Trending

Puri: The authorities of Shree Jagannath temple here Monday decided to start the much-awaited inventory work of the Ratna Bhandar (treasury) at the 12th-century shrine from March 25, after a gap of 48 years, a senior official said. The decision in this regard was taken...

Berhampur/Kendrapara: The Israel-US strikes on Iran, and Tehran's retaliatory measures in several Gulf countries, have triggered anxiety and fear among families of Odia workers stranded in conflict-hit West Asia, with many appealing to authorities for safe evacuation. Several workers from Odisha, particularly from Ganjam and...

Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Monday spoke to widening concerns that the US-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, "This is not Iraq. This is not endless." Hegseth, along with Air Force Gen Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint...

Isfahan (Iran): Fear and uncertainty have gripped several Indian students stranded in Iran as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with many appealing to the Indian government for evacuation or relocation to safer places. Fatima, a student at the Isfahan University of Medical...

New Delhi: Oil prices could exceed $100 per barrel if tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is not swiftly restored, as the waterway's closure threatens to disrupt 15 per cent of global oil supply and 20 per cent of global LNG supply, consultancy Wood...

New Delhi: Pakistan cricket authorities are expected to impose a heavy fine of five million rupees (approximately 17900 USD) on underperforming male cricketers after the team's exit in the Super Eight round in Sri Lanka, according to a news report Monday. "Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)...

Mumbai: Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has officially joined the cast of Tumbbad 2. The actor is expected to bring formidable depth to the sequel’s narrative. While details about his character are still under wraps, it’s suggested that he will play a pivotal role central to the...

Mumbai: India and England will meet in the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the third straight edition when they face off at Wankhede Stadium in the 2026 tournament. The two teams also clashed at the same stage in 2022 and 2024....

New Delhi: India's manufacturing sector activity growth jumped to a four-month high of 56.9 in February, supported by substantial improvement in domestic demand even as growth in new export orders witnessed a decline, a monthly survey said Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing...

Holi 2026: Holi is among the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals across India. Observed in the month of ‘Falgun’, it marks the arrival of spring. As flowers blossom and the air turns pleasant, the festive spirit naturally fills the surroundings. Beyond being a celebration...