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Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, today strongly condemned the derogatory remarks made by BJP MLA Santosh Khatua against a senior BJD woman leader, calling them "extremely unfortunate and utterly unacceptable." In a statement, Naveen said that attempting to malign a woman's character in public discourse as a form of political retaliation reflects a "perverse mentality" and is aimed at silencing women's voices in politic ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Administrative Service Association (OASA) today called off its cease-work agitation following the arrest of BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan in connection with the recent assault on Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo. The OAS officers had launched the agitation demanding immediate action against Pradhan, who was named as the prime accused in the FIR lodged by Sahoo at Kharvelnagar Police Station. The BJP leader surrendered before ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jagannath Pradhan was arrested on Wednesday after surrendering before Commissionerate Police in connection with the alleged assault on Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo. The BJP leader was named as the prime accused in the FIR lodged by Sahoo at Kharvelnagar Police Station. Speaking to the media before surrendering, Pradhan said that he has condemned the attack and catego ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a disturbing media report highlighting a brutal atrocity against two Scheduled Caste persons in Odisha's Ganjam district. The incident, which occurred on June 26, 2025, involved the victims being brutally assaulted, forced to eat grass, and made to drink drain water by individuals from another community on suspicion of cattle smuggling. According to the report, the victims were also forcibly tonsured and th ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Wednesday announced the renaming of the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development. The ministry, in a statement, said the renaming reflects the Institute's evolving role and renewed focus on region-specific, mission-driven support for the holistic development of women and children across the country. Furthering this objective, a new R ...Read More >
New Delhi: Coal production from the country's captive and commercial mines shot up by a robust 16.4 per cent to 46.01 million tonnes during the first quarter (April-June) of the financial year 2025-26 from 39.53 million tonnes in the same quarter of the previous year, according to official figures released on Wednesday. The dispatches of coal from these mines rose by 13 per cent to 51.63 million tonnes in the April-June quarter of the current financial year compared to 45.68 million tonnes in t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Sigachi Industries said on Wednesday that the blast at its facility at Pashamylaram in Telangana resulted in the death of 40 people and left 33 injured. The company issued a brief statement, the first since the blast rocked the facility at Pashamyalaram industrial area in Sangareddy district near Hyderabad on Monday. "It is with anguish that we share details of the accident that occurred at the Sigachi Industries facility in Pashamylaram, Telangana, resulting in the loss of 40 value ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a powerful show of solidarity, the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) and Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) officers across all districts have gone mass leave, bringing the state's administrative machinery to a standstill. The strike is in response to the brutal assault on Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo, which has ignited outrage among bureaucrats. The Odisha Administrative Service Association (OASA), in a critical meeting on Tuesday, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) and Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) began an indefinite mass leave on Tuesday to protest the assault on Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo on June 30. The protest covers all the districts of the state. It has been decided Tuesday evening in a special meeting at OASA Bhawan that the strike will continue till the main culprit Jaga Pradhan is arrested under non bailable offences. So all OAS officers all ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) and Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) officers in 16 districts began an indefinite mass leave on Tuesday to protest the assault on Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo on June 30. The protest covers Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, Rayagada, Deogarh, Nuapada, Subarnapur, Balasore, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Bolangir, Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, and Jharsuguda. The officers demand strict action agains ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1 (ANI): Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra found himself in a heartwarming encounter with "a kind-hearted uncle" while strolling down a quiet street in Bengaluru. The unexpected meeting turned into a memorable conversation, showcasing Neeraj's approachable nature and the admiration he garners from fans of all ages. Neeraj Chopra Classic's official Instagram handle posted a heartwarming reel, Also Read | 'Second Birthdate': Sushmita Sen Shares Paralympia ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik has expressed his grief over the loss of so many lives in a fire accident at a chemical factory in Telangana. "Deeply saddened to know about the tragic loss of so many lives in a fire accident at a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Wishing speedy recovery to those who sustained injuries", the BJD President wrote on ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Employees and officers of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) today halted work and wore black badges in protest following a violent attack on Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo in his office on Monday. The assault, allegedly linked to a local BJP leader, has sparked outrage among BMC staff, who are demanding justice and enhanced security measures. According to reports, six assailants stormed Sahoo's workplace, reportedly enraged over a contentious phone call involving ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Naveen Patnaik on Monday expressed profound shock and outrage over the brutal assault on Ratnakar Sahoo, Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). LoP Naveen urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to take immediate action to restore faith in his government. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight at the BMC office in the heart of Odisha's capital, has ...Read More >
Hyderabad: At least eight workers, including one from Odisha, were killed and 28 others injured in a massive reactor blast at Sigachi Chemicals in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad on Monday. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. in the industrial area of Sangareddy district, Telangana. The explosion triggered a massive fire that engulfed the factory premises. Firefighters, managed to control the flames. Among the deceased was Nagarjit Tiwari from Odisha, who succumbed to injuries at a private hospit ...Read More >
