2 years after Odisha mantris death, BJP, BJD spar over probe
Nearly two years after Odisha health minister Naba Das' assassination, BJP and BJD have clashed over the investigation. BJP MP Pradeep Purohit claimed a conspirator is being shielded, while MLA Jayanarayan Mishra alleged involvement of BJD politicians and officials. BJD refuted the claims, defending the police's investigation and openness to a CBI probe.
CM calls for strengthening night patrolling, cyber security measures
Fugitive accused of moms murder arrested after 5 years
Ex-Odisha minister's murder: Daughter says family to write to CM for CBI probe
BJD leader Dipali Das announced that she and her family will formally request Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for a CBI probe into the murder of her father, ex-minister Naba Kishore Das. This follows state Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan's suggestion and recent forensic findings indicating multiple firearms were used in the killing. Dipali emphasized their readiness to cooperate fully.
NRIs embrace spirituality and unity at Maha Kumbh
Life insurance agent loses over Rs 20L to online investment fraud
Illegal parking chokes newly built Patapol-Bajrakabati Road
Study being done to find lithium deposits in state: GSI
Over 16.56 lakh birds flock to Odisha wetlands this winter
Bhubaneswar: More than 16.56 lakh birds of over 200 species were sighted during a mid-winter census carried out in three major wetlands Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika National Park and Hirakud Reservoir across Odisha, officials said Sunday. The bird census in three major water bodies was conducted Saturday by over 200 dedicated participants, including forest []
3 cases against cement plant over coal bunker collapse
States wetlands welcome over 16L migratory birds
GSI study indicates presence of lithium in Odisha: Official
The Geological Survey of India has found preliminary indications of lithium in Odisha, with potential to boost electric vehicle manufacturing. Surveys using drones and AI are ongoing, and key initiatives for mineral exploration are being emphasized, including the auction of critical mineral blocks and offshore mining.
Crocodile census begins at Bhitarkanika National Park
Suspected hooch leaves seven dead in dry Bihar, probe ordered
Bettiah: Seven people died allegedly after drinking spurious liquor in dry Bihars West Champaran district, prompting the administration to order an inquiry, a police officer said Sunday. The police came to know about the deaths Sunday, though the first fatality occurred four days ago and the bodies of all seven were already cremated, the officer []
Three hostages arrive in Israel from Gaza as ceasefire passes first hurdle
Deir Al-Balah: The first three hostages released from Gaza have arrived in Israel, the military announced Sunday, hours after the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold. Their mothers were waiting to meet them. Israeli media, carrying live footage from Qatar-based Al Jazeera, showed the three women walking to Red Cross vehicles as their []
Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra ties knot with Himani Mor
New Delhi: Indias javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra tied the knot with Himani Mor from Sonipat two days ago in a marriage that took everybody by surprise. The 27-year-old Chopra announced the marriage on his social media handles. I began a new chapter of my life with my family. Grateful for every blessing that brought us []
BCCI to state units: No separate vehicle for anyone, all players to travel by team bus
Kolkata: The implementation of the 10-point policy guidelines for the Indian cricket team has begun with the BCCI communicating to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) that no separate vehicle should be arranged for any player as all are required to travel by the team bus. The Indian team is in Kolkata for the T20I []
Kho Kho World Cup: Indian womens team crowned champion
New Delhi: The Indian womens team emerged champion in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup with a dominant 78-40 victory in the summit clash against Nepal here Sunday. On a memorable night at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here, India produced a masterclass of speed, strategy and skill, dishing out a clinical show. A brisk []
HIL: Jansen stars as Warriors hammer Bengal Tigers
The two sides had played out a 1-1 draw three days ago in Ranchi with the Odisha Warriors then winning the penalty shootout thanks to goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram's heroics.
