Sword attacks in Cuttack, Berhampur leave four critically injured
Cuttack/Berhampur: Four persons were injured in two separate sword attacks in Odisha’s Cuttack and Berhampur Tuesday. In Cuttack, three persons were injured after six bike-borne assailants attacked them near Mundali Barrage under Barang police limits. The attack took place at...
Crime Branch arrests another accused in Balianta mob lynching case, taking total arrests to 12
Bhubaneswar: Crime Branch has arrested another accused in connection with the Balianta mob lynching case, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 12, officials said Tuesday. The accused was arrested late Monday night from the Balianta police...
IIT-Bhubaneswar launches MTech in cybersecurity for working professionals
Bhubaneswar: IIT-Bhubaneswar announced the launch of an industry-linked MTech programme in cybersecurity for engineers working in different industries. The programme is scheduled to commence on July 24, with applications currently open for eligible candidates who aspire to advance their careers...
Odisha farmer seeks euthanasia over unsold paddy, mounting debt
Bargarh: A farmer from Odisha’s Bargarh district Tuesday sought permission for euthanasia, alleging severe financial distress after failing to sell his kharif paddy despite waiting nearly six months for procurement. The farmer, identified as Rohit Bhoi of Sahara Tikra village...
Mohan Majhi, Naveen Patnaik congratulate Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath as Assam CM
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Tuesday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma for taking oath as the Assam CM for the second consecutive term. Majhi exuded confidence that the northeastern state will continue its...
NEET (UG) 2026: CBI registers FIR into alleged paper leak
New Delhi: CBI Tuesday registered an FIR in the alleged paper leak of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination held May 3, officials said. The examination for students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in medical colleges was cancelled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) after allegations surfaced. The government referred the...
Read moreDetailsIt’s for responsible nations to reflect: India on China supporting Pak during Operation Sindoor
New Delhi: India Tuesday said that reports of China helping Pakistan during Operation Sindoor corroborate what was known earlier and it is for nations that consider themselves responsible to reflect whether supporting attempts to protect terrorist infrastructure affects their standing. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated this while responding to a question on Chinese official media reports that admitted to Beijing providing technical support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor carried...
Read moreDetailsArmy foils infiltration bid along LoC in Poonch, intruder killed
Poonch/Jammu: Indian Army Tuesday foiled an infiltration bid by terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district and eliminated an intruder, officials said. The incident took place along the LoC in the Krishna Ghati forward area when alert troops detected a group of infiltrating terrorists from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) inside Indian territory and challenged them, triggering a gun battle, they said. "Acting on persistent surveillance, suspicious...
Read moreDetailsOpposition slams NTA after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation
New Delhi: Opposition leaders Tuesday attacked the government after the cancellation of the NEET-UG examination, alleging administrative failure and insensitivity toward students, and also slammed the repeated lapses in the conduct of national-level competitive examinations. Several Opposition leaders took to X, questioning the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and demanding accountability over the recurring controversies surrounding entrance tests. The NTA Tuesday cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam held May...
Read moreDetailsRetail inflation inches up to 3.48% in April: Govt data
New Delhi: Retail inflation rose marginally to 3.48 per cent in April compared to 3.40 per cent in the preceding month, mainly due to an uptick in food prices. Food inflation, as per the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 4.2 per cent last month compared to 3.87 per cent in March. The year-on-year inflation rate based on All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) with base year 2024 for April was 3.48...
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It’s for responsible nations to reflect: India on China supporting Pak during Operation Sindoor
New Delhi: India Tuesday said that reports of China helping Pakistan during Operation Sindoor corroborate what was known earlier and it is for nations that consider themselves responsible to reflect whether supporting attempts to protect terrorist infrastructure affects their standing. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated this while responding to a question on Chinese official media...
Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Poonch, intruder killed
Poonch/Jammu: Indian Army Tuesday foiled an infiltration bid by terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district and eliminated an intruder, officials said. The incident took place along the LoC in the Krishna Ghati forward area when alert troops detected a group of infiltrating terrorists from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) inside Indian territory...
Sunrisers Hyderabad elect to field against Gujarat Titans in IPL clash
Ahmedabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to field against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League clash in Ahmedabad Tuesday. While Sunrisers Hyderabad are placed third in the points table, Gujarat Titans are ranked one place above them on second. Both the teams, who have 14 points from 11 matches each so...
NEET-UG 2026 cancelled: What happens next? Here’s what students need to know
New Delhi: The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 has left over 22 lakh medical aspirants and their families anxious about the next steps, including the fresh examination date, admit cards, examination centres and the counselling timeline. While the National Testing Agency (NTA) is yet to issue detailed guidelines, here is an explainer on what is known so far....
India-Oman FTA likely to come into force from June 1: Goyal
New Delhi: The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is expected to come into force from June 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said Tuesday. The pact was signed in December 2025. "I have had a good meeting with Oman team today and most probably the Oman free trade agreement will come into effect...
NEET (UG) 2026: CBI registers FIR into alleged paper leak
New Delhi: CBI Tuesday registered an FIR in the alleged paper leak of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination held May 3, officials said. The examination for students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in medical colleges was cancelled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) after allegations surfaced. The government referred the matter to the CBI for a comprehensive...
Sword attacks in Cuttack, Berhampur leave four critically injured
Cuttack/Berhampur: Four persons were injured in two separate sword attacks in Odisha’s Cuttack and Berhampur Tuesday. In Cuttack, three persons were injured after six bike-borne assailants attacked them near Mundali Barrage under Barang police limits. The attack took place at Mundali Chhak while Dalai was eating dahi bara at a roadside eatery. According to preliminary reports, six...
Crime Branch arrests another accused in Balianta mob lynching case, taking total arrests to 12
Bhubaneswar: Crime Branch has arrested another accused in connection with the Balianta mob lynching case, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 12, officials said Tuesday. The accused was arrested late Monday night from the Balianta police limits. The Crime Branch is also trying to identify and trace other suspects with the help of...
Opposition slams NTA after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation
New Delhi: Opposition leaders Tuesday attacked the government after the cancellation of the NEET-UG examination, alleging administrative failure and insensitivity toward students, and also slammed the repeated lapses in the conduct of national-level competitive examinations. Several Opposition leaders took to X, questioning the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and demanding accountability over the recurring controversies...
Retail inflation inches up to 3.48% in April: Govt data
New Delhi: Retail inflation rose marginally to 3.48 per cent in April compared to 3.40 per cent in the preceding month, mainly due to an uptick in food prices. Food inflation, as per the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 4.2 per cent last month compared to 3.87 per cent in March. The year-on-year inflation rate based on...
























































































