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Bhubaneswar: The ruling BJP in Odisha is set to win two seats in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, and the opposition BJD is certain to bag one, while political manoeuvring will begin for the fourth seat, where no single party has the numbers to secure...

Ahmedabad:  Shivam Dube (66) struck a vital half-century to lift India to a daunting 1936 against the Netherlands in their T20 World Cup Group A match, Wednesday. Abhishek Sharma fell for a third consecutive duck while other batters, including Ishan Kishan (18), Tilak Varma (31)...

Cuttack: With jaundice cases reported from several localities in the city, Barabati MLA Sofia Firdous Tuesday visited the affected areas along with officials from the Health Department and the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) to review the situation and assess remedial measures. The outbreak has...

Cuttack: A youth was shot dead during a feast with friends in broad daylight Wednesday at Nuapada Press Colony under Madhupatna police limits in Cuttack. According to reports, the incident occurred while a group of friends had gathered for a feast. During the gathering, an...

Ahmedabad: India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bat against the Netherlands in their T20 World Cup Group A clash, here Wednesday. India is coming off a massive 61-run win over Pakistan, which also cemented their place in the Super Eights. The...

Colombo: Opener Sahibzada Farhan smashed an unbeaten hundred before Usman Tariq snared four wickets as Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs in their must-win Group A match to book their place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup here Wednesday. Farhan blasted 11...

Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at improving pedestrian safety and easing traffic congestion, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced plans to construct a 500-metre skywalk connecting Palasuni and Rasulgarh in Bhubaneswar. The project is estimated to cost Rs 20 crore. The announcement...

Bolgarh: Tension flared outside the Bolgarh block office amid protests over a controversy involving Block Development Officer (BDO) Suman Sudha Kundu. According to reports, agitators vandalised the BDO’s vehicle, and a scuffle broke out between protesters and police. The controversy stems from allegations that the...

Colombo: Sahibzada Farhan struck a scintillating, maiden hundred to lift Pakistan to a formidable 199 for three against Namibia in their must-win T20 World Cup match here Wednesday. Farhan, who needed just 20 deliveries to move from 50 to 100, ended on 100 not out...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court Wednesday set aside an order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordering demolition of a woman's self-help group building at a village in Puri district of Odisha on the ground that it was constructed on a waterbody. A bench comprising...