Video of Puri temples interior goes viral
Womens HIL: Yibbi Jansen stars as Odisha Warriors hammer Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers
Rourkela: It was a memorable night for hockey fans at a packed Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela as the Odisha Warriors beat the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 3-1 in the Womens Hockey India League (2024-25). Michelle Fillet (16), Yibbi Jansen (18, 47) and Neha Goyal (58) scored for the Odisha Warriors while Udita (30) []
Kerala minor girl rape case: 57 of 59 accused held
Pathanamthitta: As many as 57 of the total 59 people accused in the sensational case of alleged sexual abuse of a Dalit girl in the district, have been arrested so far, police said Sunday. Since the first case in this regard was registered at Ilavumthitta police station January 10, all the listed accused, except two []
Mangrove tree roots, stems seized in Odishas Bhitarkanika, four held
Kendrapara: Four people were arrested Sunday after roots and stems of mangrove trees were seized from their possession in Bhitarkanika National Park in Odishas Kendrapara district, a senior official said. They were nabbed by a forest patrol squad at Kalibhanjadiha forest in the core area of the national park, and the roots and stems of []
Hansita, accused of cheating bizmen, involved in women trafficking: Probe
Rohit Sharma Promises To Bring Champions Trophy 2025 To Wankhede Stadium
T20 World Cup: Having brought two ICC trophies to the Wankhede Stadium -- the 2007 T20 World Cup as a member of the team and the 2024 T20 World Cup as skipper, India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday promised that his team will do it's best to bring the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy to the iconic venue for another round of celebration. As the 2025 Champions Trophy was brought onto the stage and displayed to the people, Rohit said among the most cherished moments of his life was bringing the 2024 T20 World Cup to Wankhede after an open-top bus ride around Marine Drive. I am sure when we reach Dubai the wishes of 140 crore people will be with us. We will try to win it and bring the (ICC Champions Trophy) back here at the Wankhede, said Rohit. The 37-year-old made the promise at the function organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to celebrate the completion of 50 years of the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday. The Champions Trophy, which is on a Trophy Tour around all participating countries, was brought into the Wankhede to mark the occasion. Rohit was present on the stage in the middle of the Wankhede Stadium along with Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Sachin Tendulkar, Diana Edulji and Ajinkya Rahane as players from Mumbai who have gone on to captain India in various forms of cricket. On the occasion, the India captain also remembered his first visit to the iconic stadium and how that visit inspired him to dream of one day playing for the country. The Champions Trophy, which is on a Trophy Tour around all participating countries, was brought into the Wankhede to mark the occasion. Rohit was present on the stage in the middle of the Wankhede Stadium along with Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Sachin Tendulkar, Diana Edulji and Ajinkya Rahane as players from Mumbai who have gone on to captain India in various forms of cricket. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
3-day dolphin census in Chilika to begin today
Art installations transform cityscape and celebrate cultural heritage
Bhitarkanika records marginal increase in no. of migratory birds this yr
4-yr-old killed, woman detained
Man who wanted to replace Naveen as CM behind Naba murder: BJP MP
HIL | Yibbis twin strikes take Odisha Warriors to top of the table
Cylinder blast at Maha Kumbh: No casualty reported; PM speaks to CM Adityanath as latter visits spot
Mahakumbh Nagar: A big fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela here Sunday due to a cylinder blast, engulfing 18 tents in Sector 19, officials said. No casualty was reported in the incident. Thick clouds of smoke enveloped the mela area as panic gripped the nearby akhadas. The officials said 15 fire tenders managed []
Mrunal Thakur teases Bruno Mars with End-of-the-World humour
Mumbai: Coldplay band is on India tour as it ventures around the world with their Music of the Spheres shows. The UK rock group played at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai recently. At this show, film star Mrunal Thakur and many others danced to big hits by Coldplay. Mrunal put up videos of her fun []
NTCA team to take call on releasing Zeenat in the wild
HC seeks report on fund sanction for Rs 32 cr Taladanda clean-up project
GSI detects signs of lithium deposits in Odishas Nayagarh district
Bhubaneswar: A recent Geological Survey of India study has indicated the presence of lithium a widely used metal in the production of glass, aluminium products and batteries in some districts of Odisha, a senior GSI official said Sunday. Lithium reserves have earlier been found in parts of Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir, he []
Sara Ali Khan, Veer Pahariyas on-screen union adds intrigue to Sky Force
