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New Delhi: Field-level functionaries of the Election Commission have found "a large number of people" from Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar during house-to-house visits made for the ongoing intensive review of the voters' list in Bihar, officials said Sunday. They asserted that the names of illegal migrants will not be included in the final electoral roll to be published September 30, after a proper enquiry of such people is conducted after August 1. Citing ground reports, EC officials said that ...Read More >
Mumbai: It was being speculated for some time now that YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani is romantically involved with actress Elli AvRam. Now, putting the rumour mills to rest, the couple has decided to make their relationship Insta official with a heart-melting post. Ashish and Elli dropped a joint Instagram post on Saturday, confirming their relationship status. The love-filled photo showed the two posing by the water in the backdrop of a stone bridge, looking blissfully happy in each other's compa ...Read More >
New Delhi: Maalik, headlined by Rajkummar Rao, has collected over Rs 4 crore nett at the domestic box office on its opening day. Also starring Manushi Chhillar, the film is directed by Pulkit of Bhakshak fame. It was released in theatres Friday. Maalik has earned Rs 4.02 crore nett at the domestic box office on day one, according to a press release. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad, the action thriller is a hard-hitting tale of ambition, power, and survival that explores the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action taken report (ATR) from the district magistrate (DM) of Khurda and the special secretary of Home department within one week in connection with a mishap at Lingaraj Temple in the City in February. The NHRC move came while hearing a petition filed by rights activist Akhand. The petitioner informed the commission that servitor Jogendra Samartha, while carrying the sacred 'Mahadeepa' (holy lamp) to the peak of the 11th-ce ...Read More >
Rayagada: A tribal couple in Odisha's Rayagada district was allegedly forced to plough a field with a yoke placed on their shoulders as a form of public punishment for marrying against community traditions, officials said Friday. The alleged incident took place at Kanjamajodi village within Kalyansinghpur police limits Wednesday, they added. A purported video of the incident, which went viral on social media Friday, shows the young man and woman being paraded like oxen with a yoke strapped on ...Read More >
New Delhi: 'Kuberaa', featuring Tamil actor Dhanush, is set to have its OTT debut on Prime Video July 18, the streaming platform announced Friday. Helmed by director Sekhar Kammula of 'Dollar Dreams', 'Anand' and 'Happy Days' fame, the film also features Telugu star Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarab and Dalip Tahil in pivotal roles. It released in theatres June 20. Prime Video shared the announcement on its X handle. "A simple man, and the not-so-simple journey of his redemption arc. #K ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi landed in Bhubaneswar Thursday and headed straight to Baramunda grounds to address a public rally. He is scheduled to speak at the 'Save the Constitution' mega gathering. Security has been tightened across Odisha for Gandhi's visit. In the capital, 53 platoons of police forces have been deployed, along with bomb squads and dog squads, to ensure safety. The Congress 'Save the Constitution' rally is scheduled for Friday at Bhubaneswar's Baramunda grounds ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on board the International Space Station, is expected to begin his journey back to Earth on July 14, said Axiom Space Friday. Shukla, along with three other crew members Peggy Whitson, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Tibor Kapu will undock inside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft from the Harmony module's space-facing port for a return to Earth. "The #Ax4 crew is scheduled to undock from the @Space_Station no earlier than Monday, July 14, at ...Read More >
Rourkela: A new study by researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has highlighted the urgent need for support systems for parents raising children with developmental disabilities. The research underscores the toll that long-term caregiving takes on parents' physical and emotional well-being, particularly in the absence of adequate societal and healthcare support. The study, led by Dr Ramakrishna Biswal, associate professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Scie ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Enthused by the successful plantation of 8,000 trees last year using Miyawaki method, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now set a target to create 20 such mini forests and plant 2 lakh trees across the City and nearby areas. This was disclosed by Mayor Sulochana Das during the launch of a massive tree plantation campaign titled 'A Tree for Mother' at Nagar Bana in Kalinga Nagar area here Thursday. The campaign, jointly organised by the BMC and Forest department, aims ...Read More >
