PM Modi gives armed forces free hand on targets and timing of response
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted Tuesday that the armed forces have "complete operational freedom" to decide on the mode, targets and timing of India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack, as he chaired a meeting with the top defence establishment. During the high-level meeting, which was attended by...
Read moreMan killed by mob for allegedly shouting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ during cricket match in Karnataka; 15 arrested
Mangaluru: A man was allegedly beaten to death by a group of people over a dispute during a cricket match in the outskirts of the city, following which 15 people have been arrested, police said Tuesday. Terming the incident as "mob lynching", Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said he has not yet received the report but assured that the case will be taken very seriously. The incident occurred at around 3...
Read moreJustice Gavai appointed next CJI, to take oath May 14
New Delhi: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was Tuesday appointed the next Chief Justice of India. He would enter the office of the CJI May 14, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna retires. The law ministry issued a notification announcing Justice Gavai's appointment as 52nd chief justice of India. "In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased...
Read moreMehbooba asks Centre to ease rules for PoK women married to Kashmiris
Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister and President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti demanded Tuesday that while deporting Pakistani nationals, the Government of India must make concessions for women from Pakistan who came here 30-40 years back, married locals and raised families here. “The recent government directive to deport all Pakistani nationals from India has raised serious humanitarian concerns, particularly in Jammu & Kashmir. Many of...
Read morePahalgam attack mastermind identified as ex-Pak Army commando
Srinagar: Hashim Musa, a former para commando of the Pakistan Army’s Special Forces, has been identified as the mastermind behind the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, according to investigators. Musa, affiliated with the banned Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), is believed to have been seconded to the outfit by Pakistan’s Special Service Group (SSG), India TV reported. His military background and the precision of the assault point to involvement by highly...
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OISF vehicle mows down man in Talcher
Talcher: A 40-year-old man was crushed to death by a speeding Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF) vehicle in Balandha area of Talcher Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Sushant Sahu, a resident of Gurudwara area. Eyewitnesses claim that Sushant was on his way to Balandha market on a scooter when the OISF vehicle hit him head-on,...
Bhadrak man conserves 1,200 rare palm leaf manuscripts
Basudevpur: When people speak of library movement in Odisha, they often think of Nayagarh’s legendary Dasarathi Pattnaik, popularly known as ‘Dashia Ajaa’. But another figure from Basudevpur region of Bhadrak district, 59-year-old Bikash Kumar Satapathy, has quietly carved out a similar legacy. Satapathy, who runs a library and museum in Basudevpur, has preserved a rare collection of...
Tusker found dead in Salachua forest
Thakurmunda/Anandapur: A tusker was found dead near Salachua village under Karanjia forest division and Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary in Mayurbhanj district Tuesday morning. Though the cause of the death remains unclear, a special team arrived from Baripada in the afternoon to probe the incident. A post-mortem of the carcass was conducted at Thakurmunda Veterinary hospital. Officials, including Karanjia...
Horoscope April 30: Aries should focus on finances and savings; romance is in air for Gemini
From high ambitions and financial breakthroughs to emotional conversations and personal reflections, today’s horoscope brings a wave of mixed energies for all zodiac signs. While Aries and Virgo strive with determination, Taurus and Libra find success in unexpected places. Emotional connections deepen for Cancer and Scorpio, while Pisces and Sagittarius grapple with inner conflicts. Here’s what Ganesha has in store for...
Spirited Victory
Ironically, US President Donald Trump’s threat to reduce Canada into the 51st state of the United States of America has become instrumental in the remarkable victory of Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party in the just-concluded Canadian election. The Centre-Left party of Carney has got a reversal in electoral fortunes, courtesy Trump's audacious announcement after...
Odisha: Today’s pics
World Dance Day celebrated with Odissi performances at Kala Vikas Kendra, Cuttack On the final day of Thakurani Jatra, Maa Thakurani and devotees' pots (Ghatams) reach main temple, Berhampur
6.2-magnitude earthquake jolts New Zealand
Wellington: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has hit off the west coast of New Zealand. There is no tsunami warning. The US Geological Survey says the quake occurred shortly after 1 am local time. It was 300 kilometres southwest of Invercargill, New Zealand, and 10 kilometres under the sea. Monitors in New Zealand described the quake as moderate. There...
BJD delegation meets family of 4-yr-old raped, killed in Ganjam
Berhampur: A delegation of the opposition BJD Tuesday met the family of the four-year-old girl, who was raped and murdered in Odisha's Ganjam district, and demanded stringent punishment for the accused. The girl was found dead at an under-construction building Sunday, according to the police. "The BJD will move the Human Rights Commission, seeking justice for the...
Odisha: Budhi Thakurani Jatra ends in Berhampur
Berhampur: The biennial Thakurani Yatra in Odisha's Berhampur concluded Tuesday with the idol of Goddess Budhi Thakurani being taken back to the temple dedicated to her in the morning. The festival began April 3. Thousands of people joined the return journey of the deity, which started Monday midnight from Desibehera Street, where a pandal was set up,...
IPL 2025: KKR post 204/9 against DC
New Delhi: A collective batting effort helped Kolkata Knight Riders post 204 for 9 against Delhi Capitals in the IPL here Tuesday. Invited to bat, KKR went hammer and tongs from the beginning, but the Capitals were able to slow their momentum by taking wickets at regular intervals. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (44 off 32 balls) was the top...