Mumbai: The trending track Rang from Akshay Kumar-starrer Sky Force features Sara Ali Khan and Veer Pahariya who debuts in the role of Squadron Leader Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya. Their duo is especially intriguing because of their previous relationship. Sara had talked about her romance with Veer in a 2019 interview, calling him her only []
Kuldeep will be Indias X-factor in the middle overs in Champions Trophy: Raina
New Delhi: Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina believes left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav will be the sides X-factor in middle overs with the ball in the upcoming Champions Trophy games in Dubai. Since January 2023, India have picked 186 wickets in overs 11-40, and thats generally been the phase where Kuldeep has bamboozled the batters. Saturday, []
RG Kar case: Kolkata court to pronounce quantum of sentence of Sanjay Roy Monday
Kolkata: A Kolkata court will Monday pronounce the quantum of punishment of Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here. The charges under which Roy has been convicted entail a minimum sentence of life imprisonment, while the maximum can be capital punishment. Additional []
Initiative to promote Odia among young learners in Pottangi block
Weekly horoscope January 20-26: Know predictions for Aries, Taurus, Gemini and others
New Delhi: Here is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for January 20-26. Aries This week, your focus shifts to matters of the heart. In your career, you might consider reconnecting with former employers or revisiting a previously uninteresting job opportunity. A supportive work environment will enable employees to []
Bradfords City of Culture 2025 kickoff receives warm reception from British Indians
Bradford: Bradford, located in West Yorkshire, has commenced its City of Culture 2025 celebrations, with British Indians actively participating to highlight the regions diversity, bustling bazaars, and renowned curry restaurants. The city was awarded the UK City of Culture 2025 title after prevailing over a record 20 bids. The festivities began last weekend with Rise, []
Mcap of 6 of 10 most valued firms erodes by Rs 1.71 lakh cr; Infosys, TCS major laggards
New Delhi: The combined market valuation of six of the top 10 valued domestic firms eroded by Rs 1.71 lakh crore last week, with IT majors Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services taking the biggest hit. Last week, the BSE benchmark lost 759.58 points or 0.98 per cent, and the Nifty declined by 228.3 points or []
Saif attack case accused in police custody till Jan 24; cops cite international conspiracy angle
Mumbai: A Mumbai court Sunday remanded a man arrested in the Saif Ali Khan attack case in police custody till January 24 after observing that the polices contention of an international conspiracy cannot be ruled out. Police told court that the alleged attacker was a Bangladeshi national and there was need to find the motive []
Congratulate EC for its commitment to fair elections: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Election Commission Sunday, saying it has used the power of technology to strengthen peoples power and also shown commitment to a fair polling process. Modis praise for the poll body in his monthly Mann ki Baat broadcast came ahead of its foundation day January 25, observed as []
South Korea political crisis: Former president Yoon arrested over martial law declaration
Seoul: Hours after South Koreas impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested, his supporters started rioting. His lawyers said that Yeol refused to answer questions about last months declaration of martial law. Yoon was arrested early Sunday after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul. He faces possible imprisonment for his failed attempt []
RG Kar rape-murder convicts mother says he should get the punishment he deserves
Kolkata: The mother of Sanjay Roy, who was convicted for the rape and murder of the medic of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sunday said if her son is guilty then he should get the punishment he deserves, even if it means hanging. She said she will cry alone but will accept his punishment []
New Delhi: Bengaluru-based aerospace startup Sarla Aviation unveiled its prototype flying taxi Shunya at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi. Manufacturing firm Sona SPEED signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarla Aviation to push this big project. According to the company, Sarla Aviation is now developing an electric vertical take-off and []
Deadline passes without Gaza ceasefire as Israel demands a hostage list
Deir Al-Balah (Gaza Strip):Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahusaid early Sunday that the ceasefire in Gaza will not begin until Hamas provides the names of the three hostages it is set to release later on Sunday in exchange for scores of Palestinian prisoners. It was unclear if the dispute had been resolved when the deadline for []
TikTok goes dark as US ban takes effect
New York: Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect. The companys app was removed from prominent app stores, including the ones operated by Apple and Google, Saturday evening, while its website []
Jadeja Joins Saurashtra Practice Session; Likely To Play Ranji Trophy Match Against Delhi
