Monsoon to cover entire Odisha in 4-5 days: IMD
Bhubaneswar: Southwest monsoon remains active over Odisha and is likely to cover the entire state within the next four to five days, according to Regional Centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) Thursday. Under the combined influence of monsoon and Nor’Wester,...
Notice to OMC over illegal tree felling in Keonjhar
Keonjhar: The Forest Department on Wednesday issued a notice to the regional manager of Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) at Suakati for allegedly felling trees for a road construction project at Kad abandh Sahi near Uparjagar village under Bhuyan Juanga Pirha...
Rice-laden truck plunges into river
Malkangiri: A truck carrying rice plunged into a river near Pangam village under Mathili police limits in Malkangiri district early Wednes day morning, resulting in the destruction of rice worth more than Rs 5 lakh. According to reports, the truck...
NIT Rourkela innovates wastewater treatment
Rourkela: Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed a cost-effective ceramic adsorbent capable of removing harmful industrial dye from wastewater, offering a sustainable solution to water pollution. The research team from the Department of Ceramic Engineering,...
CUO eyes bamboo hub for tribal livelihood
Koraput: The Central Universi ty of Odisha (CUO) is planning to establish a Bamboo Resource and Development Centre in collaboration with Navsari Agricultural University (NAU), Gujarat, to promote sustainable livelihoods and entrepreneurship among tribal communities in Koraput district. The proposed...
US-Iran deal signed as Trump confirms diplomatic breakthrough
Washington: US President Donald Trump has secured a major diplomatic breakthrough with Iran, finalising a US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz before signing the accord at France's Palace of Versailles. Speaking to reporters after arriving in Paris, Trump said the agreement was...
Read moreDetailsTelegram restrictions imposed after less restrictive measures failed: Centre tells Delhi HC
New Delhi: The Centre has defended its decision to temporarily suspend Telegram's services across India ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, telling the Delhi High Court that the messaging platform's architecture and repeated misuse for examination-related frauds left the Union government with "no other option" but to invoke emergency blocking powers under the Information Technology Act. In a short affidavit filed before the Delhi High Court in response to Telegram's...
Read moreDetailsPentagon chief criticises NATO allies, orders review of US forces in Europe
Brussels: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe that will depend on how fast they take responsibility for their own security. "This will be a real review. It will be designed to ensure that NATO is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading, stepping up to take primary responsibility for the defence of Europe," he told his...
Read moreDetailsUkraine strikes Moscow oil refinery in major drone attack
Moscow: Ukraine hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia's invasion more than four years ago, Russian officials said Thursday. The Russian Defence Ministry said that its air defences overnight shot down 555 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions, with almost 200 intercepted as they were approaching the Russian capital. Also Read...
Read moreDetailsFormer Bengal minister faces questioning over Messi tour event
Kolkata: After ducking Bengal Police summons thrice for questioning in relation to alleged irregularities during Lionel Messi’s 'GOAT India Tour' event at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake December 13 last year, former West Bengal sports, youth affairs and power minister Aroop Biswas, Thursday morning, finally appeared before the cops. Aroop Biswas appeared at the Bidhannagar (South) Police Station in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, to face questioning...
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Telegram restrictions imposed after less restrictive measures failed: Centre tells Delhi HC
New Delhi: The Centre has defended its decision to temporarily suspend Telegram's services across India ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, telling the Delhi High Court that the messaging platform's architecture and repeated misuse for examination-related frauds left the Union government with "no other option" but to invoke emergency blocking powers under the Information Technology Act....
Monsoon to cover entire Odisha in 4-5 days: IMD
Bhubaneswar: Southwest monsoon remains active over Odisha and is likely to cover the entire state within the next four to five days, according to Regional Centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) Thursday. Under the combined influence of monsoon and Nor’Wester, rain activity is expected to continue across Odisha. Hot and humid conditions are also expected to persist...
Pentagon chief criticises NATO allies, orders review of US forces in Europe
Brussels: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe that will depend on how fast they take responsibility for their own security. "This will be a real review. It will be designed to ensure that NATO is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading,...
Odisha Police crack robbery-kidnapping case in 12 hours, four held
Bhubaneshwar/Angul: Angul District Police in Odisha solved an armed robbery and kidnapping case within 12 hours of its occurrence, arresting four accused persons of a Maharashtra-based gang, including two who sustained bullet injuries during an exchange of fire with the cops at the wee hours Thursday, officials said. "On June 17 at about 6:10 p.m., Talcher Police...
Govt approves 8.25% EPF interest rate for FY26
New Delhi: The government has ratified 8.25 per cent rate of interest on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2025-26, which is likely to be credited to over seven crore contributing members this month, a source said Thursday. EPFO provides the rate of interest on EPF after it is ratified by the government through the Finance Ministry....
Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery in major drone attack
Moscow: Ukraine hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia's invasion more than four years ago, Russian officials said Thursday. The Russian Defence Ministry said that its air defences overnight shot down 555 Ukrainian drones over multiple...
Qatar fans get govt-funded World Cup trip to back underdogs
Vancouver (British Columbia): Qatar brought a cheering section to the World Cup by treating a large contingent of supporters to an all-expenses-paid trip to North America. Some 1,000 Qatari fans have descended Vancouver, via jets chartered by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, ahead of Thursday's match against Canada. The fans are staying...
BCCI plans earlier IPL window amid heat concerns: Saikia
New Delhi: In its bid to beat the extreme May heat in most parts of the country, BCCI is contemplating an early start to the IPL, eyeing a March 10-May 15 window for future editions starting next year, Board secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI in an exclusive interview. However, he made it clear that due to international...
Simple ways to reduce home loan interest burden over time
Buying a house through a home loan is a significant financial commitment. However, with smart decisions, you can manage the repayment well. Several practical actions taken at the right time, whether at origination or during the loan's life, can reduce it considerably. None of these requires specialist knowledge. They require some kind of action rather than leaving...
Hegseth urges Europe to lead continent’s defence at NATO
Brussels: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that America's allies in Europe must take the lead on the defence of their own continent and help turn NATO into a read hard-line military alliance. At a meeting of NATO defence ministers, Hegseth called for a reboot of the 32-nation organisation to turn it into a NATO 3.0...
























































































