Pravat Ranjan Biswal joins BJP in presence of CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar: Senior leader Pravat Ranjan Biswal, who was expelled from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sunday in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Biswal arrived at the BJP state headquarters with his...
Odisha: Congress demands SC-monitored judicial probe into Ram temple donation row
Bhubaneswar: Congress Sunday demanded a Supreme Court-monitored inquiry into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the issue and the formation of a new temple trust after dissolving the existing...
Three tourists rescued from drowning at Odisha’s Puri beach
Puri: Three tourists from Chhattisgarh were rescued from drowning by lifeguards after they were swept away by strong waves while bathing on Puri beach Sunday. The tourists were taking a dip near Chaitanya Square when they reportedly lost control due...
Prince replaces Harshit for England ODIs, Bishnoi in place of Varun for Zimbabwe T20Is
Birmingham: Young pacer Harshit Rana and veteran spinner Varun Chakravarthy have been ruled out of competitive cricket for indefinite period due to hamstring injuries of various degrees, while Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi have been named as their replacements for...
Weather update: IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms in these Odisha districts
Bhubaneswar: Regional centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar Sunday forecast thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall in several parts of Odisha, while hot and humid conditions are likely to persist in coastal districts over the next two days. According...
New voters have to also submit parents’ SIR details for inclusion in electoral rolls
New Delhi: It's not only existing voters not covered in previous Special Intensive Revision (SIR) who have to submit their parents' SIR details to remain on the electoral rolls, but also the new applicants seeking inclusion in the voter list, according to EC officials. By issuing instructions, the Election Commission...
Read moreDetailsINDIA bloc to raise Ram temple, NEET paper leak issues in Monsoon session
New Delhi: INDIA bloc will seek to corner the Centre in the upcoming Parliament session over issues like the Ram temple donation case and the NEET paper leak, while also resisting the BJP's alleged attempts to secure a two-thirds majority by engineering defections in opposition parties, RJD MP Sudhakar Singh said. The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled from July 20 to August 13. In an interview to PTI Sunday, the...
Read moreDetailsEU, 14 countries reaffirm South China Sea claims illegal under 2016 ruling
Manila: The US, the UK and a dozen other Western and Asian countries reasserted Sunday that China's expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal based on a 2016 arbitration ruling. A joint statement issued by the 14 nations said they rejected destabilising actions in the disputed waters that threaten regional stability. The 27-nation European Union released a separate statement, reaffirming the ruling as a landmark decision in the peaceful...
Read moreDetailsIndia condemns attack on merchant vessel off Oman coast, demands end to shipping strikes
New Delhi: India Sunday condemned the attack on a merchant vessel with 11 Indian nationals on board off the coast of Oman, stating that the targeting of civilian shipping and infrastructure in the region must end. Ten Indian nationals have been rescued while one is reportedly missing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. "We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, earlier today....
Read moreDetailsPar panel recommends suspension not removal of PM, CMs detained for 30 days on serious charges
New Delhi: Amid concerns raised by the opposition parties, a parliamentary panel has recommended that the prime minister, Union ministers and chief ministers be suspended and not permanently removed from their posts, if they are detained for 30 straight days on charges of serious offences. It also proposed an automatic reversal clause if such persons are acquitted or the prosecution does not proceed within a specified period. The joint committee of...
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Pravat Ranjan Biswal joins BJP in presence of CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar: Senior leader Pravat Ranjan Biswal, who was expelled from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sunday in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Biswal arrived at the BJP state headquarters with his supporters in a procession before formally joining the party. Several of his supporters, along with some councillors...
Bangladesh floods, landslides kill 44; 2.5 lakh families displaced
Dhaka: At least 44 people have died in flood and landslide incidents in a week, officials said Sunday even as rivers remained above the danger level, leading to the displacement of over 2.5 lakh families across Bangladesh. Overnight torrential rains of 76 mm from 12 midnight till 6 am inundated several areas and paralysed life in capital...
Raveena Tandon shares emotional note for son’s 18th birthday
Mumbai: Actress Raveena Tandon marked a special milestone in her son Ranbirvardhan’s life with a heartfelt birthday note. As he stepped into the final year of his teenage journey, the 'Mohra' actress shared an emotional message on social media. The proud mother also took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she shared glimpses of his younger...
INDIA bloc to raise Ram temple, NEET paper leak issues in Monsoon session
New Delhi: INDIA bloc will seek to corner the Centre in the upcoming Parliament session over issues like the Ram temple donation case and the NEET paper leak, while also resisting the BJP's alleged attempts to secure a two-thirds majority by engineering defections in opposition parties, RJD MP Sudhakar Singh said. The Monsoon Session of Parliament is...
New voters have to also submit parents’ SIR details for inclusion in electoral rolls
New Delhi: It's not only existing voters not covered in previous Special Intensive Revision (SIR) who have to submit their parents' SIR details to remain on the electoral rolls, but also the new applicants seeking inclusion in the voter list, according to EC officials. By issuing instructions, the Election Commission (EC) has made it mandatory to attach...
Odisha: Congress demands SC-monitored judicial probe into Ram temple donation row
Bhubaneswar: Congress Sunday demanded a Supreme Court-monitored inquiry into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the issue and the formation of a new temple trust after dissolving the existing one. Questioning Modi's "silence" on the issue, the opposition party said that it was the Prime Minister's...
Ajay Devgn’s ‘Dhamaal 4’ hit or flop? Movie earns Rs….
New Delhi: Ajay Devgn-starrer Dhamaal 4 has earned Rs 38.81 crore nett at the domestic box office on the second day of release. The film is directed by Indra Kumar and released Friday. The film is produced under T-Series and serves as the fourth instalment of the hit Dhamaal franchise, reuniting fan-favourite characters Adi and Manav, played...
Three tourists rescued from drowning at Odisha’s Puri beach
Puri: Three tourists from Chhattisgarh were rescued from drowning by lifeguards after they were swept away by strong waves while bathing on Puri beach Sunday. The tourists were taking a dip near Chaitanya Square when they reportedly lost control due to strong currents and were pulled into deeper waters. According to reports, a group of tourists from...
Geopolitical situation, earnings, crude prices key factors to drive markets: Analysts
New Delhi: US-Iran geopolitical conflict, quarterly earnings announcements, and crude oil price movement will influence investor sentiments in domestic equities, according to analysts. Besides, monsoon trend, inflation data and trading activity of foreign investors will also be closely watched by market participants, they added. "Domestically, investors will closely monitor June CPI inflation, WPI inflation, and the latest...
EU, 14 countries reaffirm South China Sea claims illegal under 2016 ruling
Manila: The US, the UK and a dozen other Western and Asian countries reasserted Sunday that China's expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal based on a 2016 arbitration ruling. A joint statement issued by the 14 nations said they rejected destabilising actions in the disputed waters that threaten regional stability. The 27-nation European Union...
