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Mumbai: Advertising legend Piyush Pandey has passed away this morning. He was 70. Piyush Pandey's sister Ila Arun confirmed his passing in a statement. "Dear loved ones, With a devastated, heartbroken, and lifeless spirit, I am writing to inform you that we have lost our dearest and greatest brother, Piyush Pandey, this morning. Further details will be shared by my brother Prasoon Pandey. Rest in peace, dear brother," the statement read. Pandey started his advertising journey in 1982 with Ogi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has launched a strict awareness campaign warning the public -- especially the youth and social media enthusiasts -- against the deadly and illegal practice of shooting videos or making "reels" on the railway tracks, near the tracks or on the footboards or roofs of running trains. It has clarified that such reckless act is not only life-threatening but is also a punishable offence under the Railways Act, 1989. The move comes in response to a worrying trend ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan and discussed some new industrial projects in the state. During the meeting Vedanta expressed its willingness to invest about Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha in the coming days. This will create more than 1 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities in the state. The state government is also committed to promoting this investment and it is reported that the necessary land and other facilit ...Read More >
Chennai: The US Consulate General Chennai on Thursday announced that it will re-open and restart visa application processing services. In a post on X, the consulate said, "US Consulate General Chennai will re-open and restart visa application processing services on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Please note: Only applicants with appointments scheduled for October 23 may come in on that date." It added, "Applicants whose appointments were canceled due to visa service closures on October 22 are cur ...Read More >
Berhampur: A deal of Rs 50 lakh was made to kill Berhampur lawyer Pitabas Panda. Berhampur SP Sarvana Vivek M gave this information at the press meet held on Wednesday. According to the SP, a team first came from Bihar to kill Pitabas. They came from Bihar between September 10 to September 14 and carried out the raid. However they could not kill him due to some unavoidable circumstances. Later, Pitabas was killed according to Plan B. A deal of Rs 50 lakh was made for the murder. They took Rs 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Gold price in India has increased by Rs 2080 for 24 carats and Rs 1900 for 22 carats in the last 24 hours. On October 21, 2025, 24-carat gold (10 grams) is priced at Rs 1,32,770 while 22-carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,21,700. On Monday (October 20), the Gold Rate in India was recorded at Rs 1,30,690 for 24 carats and Rs 1,19,800 for 22 carats. In Odisha's capital city, Bhubaneswar, the rate of the yellow metal has increased in the last 24 hours. It has been recorded as Rs 1,3 ...Read More >
Mumbai: At least four people, including a six-year-old, lost their lives after a fire broke out at a residential complex in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai on the wee hours of Tuesday morning. The deceased have been identified as Vaidik Balakrishna (6), Pooja Rajan (39), Sundar Balakrishnan (46), and Kamal Heeralal Jain (84). As per reports, the fire incident took place at 2 am at the Raheja Complex in Navi Mumbai's Vashi. Three flats were affected in the fire. The cause of the fire is not known yet ...Read More >
Karnataka: In a shocking incident, a 35 year old man lost his life after jumping from an escalator inside a popular mall on Magadi Road in Bengaluru. The incident happened on Monday morning on the third floor of GT mall. According to the reports, the man had been struggling with depression for several years and was receiving treatment at NIMHANS. He had also tried to end his life once before in June last year, by jumping in front of a train at Hosahalli Metro station but survived that attempt. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Diwali festivities have officially begun across the country, and Bollywood celebrities are embracing the season of lights with family and close friends. Amid grand Diwali parties and intimate celebrations, actor Ibrahim Ali Khan shared a joyful moment with his brothers, Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan (Jeh), giving fans a glimpse of their pre-Diwali celebrations. Taking to his Instagram handle, Ibrahim posted a selfie with Taimur and Jeh, with the trio sharing a cheerful and cand ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and politician husband Raghav Chadha have embarked on the chapter of parenthood with the arrival of their first child- a boy. On Sunday, Parineeti and Raghav announced the birth of their baby boy via a joint Instagram post. They posted a sweet note which read, "He's finally here! Our baby boy. And we literally can't remember life before! Arms full, our hearts are fuller. First we had each other, now we have everything. The couple signed off with, "Wi ...Read More >
