Washington DC, 10/8: After months of US military strikes on Iran, sanctions and a blockade, President Donald Trump has said that his administration is watching economic pressure mount on Iran. We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money,” Trump said on…
Chants of “Har Har Mahadev” echoed across Odisha on Monday as thousands of devotees visited Shiva temples to mark the second Sawan Somwar of 2026.From Bhubaneswar and Kataka to Puri, Nayagarh and Dhenkanal, prominent Shiva shrines witnessed a steady flow of devotees from the early hours. Kanwariyas also took part in the religious observances, carrying…
Bhubaneswar: Father killed, son critical after a bus hit a bike today morning in the capital city of Odisha. The tragic accident occurred on the Khandagiri overbridge here when an OSRTC bus allegedly hit a bike and fled the spot. One person died on the spot while his son sustained critical injuries.The identity of the…
Two Kawadias were reportedly swept away by strong water currents in Lingara Nala near Tipirisingha win Anugola district due to lack of caution. One of them was rescued, while the other has gone missing.According to reports, the two devotees had gone to the nullah to fetch water for the Jalabhishek ritual at the Tipirisingha temple…
Bengaluru, : In a major announcement, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar declared on Sunday that a compensation exceeding Rs 3 crore per acre would be provided to farmers whose lands will be acquired for the Bidadi Township project. Our government is committed to providing good rates to farmers who give their land. The previous government had…
New Delhi, 9/8: The pilot-in-command of an Air India aircraft, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude during a Phuket-Delhi flight, has undergone confirmatory testing after an initial psychoactive substance screening indicated that the result require further analysis. The Air India flight, carrying 137 passengers, including three infants and eight crew members, had on August…
New Delhi, 9/8:Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Sunday said party leaders must be cautious of making statements that could please the BJP while responding to remarks attributed to senior party leader Shashi Tharoor on Rahul Gandhi’s student outreach programme. The Alappuzha MP talked about Tharoor’s reported comments suggesting that Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme…
New Delhi, 9/8: At the request of Ratna Debnath—the mother of the victim in 2024 RG Kar rape and murder case—West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced a fresh probe into the same incident. Debnath, who is now a BJP MLA, requested the government for a fresh investigation. Adhikari claimed that the police…
Mumbai: Actor Ayushmann Khurrana opened up about his favourite comedy movie of all time while speaking exclusively to the media.While promoting his recent release, Pati Patni aur Woh Do, Ayushmann revealed that he is a big fan of movies such as Houseful, Welcome, No Entry, and Hera Pheri.He further went on to share that he…
A sudden landslide struck Kandhamala district on Sunday, leaving behind a massive 20‑foot‑deep crater at Dhepaguda village in Raikia block.According to local reports, two children were playing on the roadside when the ground suddenly gave way. Fortunately, they escaped unharmed, though the incident has sparked alarm among residents.The landslide has disrupted local connectivity and raised…