Niranjan Shah Stadium: Veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja could play for Saurashtra in their upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Delhi after joining the teams practice session in Rajkot. A report in Cricbuzz said that Jadeja, who was picked in Indias squad for ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy, has been at Saurashtras net sessions on Sunday morning and training with the squad to be captained by left-arm fast-bowler Jaydev Unadkat. Jadejas last Ranji Trophy match for Saurashtra came when he was coming back after a knee injury layoff against Tamil Nadu in January 2023, and picked eight wickets. He recently featured in three of the five Tests during Indias tour of Australia, where they lost 3-1. Shortly after that, the BCCI apparently introduced a 10-point policy document making participation in domestic cricket mandatory, and that non-compliance could impact international selection and central contract renewals. Saurashtra, ranked fifth in the Elite Group D points table with 11 points, will restart their Ranji Trophy campaign when they face fourth-ranked Delhi, who have 14 points, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on January 23. Apart from Jadeja, many of his India team-mates not named in the squad for T20I series against England are going to turn out in the starting phase of Ranji Trophys second leg. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will turn out for Delhi in Rajkot, while Indias Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma along with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will turn out for Mumbai in their match against Jammu & Kashmir at the MCA ground in Bandra-Kurla Complex. Saurashtra, ranked fifth in the Elite Group D points table with 11 points, will restart their Ranji Trophy campaign when they face fourth-ranked Delhi, who have 14 points, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on January 23. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
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Saif Ali Khan Case: Shatrughan Sinha shares pic from Saifs hospital room?
Mumbai: Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha has shared an AI generated image of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan. The picture shows a wounded Saif on a hospital bed with an IV in his hand as Kareena sits beside him. On Sunday, Shatrughan Sinha took to his X, formerly []
An innovator revolutionising handloom
ASSAM: Dipak Bhuyan is no engineer, nor is he technician. Fixing appliances has been his passion. You would find him at his Sivasagar residence sitting in a nest of iron bars of various shapes and sizes that had piled up as he worked on his dream project 15 years ago. His efforts did not go in vain. After five years of relentless efforts, he created the Maina Semi-automatic Handloom. Since then, it has revolutionised Assams weaving landscape. Bhuyan, a BSc (Mathematics) who retired as a superintendent engineer from the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in 2015, had set up an enterprise with ten handlooms. However, the response was not satisfactory. He visualised a loom which can be operated by anyone. Efforts began soon and he innovated his semi-automatic loom, made entirely of iron, in 2015. He got a patent too. His company, Dipak Bhuyan Creation Private Limited, rolled it out in the market in 2016. It was an instant hit, prompting Bhuyan to augment the production. All along, he kept upgrading the loom. He makes the primary machinery, and gets the accessories made outside Assam. We have so far sold more than 1,200 looms of different variants in the Northeast, mostly Assam. Some were purchased in West Bengal too, says Bhuyans son Sanglap. So why is this loom unique? Sanglap says, To my knowledge, ours is the only semi-automatic loom that operates faster than any other such unit. There are some in Assam. They can also work fast but for 1-2 minutes. Our loom can work fast and continuously for upto 10 minutes. It is unique because you dont have to be an expert weaver to operate it. Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal had also tried his hand at it. He could weave around two inches in minutes. According to Sanglap, the Maina Semi-automatic Handloom is five times faster than common handlooms. Also, one does not need a lot of space to operate it. Handloom business is taking a beating because it is difficult for weavers to earn a decent wage. There is a ban in Assam on use of power looms to make traditional items. As our loom works faster, production is more, so people using it can pay a decent wage to their weavers. We feel our technology is unmatched, he says. The price of a Maina Semi-automatic handloom ranges from `90,000 to `1.4 lakh. According to Sanglap, many people have not been able to buy it as availing loan is a lengthy process. We get calls from people in Odisha, Ahmedabad. They want to buy just one machine. Perhaps, they want to come up with a replica. My father is not interested, he says. Sometime ago, IIM-Calcutta approached Bhuyans company for collaboration and purchased 3% of its shares, calling it mentoring share. IIM-Calcutta came to know us at an event organised by the North Eastern Council in Guwahati. There were representatives from 500 start-ups and we gave a presentation. IIM-Calcutta selected five of them, including us, Sanglap says. My father has a knack of playing with tools. He would remove everything from their places and then, fix it. He is versatile. He was the empanelled director of Doordarshan Guwahati, Sanglap adds.
