Lord Jagannath’s land to be reclaimed soon: Odisha Law Minister

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated a massive drive to reclaim the landed property of Lord Jagannath, both within the state and outside, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan informed on Thursday.According to the minister, over 50,000 acres of land belonging to Lord Jagannath have been encroached upon. Of the 58,000 acres recorded in Odisha and other states,…

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ED summons cricketer Shikhar Dhawan in illegal betting app case

New Delhi, 4/9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday for questioning in an alleged illegal betting app-linked money laundering case, official sources said.   The federal probe agency will record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of this investigation linked to an…

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GST rate cut on most common man’s items; new rates to be effective from Sept 22

New Delhi, 4/9: A host of goods and services concerning common man including paneer, bread, hair oil, shampoo and toothpaste will become cheaper effective from September 22 as the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising representation from all states on Wednesday . The Council decided to abolish 12% and 28%…

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People who criticised my style of batting finally realised the value I brought: Pujara

Bengaluru, 3/9: Like the person he is, Cheteshwar Pujara’s batting was also understated — characterised more by dour defence than dazzling strokes and defined more by substance than style. His retirement last week, after losing his spot in the Test squad in June 2023, marked the end of a distinguished career in Indian cricket. Perhaps…

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Maharashtra forms sub-committee for OBCs even as Chhagan Bhujbal boycotts Cabinet meet

Mumbai, 3/9: The vexed Maratha-vs-OBC reservation issue in Maharashtra has led to fissures in the Maha Yuti government – and it came out in open when veteran politician and OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal boycotted the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. In a related development, the Maharashtra government has formed a Cabinet sub-committee to expedite socio-economic,…

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Ultra-processed foods may trigger weight gain, reduce male fertility: Study

New Delhi: Even a small amount of ultra-processed foods can lead to increased weight, hormone disruption, and poor sperm quality in men, finds a study. An international team of scientists has now discovered that people gain more weight on an ultra-processed diet compared to a minimally processed diet, even when they eat the same number of…

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New drug offers hope for treatment-resistant hypertension patients

New Delhi: A new medication has been shown to significantly lower blood pressure in people whose levels stay dangerously high, despite taking several existing medicines, according to the results of a Phase III clinical trial. Globally, around 1.3 billion people have high blood pressure (hypertension), and in around half of cases, the condition is uncontrolled or treatment-resistant….

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Over 100 crore people worldwide live with mental health disorders; women make up 53%

New Delhi: More than 1 crore people globally live with a mental health disorder, and women account for over 53 per cent, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday. The WHO reports World Mental Health Today and Mental Health Atlas 2024 stated that conditions such as anxiety and depression inflict immense human and…

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SOA HOSTS 4 TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLIED MATHEMATICS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (AMSE-2025)

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 3: Eminent academicians, researchers and industry experts from across the world converged at the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here to attend the 4 th International Conference on Applied Mathematics in Science and Engineering (AMSE-2025) which was held from August 28 to 30. The experts deliberated on recent advances and…

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