Naveen releases BJD election manifesto; promises to spend Rs 1 lakh-crore for youths, free electricity up to 100 units
Bhubaneswar: The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Thursday unveiled its manifesto for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls with the goal of making Odisha the No. 1 state in the country by 2036. Releasing the regional party's manifesto, BJD president Naveen Patnaik announced the introduction of Kalingashree and Kalinga...
Read moreUS Ambassador Garcetti dismisses concerns about democracy in India
Washington: The Biden administration's top diplomat in New Delhi Thursday dismissed concerns being raised in certain quarters about democracy in India and observed that in many ways Indians are better than the Americans. At an event organised here by the Council on Foreign Relations, a top American think-tank, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti told the audience he was confident that "10 years from now India is going to be a...
Read moreRCB beat Punjab Kings by 60 runs
Dharamsala: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by 60 runs in their Indian Premier League match here Thursday. Star batter Virat Kohli slammed a 47-ball 92 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 241/7 after being invited to bat first. In reply, Punjab Kings were all out for 181 in 17 overs. Rilee Rossouw made 61 in 27 balls, while Shashank Singh got 37 in 19 balls. Mohammed Siraj picked up 3/43 for...
Read moreCanada has not shared any specific evidence or information yet on Nijjar killing case: MEA
New Delhi: India Thursday said Canada has informed it about the arrest of three Indian citizens in the case of killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar but it has not provided any "specific" evidence or information in the matter yet. "Let me first make it clear that no specific or relevant evidence or information has been shared by the Canadian authorities till date," external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said....
Read moreRemove police for ’15 seconds’: BJP’s Navneet Rana to Owaisi brothers; not scared, says AIMIM
Hyderabad: In a scathing attack against AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and his brother Akbaruddin, BJP leader Navneet Rana has said that if the police were removed from duty for "15 seconds, the brothers would not know from where they came and where they went". The comments drew sharp criticism from Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi. Revanth Reddy, who referred to her comments without mentioning her...
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US Ambassador Garcetti dismisses concerns about democracy in India
Washington: The Biden administration's top diplomat in New Delhi Thursday dismissed concerns being raised in certain quarters about democracy in India and observed that in many ways Indians are better than the Americans. At an event organised here by the Council on Foreign Relations, a top American think-tank, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti told the audience...
Leverkusen rallies late in draw with Roma to preserve unbeaten record and reach Europa League final
Leverkusen (Germany): Bayer Leverkusen had a double reason to celebrate in stoppage time Thursday. Not only did it reach the Europa League final and keep its treble bid on course but substitute Josip Stanišic's late goal preserved its remarkable unbeaten record as Leverkusen rescued a 2-2 draw against Roma. Both had seemed at risk during the semifinal...
Full-length movies, AI audience coming soon on X: Elon Musk
New Delhi: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Friday, said that subscribed users can post movies, TV series or podcasts on the platform and earn money via monetisation. Replying to his sister Tosca Musk who co-founded the streaming service Passionflix, the tech billionaire said that users can now post their full-length movies on X. “Post your movies,...
Colin Munro retires from international cricket after T20 WC snub
Christchurch: New Zealand's Colin Munro, a bruising top-order batter, Friday announced his retirement from international cricket after he was not included in the national team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Munro played one Test, 57 ODIs and 65 T20Is for the Kiwis amassing a total of 3010 runs, but it was in the shortest format the...
Cops dismantle Andhra health camp in Pottangi
Pottangi: The efforts of the Andhra Pradesh government to induct villages under the Kotia panchayat in Koraput district continue. The Andhra government in the past had attempted to do so by offering lucrative sops to residents of various villages in Koraput district. Despite being thwarted on a number of occasions, the Andhra government has persisted with its...
Former accountant held for Rs 2.63cr fraud
Bhubaneswar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested a former accountant of a company for Rs 2.63 crore alleged fraud. The accused has been identified as Saroj Kumar Mohanty of Kaliabora in Jagatsinghpur district. EOW sleuths arrested him from City May 8 on the basis of a complaint lodged by managing director of Sealcoat Structural Works Private...
Prez confers Padma awards
New Delhi: Yesteryear actor Vyjayanthimala Bali, Telugu star Konidela Chiranjeevi, the first woman judge of the Supreme Court late M Fathima Beevi and ‘Bombay Samachar’ owner Hormusji N Cama were among the eminent persons conferred Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu Thursday. BJP leader O Rajagopal, Ladakh’s spiritual leader Togdan Rinpochey, Tamil actor late ‘Captain’ Vijayakant (both...
First-timer challenges Cuttack veteran
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state is going to be held May 13. The Cuttack Lok Sabha seat, one of the 21 parliamentary constituencies in the state, will go for voting in the third phase, May 25. This Lok Sabha seat holds a special significance as the historic Silver...
Horoscope May 10: Profitable day for Capricorn; check predictions for other zodiac signs
Aries: So, busy bee, you finally realise you've been ignoring your near and dear. And now, it's going to cost you a lot of effort to make it up to them. Dinner at the finest restaurant, a trip to the theatre, shopping at a posh boutique... be ready to splurge, says Ganesha! Taurus: Your vision today will...
RCB beat Punjab Kings by 60 runs
Dharamsala: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by 60 runs in their Indian Premier League match here Thursday. Star batter Virat Kohli slammed a 47-ball 92 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 241/7 after being invited to bat first. In reply, Punjab Kings were all out for 181 in 17 overs. Rilee Rossouw made 61 in 27 balls,...