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Five injured in wild boar attack in Kendrapada village, panic grips residents

Sathiabati : Panic has gripped Sathiabati village under the Mahakalapada Tehsil of Odisha’s Kendrapada district after a wild boar strayed into the locality and attacked the locals, injuring five.As per the reports, a wild boar had entered the village and went on an attacking spree to two women and three men.The injured persons have been…

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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Mourns Death of Two Devotees During Puri Rath Yatra, Financial Aid To Follow

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep grief over the deaths of two devotees who fell ill during the Puri Rath Yatra 2026 on Thursday. The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure the best possible medical care for devotees undergoing treatment and announced that financial assistance would be extended to the families of…

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Fire breaks out at Sreeleathers showroom in Bhubaneswar; no casualties reported

Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out at the Sreeleathers showroom located near Rajmahal Square in Bhubaneswar early on Friday morning.According to reports, smoke was noticed coming out of the showroom at around 5 am. On being informed, Fire Services personnel rushed to the spot to douse the flames.As the operation continued, additional firefighting teams also joined…

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Rath Yatra Weather Update: Cloudy Sky With Light Rain Forecast For Next 6 Hrs

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department, Met Centre Bhubaneswar, has issued a nowcast warning for Puri in view of the ongoing Rath Yatra and resumption of chariot pulling today. Issued at 10:00 am, the weather bulletin remains valid for the next six hours.As per the forecast, Puri is likely to witness cloudy sky with light rain….

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Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module: Gujarat ATS arrests five more, alleges explosives testing

Ahmedabad, 17/7: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Friday arrested five more people suspected to be part of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module from various places in the state.Those arrested have been identified as Bilal Abid Shera, Md Aiyub Khadiwal, Md Shafi Mukhi, Md Hasan Karadiya and Md Aiyub Sunasara.    

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West Asia crisis | India wants its seafarers to avoid ships crossing Strait of Hormuz amid risk of missile attacks

New Delhi, 17/7: The Indian government has directed ship owners, ship managers, and recruitment agencies to stop deploying Indian sailors on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, citing heightened security risks in the region. In an advisory issued by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), vessel masters operating in the…

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West Asia crisis | India wants its seafarers to avoid ships crossing Strait of Hormuz amid risk of missile attacks

New Delhi, 16/7: The Indian government has directed ship owners, ship managers, and recruitment agencies to stop deploying Indian sailors on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, citing heightened security risks in the region. In an advisory issued by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), vessel masters operating in the…

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One dead due to suffocation amid stampede-like situation during Puri Rath Yatra

Puri,, 16/7: One person died due to suffocation and scores of others were hospitalised after a stampede-like situation occurred during the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri on Thursday, according to initial reports. Odisha Police reported that a devotee who fainted was promptly attended to and taken for medical treatment amid the large gathering….

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Stampede-Like Situation At Puri Rath Yatra Leaves Two Dead, Several Hurt

Puri: Two devotees lost their lives and several others sustained injuries in a stampede-like situation during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri on Thursday, casting a shadow over the world-famous festival that draws lakhs of devotees from across the country.While one of the deceased has been identified as Anil Das of Keonjhar, the identity of…

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Move over US, it’s China’s time to shine as Xi trumps Trump as more favourable, finds study

Washington DC, 16/7: The end of Cold War in United States’ position as the global hegemon, giving the North American country a decisive victory over Soviet Union and asserting its position as the Superpower. However, lurking in the shadows was another adversary—China—which would replace US’s then beite noir: USSR. Over the years, both US and…

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