Nilgiris: Train services on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) were canceled on Sunday following heavy rains and multiple landslides in the region. According to Southern Railway, "earth slips" occurred at several locations along the route, with boulders, mud, and fallen trees blocking the track between Kallar and Coonoor, disrupting train movement. As a result, the train services were canceled for October 19. "Train No. 56136 Mettupalayam - Udagamandalam. Train No. 56137 Udagamandalam - Mettu ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Gold in Odisha sold for Rs 250 crore on Dhanteras despite the skyrocketing price of gold. People rushed to jewellery shops to buy gold, as it is regarded auspicious to buy gold on Dhanteras. Every year on Dhanteras the gold prices surge due to demand and this year is no exception. The gold price in Odisha stood at Rs 1,21,883 per 10 grams. A huge rush was witnessed in several jewellery shops to buy gold. As per reports, jewellery shops in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Berhampur ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area is brewing over the Bay of Bengal, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting its formation on October 21, intensifying into a depression by October 23. Currently, a cyclone is active over the southeast Bay of Bengal, adjacent to the South Andaman Sea. Under its influence, the low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwestwards, gaining strength and potentially turning into a depression, likely to impact Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. IMD D ...Read More >
Sabarkantha: At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two groups on Friday night at Majra village in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district, police said. The clash, which broke out over a dispute between two groups, led to the vandalism and burning of over 30 vehicles, including 10 four-wheelers and 20 two-wheelers, prompting police authorities to initiate action and arrest 20 people. Speaking to ANI, Sabarkantha Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Atul Patel said the incident occurred ar ...Read More >
Patnagarh: In a tragic incident, there has been an accident in Bolangir district of Odisha in which one person has been killed and as many as seven people have been critically injured. The accident took place on Sambalpur NH 26 near Jamsar. Late last night, a Bolero hit a truck standing on the roadside. As a result, one person died and seven others were seriously injured. The deceased has been identified as Kaviram Jagat. According to information, eight people including the driver had gone to ...Read More >
Mumbai: Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) has announced a special festive campaign "Jio Gold 24K Days", which allows customers to start investing in gold with as little as Rs 10. The scheme also gives buyers a 2 per cent gold bonus and prizes worth Rs 10 lakh on purchases made during Dhanteras and Diwali. As part of the limited-period offer, customers purchasing digital gold worth Rs 2,000 or more between October 18 and 23, 2025, through the JioFinance or MyJio apps, will receive 2 per cen ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A seventh-semester student at BMS College of Engineering in South Bengaluru's Basavanagudi area was allegedly raped by her junior inside a men's washroom on the campus, police said on Friday. According to police, the Hanumanthanagar police arrested Jeevan Gowda, 21, a fifth-semester student, on Wednesday in connection with the alleged assault. He is currently in judicial custody. The incident reportedly took place on October 10, but the First Information Report (FIR) was filed on Oc ...Read More >
Perth: Indian batting stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have begun practicing ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, which is set to start on Sunday. In a video posted by BCCI on X, Hitman and Kohli were seen together sweating it out in the nets, where the stalwart batters showcased some of their batting skills as they middled the ball during the practice sessions. Sharma and Kohli were also seen honing their fielding skills, with Kohli practising short catches and Hit ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Hema Malini mourned the demise of the actor and her dear friend Pankaj Dheer on Thursday. Dheer passed away on October 15 after battling cancer. Taking to her Instagram handle, Hema Malini expressed sorrow for the passing of Mahabharat actor Pankaj Dheer. While remembering the artist, the actress described the actor as an "affectionate" and "enthusiastic person" who passed away after a courageous fight with cancer. "I have lost a very dear friend yesterday and am total ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha and husband Zaheer Iqbal have been making headlines for a rumoured pregnancy, Zaheer gave a playful twist at producer Ramesh Taurani's Diwali bash. A viral video of Zaheer Iqbal placing his hand on Sonakshi Sinha's stomach and making a playful comment has emerged online. In the now-viral video, Zaheer playfully teased Sonakshi by touching her stomach as if trying to hide the 'baby bump'. The actress couldn't stop laughing when he caught her off guard. Sh ...Read More >