Bhopal: After decades of lingering uncertainty, the disposal of 307 tonnes of toxic waste (earlier 347 tonnes) from the infamous Union Carbide factory responsible for the Bhopal gas tragedy, has now been disposed. The Madhya Pradesh High Court had issued directives in this regard earlier to dispose it in maximum 72 days. "The process, which began from the evening of May 5 was completed on June 29 evening," a senior officer in the MP Pollution Control Board told IANS. It was burnt at a private ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan is a proud father as fans showered son Abhishek Bachchan with love and admiration on completing 25 years in the film industry. As is a ritual now, Big B stepped out of his residence Jalsa to greet his fans, but this time, the crowd was holding posters of Abhishek, marking his silver jubilee in Bollywood. One of the admirers was heard saying, "Congratulating Abhishek sir on completing 25 years in Bollywood, love you." Dropping a video compilation of the precious moment ...Read More >
Mumbai: The USA's shift toward de-globalisation may ironically lead to a new avatar of globalisation that is multi-polar, regional, and driven by domestic imperatives for which India is well-positioned to emerge as one of the new centres of gravity, industrialist Anand Mahindra has said. In his address to shareholders in the Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Annual Report for 2024-25, Anand Mahindra, said globalisation is evolving and the US market centrality and China-centric supply chains are ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Following a tragic stampede in Puri that killed three devotees, the Odisha Government on Sunday transferred Puri District Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain and Superintendent of Police Vinit Agrawal. Two senior police officials, DCP Vishnu Pati and Commandant Ajay Padhee, were suspended for dereliction of duty. Khordha Collector Chanchal Rana and Odisha Police STF DIGP Pinak Mishra have been appointed as the new Puri Collector and SP, respectively, according to the Chief Minister' ...Read More >
Puri: Biju Janata Dal President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Sunday made a scathing attack on the BJP-led Odisha government for the deadly stampede at Saradhabali in Puri during this year's Rath Yatra. The tragic incident claimed three lives and left several others injured, further intensifying public outrage over the administration's handling of the grand festival. "Today's stampede, occurring just a day after the abysmal failure of crowd management during the RathYatra that lef ...Read More >
Thane, Jun 29 (PTI) Police have arrested a 30-year-old fruit seller for illegally possessing two country-made pistols in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, the police's anti-extortion cell raided the man's premises at Bandarpada locality in Kalyan area on June 25, assistant police inspector Sunil Tarmale said. The police seized two country-made pistols and a live cartridge, valued at Rs 1.05 lakh, from the fruit seller, who had two previous criminal ...Read More >
Puri: A tragic stampede near Gundicha Temple at Saradhabali in Puri claimed three lives and injured several others on Sunday during the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri. The incident occurred around 4:30 AM when darshan of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra began, as per reports. The injured were rushed to the district headquarters hospital, where three devotees were declared dead. Relatives of the deceased blamed the tragedy on mismanagement, alleging a lack of ass ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connecti ...Read More >
Puri: Lakhs of devotees were left disheartened during the world famous Rath Yatra in Puri on Friday as the Nandighosha chariot of Lord Jagannath was halted due to crowd mismanagement. Despite extensive planning, multiple high-level reviews, and robust preparations, the administration failed to manage the massive turnout. The situation led to a halt in the movement of Lord Jagannath's chariot, drawing sharp criticism from devotees. Many blamed both the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA ...Read More >
Mumbai: BJD President and Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik, currently undergoing treatment at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, watched the world famous Rath Yatra live on television with deep devotion. The BJD President was seen with folded hands, engrossed in the live broadcast of the divine festival, reflecting his steadfast reverence for Lord Jagannath despite being away from his home state. Earlier, Naveen extended heartfelt Rath Yatra greetings to the people of the state from t ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian stock markets ended on a strong note on Friday, with benchmark indices touching a nine-month high. Investors were in a positive mood as tensions in West Asia eased amid reports of a 'great' India-US trade deal possibility, thus lifting market confidence and encouraging buying. The Sensex climbed 303.03 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 84,058.90. It traded within a range of 83,645.41 to 84,089.35 during the day. This is the fourth straight session of gains for the benchm ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday dismissed remarks made by Minister K.N. Rajanna suggesting political changes in Karnataka, saying it is better to ignore such statements, and that there is no internal rift in the state unit. He said this while responding to media queries here after paying floral tributes to Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda's statue on the occasion of his 516th birth anniversary, near the eastern entrance of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. When mediapersons asked him about M ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal President and Leader of Opposition in Assembly Naveen Patnaik has extended his warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra. Naveen, who is currently undergoing treatment at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, extended his heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the people through a video message. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Naveen Patnaik, wishing him a speedy recovery and a swift retur ...Read More >
Godda (Jharkhand): A case of gang rape of a minor tribal girl has come to light in the Jharkhand's Godda district and eight accused have been arrested while remaining two others are absconding, police said on Sunday. After an FIR was registered in connection with the case in the Sundarpahari police station area of the district on Sunday, the police swung into action and arrested eight persons. A manhunt has been launched by the police to nab the remaining two accused persons. The eight accuse ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA from Jubilee Hills constituency in Hyderabad, Maganti Gopinath, passed away on Sunday following a massive heart attack three days ago. He was 63. He breathed his last at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, where he was admitted on June 5 following a massive heart attack. He was in critical condition and was on a ventilator. According to a hospital bulletin, he was declared dead around 5.45 a.m. Gopinath, who has been representing the Jubilee Hills consti ...Read More >
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