IPL 2025: Avesh Khan grabs three crucial wickets as LSG defeat RR by 2 runs
Odisha: Man, wife sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15-year-old pregnant daughter
One killed, 19 others injured in clash between police-slum dwellers in Odisha’s Sundargarh
Spanish Ambassador Pujol meets Odisha CM, discusses investment opportunities
Massive mangrove plantation drive launched in Puri to boost coastal resilience
‘Shut Parliament if SC makes laws’: BJP’s Nishikant Dubey sparks row
New Delhi: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Saturday stirred controversy with a sharp statement directed apparently at the judiciary amid the ongoing Supreme Court review of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Dubey questioned the judiciary's role in legislative matters, suggesting that if courts assume the task of lawmaking, the existence of...
Read morePutin announces Easter ceasefire as Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of POWs
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago. According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 pm Moscow time (1500 GMT) Saturday to midnight (2100 GMT) following Easter Sunday. “We assume that the Ukrainian side will follow our...
Read moreIndia US trade talks: Key negotiations to begin in Washington next week
New Delhi: A team of negotiators, led by Commerce Secretary-designate Rajesh Agarwal, is likely to travel to Washington, DC, next week to advance discussions on the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). The high-level meetings are expected to take place over three days starting April 23, according to reports. As per officials, the agenda for the talks has been finalised and will cover an extensive range of issues spread across 19...
Read moreBengal Governor meets family of deceased in riot-hit Murshidabad
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Saturday met family members of a man and his son, who were killed during violence over anti-Waqf Act protests in Murshidabad, and other victims of the riot-affected areas of the district and assured them of all possible support. Bose, on Saturday, first met family members of the deceased duo, identified as Harogobindo Das and Chandan Das, at their house in Jafrabad locality in Shamsherganj...
Read moreUddhav and Raj Thackeray hint at unity to safeguard Maharashtra’s interests, Marathi language
Mumbai: In a significant development, estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray Saturday signalled a willingness to set aside their past differences and unite for the larger cause of protecting Maharashtra’s interests and preserving the Marathi language. Uddhav Thackeray, who leads the Shiv Sena (UBT), and Raj Thackeray, founder of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), voiced strong opposition to the MahaYuti government’s decision to make Hindi a compulsory subject from Classes...
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IPL 2025: Avesh Khan grabs three crucial wickets as LSG defeat RR by 2 runs
Jaipur: Pacer Avesh Khan grabbed three crucial wickets as Lucknow Super Giants defeated Rajasthan Royals by two runs in a thrilling IPL clash in Jaipur Saturday. For Rajasthan Royals, Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a half-century, while teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi made a huge impact for the hosts. Aiden Markram and Ayush Badoni struck half-centuries and shared a 76-run fourth-wicket...
Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest cricketer to play in IPL
Jaipur: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old baby-faced cricketer with oodles of confidence and determination, Saturday became the youngest player to feature in the Indian Premier League as he turned out for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants here. At just 14 years and 23 days, Suryavanshi was the darling of the crowd the moment he walked alongside Yashasvi...
Putin announces Easter ceasefire as Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of POWs
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago. According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 pm Moscow time (1500 GMT) Saturday to midnight...
Odisha: Man, wife sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15-year-old pregnant daughter
Jajpur: A man and his wife were sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Odisha's Jajpur district Saturday for murdering their 15-year-old daughter after finding out her pregnancy from a relationship that was not acceptable to the family. The Fast Track Special Court also imposed a penalty of Rs 10,000 on the convicts. The incident had...
One killed, 19 others injured in clash between police-slum dwellers in Odisha’s Sundargarh
Rourkela: One person was killed and 19 others, including an additional tehsildar and policemen were injured in a clash between security personnel and slum dwellers over the removal of encroachment in Odisha's Sundargarh district Saturday, an officer said. The incident took place in the Barkani area under the Bandhamunda block when the local administration tried to remove...
Spanish Ambassador Pujol meets Odisha CM, discusses investment opportunities
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday met Spanish Ambassador Juan Antonio March Pujol, and said the cooperation between his state and the European country will soon reach a new height. At the meeting, Pujol expressed his country's keen interest in building long-term technology-led partnerships, a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office said. The discussions...
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Maa Budhi Thakurani Jatra enters 17th day in Berhampur Fire Services DG Sudhanshu Sarangi inspects parade, oversees mock drill to mark Fire Service Week at OFDRA campus in Baramunda, Bhubaneswar Mercury soars as Bhubaneswar reels under heat
Massive mangrove plantation drive launched in Puri to boost coastal resilience
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark initiative to safeguard Odisha's vulnerable coastline, a large-scale mangrove plantation drive has been launched at Devi river estuary in Astaranga block of Odisha’s Puri district. The ambitious project aims to plant one million mangroves by 2030. Following years of awareness campaigns, the initiative has gained overwhelming community support and aims to revive wetlands,...
India US trade talks: Key negotiations to begin in Washington next week
New Delhi: A team of negotiators, led by Commerce Secretary-designate Rajesh Agarwal, is likely to travel to Washington, DC, next week to advance discussions on the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). The high-level meetings are expected to take place over three days starting April 23, according to reports. As per officials, the agenda for the talks...
IPL 2025: Buttler’s unbeaten 97 hands GT seven-wicket victory over DC, move to top of the table
Ahmedabad: Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 97 guided Gujarat Titans over the line and secured a seven-wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals in Match 35 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad Saturday. The home side scored 204/3 with four balls to spare and moved to the top of the points table, ahead...