Missing Navy official seen in CCTV footage at railway station in Andhra: Odisha Police
Couple commits suicide in Odisha’s Malkangiri district
Online booking mandatory for tourists to enter Similipal from February 1
Baripada: Online booking has been made mandatory for tourists planning to visit Similipal wildlife sanctuary with effect from February 1, a notification issued by the Field Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) Project Prakash Chand Gogineni informed Thursday. Previously, tourists...
Not to tolerate disruption of Assembly proceedings by opposition: Speaker
Seven PM Surya Ghar beneficiaries from Odisha to attend Republic Day celebration in Delhi
Hyderabad horror: Ex-serviceman claims to have killed wife, cooked body parts in pressure cooker
Hyderabad: Six days after a 35-year-old woman went missing in Hyderabad, her husband claimed Wednesday that he had killed her and disposed of her body parts at various locations, including a lake in the neighbouring Jillellaguda area, police said. However, authorities stated Thursday that they are still verifying the claims...
Read moreCentre sends notice to Ola, Uber over different pricing for iPhone, Android commuters
New Delhi: Leading taxi aggregators Ola and Uber have been served notices by the Department of Consumer Affairs over differential pricing for Android and iPhone commuters, seeking responses from the online cab-hailing platforms, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, said Thursday. Minister Joshi said in a post on X social media platform that the Department, through the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to these cab aggregators. “As...
Read moreLos Angeles engulfed by new wildfire, burning over 8,000 acres
California: A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County, expanding to 8,096 acres (32.76 square km) with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). The blaze dubbed Hughes Fire broke out around 10:30 a.m. local time Wednesday in the area of Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake, about 80 km northwest of downtown Los Angeles, the Cal Fire reported, noting it quickly grew...
Read moreCBI files chargesheet against Oxfam India
New Delhi: The CBI has filed a chargesheet against research and advocacy group Oxfam India and its former CEO Amitabh Behar in connection with alleged violations of rules and regulations related to foreign funds, officials said. In its chargesheet filed before a special court here, the CBI has named the group and Behar, who is now executive director of Oxfam International as accused. The FIR against the Indian arm of the...
Read morePM Modi urges unity for ‘Viksit Bharat’ on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday called upon people to stay united in pursuit of 'viksit Bharat' and warned them against the forces seeking to weaken the country and break its unity. Addressing a 'Parakram Diwas' event held in Cuttack to commemorate Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary in the city of his birth, Modi said, the iconic freedom fighter's life is a source of continuous inspiration for people. In the...
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Air travel to Israel takes off again: Air India, other airlines to restart flights
Jerusalem: With the ceasefire holding up in the north and south of Israel, several major international airlines, including Air India, have announced plans to resume flights to Israel expanding connectivity to the war-torn region. According to the source, "It's official now. We are resuming flights from March 2, 2025,” a representative for Air India in Israel. Several...
South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol faces indictment
Seoul: South Korean investigators asked prosecutors to indict the country's detained President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law last month, as it accused him of rebellion, abuse of power and obstruction of parliament Thursday. Yoon defended his actions again as he appeared at a court hearing for the second time Thursday, saying the...
India emerges as crucial market for Samsung’s AI ambitions, says mobile biz head
San Jose: South Korean tech major Samsung will raise investments in Indian R&D centres at Bengaluru and Noida that have played a key role in the development of AI features for its latest smartphone Galaxy S25, the company's President and Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business T M Roh said Thursday and added that the firm expects...
13-Year wait ends: Commercial flights between Turkiye, Syria resume
Istanbul: Commercial flights between Turkiye and Syria resumed Thursday after 13 years with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Damascus. Turkish media showed Syrian families draped in their national flag singing pro-opposition songs and cheering as they prepared to board flight TK0846 to Damascus. Passengers continued their celebrations inside the plane, singing the uprising anthem “Hold...
Centre sends notice to Ola, Uber over different pricing for iPhone, Android commuters
New Delhi: Leading taxi aggregators Ola and Uber have been served notices by the Department of Consumer Affairs over differential pricing for Android and iPhone commuters, seeking responses from the online cab-hailing platforms, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, said Thursday. Minister Joshi said in a post on X social media platform that the Department, through...
Missing Navy official seen in CCTV footage at railway station in Andhra: Odisha Police
Bhubaneswar/Berhampur: A 26-year-old Navy official who has been 'missing' since Sunday, was last seen disembarking from a train at the Ichchapuram railway station in Andhra Pradesh and leaving the premises in an autorickshaw, a police officer said. The Navy official Sourav Kumar Patra left his hometown Berhampur in Odisha's Ganjam district to join duty at a Naval...
Couple commits suicide in Odisha’s Malkangiri district
Malkangiri: A woman and her alleged lover were found hanging from a tree in a forest near Tumukimadka village under Gampakonda panchayat in Odisha's Malkangiri district, a source said Thursday. The deceased were identified as Padia Padiami (20) and his girlfriend Bitika Madkami (18), both hailing from Tumukimadka village in the district. After the matter came to...
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Investing in financial markets can often feel overwhelming, especially for beginners. Mutual funds offer a simple yet effective solution for achieving your financial goals while managing risks. Understanding what is mutual fund and learning how to invest mutual funds are crucial steps to making informed investment decisions. This article explores the concept of mutual funds and provides...
Online booking mandatory for tourists to enter Similipal from February 1
Baripada: Online booking has been made mandatory for tourists planning to visit Similipal wildlife sanctuary with effect from February 1, a notification issued by the Field Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) Project Prakash Chand Gogineni informed Thursday. Previously, tourists could enter the sanctuary through Pithabata and Kalikaprasad gates without prior online booking. However, as per the...
Not to tolerate disruption of Assembly proceedings by opposition: Speaker
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the budget session of the Odisha Assembly scheduled to begin next month, Speaker Surama Padhy Thursday said discipline is a must for the opposition members while putting forth their demands. Padhy, who recently attended the 85th All India Presiding Officers' Conference at Patna, said there is a need to maintain discipline in the Assembly....