Property rights will help end rural poverty: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Property rights will enhance economic activities and help in poverty alleviation in villages, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Distributing more than 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme at a virtual event, the Prime Minister highlighted the global challenge of property rights. In the 21st century, there are so many challenges like climate change, water shortage, health crises, and epidemics. But the world has been facing one more big challenge. This challenge is of property rights. Many years ago, the United Nations had done a study on land property in many countries of the world, he said. The UN had clearly stated that if poverty is to be reduced, then it is very important for people to have property rights, he added. Modi said India has faced this issue as well. Despite having property worth lakhs of rupees in villages, people often did not have legal documents for them. So there were disputes about their ownership, the Prime Minister said. He also referred to an economists observation that property in villages was like dead capital since it could not generate income for its owners. Dalits, backward classes and tribals were the worst affected by this, he said. Modi noted that the SVAMITVA scheme, initiated five years ago, aimed to provide villagers with legal proof of their houses. The names are different in different states, but these are the certificates of SVAMITVA. In the last five years, these cards have been given to about 1.5 crore people, he said. Modi said the scheme would help people access loans and government benefits. Because there were no papers, there were disputes, and banks did not provide loans over such properties, he said. Property cards were distributed among 65 lakh beneficiaries living across over 50,000 villages in 10 states Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, HP, MP, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, UP and UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Two killed, 12 patients injured as college bus rams into lorry near Visakhapatnam-Raipur NH
VIZIANAGARAM: A man and his daughter, were killed, and 12 others were injured in a road accident on Saturday when a private medical college bus from the Anil Neerukonda Institute of Medical Sciences rammed into a stationary lorry with a punctured tyre. The incident occurred on the Visakhapatnam-Raipur National Highway near Madhupada village under Gajapathinagaram mandal in Vizianagaram district. The lorry had its hazard indicators on to alert other vehicles of the issue. However, the bus driver lost control, leading to the mishap. The deceased have been identified as Subratho Roy, 33, and his daughter Mehak Roy, 3, from Koraput district in Odisha. According to sources, the college had conducted a free medical camp in Koraput district on Friday and referred at least 40 patients for hospitalisation in Visakhapatnam for surgeries or other treatments. The accident occurred while these patients were being transported to the Anil Neerukonda Institute of Medical Sciences in Visakhapatnam. The injured passengers were trapped in the bus for over an hour with no way to escape. Upon receiving information from locals, Gajapathinagaram police rushed to the scene and initiated a rescue operation to free the passengers. At least five ambulances from different parts of Vizianagaram were dispatched to the site and transported the injured to the Government General Hospital (GGH) in Vizianagaram. Later, they were shifted to the Anil Neerukonda Institute of Medical Sciences for advanced treatment. Eyewitnesses suspected that the bus driver collided with the stationary lorry due to poor visibility on the road and possible fatigue from lack of sleep. MSME, SERP, and NRI Relations Minister Kondapalli Srinivas inquired with district officials about the incident and directed them to ensure proper treatment for the injured.
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Gujarat woman, married to Odisha man, attempts suicide at police station - Deccan Herald
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Class Four Student Dies After Falling From Swing In Odisha's Jajpur
The deceased boy was identified as Soumyaranjan Sahu of Bagapatia Upper Primary school under Danagadi block
Ration cards of those filing I-T returns to be cancelled: Min
NHRC directs Ganjam collector to settle ostracised couple in village
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Odisha CM terms Singapore Presidents visit as historic
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday said that the historic visit of Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Odisha has proved to be a milestone towards the realisation of the vision for a Developed Odisha by 2036, the centenary year of its becoming a separate state. Speaking to media persons in Bhubaneswar Saturday, the []
Class IV student dies after falling from slide in Odisha school
JAJPUR: In a heart-wrenching incident, a 10-year-old Class IV student of Bagapatia Upper Primary School in Jajpur district, Odisha, tragically lost his life after falling off a concrete slide on the school premises during school hours. The deceased, identified as Soumyaranjan Sahu, son of Nabaghan Sahu from Bagapatia village, was playing with friends when the accident occurred. Sources stated that while enjoying the slide, Soumyaranjan fell to the ground, sustaining critical injuries. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival by the doctors. Following the incident, family members and locals gathered at the school, holding the teachers responsible for the tragedy. They reportedly detained the school staff, demanding strict action against those responsible. Bagapatia Upper Primary School, which has 72 students and five teachers, including the headmaster, is now at the centre of an investigation. Reacting to the incident, Subhranshu Puhan, Block Education Officer of Danagadi, expressed grief and assured preventive measures. This is an unfortunate incident. We cannot compensate for the irreparable loss suffered by the parents. We will certainly issue an advisory to all schools to prevent such accidents during school hours, he said. The block education authorities have pledged to take steps to ensure the safety of students in the future.
