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Kalahandi girl Anwesha shines at Glam India ’26

Bhawanipatna: Anwesha Mishra, a 13-year-old girl from Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district, has brought laurels to the district by excelling in the prestigious Glam India competition.Anwesha emerged as the second runner-up in the preteen category and also won the Talent Craft title. The Glam India 2026 competition was held recently at a hotel in Bhubaneswar. The event…

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CBI Scrutinises Assets Of Arrested Accused In NEET Paper Leak Case

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), currently investigating the NEET paper leak case, is now also scrutinising the assets of the three accused individuals arrested in connection with the matter.The investigative agency suspects that the accused have acquired multiple properties using funds generated from the paper leak racket, officials said.The CBI further suspects…

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Here are 5 habits to keep your heart young

Health experts have highlighted several important lifestyle habits that can help people maintain a healthy heart and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Doctors say that following a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can significantly improve heart health, while reducing the intake of oily, processed, and sugary foods.Health experts…

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Twisha Sharma Death Case: CBI FIR Alleges Dowry Demands and Financial Harassment

Fresh details have emerged in the high-profile death case of actor-model Twisha Sharma after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) formally took over the probe and registered an FIR against her husband and mother-in-law.The FIR, accessed by media reports, alleges repeated dowry demands, mental harassment, and financial abuse following Twisha’s marriage in December last year.₹2…

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Six die of asphyxiation inside septic tank in Odisha’s Kalahandi

In a tragic incident, six persons died of suspected asphyxiation inside an under-construction septic tank in Odisha’s Kalahandi district on Tuesday.Bhawanipatna: In a tragic incident, six persons died of suspected asphyxiation inside an under-construction septic tank in Odisha’s Kalahandi district on Tuesday.The mishap occurred at Karlakhunta village under Madanpur Rampur police limits while the centring-related…

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Big Political Shift: Debashish Samantaray Joins BJP A Day After Quitting BJD

Bhubaneswar: Senior politician and former Rajya Sabha member Debashish Samantaray formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party’s national headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday.He joined the BJP in the presence of senior leaders including BJP national general secretary Arun Singh, Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal and Odisha BJP in-charge Vijay Pal Singh…

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Fuel, fertiliser & gold imports creating challenges externally: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, 26/5: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the West Asia crisis is exerting pressure on India’s foreign exchange due to higher outgo on fuel, fertiliser and gold imports. The West Asia crisis is not only a diplomatic or geopolitical issue. For businesses and common people, it can mean higher fuel cost, delayed…

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‘Indo-Pacific must remain driver for global growth’: Jaishankar calls for ‘trusted’ partnerships at Quad meet

New Delhi, 26/5: The Indo-Pacific must remain a driver for global growth and stability, and the Quad must work towards ensuring maritime security and promoting economic choices in the region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. In his opening remarks at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting on Tuesday, he called for “trusted and transparent”…

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