Odisha declares early summer vacation amid heatwave
Bhubaneswar: In view of the prevailing severe heatwave conditions across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday announced early summer vacation for schools. The decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety and well-being of students. The Chief Minister approved...
Odisha asks colleges, varsities to form POSH panels
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government directed all higher educational institutions in the state to constitute internal committees in accordance with the POSH Act, warning that otherwise they may lose their recognition. The Higher Education Department directed universities, degree colleges, and teacher education...
Odisha Roll Ball team departs
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Senior Boys Roll Ball Team has departed for Shillong, Meghalaya, to participate in the National East Zone Roll Ball Championship scheduled for April 24–25, 2026. The team left with high hopes and strong determination to perform...
Odisha villagers cast vote in WB polls
Bhograi: Voters from about 12 villages in Balasore district and some border villages in Mayurbhanj district reportedly cast their votes for the Assembly polls in West Bengal Thursday. As per reports, more than 300 voters from Ward No-18 of Shankhamedi...
761 tortoises seized at Andhra border
Kalimela: Forest department officials seized a massive consignment of tortoises at the Motu border checkpost in Malkangiri district Wednesday. A total of 761 tortoises, weighing approximately 2.3 tonnes (2,305 kg), were confiscated. Authorities estimate the market value of the haul...
Seven out of 10 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs joining BJP, says Raghav Chadha
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak Friday announced that they are joining the BJP along with five other MPs of the party. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Chadha said that seven out of 10 Rajya Sabha MPs of AAP are set...
Read moreDetailsOppn parties move fresh notice in Rajya Sabha seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
New Delhi: Opposition parties Friday submitted a fresh notice in the Rajya Sabha seeking a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said. The fresh charges against the CEC include "continued partisan asymmetry in the enforcement of Model Code of Conduct". The Opposition has accused the poll panel of not acting on complaints against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "address to the nation" April 18, ahead of assembly...
Read moreDetailsIndia, US agree to remain engaged on trade pact: Govt
New Delhi: The government Friday said the three-day trade talks between Indian and US officials concluded April 23, with both sides agreeing to stay engaged to sustain the momentum ahead. Both sides discussed several areas, such as market access, non-tariff measures, technical barriers to trade, customs and trade facilitation, investment promotion, economic security alignment and digital trade, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said in a statement. "The meetings were conducted in...
Read moreDetailsInfamous for aggression, accused in IRS officer’s daughter murder had violent past: Probe
New Delhi: As crime and forensic teams are likely to conduct scene recreation Friday in the murder of the IRS officer's daughter, investigations have revealed that the accused, Rahul Meena, was infamous for his aggressive behaviour in his native village, official sources said. "There are possibilities that the team may visit the crime scene today. Just to recreate the scene where CCTV footage was not available. Teams are also looking for...
Read moreDetailsStandoff intensifies in Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues ‘shoot and kill’ order
Dubai: Tensions in the standoff between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz intensified Friday after US President Donald Trump said he ordered the US military to "shoot and kill" Iranian small boats in the strait, while Iran pushed back on Trump's claim there was a leadership rift in the Islamic Republic. "In Iran, there are no hard-liners or moderates'. We are all Iranians and revolutionaries," Iran's President Masoud...
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Sachin Tendulkar celebrates 53rd birthday with fans at home
Mumbai: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 53rd birthday Friday in the presence of fans across age groups at his residence with his wife Anjali in company. The Little Master cut the birthday cake amid cheering fans who had gathered here this morning at his residence. Among them was a young girl wearing a T-shirt that...
Seven out of 10 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs joining BJP, says Raghav Chadha
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak Friday announced that they are joining the BJP along with five other MPs of the party. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Chadha said that seven out of 10 Rajya Sabha MPs of AAP are set to merge with the BJP. "As per...
Oppn parties move fresh notice in Rajya Sabha seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
New Delhi: Opposition parties Friday submitted a fresh notice in the Rajya Sabha seeking a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said. The fresh charges against the CEC include "continued partisan asymmetry in the enforcement of Model Code of Conduct". The Opposition has accused the poll panel of not acting on complaints...
India, US agree to remain engaged on trade pact: Govt
New Delhi: The government Friday said the three-day trade talks between Indian and US officials concluded April 23, with both sides agreeing to stay engaged to sustain the momentum ahead. Both sides discussed several areas, such as market access, non-tariff measures, technical barriers to trade, customs and trade facilitation, investment promotion, economic security alignment and digital trade,...
CUET PG result 2026: Here’s direct link to download scorecard, percentile calculation explained
CUET PG result 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the CUET PG result 2026 around 5 pm today (Friday). Candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (PG) can check their CUET PG result on the official website, exams.nta.nic.in, using their application number and password. The CUET PG result 2026 will be released along...
Samrat Choudhary wins trust vote in Bihar Assembly
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Friday won the vote of trust in the state Legislative Assembly, with the motion being passed through a voice vote, effectively proving the government’s majority on the floor of the House. The Opposition, led by Tejashwi Yadav, chose not to press for a division of votes, following which Speaker Prem Kumar...
Infamous for aggression, accused in IRS officer’s daughter murder had violent past: Probe
New Delhi: As crime and forensic teams are likely to conduct scene recreation Friday in the murder of the IRS officer's daughter, investigations have revealed that the accused, Rahul Meena, was infamous for his aggressive behaviour in his native village, official sources said. "There are possibilities that the team may visit the crime scene today. Just to...
Mohanlal-starrer ‘Drishyam 3’ makers to get Rs 100 crore investment from popular production house
Chennai: A well-known production house has now announced that it is to invest a whopping Rs 100 crore in the production house that is producing director Jeethu Joseph's eagerly awaited Malayalam film Drishyam 3, featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead. Popular production house Pen Studios announced Friday that it would invest Rs 100 crore in Aashirvad Cinemas,...
Standoff intensifies in Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues ‘shoot and kill’ order
Dubai: Tensions in the standoff between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz intensified Friday after US President Donald Trump said he ordered the US military to "shoot and kill" Iranian small boats in the strait, while Iran pushed back on Trump's claim there was a leadership rift in the Islamic Republic. "In Iran, there...
Rakesh Bedi denies reports of receiving Rs 1 crore bonus for ‘Dhurandhar’
Mumbai: Actor Rakesh Bedi, who essayed the role of Jameel Jamali in the blockbuster Dhurandhar franchise, has quashed the reports that claimed he was paid a bonus of Rs 1 crore for his work in the film. On Friday, the actor took to his Instagram and shared a video of himself in which he can be seen...
