BJP reappoints Manmohan Samal as its Odisha unit president
Rasagola Dibasa: When Odisha’s iconic dessert takes center stage
‘Niladri Bije’: Holy Trinity to re-enter Srimandir sanctum today
Odisha: Students eat MDM in rain under cover of umbrellas
Odisha: Strawberries, turmeric, coffee to be processed in Daringbadi
Daringbadi: In a significant push to boost women-led agri-enterprises and promote local produce, Mission Shakti Director Manika Priyadarshini visited Kandhamal district’s Daringbadi block to assess ongoing efforts and chart a roadmap for value addition in key crops like strawberries, turmeric,...
US close to making trade deal with India, says Trump as he sends tariff letters to 14 countries
New York/Washington: The US is close to making a trade deal with India, President Donald Trump has said. “Now, we've made a deal with the United Kingdom, we've made a deal with China….We're close to making a deal with India. Others we met with and we don't think we're going...
Read moreAccused in Gopal Khemka murder case gunned down in encounter in Patna
Patna: An accused linked to the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka was gunned down after an encounter in Bihar capital's Malsalami locality early Tuesday morning, officials said. The accused, identified as Vikas Kumar alias Raja, allegedly accompanied the shooter, Umesh Yadav, who was directly involved in Khemka’s murder Friday night. Bihar’s Special Task Force (STF) and Malsalami police conducted the raid based on information extracted from Umesh during interrogation. Earlier, police...
Read moreIndia abstains in UNGA on draft resolution on Afghanistan
United Nations: India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution on Afghanistan, noting that a “business as usual” approach is unlikely to deliver outcomes that the global community envisions for the Afghan people. The 193-member UN General Assembly Monday adopted the draft resolution, introduced by Germany on ‘The situation in Afghanistan'. The resolution was adopted with 116 votes in favour; two against and 12 abstentions, including India....
Read moreTrump announces 35% tariff on products from Bangladesh
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced a 35 per cent tariff on products imported from Bangladesh. The Trump administration sent the first tranche of “letters” to various countries on Monday, detailing the tariffs that the US will impose on products from them. The countries that got these letters, signed by Trump, were Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Serbia, South Africa, South...
Read moreUS extends reciprocal tariff suspension period from July 9 to August 1
New Delhi: US has decided to delay imposing its "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariffs until August 1, allowing more time to iron out issues between New Delhi and Washington before finalising an interim trade deal. On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs against a number of countries including India (26 per cent), but paused the implementation of these duties for 90 days, giving all trading partners the deadline till...
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BJP reappoints Manmohan Samal as its Odisha unit president
Bhubaneswar: The ruling BJP Tuesday reappointed Manmohan Samal as its Odisha unit president. Samal's reappointment to the post was announced by the BJP's central election observer Sanjay Jaiswal in the presence of senior leaders at the party's state headquarters. He was the lone leader to file the nomination for the post and, therefore, elected unopposed, Jaiswal said....
Accused in Gopal Khemka murder case gunned down in encounter in Patna
Patna: An accused linked to the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka was gunned down after an encounter in Bihar capital's Malsalami locality early Tuesday morning, officials said. The accused, identified as Vikas Kumar alias Raja, allegedly accompanied the shooter, Umesh Yadav, who was directly involved in Khemka’s murder Friday night. Bihar’s Special Task Force (STF) and Malsalami...
Anupam Patnaik’s next titled Mantra Muugdha
Bhubaneswar: National Award-winning filmmaker Anupam Patnaik’s next movie is titled Mantra Muugdha. The announcement came after weeks of speculation, during which the project was cryptically teased under the initials MM. Now revealed to be a fantasy comedy, Mantra Muugdha is being produced by Barsha Patnaik under the banner of Amiya Patnaik Productions. The ensemble cast features a...
Rasagola Dibasa: When Odisha’s iconic dessert takes center stage
In Odisha, there’s a day when sweetness is not just tasted — it’s celebrated. That day is Rasagola Dibasa. Read more.
‘Niladri Bije’: Holy Trinity to re-enter Srimandir sanctum today
Puri: The sacred 'Niladri Bije' ritual, marking the return of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra to their abode, the Ratna Simhasan of the Shree Jagannath Temple, after their 12-day stay at the Gundicha temple, will be observed Tuesday. The deities will enter the temple from their chariots in the distinctive ‘Goti Pahandi’ procession. As part...
India abstains in UNGA on draft resolution on Afghanistan
United Nations: India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution on Afghanistan, noting that a “business as usual” approach is unlikely to deliver outcomes that the global community envisions for the Afghan people. The 193-member UN General Assembly Monday adopted the draft resolution, introduced by Germany on ‘The situation in Afghanistan'. The resolution...
Watch viral video: This overcrowded train in Bangladesh was begging for mercy, until this happened!
If you thought Indian trains had a tough job, wait until you see this one. A viral video reportedly from Bangladesh is doing rounds online — and it’s equal parts terrifying and unbelievable. The clip shows a train so overcrowded that not only are the coaches packed inside, but the roof is covered edge to edge with...
Trump announces 35% tariff on products from Bangladesh
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced a 35 per cent tariff on products imported from Bangladesh. The Trump administration sent the first tranche of “letters” to various countries on Monday, detailing the tariffs that the US will impose on products from them. The countries that got these letters, signed by Trump, were Bangladesh, Bosnia and...
US extends reciprocal tariff suspension period from July 9 to August 1
New Delhi: US has decided to delay imposing its "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariffs until August 1, allowing more time to iron out issues between New Delhi and Washington before finalising an interim trade deal. On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs against a number of countries including India (26 per cent), but paused the...
US close to making trade deal with India, says Trump as he sends tariff letters to 14 countries
New York/Washington: The US is close to making a trade deal with India, President Donald Trump has said. “Now, we've made a deal with the United Kingdom, we've made a deal with China….We're close to making a deal with India. Others we met with and we don't think we're going to be able to make a deal,...