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BJP accuses AISA president Neha Bora of ‘Hindu hate’ over temple remarks

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday launched a sharp attack on All India Students’ Association (AISA) President, Neha Bora over her remarks on the “Brahmanical system” and religious institutions. The BJP alleged that she was displaying “Hindu hate” and shared an old statement in which she alleged that priests commit rapes inside temples.BJP…

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Rayagada ADJ Court Hands Life Imprisonment to 9 in Notorious 2019 Kidnapping Case

The Additional District Judge (ADJ) Court in Rayagada has sentenced nine individuals to life imprisonment in connection with a sensational 2019 kidnapping case.The court also slapped financial penalties ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 on each of the convicts.According to case records, the incident occurred on November 18, 2019, when a young man hailing…

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Salman Khan celebrates Shah Rukh Khan’s 61st birthday with tribute

Bollywood actor Salman Khan honoured Shah Rukh Khan on his 61st birthday by sharing a special musical tribute from the forthcoming film King. Salman posted the song “Tu Mil Jaaye” from the movie on his Instagram stories, accompanied by the message, “Happy birthday, Shahrukh hamesha jawaan raho the King, yeh meri dua hai. @iamsrk” which…

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Tension in Kotia as Odisha, Andhra police face off at border checkpost

Koraput: Tension prevailed in the disputed Kotia region of Koraput district after Odisha and Andhra Pradesh police personnel reportedly faced off at the Neridibalsa checkpost on Tuesday.The confrontation took place when Andhra Pradesh police allegedly attempted to enter the Kotia area, but Odisha police personnel stopped them. The situation turned tense as an argument ensued…

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Suspected diarrhoea scare at Utkal University as students fall ill

Bhubaneswar: At least 10 students reportedly fell ill, with one hospitalised, following a suspected diarrhoea outbreak at Utkal University’s women’s hostels in Bhubaneswar, sources said Tuesday.The affected students are reportedly from Ladies’ Hostels No. 6 and 7, sources added.However, the university has not confirmed whether the cases are linked to a diarrhoea outbreak.The illness is…

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Bhubaneswar Hit-and-Run: Bus Driver Arrested After Fatal Nayapalli Crash Kills Two

The Commissionerate Police has arrested the driver of a night coach bus involved in a horrific hit-and-run accident on the Nayapalli-CRP Square stretch in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The police have also seized the vehicle.The arrested driver has been identified as Naushad Ali (59), a native of the Nimapada area in Puri district, currently residing at…

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Glenn Maxwell Announces Retirement From All Formats of International Cricket; Bids Farewell to Legendary Career

Legendary Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has officially announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.Speaking on The Final Word podcast, the 38-year-old explosive batter confirmed his decision to step away from international cricket as well as Victoria’s domestic 50-over and four-day red-ball setups. The announcement marks the end of…

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Former BJD MLA Srinath Soren accused of assaulting youth in Mayurbhanj, video goes viral

Serious allegations have been levelled against former BJD MLA from Udala, Srinath Soren, following an alleged assault on a young man in broad daylight in the middle of a road on Monday.According to reports, the incident took place at Brundagadi Chhak under Udala police station limits in Mayurbhanj district.Reportedly, an argument broke out between Srinath…

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Nepal helicopter crash: Foreigner killed as two choppers collide near Everest base camp

Kathmandu, Nov 3: At least one foreign national was killed and a Nepali citizen injured after two helicopters collided and crashed while attempting to land at a snow-covered site in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district near Everest Base Camp.The helicopters involved in the collision belonged to Fish Tail Air and Dynasty Air, Chief of Police Solukhumbu Mausam…

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