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Mumbai: Heavy police security was deployed in Mumbai's Mazgaon area after a clash broke out between two groups during a procession organised for bringing a Ganesh idol Sunday night. The situation became tense after Ganesh festival organisers alleged that eggs were hurled at their procession...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to impose a penalty of Rs 250 per day with a ceiling of Rs 5,000 on officers responsible for delay in providing public services notified under the Odisha Right to Public Services Act, 2012, a minister said Monday. Revenue...

Beijing: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing Monday for a two-day visit to take part in the Special Representatives talks on the India-China boundary question with his Chinese counterpart and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The talks - scheduled for Tuesday - assume significance...

Dhenkanal: A female elephant, aged around 15-20 years, was found dead in a paddy field in Odisha's Dhenkanal district Monday, with a preliminary investigation indicating that it died of electrocution after coming in contact with an electric fence, forest officials said. The incident took place...

New Delhi: H1N1 influenza cases have increased in Delhi and parts of North India in recent weeks, with experts advising people, particularly those at higher risk of complications, to take precautions but stressed that there is no evidence of the virus becoming more virulent. Speaking...

Washington: President Donald Trump Monday threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian automobiles, car parts and steel starting next year as the trade rift with Ottawa continued to deepen. The announcement comes after trade talks between otherwise allies and reliable trading partners...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday said 95 per cent of grievances received during his public hearing sessions had been resolved, asserting that empathy, compassion and solidarity with people in distress were the basic principles of his government's governance. "Today alone, we received...

New Delhi: New SIM card rules came into effect in India from Monday, and telecom companies have been instructed to stop issuing mobile connections to people who have already reached the permitted limit. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom operators to identify customers...

Kendujhar/Sundaragada: Brahmani River has reached its warning level following heavy rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system, while the Baitarani has caused the maximum damage in several parts of Odisha, Water Resources Department Chief Engineer Dilip Raut said Monday. Water flow in the Brahmani is being...

New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Monday called for a protest march in Delhi September 5, accusing the Centre of failing to honour the promises made July 25 to convince the outfit to withdraw its 36-day agitation against examination irregularities. The march, to be...