Cold wave grips Odisha; G Udayagiri shivers at 4.2 degrees Celsius
Bhubaneswar: Cold wave conditions were reported in parts of Odisha Sunday, with at least 12 areas recording minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). G Udayagiri in Kandhamal district was the coldest place in...
Excise officials attacked by miscreants during raids on bars in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Excise officials came under attack from a few drunken men while conducting raids at bars in Bhubaneswar to ensure timely closure and adherence to established norms, an official said Sunday. The Excise Department conducted raids at over 30 bars...
India maintain ‘no handshake’ policy against Pakistan in U19 Asia Cup
Dubai: As India and Pakistan once again faced each other on the cricket field, this time during the U19 Men's Asia Cup, India skipper Ayush Mhatre stuck to the 'no handshake' policy in the group stage fixture against their arch-rivals...
Road surface peels off days after blacktopping in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj
Baripada: Residents of Khunta block in Mayurbhanj district have alleged gross irregularities in the construction of a road, claiming that the asphalt layer is peeling off barely five days after completion of work. The 9-km-long road from Chapaladihi and Bahalada...
Odisha: Eight arrested for illegal fishing in Gahirmatha
Kendrapara: Forest personnel of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, during the early hours of Saturday, intercepted a mechanised fishing vessel and arrested eight fishermen for illegally fishing inside the designated “no-fishing zone” of the sanctuary. The forest officials seized the vessel...
At least 10 killed in shooting near Jewish gathering in Sydney
Canberra: At least 10 people, including one gunman, have been killed and 12 others are injured after a shooting incident near a Jewish gathering at Bondi Beach in Australia's Sydney Sunday evening (local time), local media reported, citing police. A second shooter is among the injured and has been taken...
Read moreDetailsJaishankar meets European, UK, Egyptian counterparts at UAE summit
Dubai: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met with his counterparts from Europe, the UK and Egypt on the sidelines of a high-level international summit in the United Arab Emirates, where leaders and policymakers gathered to discuss key geopolitical and security challenges. In a social media post Saturday, Jaishankar said "it was great to be" with Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign...
Read moreDetailsMessi event chaos: Inquiry panel members reach Salt Lake stadium to carry out inspection
Kolkata: Members of a committee, set up by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to inquire about the chaos during Argentine football icon Lionel Messi's event in Salt Lake stadium a day ago, reached the venue Sunday to carry out an on-ground inspection, officials said. The panel members, headed by retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice Ashim Kumar Ray, will conduct the probe, they said. Chief Secretary Manoj Pant and Home...
Read moreDetailsManhunt intensifies for Brown University shooter, campus on lockdown
Rhode Island (United States): The suspected Brown University shooter, who is still at large, is a male dressed in black, police said, adding that an extensive search is underway. As the shooter is still at large, the university said that the campus remained in lockdown, urging all members of the community to remain vigilant and shelter in place. At least two people were killed and nine others wounded Saturday afternoon (local...
Read moreDetailsCentre asks states to prioritise women, SC/ST officers for central deputation
New Delhi: Centre has asked states to nominate women officers and those from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) for appointment in key posts on central deputation so that adequate representation can be provided to them. In a communique issued to the chief secretaries of all state governments, the Personnel Ministry sought nominations of only those officers who are not likely to be recalled by them on the grounds of...
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‘I’ll be good to bowl,’ Cameron Green says after IPL auction listing error
Adelaide: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green Sunday, clarified that he will be available to bowl in the IPL, saying a "stuff-up" by his manager led to him being mistakenly registered as a batter for next week's mini auction. The 26-year-old, who missed the 2025 IPL season as he recovered from back surgery, returned to international cricket as a...
Viral video: This couple stole the spotlight as Kolkata’s Messi event turned messy
The viral video from Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium shows a surreal scene. In the middle of chaos, one couple chose calm.
CAQM flags violations of SC order on outdoor sports
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Delhi and neighbouring NCR state governments to ensure immediate and strict compliance with the Supreme Court’s order mandating the postponement of outdoor physical sports competitions during periods of adverse air quality. In a draft communication dated December 13, shared on X, the CAQM flagged concerns that...
Herzog condemns Sydney shooting, prays for Jewish community
Tel Aviv: Israeli President Isaac Herzog Sunday condemned the attack on the Jewish community in Australia's Sydney and offered condolences to the bereaved families of the victims. At least 10 people, including one gunman, have been killed and 12 others are injured after a shooting incident near a Jewish gathering at Bondi Beach in Australia's Sydney Sunday...
US envoys arrive in Berlin for Ukraine peace talks
Berlin: US envoys arrived in Berlin Sunday morning for another round of talks intended to secure a deal to end the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner were spotted in downtown Berlin by a photographer for the German news agency dpa. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that...
Jaishankar extends Hanukkah greetings to Israeli foreign minister
Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, Sunday extended warm wishes to his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar and the people of Israel on Hanukkah. While extending wishes to people of Israel on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, "Warmest wishes to FM Gideon Sa'ar, friends in Israel and all those celebrating Hanukkah around the world. May the Festival...
At least 10 killed in shooting near Jewish gathering in Sydney
Canberra: At least 10 people, including one gunman, have been killed and 12 others are injured after a shooting incident near a Jewish gathering at Bondi Beach in Australia's Sydney Sunday evening (local time), local media reported, citing police. A second shooter is among the injured and has been taken into custody, ABC News reported. Police have...
Congress distances itself from objectionable slogans at ‘vote chori’ rally
New Delhi: After derogatory slogans raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Congress' 'vote chori' protest escalated into a political storm Sunday, the party sought to downplay the controversy, distancing itself from the remarks and denying any link with the slogans. Congress workers and leaders had gathered at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan Sunday for a protest rally against...
No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths in young adults: AIIMS
New Delhi: A year-long autopsy-based study conducted by the AIIMS, New Delhi, found no scientific evidence linking Covid-19 vaccination to sudden deaths among young adults, reaffirming that the vaccines are safe and effective. The study, titled ‘Burden of Sudden Death in Young Adults: A One-Year Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Centre in India’, has been published...
FPIs withdraw Rs 17,955 cr from Indian equities in Dec; total outflow at Rs 1.6 lakh cr in 2025
New Delhi: Foreign investors pulled out Rs 17,955 crore (USD 2 billion) from Indian equities in the first two weeks of this month, taking the total outflow to Rs 1.6 lakh crore (USD 18.4 billion) in 2025. This sharp withdrawal follows a net outflow of Rs 3,765 crore in November, extending the pressure on domestic equity markets....
