Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal Tuesday, bringing more rains to Odisha, a weather official said. However, there is no need to panic as there is no forecast for a cyclone, she said. A low pressure is likely to form around May 27. This will bring heavy rains []

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday said he showcased his governments impactful initiatives at the meeting of NDA CMs in New Delhi. Majhi, the first BJP Chief Minister of Odisha, said he also drew inspiration from the success of other NDA governed states. Describing his experience at the conclave, Majhi said it was []

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Sunday suggested that Odisha can strengthen its historical ties with Southeast Asian countries by enhancing port infrastructure, adopting green shipping, and promoting digital and cultural connectivity. During his address at the valedictory ceremony of the 3rd International Conference on Indian Cultural Heritage (ICICH) held in Bhubaneswar, Kambhamapati suggested that []

Washington/New Delhi: Pakistan continues to regard India as an existential threat and is accelerating the expansion of its nuclear weapons programme in response, according to the United States Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) in its 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment. The report raises fresh concerns about growing military tensions and the risk of conflict in South Asia. []

Mumbai: The legal representatives of veteran actor Paresh Rawal, Anand & Naik, have now responded to the allegations in light of the senior actor walking out of the 3rd part of the fan-favourite Hera Pheri franchise. The actors lawyers have issued a statement for the first time with regards to the ongoing issue. This comes []

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putins helicopter was caught in the epicentre of a massive Ukrainian drone offensive during his first visit to the liberated Kursk Region earlier this week, a Russian military commander has revealed. However, air defence units in the region managed to beat off the attack and ensured the safety of the President, []

New York/Manama/Seoul: India now has a new approach in combating cross-border terrorism from Pakistan and anyone involved in such crimes will not go unpunished, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said in New York hours before he led a delegation of Parliamentarians to Guayana. Tharoor made the remarks at a community event in New York as the []

Berhampur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday praised a 16-year-old weightlifter from Odisha, who set two new national records in weightlifting in the recently concluded Khelo India Youth Games-2025 in Bihar. The brilliant performances of Asmita Dhone of Maharashtra, Harshvardhan Sahu of Odisha, and Tushar Chaudhary of Uttar Pradesh in the weightlifting competition won everyones heart, []

Bhubaneswar: A 34-year-old man was arrested in Odishas Balasore district Sunday for allegedly duping an investor by promising him a regular return on his investment, but failing to pay it, police said. Pramod Kumar Mahinti was arrested on the basis of a complaint lodged at the Cyber police station in Bhubaneswar May 7, they said. []

Moscow: Indias National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected here early next week to attend a major security meeting organised by Russias Security Council. Doval is invited for the 13th international meeting of high representatives for security issues May 27-29 under the chairmanship of the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Sergei []

Kochi/New Delhi: A Liberian vessel carrying 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous cargo, sank off the Kochi coast Sunday, sparking fears of a possible oil spill. All 24 crew members were rescued after the ship developed a critical tilt Saturday, according to officials. So far, no oil spill has been reported, the Ministry of Defence []

Kolkata: A Border Security Force (BSF) unit deployed at a remote village along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal has launched a maiden incense manufacturing programme to provide gainful employment for local women, promoting women empowerment in the region, officials said. The project, Baibhav Samruddhi Seema Sugandh Agarbatti (glory and prosperity border fragrance incense sticks), []

Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri and the Archaeological Survey of India have agreed to undertake collaborative initiatives to preserve the 12th-century shrines architectural heritage and structural integrity, officials said. SJTA chief administrator Arabinda Padhee and ASI Director General Yaduvendra Singh Rawat Saturday held discussions on the conservation efforts for the Puri []

Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri and the Archaeological Survey of India have agreed to undertake collaborative initiatives to preserve the 12th-century shrines architectural heritage and structural integrity, officials said. SJTA chief administrator Arabinda Padhee and ASI Director General Yaduvendra Singh Rawat Saturday held discussions on the conservation efforts for the Puri []

Lahore: At least 20 people were killed and over 150 injured in Pakistans Punjab as powerful windstorms and heavy rains battered the province Saturday evening. The storm was so powerful that it paralysed road and air traffic, damaged infrastructure and caused widespread power outages. According to the Punjab government, most deaths in the province of []

