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Trump orders review of Green Cards from 19 countries after attack

Washington, 28/11: US President Donald Trump has ordered a widespread review of asylum cases approved under former President Joe Biden’s administration and Green Cards issued to citizens of 19 countries, Department of Homeland Security officials said on Thursday. Officials say the Afghan immigrant suspected of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, DC, on Wednesday…

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Why not a stringent law like SC/ST Act?: Supreme Court seeks to protect dignity of disabled person

New Delhi, 27/11: The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested for stringent law in line with the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to protect the dignity of the disabled. The top court also directed content creator Samay Raina and other comedians to host persons with disabilities twice a month, and telecast programs about the success stories…

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Assam assembly passes bill to ban polygamy; Himanta promises UCC if he becomes CM again

Guwahati, 27/11: After Uttarakhand, Assam, another BJP ruled state, on Thursday criminalised polygamy with the Assembly passing an anti-polygamy bill. The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, entails punishment up to seven years in jail and a fine for those convicted, and up to 10 years if a person convicted of the offence hides an…

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Vijay’s fledgling party got a big pre-poll boost with Sengottaiyan joining TVK

Chennai: In February this year, when K A Sengottaiyan, who was with the AIADMK since its founding in 1972, raised a rebellion against party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, everyone was surprised. It is not the nature of 77-year-old to rebel as the soft-spoken veteran leader has always been known for his unflinching loyalty to…

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SRI GOURAHARI PATRA, FORMER JUNIOR GRADE DESPATCHER, O/O SE, IRRIGATION CIRCLE, BARIPADA CONVICTED IN VIGILANCE CORRUPTION CASE

Bhubaneswar  27.11.2025, Sri Gourahari Patra, Former Junior Grade Despatcher, office of SE, Irrigation Circle, Baripada (Retired), who was charge sheeted by Odisha Vigilance in a case U/s 13(2) r/w 13 (1)(c)(d) PC Act,1988/468/420/471/409 IPC, for misappropriation of Govt. money by way of preparing false treasury challan and rubber seal of bank officials, was convicted by…

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Outstanding performance by athletes of Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High Performance Centre at the International Continental Cup, Lisbon

Bhubaneswar, November 26, 2025: Athletes of Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High- Performance Centre (GHPC) have achieved remarkable success at the International Continental Cup held in Lisbon, Portugal during November 21 – 23, 2025. Athletes from the GHPC dominated both Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG). All 12 gymnasts of the GHPC who had participated…

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AAI’s ‘Flight of Dreams’ Exhibition Becomes the Centre of Attraction at IITF 2025

Bhubaneswar, 27.11.2025: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) continues to play a pivotal role in India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector. With a focus on making airports safer, modern and more passenger-centric, AAI has been consistently introducing new initiatives. To bring this vision closer to the public—especially students and the youth—AAI has set up a special…

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East Coast Railway Appeals for Public Cooperation to Prevent Stone Pelting on Trains

• Stone pelting on trains to endanger passenger lives and disrupt smooth railway operations. • RPF intensifies action with arrests, surveillance and community outreach across vulnerable sections. • ECoR urges citizens, parents, and local communities to join hands to eliminate this dangerous practice. Bhubaneswar, 27 November 2025 East Coast Railway has issued a strong appeal…

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Tata Steel Completes First Nature-based Solutions Assessment Aligned with IUCN Global Standard

Bhubaneswar, November 27, 2025: The Sukinda Ecorace Conservation Project, led by Tata Steel Foundation in partnership with the Central Silk Board and Central Tasar Research & Training Institute (CTRTI), is working to revive a native silkworm species that was on the brink of extinction. The mid-term Self-Assessment Test report conducted by Tata Steel has been…

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