Odisha students’ union polls: From Puri to Ganjam, these colleges have called off elections
Bhubaneswar: Citing "law-and-order concerns" and "campus disturbances", students' union elections have been cancelled at several colleges across Odisha. This has triggered protests, campus unrest and sine die declarations at some institutions. Students and student organisations have opposed the cancellations, alleging...
BCCI denies reports of India-Sri Lanka ODI shift to Ahmedabad
New Delhi: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday denied reports that the opening ODI of the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka has been moved from Delhi to Ahmedabad. In a brief statement, Saikia said the match, to be played...
Five arrested for assaulting man, stripping him naked on street in Puri
Puri: Police have arrested five persons, including two minors, for allegedly assaulting a 35-year-old man, stripping him naked and parading him along a public road in Puri district on suspicion that he had attempted to molest a mentally ill woman....
Campus election fever peaks across Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Campaigning has picked up across colleges and universities in Odisha ahead of the October 15 student union elections, with candidates reaching out to voters through posters, banners, and social media, even as reports of clashes at some campuses raise...
‘This is not Odia Asmita’: BJD slams BJP govt over Hockey India’s show-cause notice to Odisha association
Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD Monday slammed the ruling BJP government for allegedly undermining hockey after Hockey India issued a show-cause notice to the Hockey Association of Odisha, proposing its reclassification from permanent to associate member. Addressing a press conference in Bhubaneswar,...
Rahul Gandhi, 10 other INDIA bloc leaders file petition before SC against SIR of electoral rolls
New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and 10 other INDIA bloc leaders have moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the exercise. The writ petition, filed...
Read moreDetailsEU sanctions nearly 1,600 Russian individuals, firms over drone, missile parts
Brussels: The European Union imposed sanctions Monday on almost 1,600 Russian people and companies linked to Russia's arms industry, notably targeting those suspected of involvement in making parts for drones and missiles. In the biggest single listing of sanctions since the Kremlin launched full-scale war on Ukraine almost five years ago, the EU also targeted 77 people accused of organising, working on, or running in "sham elections" in occupied parts of...
Read moreDetailsYemen airstrikes, drone attack on Hormuz vessel among Mideast developments
Dubai: Airstrikes targeted two districts in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels reported Monday, blaming Saudi Arabia for the airstrikes that occurred around midnight. Saudi Arabia did not immediately respond to the claim. Here is the latest news from the Middle East Monday. Read our full coverage here. One killed as airstrikes target Yemen's capital A spokesman for Yemen's Houthi-run Health Ministry said Monday that airstrikes on...
Read moreDetailsA testament to democracy: Looking back at Jantar Mantar’s legacy of dissent
New Delhi: For decades, Jantar Mantar has stood as a testament to democracy, where people gathered hoping that their voices would reach those in power. From Anna Hazare's hunger strike, to the Nirbhaya protests and the NEET paper leak agitation, the site has witnessed powerful expressions of public dissent. Ironically, Jantar Mantar -- its towering instruments designed to observe time and the movement of celestial bodies -- became a space to...
Read moreDetailsRetail inflation rises to 5.54% in Sept on costlier food items
New Delhi: Retail inflation rose to 5.54 per cent in September, mainly due to costlier food items, according to government data released Monday. The Consumer Price Index-based inflation was at 4.83 per cent in August. The inflation figure for September is the highest in the new index series released in January. Inflation in the food basket rose to 7.74 per cent from 5.97 per cent the previous month. Last week, the...
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Rahul Gandhi, 10 other INDIA bloc leaders file petition before SC against SIR of electoral rolls
New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and 10 other INDIA bloc leaders have moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the exercise. The writ petition, filed Monday, names the ECI and Chief Election...
Powell, Rutherford reprimanded for ICC Code breach in second T20I
Ranchi: West Indies players Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford have been handed official reprimands and one demerit point each for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20I against India in Ranchi Friday. Powell was sanctioned for hitting the ball away with his bat after being dismissed, while Rutherford was reprimanded for showing dissent at...
Odisha students’ union polls: From Puri to Ganjam, these colleges have called off elections
Bhubaneswar: Citing "law-and-order concerns" and "campus disturbances", students' union elections have been cancelled at several colleges across Odisha. This has triggered protests, campus unrest and sine die declarations at some institutions. Students and student organisations have opposed the cancellations, alleging "unfair treatment" of candidates. In Nayagada district, the district administration cancelled elections at Prajamandal Women’s College and...
EU sanctions nearly 1,600 Russian individuals, firms over drone, missile parts
Brussels: The European Union imposed sanctions Monday on almost 1,600 Russian people and companies linked to Russia's arms industry, notably targeting those suspected of involvement in making parts for drones and missiles. In the biggest single listing of sanctions since the Kremlin launched full-scale war on Ukraine almost five years ago, the EU also targeted 77 people...
BCCI denies reports of India-Sri Lanka ODI shift to Ahmedabad
New Delhi: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday denied reports that the opening ODI of the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka has been moved from Delhi to Ahmedabad. In a brief statement, Saikia said the match, to be played December 13, was allotted to Delhi as per a standard policy and no change has been made...
Veteran politician Kirit Somaiya claims actor Imran Khan is US citizen
Mumbai: Hindi film actor Imran Khan has been accused of carrying an American passport by the former Member of Lok Sabha, Kirit Somaiya. The politician has alleged that the actor, born on American soil, is a holder of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, and cannot exercise his right to public demonstration. The politician registered a complaint...
INDIA bloc MPs, leaders begin march to Supreme Court
New Delhi: Opposition MPs and leaders accompanied by hundreds of supporters and activists Monday started their "March for Democracy" to the Supreme Court to submit a petition on their "vote chori" charge and against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Those leading the march included Leaders of Opposition (LoPs) in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and...
Five arrested for assaulting man, stripping him naked on street in Puri
Puri: Police have arrested five persons, including two minors, for allegedly assaulting a 35-year-old man, stripping him naked and parading him along a public road in Puri district on suspicion that he had attempted to molest a mentally ill woman. The incident occurred near Jalakabar village under Chandanpur police limits at around 8 pm Sunday, police said....
Yemen airstrikes, drone attack on Hormuz vessel among Mideast developments
Dubai: Airstrikes targeted two districts in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels reported Monday, blaming Saudi Arabia for the airstrikes that occurred around midnight. Saudi Arabia did not immediately respond to the claim. Here is the latest news from the Middle East Monday. Read our full coverage here. One killed as airstrikes target...
A testament to democracy: Looking back at Jantar Mantar’s legacy of dissent
New Delhi: For decades, Jantar Mantar has stood as a testament to democracy, where people gathered hoping that their voices would reach those in power. From Anna Hazare's hunger strike, to the Nirbhaya protests and the NEET paper leak agitation, the site has witnessed powerful expressions of public dissent. Ironically, Jantar Mantar -- its towering instruments designed...
