New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. The move is aimed at addressing the growing pendency of cases and ensuring faster delivery of justice in the country’s highest...

By Bhabani Shankar Nayak In the timeless Greek canvas of Corfu, the sun bursts out from the backsides of mountains and sets along the picturesque shorelines of the Ionian and Adriatic Sea. The forest-covered mountains and hilly landscapes bring life to the Ionian Isle, with snaking coastal roads. The art, architecture, arcaded streets, tree-lined avenues, narrow lanes,...

By Aakar Patel Nowadays for a homeless person to fulfi ll the requirement of a place of residence, ‘The BLO will visit the address given … at night to ascertain that the homeless person actually sleeps at the place which is given as his address … If the BLO is able to verify that the homeless person...

From work choices and financial concerns to family matters and emotional well-being, today’s horoscope offers a blend of caution, encouragement and clarity. Ganesha’s insights for all 12 zodiac signs point out when to take initiative, when to ease off and how to navigate the day effectively. Aries: You are uptight about what is yours and today, you...

Hyderabad: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, Bageerath, was arrested Saturday night in a POCSO case registered against him. "The accused has been arrested by police," a senior police official told PTI. However, Bandi Sanjay said he had asked his son to appear before the police and join the probe. "Satya Meva Jayate. With utmost respect for...

Bhubaneswar: Amid allegations of fuel shortage across Odisha, the state government Saturday said the situation was triggered by panic buying and asserted that it would return to normal within 48 hours. A senior official said the disruption was also caused by supply chain constraints failing to match sudden spikes in demand, adding that oil marketing companies were...

Kendrapara: A 12-year-old boy died Saturday morning while four of his family members were undergoing treatment with complaints of nausea and breathing difficulties after having curries and watermelon the night before in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police said. The chief district medical officer (CDMO), Sachidananda Mishra, said the curries the family had for dinner might have been stale....

New Delhi: BJP National President Nitin Nabin is set to undertake a significant two-day organisational visit to Odisha beginning May 17. The visit is aimed at strengthening the party’s organisational framework and energising grassroots workers across the state. According to the party's press release, the visit will feature a series of high-level meetings, training programmes, and strategic...

New Delhi: The CBSE has made the study of three languages, including at least two native Indian languages, compulsory for Class-9 students beginning July 1, according to a circular issued by the board. The move is part of the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) alignment of its Scheme of Studies with the National Education Policy (NEP)...

Imphal: A Kuki woman's body held a massive rally in Manipur's Churachandpur district to protest against the recent killing of three church leaders in Kangpokpi. Attendees of the rally assembled at Koite village ground and marched for nearly 2 km to Tuibong, while raising slogans demanding justice. The rally was organised by the Kuki Women's Organisation for...