Nuapada: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the Vijay Sankalp Samabesh in Nuapada. The CM appealed to the people to vote for BJP candidate Jay Dholakia in large numbers in the upcoming by-poll. According to reports, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, BJP State President Manmohan Samal and many other ministers and MLAs attended the event. It is worth mentioning here that on this occasion, senior BJD leader Lambodar Nial and his suppor ...Read More >
New-Delhi: India will host the Commonwealth games 2030 in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. The announcement was confirmed by the External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. "India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad - a proud moment for Bharat and Gujarat. It is a testament to PM @narendramodi's vision of world-class infrastructure and nurturing sporting talent," he wrote on X. The recommendation represents a landmark moment for the Commonwealth Sport Movement. The 2030 Games will mark the cen ...Read More >
New Delhi: The gold and silver prices have increased ahead of Diwali in India on October 16, 2025. The Gold price in India has been recorded at Rs 1,29,440 per 10 grams for 24 carats while 22-carat gold per 10 grams costs Rs 1,18,650 on Thursday. On October 16, 2025, the 18 carat gold price is recorded at Rs 97,080. Bhubaneswar, has recorded the cost of 24 carats gold at Rs 1,28,890 per 10 grams while 22-carat gold per 10 grams is priced at Rs 1,18,150. The gold price today in India across maj ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday hiked the Dearness Allowance (DA) of state government employees by three percent. As per the press release issued by the Chief Minister Office (CMO), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a three percent increase in DA for state government PSU employees. With today's hike of three percent, the total DA of the state government PSU employees' increased from 55 percent to 58 percent. The DA hike in Odisha will be implemented retrospectively ...Read More >
Bengaluru: In a chilling incident, Bengaluru police have arrested Dr Mahendra Reddy, a general surgeon, for the murder of his wife, Dr Kruthika M Reddy, a dermatologist by administering overdose of anaesthetic drug. According to the police, the husband, Dr Reddy, allegedly overdosed his wife, Kruthika with anaesthetic drugs that caused fatal respiratory depression, leading to the death of the victim. Kruthika reportedly fell ill and was immediately rushed to the nearby hospital in Ayyappa Layo ...Read More >
Bahraich: A man-eating wolf, which had attacked over 25 people recently, was neutralized by shooters of the Forest Department in the Kaiserganj area, early morning today. Forest conservator of Devipatan division, Dr. Sammaran, stated that two of four attacking wolves have been neutralized, and the teams are searching for the remaining two, out of which one is injured. "At 4 am today, we neutralized a wolf that had attacked humans. In total, there were four wolves, of which two have been neutra ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Today is the birthday of BJD President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. This time, the opposition party leader will celebrate his birthday in a different way. After a gap of about 6 months, he will participate in a public program. He will join the party's padayatra in the Ekamra Bhubaneswar constituency and will encourage the party workers. It is worth mentioning here that on the birth anniversary of Pandit Utkalamani Gopabandhu Das, the BJD's state-wide Jansampark padaya ...Read More >
Bhadrak: Police ASI suspended for dereliction of duty. The suspended ASI has been identified as Sushant Kumar Nayak, working in Bhadrak Town Police Station. According to reports, he had been working in the town police station for about two years, but his work was not satisfactory. Even the town police station officer had reprimanded him several times for not performing police service and work properly. But despite this, the police station officer informed Bhadrak SP about this as he was not pe ...Read More >
Kolkata: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, broke her silence on Durgapur rape case on Sunday, stating that "girls should not be allowed to go outside at night". She said it is unfair to blame her government since the incident took place at a private medical college. "The college authorities should have ensured her safety. "She was studying in a private medical college. Whose responsibility is it? How did she come out at 12.30 at night?" she asked in her first remarks to the media after the incid ...Read More >
Cuttack: The curfew in Cuttack has been withdrawn officially informed Police Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh today. However, the police has heightened its security. According to information, the police force continues to be deployed. Police patrolling has been increased in sensitive area of the city. Fortunately, no incidents of indiscipline have been reported during the 36-hour curfew in Cuttack. The normalcy in Cuttack is being restored. The curfew was imposed in Cuttack till 10.00 am today ...Read More >
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