Puri: As many as 48 people, including servitors of the Jagannath Temple, Thursday recorded their statements at a public hearing into the June 29 stampede in Puri that left three dead and over 50 injured, officials said. The hearing was part of the ongoing administrative inquiry being conducted by Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg. This was the second public hearing, following the first held in Bhubaneswar Wednesday. In total, 65 people and organisations have rec ...Read More >
New Delhi: An Indian commerce ministry team will soon visit Washington for another round of talks on the proposed trade agreement with the US to iron out differences in sectors, like agriculture and automobiles, a government official said Thursday. "We are not differentiating between an interim or the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement. We are negotiating a complete deal. Whatever will be finished, we can package it as an interim deal and for the rest, talks will continue," the offici ...Read More >
New Delhi: Linda YaccarinoWednesday announced she is stepping down as the CEO of Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, two years after joining the firm. In a statement on her X handle, Yaccarino said she is "immensely grateful to Musk". "After two incredible years, I've decided to step down as CEO of 𝕏," she said on the social media platform. "X is truly a digital town square for all voices and the world's most powerful culture signal," she added. Yaccarino was hired by Musk to run X in 2 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Seventeen persons recorded their statements at the public hearing on the stampede in Puri in which three people were killed and 50 others injured, according to an official statement. The administrative inquiry into the tragic incident, which happened June 29, is being carried out by Development Commissioner Anu Garg. She has been mandated by the state government to submit a report on how the incident happened and what measures could be taken to avoid such a situation in the future. ...Read More >
Kolkata/Bhubaneswar: The TMC Wednesday alleged that the BJP government in Odisha has illegally detained Bengali-speaking migrant workers on the pretext of identifying unauthorised immigrants, despite the labourers possessing 'valid documents'. The ruling party of West Bengal demanded their immediate release and warned of a larger political movement if such 'targeted harassment' continues. A senior Odisha Police officer, however, said the detained people lack valid documents to establish their r ...Read More >
Vadodara: Nine persons, including a child, were killed and nine others rescued after a portion of a four-decade-old bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Vadodara district Wednesday morning, officials said. A slab of the Gambhira bridge, located on Mahisagar river which connects central Gujarat to the Saurashtra region of the state, collapsed, killing nine persons, Superintendent of Police (Vadodara rural) Rohan Anand said. The bridge was located near Padra town in the district. "According to the det ...Read More >
New Delhi: Employees and workers affiliated with 10 central trade unions went on a day-long strike Wednesday, but essential services remained unaffected. There were reports of the strike impacting a select few services in Kerala, Jharkhand, and Puducherry. The forum has claimed that 25 crore workers are being mobilised for the "general strike" in protest against the new labour codes, along with other issues. All India Trade Union Congress General Secretary Amarjeet Kaur told PTI that the gene ...Read More >
New Delhi: As former India captain Sourav Ganguly turned 53 Tuesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extended a warm greeting to its ex-president, highlighting his stats from his stellar career. After making his international debut in an ODI match against the West Indies in the 1992 Benson and Hedges World Series, Ganguly served the country for 16 glorious years. The left-hander batter went on to be recognised as one of the greatest batters to have come out of India, particula ...Read More >
Patna: In a significant move towards women's empowerment, the Bihar government Tuesday approved 35 per cent reservation exclusively for native women candidates in all categories of direct recruitment across all levels of government services in the state. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, which lasted for about an hour and cleared a total of 43 important proposals. Under the approved proposal, only women who are natives of Bihar will be elig ...Read More >
