Odisha: Temperatures soar across state; district collectors authorised to decide on school closures
Two policemen killed as dumper rams into PCR van in Cuttack
Infiltration from Bangladesh sparks alarm
Kendrapara: A growing number of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh have reportedly settled in Kendrapara district by forging identity documents and securing government jobs using fake caste certificates, raising alarm among local authorities and civil society groups. Despite presence of three...
Koraput Collector wins PM’s award
Koraput/Nandapur: Koraput District Collector V Keerthi Vasan has been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for the outstanding implementation of various Central government schemes in 2024. The award was presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Woman declared dead in records after first Subhadra instalment
US, India can accomplish much more together: Vance
Jaipur: US Vice President JD Vance Tuesday called on India to give greater access to its markets, buy more American energy and defence hardware as he outlined the vision for stronger ties between the two countries. In an address at an event here, Vance said there is much that the...
Read moreUPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 results declared; Shakti Dubey ranks first, Harshita Goyal second
New Delhi: Shakti Dubey has topped the civil services examination 2024, results of which were declared Tuesday by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Dubey has done her graduation (Bachelor of Science) in Biochemistry from the University of Allahabad. She qualified for the examination with political science and international relations as her optional subject, a statement issued by the commission said. Harshita Goyal, a B.Com graduate from MS University of Baroda,...
Read moreCardinals set Pope Francis’ funeral for Saturday morning, with public viewing starting Wednesday
Vatican City: Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral and allowing ordinary faithful to begin paying their final respects starting Wednesday, when his casket is brought into St. Peter's Basilica. The cardinals met for the first time Tuesday in the Vatican's synod hall to chart the next steps before a conclave begins to choose Francis' successor, as condolences...
Read more‘Parliament is supreme’: VP Dhankhar intensifies criticism of judiciary
New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Tuesday asserted that every word spoken by a constitutional authority is guided by supreme national interest as he hit out at his critics for questioning his remarks on a recent Supreme Court order. A top court bench had recently prescribed a three-month timeline for the President to decide on bills reserved by Governors for her nod. Reacting to the directive, Dhankhar had said that the...
Read moreGold touches Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams for first time
New Delhi: Gold prices reached a historic milestone Tuesday as the rate of 24-carat gold touched Rs 1,00,000 per 10 grams for the first time ever. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-carat gold rose sharply from Rs 96,670 to Rs 1,00,000 per 10 grams -- a jump of Rs 3,300 within 24 hours. Along with 24-carat gold, other categories also saw a steep rise....
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Jasprit Bumrah named Wisden’s leading men’s cricketer; Mandhana wins women’s honour
New Delhi: India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was Tuesday named as Leading Men's Cricketer in the World while prolific batter Smriti Mandhana grabbed the honour in the women's category in the 2025 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. The two Indian players were honoured for their stand-out performances last year. The 31-year-old Bumrah picked up 71 Test wickets...
Modi arrives in Saudi Arabia, receives rousing reception in Jeddah
Jeddah: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome at the Jeddah airport Tuesday afternoon as he began a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, his third to the Kingdom after his previous visits in 2016 and 2019, at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. As a special gesture for the State...
‘I am unmarried’: Amit Mishra on fake domestic violence report
New Delhi: Veteran India spinner Amit Mishra clarified that he is "unmarried" and strongly refuted media reports falsely naming him in a "baseless" domestic violence and dowry harassment case. "This is truly disheartening to see what’s being circulated. My photo has been used in a fake news story. I am unmarried, and that’s well known—yet such baseless...
Terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam injures five, including tourists
Srinagar: Five people, including three tourists, were injured in a terrorist attack in J&K’s Pahalgam hill station Tuesday, official sources said. The terrorists fired at a group of tourists and locals in the Baisran area of Pahalgam hill station in Anantnag district, the sources said. As per the sources, five persons, including three tourists and two locals,...
US, India can accomplish much more together: Vance
Jaipur: US Vice President JD Vance Tuesday called on India to give greater access to its markets, buy more American energy and defence hardware as he outlined the vision for stronger ties between the two countries. In an address at an event here, Vance said there is much that the US and India can accomplish together in...
Earth Day messages: Dia Mirza cites UNEP report, Jackie Shroff bats for restoration
Mumbai: As the world observes Earth Day today, Hindi film industry celebrities Dia Mirza and Jackie Shroff have joined voices to raise awareness about the urgent climate crisis and the need for collective action to protect the planet. Actor and environmental advocate Dia Mirza took to social media to amplify the latest findings from the United Nations...
Sensex, Nifty rise for 6th day on foreign fund inflows, buying in banking shares
Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher Tuesday, extending the gaining streak to the sixth day on continuous foreign fund inflows and buying in banking shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 187.09 points or 0.24 per cent to settle at 79,595.59. During the day, it jumped 415.8 points or 0.52 per cent to 79,824.30. The...
Pilot dies in private training aircraft crash in Gujarat’s Amreli
Amreli: A trainee pilot was killed when a small aircraft belonging to a private aviation training institute crashed in a residential area in Gujarat's Amreli district Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Aniket Mahajan, was on a solo training flight at the time of the accident. Eyewitnesses reported that the aircraft suddenly nosedived and crashed into the ground,...
Odisha: Temperatures soar across state; district collectors authorised to decide on school closures
Bhubaneswar: A day after temperatures in Odisha crossed 45 degree Celsius for the first time this year, mercury levels rose above 42 degree Celsius before noon Tuesday. In response to the severe heat, the state government has given district collectors the authority to make decisions on school closures based on local conditions. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister...
FBI Director Kash Patel vows justice after Harpreet Singh’s arrest
New York: FBI Director Kash Patel has assured that “justice will be done” following the arrest of Gangster-turned-terrorist Harpreet Singh in the US. Singh alias Happy Passia alias Jora was arrested in the US April 18 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations in Sacramento. He is...
