Drinking water crisis looms over Dhamnagar
Bhadrak: With the onset of summer, concerns are mounting over a possible drinking water crisis in Dhamnagar block of Bhadrak district. Although drinking water supply facilities exist in all 31 panchayats of the block, lack of proper maintenance and an...
Railway track expansion in Odisha surges over past decade: Vaishnaw
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Railway infrastructure development in Odisha has received a major push over the past decade, with more than 2,150 km of new railway tracks commissioned between 2014 and 2025, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha Friday....
Bridge approved after Koraput Collector’s visit
Koraput: The long-standing demand of Debasandhaguda villagers under Raising panchayat in Nandapur block is set to be fulfilled as the state government has approved construction of a bridge over the Baski River. Koraput District Collector Manoj Satyaban Mahajan visited the...
Congress protests against LPG crisis, price hike
Chhatrapur: Leaders of the Ganjam District Congress Committee (East) Friday staged a protest before the District Collector’s office against the ongoing scarcity of LPG cylinders and the recent price hike. The party leaders met Collector V Keerthi Vasan and submitted...
Two minor girls drown in pond
Basudevpur: Two minor girls drowned while collecting snails in a pond at a village under this block in Bhadrak district Friday morning. The incident occurred in Ward No. 10 of Arandua panchayat. The deceased were identified as Tapadeepa Barik, 10,...
Govt revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s detention after almost six months
New Delhi: The Centre has decided to revoke the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect by exercising the powers available under the National Security Act, an official statement said Saturday. Wangchuk was detained September 26, 2025, two days after violent protests over demands for statehood for Ladakh...
Read moreDetailsTMC, BJP workers clash in Kolkata ahead of Modi rally
Kolkata: Clashes broke out between supporters of the TMC and the BJP near Girish Park in central Kolkata Saturday, about 5 km from the Brigade Parade Ground where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally later in the day. BJP supporters alleged that stones were suddenly thrown at them from certain areas when they were heading towards the rally venue, raising slogans in support of the prime minister....
Read moreDetailsMissile hits helipad inside US Embassy compound in Baghdad: Iraqi officials
Baghdad: A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, two Iraqi security officials said. Associated Press footage showed a column of smoke rising Saturday morning over the embassy compound. The sprawling embassy complex, one of the largest US diplomatic facilities in the world, has been repeatedly targeted by rockets and drones fired by Iran-aligned militias. There was no immediate comment from the US Embassy in Baghdad. On...
Read moreDetailsIran slams US for ‘begging India, others’ to buy Russian oil
Tehran: Iran Saturday accused the United States of double standards over Russian oil, saying that Washington was now "begging" countries to purchase the same crude it had earlier tried to block through pressure and sanctions. In an X post, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slammed the US, alleging that it had spent months pressuring India to halt imports of Russian oil but had now shifted its position as tensions with Iran...
Read moreDetails11 Indian nationals charged in US over visa fraud
New York: Eleven Indian nationals, living illegally in the US, have been charged with visa fraud for conspiring to carry out staged armed robberies of convenience shops, according to US federal prosecutors. Authorities said the suspects are accused of organising fake robberies for the purpose of allowing the store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications towards getting a Green Card. Jitendrakumar Patel, 39, Maheshkumar Patel, 36,...
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PCB set to take legal action against Muzarabani for ditching PSL for IPL
New Delhi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to take legal action against Zimbabwe bowler Blessing Muzarabani after the pacer withdrew from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the very last minute to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Muzarbani has joined the three-time IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), as a replacement for...
IPL 2026: KKR unveils new jersey, calls it ‘Lines of Legacy’
Kolkata: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled their new jersey ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, designed in the theme of Lines of Legacy. At the heart of the design are the defining moments that have shaped KKR’s journey over the years. From the unforgettable opening night when Brendon McCullum smashed 158* back...
TMC, BJP workers clash in Kolkata ahead of Modi rally
Kolkata: Clashes broke out between supporters of the TMC and the BJP near Girish Park in central Kolkata Saturday, about 5 km from the Brigade Parade Ground where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally later in the day. BJP supporters alleged that stones were suddenly thrown at them from certain areas when they...
BCCI to honour T20 WC-winning India at Naman Awards
Mumbai: The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team, which scripted history by winning the T20 World Cup, will be felicitated by the BCCI during its annual 'Naman Awards' ceremony here Sunday. The highlight of the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 will be the felicitation of all five Indian teams that have captured ICC titles recently, a historic first, the Indian...
Ex-J&K DGP Swain named OUSSSC chief
Bhubaneswar: The state government has appointed former Jammu and Kashmir DGP Rashmi Ranjan Swain as the first chairman of the newly formed Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission, an official said Saturday. IPS officer Swain retired from service in 2024. In November last year, the Odisha Cabinet approved the formation of the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection...
North Korea fires 10 missiles toward sea, says Seoul
Seoul: North Korea Saturday fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Korea's military said, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were fired from an area near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang,...
This could be Dhoni’s ‘last season’, says Irfan Pathan
New Delhi: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could be the "last time" fans see MS Dhoni turning out for Chennai Super Kings. As the 2026 IPL approaches, once again, the talks surrounding Dhoni's retirement have gathered pace. The speculation intensified after CSK traded Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals,...
Iran lets two gas tankers sail to India through Hormuz: Sources
New Delhi: Iran has allowed two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas carriers to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a rare exception to the Iranian blockade that has disrupted global energy supplies. The Indian flagged LPG tanker Shivalik crossed the Strait under escort from the Indian Navy, said two...
Govt revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s detention after almost six months
New Delhi: The Centre has decided to revoke the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect by exercising the powers available under the National Security Act, an official statement said Saturday. Wangchuk was detained September 26, 2025, two days after violent protests over demands for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule...
Missile hits helipad inside US Embassy compound in Baghdad: Iraqi officials
Baghdad: A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, two Iraqi security officials said. Associated Press footage showed a column of smoke rising Saturday morning over the embassy compound. The sprawling embassy complex, one of the largest US diplomatic facilities in the world, has been repeatedly targeted by rockets and drones fired by...
