Odisha: Students’ union poll disputes disrupt oath ceremonies at some colleges
Bhubaneswar/Brahmapur/Thuamul Rampur/Kendujhar: Disputes over the students' union poll results disrupted oath-taking ceremonies at some colleges in Odisha Friday, with protests, clashes and incidents of vandalism reported at a few institutions. Many students alleged “irregularities in the selection process and vote...
Odisha CM approves Rs 56.55 crore honorarium for sarpanches, naib sarpanches
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday approved the disbursement of Rs 56.55 crore as six months' honorarium for sarpanches and naib sarpanches across the state, an official statement said. A total of Rs 56,55,72,000 has been sanctioned for...
Odisha to step up fight against child marriage
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening women’s safety mechanisms and preventing child marriage in vulnerable communities will be key priorities for Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said Friday. Chairing a review meeting of the Women and Child Development department, Parida stressed the need...
Akash Deep, Anshul Kamboj return to Test squad for New Zealand tour
New Delhi: Pacers Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj were Friday named in the India squad for the two Test series in New Zealand. Akash Deep recently returned to action after recovering from a stress fracture. Akash Deep last played in...
Odisha campus polls: Nitin Nabin says youth rejected ‘politics of anarchy’
Bhubaneswar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin Friday congratulated the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) candidates who emerged victorious in the student union elections held across colleges and universities in Odisha, saying that this victory reflects the youth's faith...
Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora among over 150 detained amid ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protests
New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke and AISA chief Neha Bora were preventively detained by Delhi Police here Friday while on their way to participate in the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protests, with Dipke headed to Connaught Place and Bora to Mandi House. While Dipke was picked up...
Read moreDetails‘Unwarranted and uninformed’: India rejects US lawmaker’s comments on revision of electoral rolls
New Delhi: India Friday rejected US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's remarks questioning the Election Commission's revision of electoral rolls as unwarranted and uninformed and tantamount to "interfering in the electoral practices of a fellow democracy". On Wednesday, Jayapal had voiced concern over reports of the removal of 13 crore voter names from the draft electoral rolls in India. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, during his bi-weekly media briefing, when asked...
Read moreDetailsWhite House lists $330.5 billion investments in US from India
Washington/New Delhi: White House Friday listed investments worth "trillions of dollars" in the US, including over USD 330 billion from India, placing it among the country's leading investors. The list of investments, played on loop on the White House YouTube channel, also features the USD 15 billion steel plant announced by Essar Group's Mesabi Metallics in Iowa. In the list of countries investing in the US, there are two entries for...
Read moreDetailsConnaught Place turns sea of tricolour as CJP, students hold flash protests
New Delhi: The tricolour fluttered across Connaught Place, Palika Bazaar and Mandi House Friday as hundreds of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters and student activists staged a series of flash protests, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid a massive police deployment. Carrying a giant Tricolour, a group of protesters took multiple rounds of Connaught Place's inner circle, while another climbed barricades with flags, banners and placards. Slogans...
Read moreDetailsCall on US side to ensure safety, security of Indian nationals there: MEA on Illinois incident
New Delhi: Describing the alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois as a matter of "deep concern" for New Delhi, India Friday called on the US to ensure the safety, security and well-being of Indian nationals in that country. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a query during his bi-weekly media briefing. A 19-year-old was arrested in Palatine...
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Odisha: Students’ union poll disputes disrupt oath ceremonies at some colleges
Bhubaneswar/Brahmapur/Thuamul Rampur/Kendujhar: Disputes over the students' union poll results disrupted oath-taking ceremonies at some colleges in Odisha Friday, with protests, clashes and incidents of vandalism reported at a few institutions. Many students alleged “irregularities in the selection process and vote counting”, demanding recounts, fresh elections and inquiries into the results. At Hinjilicut Autonomous College in Ganjam district,...
Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air, but don’t expect to drive it anytime soon
Chicago: Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself up in the air. But drivers shouldn't expect to take it for a spin anytime soon. Elon Musk's electric car company this week debuted the latest bells and whistles of its second-generation Roadster - chief among them, as shown off at a Thursday event,...
Odisha CM approves Rs 56.55 crore honorarium for sarpanches, naib sarpanches
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday approved the disbursement of Rs 56.55 crore as six months' honorarium for sarpanches and naib sarpanches across the state, an official statement said. A total of Rs 56,55,72,000 has been sanctioned for the period from April 1 to September 30, the statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office said....
‘Unwarranted and uninformed’: India rejects US lawmaker’s comments on revision of electoral rolls
New Delhi: India Friday rejected US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's remarks questioning the Election Commission's revision of electoral rolls as unwarranted and uninformed and tantamount to "interfering in the electoral practices of a fellow democracy". On Wednesday, Jayapal had voiced concern over reports of the removal of 13 crore voter names from the draft electoral rolls in India....
White House lists $330.5 billion investments in US from India
Washington/New Delhi: White House Friday listed investments worth "trillions of dollars" in the US, including over USD 330 billion from India, placing it among the country's leading investors. The list of investments, played on loop on the White House YouTube channel, also features the USD 15 billion steel plant announced by Essar Group's Mesabi Metallics in Iowa....
Odisha to step up fight against child marriage
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening women’s safety mechanisms and preventing child marriage in vulnerable communities will be key priorities for Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said Friday. Chairing a review meeting of the Women and Child Development department, Parida stressed the need to improve support systems for women survivors and strengthen coordination among police, health, legal and rehabilitation services....
Akash Deep, Anshul Kamboj return to Test squad for New Zealand tour
New Delhi: Pacers Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj were Friday named in the India squad for the two Test series in New Zealand. Akash Deep recently returned to action after recovering from a stress fracture. Akash Deep last played in the 2025 tour of England where he was impressive. Kamboj was dropped from the side after making...
Odisha campus polls: Nitin Nabin says youth rejected ‘politics of anarchy’
Bhubaneswar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin Friday congratulated the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) candidates who emerged victorious in the student union elections held across colleges and universities in Odisha, saying that this victory reflects the youth's faith in nationalism and national interest. "Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the victorious candidates and dedicated...
Connaught Place turns sea of tricolour as CJP, students hold flash protests
New Delhi: The tricolour fluttered across Connaught Place, Palika Bazaar and Mandi House Friday as hundreds of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters and student activists staged a series of flash protests, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid a massive police deployment. Carrying a giant Tricolour, a group of protesters took multiple rounds of...
Call on US side to ensure safety, security of Indian nationals there: MEA on Illinois incident
New Delhi: Describing the alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois as a matter of "deep concern" for New Delhi, India Friday called on the US to ensure the safety, security and well-being of Indian nationals in that country. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response...