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New Delhi: Playing cards for entertainment and recreation without an element of betting and gambling does not involve moral turpitude, the Supreme Court has said as it restored the election of a man in a cooperative society in Karnataka. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh noted that one Hanumantharayappa YC, who []

Kyiv: Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners Sunday, the Russian defence ministry said, the third part of a major swap that was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire. The ministry said each side brought home 303 more soldiers, after each released a total of 307 combatants and civilians []

New Delhi: The combined market valuation of six of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 78,166.08 crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in line with weak trends in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark dropped 609.51 points or 0.74 per cent and the Nifty declined 166.65 points or 0.66 []

Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav Sunday expelled son Tej Pratap Yadav from party for six years. Lalu Prasad has also snapped all family ties with him. Prasad made the announcement in a post on X in the afternoon. The activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not []

Balasore: Five poachers have been arrested with a country-made gun, bows and arrows from a forest in Odishas Kuldiha area, an official said Sunday. The incident took place Saturday, after the poachers were allegedly trying to steal a trap camera installed inside the forest, and their images were recorded in another camera, he said. Based []

New Delhi: Government-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has made new oil and gas discoveries in the Mumbai Offshore hydrocarbon basin that are expected to enhance the production of the upstream oil giant in the near future. The discoveries, which have been named Suryamani and Vajramani, have been struck in blocks awarded under the []

Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out at a mattress factory in Bhubaneswar in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. No one was injured in the blaze, though damage to property and equipment was reported, they said. The fire erupted around 1 am in the factory located in the Mancheswar area here, an official said. The []

New Delhi: President Donald Trump, on his return for a second ter,m was apparently creating a reputation for unpredictability and even arbitrariness by issuing a large number of Executive Directive,s many of which were being questioned in courts and evoking adverse reactions from the international community as well. India continues to believe that India-US relations []

Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted marathon raids and search operations at the residence of a reputed physician in Burdwan town in East Burdwan district of West Bengal. The raid and search operations started around midnight on Saturday and continued till Sunday morning. Sources aware of the development said that huge unaccounted cash, []

Kolkata: Kaliganj Assembly constituency in Nadia district of West Bengal is among the five Assembly constituencies that are scheduled to go for bypolls June 19. The counting will be June 23. The other four constituencies that will go to the polls are Kadi and Visavdar in Gujarat, Ludhiana-West in Punjab, and Nilambur in Kerala. The []

Bhubaneswar: Two persons were killed and two others injured after the car in which they were travelling crashed into a road divider and then hit a truck on the opposite side of the road in Odishas Sambalpur district, police said Sunday. A police officer said the accident happened Saturday near Laldukhai village on National Highway []

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Pawan Kapoor will visit Washington soon at the directive of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, top sources revealed Sunday. The visit, which could take place next week, comes against the backdrop of US President Donald Trumps repeated claims that his administration brokered the ceasefire []

New York: Congress Lok Sabha MP, Shashi Tharoor, began Saturday the peace mission with an all-party team of MPs to proclaim the message that we will not be silenced by terrorism. Carrying forth to the world Indias strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism! All-Party Delegation, led by Dr. Shashi Tharoor @ShashiTharoor welcomed by Ambassador Vinay []

Moscow: India and Russia share a time-tested relationship based on mutual trust and cooperation, and an all-party Indian delegations engagements with Russian parliamentarians, officials and other stakeholders further deepened the bilateral strategic convergence on issues of global and regional significance, the Indian mission here has said. The delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi was []

New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is on high alert for pollution response efforts following the sinking of the Liberian-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3 (IMO No. 9123221) Sunday off the coast of Kochi. The 184-metre-long vessel sank at around 0750 hours due to flooding. All 24 crew members were rescued 21 by []

Bengaluru: Bengaluru has reported its first COVID-19 death, according to an official statement issued by the Karnataka Health Department. The patient died Saturday, said the Health Department, adding that 108 persons were tested for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, and five persons tested positive. One person was discharged from the hospital, and the total []

Dharmasala: A person died and two others were seriously injured after an ambulance met with an accident early Saturday morning near Rathiya on National Highway 16 under Dharmasala police limits in Jajpur district. According to reports, the ambulance was returning from Cuttack after dropping off a patient when it crashed. The front portion of the []

