New Delhi/New York, 18/5: The US Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, bringing high-profile securities and wire fraud case in New York to a complete close after prosecutors concluded they could not sustain the allegations. With this, multiple US regulatory and legal investigations…
Thiruvananthapuram, 18/5: The V D Satheesan-led Congress-UDF government took over in Kerala on Monday marking the return of Congress to power in the south Indian state after ten years. The first meeting of the 21-member cabinet implemented a set of poll promises including free bus ride for women from June 15, formation of a new…
New Delhi,18/5: A parliamentary panel has decided to review the implementation of reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) as well as the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case and has summoned NTA Chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and other bureaucrats for deliberation. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports will seek the…
New Delhi, 18/5: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will not fall under the Right to Information (RTI) regime, as it is not a ‘public authority’ set up by any law or has any substantial financing by the government, the Central Information Comission(CIC) said. The order by Information Commissioner PR Ramesh came…
Bhubaneswar: BJP National President Nitin Nabin held important meetings with senior party leaders and office-bearers on Monday during his first visit to Odisha after assuming charge of the party’s top post.As per reports, a crucial Core Committee meeting was held at the BJP State Headquarters in Bhubaneswar. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Mohan…
Bhubaneswar, May 18: In a significant anti-corruption development, Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of Ms. Pravati Swain, former Revenue Inspector (RI) of Sadangi Circle under Gondia Tahasil, Dhenkanal, in a bribery case.On 18 May 2026, the Hon’ble Special Judge, Vigilance, Dhenkanal, convicted Ms. Swain under Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(d)/7 of the Prevention of…
New Delhi: A 33-year-old newly married woman from Noida was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her marital home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area on May 12. It is being said that she was barely five months married when this incident took place.The incident has triggered serious allegations of dowry harassment and domestic abuse from…
A youth from Tangaramunda village under Bamra block in Sambalpur district lost over Rs 36,000 in a cyber fraud involving OTP sharing.The victim, Akshay Seth, received a call from an unknown number claiming to be a gas agency employee. The caller asked him to share an OTP sent to his mobile for gas booking. Believing…
Actor Vishal expressed his disappointment with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay for allocating the Film Technology and Cinematograph portfolio to Minister Rajmohan due to the minister’s limited experience. Taking to his X, Vishal highlighted CM Vijay’s long association with the film industry, suggesting he is better placed to address the issues of the…
An Odia youth from Ganjam district died in a drone strike in Ukraine amid the ongoing Russia‑Ukraine war.The deceased, identified as A. Rameya from Madhabandh village under Chikiti block, had travelled to Russia a month ago for work.Reports confirmed that Rameya was caught in a Ukrainian drone attack while working in a conflict zone. The incident…
