New Delhi, 23/6: US President Donald Trump’s decision to unleash American air power on Iran makes a “mockery” of his own calls for the continuation of talks with Iran, the Congress said on Monday and slammed the Modi government for neither criticising nor condemning the US bombing and Israel’s aggression. The opposition party reiterated the…
Thiruvananthapuram, 23/6: The result of the bypoll to the Nilambur assembly seat in Kerala’s Malappuram district coming on Monday is generally being considered as a trend-setter for the 2026 assembly election. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is hopeful of party candidate Aryadan Shoukath scripting success and thereby helping in strengthening the campaign against the…
Singapore, 23/6: Oil prices jumped on Monday to their highest since January as Washington’s weekend move to join Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities stoked supply worries. Brent crude futures rose $1.88 or 2.44 per cent at $78.89 a barrel as of 1122 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude advanced $1.87 or 2.53 per cent…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian India’s “deep concern” over Iran’s conflict with Israel and called for immediate de-escalation of the situation through “dialogue and diplomacy”. The phone conversation between Modi and Pezeshkian came hours after the US bombed three major nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz and…
New Delhi: Following the strikes by the United States at Iran’s nuclear facilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing deep concern at the recent escalations and calling for “immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy”.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Spoke with President of Iran @drpezeshkian. We…
Rayagada, 22/6/2025: Utkal Alumina International Limited, (UAIL) a unit of Hindalco Industries of Aditya Birla Group, observed the 11th International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm at its Nuapada and ushapada township under Tikiri in Rayagada district. This international yoga day celebrations were focused on health, wellness, and mindfulness. On the occasion yoga instructors Aniket Joshi…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police, with the help of immigration officials, have arrested an Afghanistan national on charges of staying in India illegally since 2018 by forging documents and doing business in Cuttack city. The man was identified as Mohammad Yousaf alias Yaha Khan, aged about 54 years, son of Mohammad Nasim Khan of Kabul in Afghanistan, and…
A day after US President Donald Trump bashed the Nobel authorities for not acknowledging his anti-war efforts, the United States has carried out precision airstrikes on the three nuclear facilities in Iran – Isfahan, Natanz and Fordow.Hi-resolution pre and post impact satellite images of the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, which lies northeast of Qom, give…
Bhubaneswar: In view of the upcoming world-renowned Rath Yatra festival in Puri, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced extensive arrangements to facilitate seamless travel for pilgrims and visitors from Odisha and neighboring states. A record 365 special trains will operate during the Rath Yatra 2025 period, in addition to the regular services. These special trains…
Scientists are dropping swarms of mosquitoes using a giant drone in the remote forests of Hawaii. Though the experiment may seem straight out of a horror sci-fi movie, the scientists are dropping these hated insects to resurrect life in Hawaii.The beautiful tropical island is facing an extinction crisis. Colourful songbirds known as honeycreepers that were…