Bhubaneswar: The Crafts Council of Odisha inaugurated the Master Crafters exhibition at Bhubaneswar Club, Saturday, showcasing the artistry of 20 master craftspeople, including national and state award winners. The two-day event showcases Odishas rich craft heritage, featuring traditional art forms such as Pattachitra, Palmleaf Engraving, Terracotta, Stone and Wood Carving, Appliqu, Golden Grass, Sabai Grass, []

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to tackle urban flooding and promote sustainable water body management in the Capital region, Housing and Urban Development Department principal secretary Usha Padhee conducted an early morning visit to the Ganguanala and Daya West Canal areas here Saturday. Padhee was accompanied by key officials, including Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner Rajesh []

Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Police Saturday arrested a 34-year-old man from Balasore for allegedly duping a city-based investor of Rs 12 lakh by promising high returns through a fake trading application. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena, the accused had been operating the fraudulent scheme from his in-laws residence in Balasore for an []

Bhubaneswar: Odisha will launch a comprehensive programme in coordination with various departments to curb illegal drug trafficking and marijuana cultivation across the state, Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced. Harichandan stated that public awareness would be raised through traditional folk performances such as Pala, Daskathia, Goti dance, roadside plays, and school-level essay competitions aimed at educating []

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Sambalpur: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Saturday called on the Chartered Accountant (CA) community to engage with Agricultural Producer Organisations (APOs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), street vendors, and Lakhpati Didis initiative. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Sub-Regional Conference Saksham-2025 at IIM Sambalpur, Pradhan emphasised the need []

Cuttack: Odisha Police Saturday arrested two persons here for allegedly raising pro-Pakistan slogans. The two persons identified as Sourav Kumar Sahoo (27) and Goutam Lenka (28) of Chauliagunj area in the city, were accused of attempting to inflame ill feelings among different communities with the intent to incite hatred and create disturbances, thereby disrupting public []

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep grief over the death of Forest Guard Prahlad Pradhan and announced a compensation of Rs 30 lakh to his family. Sources said Forest Guard Prahlad Pradhan was shot dead by poachers during a patrol inside the Rajmohanpur forest in Hindol forest range early Saturday morning. []

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated comprehensive measures to protect paddy stocks in mandis amid the ongoing Rabi procurement season, following predictions from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) about the onset of pre-monsoon rains in the state. With several regions already experiencing unseasonal rainfall, the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has taken proactive steps []

Mumbai: Actress Triptii Dimri has confirmed her next major role, reuniting with Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga for his much-anticipated action drama Spirit, co-starring Prabhas. Dimri took to Instagram to share the news, writing, Still sinking in So grateful to be trusted with this journey. Thank you @sandeepreddy.vanga honoured to be a part of your []

Kyiv: Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds more prisoners Saturday as part of a major swap that amounted to a rare moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire. The exchange came hours after Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack that left at least 15 people injured. Ukrainian President []

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed the developments taking place in the state under the BJP government. Majhi, who is on a four-day tour to the national capital, had earlier on the day attended the NITI Aayogs governing council meeting before meeting the Prime Minister. He []

Moscow/Tokyo/Manama: All party delegations from India to Russia and Japan Saturday concluded their visits with constructive meetings with diplomatic leaderships discussing global fight against terror as a third similar team reached Bahrain to highlight New Delhis response to cross-border radicalism. The three delegations that exchanged views on furthering cooperation in counter-terrorism and combating radicalism, especially []

Dhaka: Confronting a major political crisis after a chaotic last few months, the interim government in Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus Saturday blamed defeated forces and foreign conspiracy for obstructing the normal functioning environment and creating confusion and suspicion among the public. Yunus chaired a two-hour-long unscheduled meeting of the Advisory Council at the Planning []

Bhubaneswar: Odisha anti-corruption vigilance officials Saturday arrested a junior engineer after seizing Rs 55 lakh in cash and 1.4 kg gold from his possession, an official said. The arrested official, identified as Susanta Kumar Sethy, was working under the Roads and Buildings Division at Khariar in Nuapada district. Sethy was arrested on charges of possessing []

Sambalpur: Odisha forest staff Saturday recovered the carcass of a baby elephant in Sambalpur forest division, officials said. Sadar forest officer Harishankar Nayak said, We rushed to the forest after getting information from local people that the carcass was lying in Surushbadi forest near Mundher village. He added, The cause of death can be ascertained []