BJP daydreaming on forming govt in Odisha: Naveen Patnaik
Pollution wreaking havoc in Kendrapara
Kendrapara: This coastal district lacks a major industry with most of the residents earning their livelihood from agriculture. However, toxic effluents discharged by companies spread across four neighbouring districts, have made it living hell for people residing here. These chemicals...
Mahanadi riverbed turns breeding ground for Indian skimmers
NGT fiat to Maha Cement
Cops, villagers clash during anti-drug drive
BJD govt’s expire date is June 4: PM Modi in Odisha
Berhampur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday asserted that the expiry date of the BJD government in Odisha is June 4, the day the assembly election results will be announced. Addressing his first election rally in the state, Modi urged people to give a chance to the BJP to make Odisha...
Read moreIsrael begins Rafah evacuation ahead of planned military operation
Tel Aviv: The Israeli military called on residents of eastern Rafah, in southern Gaza, to evacuate to an ‘expanded humanitarian area,’ ahead of a possible offensive. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Monday said that it "encourages" residents of eastern Rafah to move to an expanded humanitarian area in the al-Mawasi refugee camp on the Mediterranean, not far from the border with Egypt. "In accordance with the approval of the government, an...
Read moreReports of NEET-UG question paper leak baseless, every single paper has been accounted for: NTA
New Delhi: The reports claiming question paper leak in the medical entrance exam NEET-UG are "completely baseless and without any ground", the National Testing Agency (NTA) clarified Monday. Stressing that every question paper has been "accounted for", the NTA said that purported images of the question paper circulating on social media have no relation with the actual paper. "It has been ascertained from NTA's security protocols and Standard Operating Procedures that...
Read moreSex videos: SIT continues grilling ex-PM Deve Gowda’s son Revanna arrested in victim’s abduction case
Bengaluru: The Karnataka CID’s SIT continued grilling former Prime Minister, HD Deve Gowda’s son JD(S) MLA HD Revanna Monday, even as he refused to sign the statement prepared by the authorities. HD Revanna was arrested Saturday in connection with the kidnapping case registered against him by the son of one of the victims who was seen being sexually abused by Prajwal Revanna in the videos that were leaked. The episode has...
Read moreExcise policy scam: Delhi court rejects BRS leader K. Kavitha bail plea
New Delhi: A Delhi court Monday denied regular bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Kavitha in connection with the money laundering cases being probed by CBI and ED related to the alleged excise policy scam. Currently, Kavitha, the daughter of BRS supremo and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, is in judicial custody till May 7. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Court pronounced the order on...
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BJP daydreaming on forming govt in Odisha: Naveen Patnaik
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik Monday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that BJP will form government in Odisha as "daydreaming". Modi addressing two elections rallies at Berhampur and Nabarangpur in Odisha asserted that the expiry date of the BJD government in Odisha is June 4, the day the Assembly election...
Preity Zinta struggled with injuries during ‘Sangharsh’ shoot
Mumbai: Actress Preity Zinta took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about the "tough shoot" of her 1999 film Sangharsh, where she endured injuries including a broken leg, chipped teeth, and a cut lip. Preity Monday engaged in a quick chat session with her fans on X. A user asked if actor Ashutosh Rana’s convincing act...
India, Ghana agree to operationalise UPI link within six months
New Delhi: India and Ghana have agreed to operationalise Unified Payment Interface (UPI) with Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems within six months in order to enable instant fund transfers for users in both countries, the Commerce Ministry said Monday, The discussions were part of a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting between Indian and Ghanaian officials in...
Israel begins Rafah evacuation ahead of planned military operation
Tel Aviv: The Israeli military called on residents of eastern Rafah, in southern Gaza, to evacuate to an ‘expanded humanitarian area,’ ahead of a possible offensive. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Monday said that it "encourages" residents of eastern Rafah to move to an expanded humanitarian area in the al-Mawasi refugee camp on the Mediterranean, not far...
Hemant Soren moves SC against rejection of his plea challenging arrest by ED
New Delhi: Former Chief Minister Hemant Soren moved the Supreme Court Monday against the Jharkhand High Court order dismissing his application challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Appearing before a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, senior advocate Kapil Sibal mentioned the...
ICC reveals nominees for April Player of the Month awards
Dubai: Pakistan’s left-arm fast-bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus and UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem have made it to the shortlist for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for April 2024. Afridi earns the nomination for his wicket-taking endeavours in the side’s drawn T20I series against New Zealand at home. Erasmus was a pivotal figure...
Supreme Court asks Maharashtra to implement its directions issued in 1992-93 Mumbai riots case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday directed the Maharashtra government to implement its directions such as ensuring disposal of cases, granting compensation to the kith and kin of the missing victims of the 1992 Mumbai riots and undertaking police reforms. Irked over the non-compliance of its directions issued in a judgment of November 4, 2022, a bench...
Reports of NEET-UG question paper leak baseless, every single paper has been accounted for: NTA
New Delhi: The reports claiming question paper leak in the medical entrance exam NEET-UG are "completely baseless and without any ground", the National Testing Agency (NTA) clarified Monday. Stressing that every question paper has been "accounted for", the NTA said that purported images of the question paper circulating on social media have no relation with the actual...
Abhishek Bachchan returning for ‘Housefull 5’
New Delhi: Actor Abhishek Bachchan is set to star in the upcoming comedy Housefull 5, the makers said Monday. The actor, who previously featured in the third installment of the film franchise, joins already announced cast members Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh in the new movie. Tarun Mansukhani, known for Dostana and Drive, will direct Housefull 5....
Bumrah pens heartfelt birthday note for wife Sanjana Ganesan
New Delhi: Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah Monday wrote a heartfelt post for his wife Sanjana Ganesan on her birthday. Bumrah, who is currently playing for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024, came up with a loving caption as he shared wishes for his "favourite person". "happy birthday to my person, the one who completes me...