG Round 1 provisional seat allotment result 2026 released; details here

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee Monday released the provisional seat allotment result for Round 1 of Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 for MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can check their Odisha NEET UG Round 1 provisional seat allotment result 2026 on the official OJEE website, odishajee.com. Candidates who submitted...

Kapil Dev backs Imran Khan, urges humane treatment

New Delhi: Former India captain Kapil Dev has reiterated his support for former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan, calling for humane treatment and adequate facilities for his long-time friend after 21 former international cricketers wrote to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif seeking better conditions for the imprisoned former leader. Kapil, who shared the field with...

 

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