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DMK seeks separate seats, Akhilesh’s cryptic post: Congress-TVK tie up widens rift among I.N.D.I.A. bloc parties

New Delhi, 8/5: Kanimozhi’s letter seeking separate seating arrangement for DMK MPs in Lok Sabha and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s cryptic post on not abandoning one in times of difficulty after Congress’ support to TVK on Friday laid bare the the troubles in the now fragile I.N.D.I.A. bloc, even as Left parties and VCK…

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Third time’s a charm? TVK chief Vijay to meet Governor again on govt formation

Chennai,8/5: TVK chief Joseph Vijay is to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar on the evening of Friday, May 8 with regard to government formation. This will be the third such meeting that the actor-turned politician will be having with the Governor. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday rejected TVK chief Vijay’s claim to…

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First Rath Yatra Coordination Meeting to be held today, discussions to be held on proper management

Puri: The first Rath Yatra Coordination Meeting will be held today to ensure proper management of Rath Yatra 2026.The meeting will be chaired by Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Central Division, Sudhanshu Mohan Samal.To be held at Puri Town Hall, the meeting will focus on the smooth conduct of the upcoming Rath Yatra.Discussions will cover the proper…

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SC grants bail to Odisha life convict after 22 years in jail, slams Orissa HC for rejecting delayed appeal

New Delhi/Cuttack: The Supreme Court has ordered the release on bail of a life convict from Odisha who has remained behind bars for more than 22 years, taking strong exception to an Orissa High Court order which had dismissed his criminal appeal on the ground of a nearly nine-year delay in filing it.Calling the impugned…

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Fake Food Factory Sealed in Bargarh, Two Arrested

Police in Barpali arrested two accused on Thursday evening in connection with the fake food factory case that sparked widespread discussion across Bargarh district.The factory, located near the RMC weekly market, had been sealed earlier after officials discovered large-scale production and sale of adulterated food and beverages.The arrested individuals were identified as Abhilash Agrawal and…

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Balianta Lynching Case: State Commission For Women Begins Inquiry

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Commission for Women (OSCW) on Friday initiated an inquiry into the shocking mob lynching incident that took place at Balianta on the outskirts of the capital city.A high-level team headed by OSCW Chairperson Shovana Mohanty visited the crime scene to assess the situation. The team thoroughly inspected the spot where the…

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