Puri: The sacred 'Niladri Bije' ritual, marking the return of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra to their abode, the Ratna Simhasan of the Shree Jagannath Temple, after their 12-day stay at the Gundicha temple, will be observed Tuesday. The deities will enter the temple from their chariots in the distinctive 'Goti Pahandi' procession. As part of the tradition, Lord Jagannath offers 'Rasagola' to Goddess Laxmi in a symbolic gesture to appease her for not accompanying Him during t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batter Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the only captain in international cricket history to have won the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy, turned 44 Monday. Lovingly referred to as "Thala" by his fans, Dhoni is one of the most admired cricketers in the world. He currently plays for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), considered one of the most successful teams in the IPL. Dhoni is known for his calm mindset, even in the most intense pressure situations. On ...Read More >
Dubai: Indian media mogul Sanjog Gupta was Monday named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jay Shah-led International Cricket Council (ICC) following an elaborate recruitment process which began in March this year. Gupta, who was serving as the CEO (Sports & Live Experiences) at JioStar, will be taking charge of his new role with immediate effect. The ICC said it received more than 2,500 applications from 25 countries from which 12 candidates were shortlisted. "Candidates ranged fro ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear July 10 a batch of petitions challenging the decision of the Election Commission to undertake special intensive revision of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. A partial working day (PWD) bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions of a battery of senior lawyers led by Kapil Sibal on behalf of several petitioners and agreed to hear the pleas Thursday. Sibal urged the bench to issue notices to th ...Read More >
Puri: One devotee died, and more than 70 others were injured and hospitalised in various incidents in Puri where lakhs of people gathered to witness the 'Suna Besha' (golden attire) ritual of the Rath Yatra festival Sunday, officials said. The 52-year-old deceased, identified as Babaji Behera of Jagatsinghpur district, fell and suffered head injuries after he was disturbed by a monkey near the 'Singha Dwar' (Lion's Gate) of Srimandir. Accompanied by his wife, Behera was witnessing the Suna Besh ...Read More >
Nilagiri: Political tension has escalated in Nilagiri following a dispute between BJP MLA Santosh Kumar Khatua and senior BJD leader Lekhasri Samantsinghar. While several police stations across the state have received complaints from the BJD against Khatua demanding his arrest, the matter has taken a new turn with counter-allegations from the BJP side. Two days ago, a BJD woman leader filed a complaint against Khatua at Nilagiri PS. In response, the BJP held a press conference Friday, describi ...Read More >
Rourkela: A six-year-old elephant calf that was found severely injured in the Saranda forest near the Odisha-Jharkhand border last week has died despite sustained rescue and treatment efforts. A drone survey conducted June 27 as part of a forest security operation spotted the calf near the M canal with severe injuries to its left hind leg. Six teams of forest officials were immediately mobilised to initiate a rescue operation. By Saturday morning, under the leadership of Saranda DFO Abhiroop S ...Read More >
Puri: Lord Jagannath and His Siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots Sunday, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The devotees can have 'darshan' of the deities from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gold, diamond, silver and other precious metals. ...Read More >
New Delhi: 'Metro...In Dino', directed by acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Basu, has collected Rs 9.5 crore nett at the domestic box office in two days. Featuring a star-studded cast of Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkana Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta, the film released in theatres worldwide Friday. According to the tracking site Sacnilk, the film has collected Rs 6 crore nett at the domestic box office on its second day, after opening w ...Read More >
New Delhi: The X account of international news agency Reuters has been withheld in India 'in response to a legal demand,' according to a notice displayed by the platform. However, a government spokesperson clarified that no such legal directive was issued and said it is working with X to resolve the matter. Reuters' X account is likely to be restored soon. "There is no requirement from the Government of India to withhold Reuters and we are continuously working with X to resolve the problem," ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is set to make his acting debut with a Tamil film. Production banner Dream Knight Stories, which is also marking its debut project with the upcoming film, shared the news on its official X handle Friday. The post was re-shared by Raina on his handle. It read, "Welcoming China Thala @sureshraina3 ( on board for #DKSProductionNo1)." The cricketer is often addressed as Chinna Thala by Tamil cricket fans. The video featured Raina entering the stadi ...Read More >
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