New Delhi,17/11: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday received a jolt ahead of Assembly elections in Delhi with its senior leader and transport minister Kailash Gahlot quitting the party and government after flagging “grave challenges” faced by them following awkward and embarassing controversies. Quick to dismiss it as BJP’s “dirty political conspiracy”, AAP said…
Baramati, 17/11: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said he had to part ways with NCP founder and uncle Sharad Pawar as all party MLAs wanted to join the Eknath Shinde government to tide over stalled development works. The Nationalist Congress Party split in July last year after Ajit Pawar and eight MLAs…
Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan warns of stern action against illegal sales of Lord Jagannath’s lands. Buyers, sellers, and sub-registrars to face criminal charges. Plans for a corpus fund from encroached lands.In the wake of the illegal sale of land belonging to Lord Jagannath, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Sunday warned of criminal action. He warned…
Imphal (Manipur): After the Manipur violence, a total curfew has been imposed in Imphal until further orders said the authorities in this regard on Sunday. The government has also immediately suspended Internet and mobile data services for two days.Manipur police officials have arrested 23 individuals who were part of the mob involved in the alleged “ransacking…
Abuja (Nigeria): Nigeria will honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Grand Commander of The Order of the Niger (GCON). The makes PM Modi second foreign dignitary to receive this honour. Queen Elizabeth is the only foreign dignitary who has been awarded with GCON in 1969.This will be the 17th such international award being conferred to…
New Delhi, 17/11: In a major boost to its military prowess, India has successfully flight-tested a long-range hypersonic missile off the coast of Odisha, an achievement that has put the country in a select group of nations having the weapon that can strike with extreme speed and evade most air defence system. Defence Minister Rajnath…
Caesarea (Israel): Two flares were fired at the private residence of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in the early hours of Sunday, Times of Israel reported. In a statement released by the Israel Police, details of the attack were shared.It was noted that neither Netanyahu nor his family was present at the residence during the time of…
Cuttack: The Food Safety Department of Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) raided various food stalls in the Cuttack Bali Jatra area today. The food stalls were specifically checked for chemical colours, unhealthy environments, and low-quality oil.The offending shops were fined and warned not to repeat the offence. Additionally, stale food was destroyed. This raiding process will be…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reached La Hotel in Singapore as a part of his four-day foreign trip. Upon arrival, the Odia community accorded him a warm welcome.The hotel is hosting the Odisha Business Meet Singapore 2024 and an interaction with the Odia diaspora in Singapore.His visit assumes significance ahead of the ‘Utkarsh Odisha:…
Udala: A conman was detained and beaten by the locals for conning lakhs of rupees from several women promising to give them job in Chuinposhi village under Kathipada police station in Udala on Sunday morning.According to sources, the conman identified as Binod Jena had conned women from as many as 26 Gram Panchayats promising them…