Cancer of terrorism now consuming Pakistans own body politic: Jaishankar
New Delhi: The cancer of terrorism is now consuming Pakistans own body politic and that country remains an exception in Indias neighbourhood in view of its support for cross-border terrorist activities, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. He said the entire sub-continent has a shared interest in Pakistan abjuring that approach of supporting []
Odisha Police to fill up 933 SI rank posts; details here
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police is set to fill up as many as 933 SI rank posts in its latest recruitment drive. A detailed notification regarding this was released Friday with online registration starting from January 20. The online application window will close February 10 at 10:00pm. This recruitment drive aims to fill various posts, including Sub-Inspector []
Morocco to cull 3 million stray dogs ahead of 2030 FIFA World Cup: Report
Rabat: Morocco could be set to slaughter three million stray dogs in a brutal clean-up bid before hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a report suggested. The pooches could be wiped out from the streets to make the countrys cities look nicer to visiting football fans, its been claimed. Morocco will co-host the 2030 FIFA []
India-Singapore working for development of semiconductor ecosystem: Prez Shanmugaratnam
India is emerging as a major pole in the global economy, with Singapore contributing to the semiconductor ecosystem, air connectivity, industrial park development, and skilling initiatives. Both nations prioritize sustainability, focusing on green energy and expanding their air service agreement to enhance economic collaboration.
Odisha: BJP to organise Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan events, says Manmohan Samal
Bhubaneswar: As part of the partys Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan, Odisha BJP Saturday decided to organise seminars and intellectual gatherings at 50 places across the state to make the masses aware of the countrys Constitution. Briefing reporters, BJP state president Manmohan Samal said although the tenure of the Abhijan was from November 26 to January 25, []
Wipro to hire 10,000 freshers in FY25; 12,000 in FY26
New Delhi: Wipro is expected to employ up to 10,000 freshers in the next fiscal year 2025 (FY25). According to Wipro chief human resources officer Saurabh Govil, the software major has revealed that it is planning to hire around 12,000 freshers during this fiscal (FY26) financial year. Govil said, that during the third quarter, which []
Yeah, it is tough: Ajit Agarkar clarifies why Karun Nair is not in Champions Trophy squad
Mumbai: Karun Nair scored upwards of 700 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Legendary Sachin Tendulkar made a supportive social media post. But none of it helped. His dream of donning the Indian jersey again after eight years was dashed by a rigid set of team dynamics When the national selectors led by Ajit Agarkar []
Ceasefire between Israel, Hamas to go into effect Sunday morning
Cairo: The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday at 8.30 am local time (0630 GMT), mediator Qatar announced Saturday, as families of hostages held in Gaza braced for news of loved ones, Palestinians prepared to receive freed detainees and humanitarian groups rushed to set up a surge of aid. In his []
Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Suspect detained at Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh
Durg: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) detained a suspect in the case of knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan from a train at Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh Saturday afternoon, an official said. The man, identified as Aakash Kailash Kannojia (31), was traveling by Jnaneshwari Express which runs between Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) []
Doctors vow to continue protests until all culprits in RG Kar case held accountable
Doctors in Kolkata held a protest rally questioning the conviction of Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape-murder case. They demanded the CBI bring all perpetrators to justice and address unresolved issues in the investigation. The doctors plan to continue their protests until the full truth is revealed and all culprits are held accountable.
Yograj Singh backs Indias Champions Trophy squad, says Gill will lead in future
Chandigarh: Former India cricketer and coach Yograj Singh lauded the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their approach towards picking the 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. India chief selector Ajit Agarkar named the combined squad for the three-match ODI series as well as the Champions Trophy in the presence []
