Around Odisha Bureau

After WhatsApp, Telegram submits reply on username feature notice; both submissions being examined

New Delhi, 10/7: After WhatsApp, messaging platform Telegram has also submitted its reply to the IT Ministry’s notice on the ‘username’ feature, according to sources. Submissions of both WhatsApp and Telegram are currently being examined by the government, sources told PTI. The username feature essentially allows people on the messaging platforms to communicate without sharing…

Read More

Thunder Down Under! Big Bash League to have ‘whistle podu’ at Chennai

Chennai, 10/7: The M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will host the inaugural match of the 2026-27 Big Bash League (BBL) season on December 12 as part of a Sports Collaboration Roadmap unveiled by India and Australia. The India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap, released jointly by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony…

Read More

Musk has a message for CEOs after Zuckerberg’s AI launch: Skip press releases, post on X

Washington DC, 10/7: SpaceX founder Elon Musk praised the functions of X (formerly known as Twitter) as a platform that endorses product announcements for free, calling it “way more interesting generic press releases.” In a post made on social media, replying to Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s product announcement, Musk said, ” X is a great…

Read More

She cried for help, but no one heard’: CCTV footage reignites outrage over 9-year-old girl’s death in Jaipur

Jaipur, 10/7: Eight months after the death of a Class 4 student in Jaipur over alleged bullying, the case has once again made headlines after the girl’s parents released CCTV footage purportedly from her classroom. Since then, the clip has gone viral on social media sparking widespread discussion and renewed concerns over bullying in schools.According…

Read More

Bengal Rajya Sabha bypolls: Former TMC leaders picked as BJP candidates hours after joining party

New Delhi, 10/7: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-elections in West Bengal, clearing the names of former TMC leaders Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik. All three had resigned from the TMC last month in quick succession.    

Read More

‘Jana Nayagan’ gets ‘A’ certificate; likely to hit ‘1000’ theatres on July 24

Chennai, 9/7: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s highly anticipated film, Jana Nayagan, has finally been granted an ‘A’ certificate by the CBFC, industry sources said on Thursday. The film, directed by H Vinoth — known for works such as ‘Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru’ and ‘Nerkonda Paarvai’ — received its censor certificate after a protracted…

Read More

Wayanad mudslide | Pinarayi Vijayan defends twin-tunnel project clearances as death toll rises to 6

Thiruvananthapuram, 9/7: Three more bodies were recovered from the disaster hit Kalladi in Wayanad in Kerala on Thursday (July 9) taking the total death toll to six while two more were still missing. Bodies of surveyor Asharuddin Ansari from Uttar Pradesh, engineer Rahul Sharma from Himachal and excavator operator Bihar native Muhammed Imran were recovered…

Read More

Ram mandir fund theft | Accused laundered cash using relatives’ bank accounts; used it for investments, lending

Lucknow, 9/7: The accused arrested in the alleged ‘embezzlement’ of offerings at the Ram temple in Ayodhya used to ‘park’ the ‘stolen money’ into the bank accounts of their relatives and later got it back through bank transfers in an apparent bid to conceal its source.According to sources, the embezzled money was used for share…

Read More

Odisha Health Minister Orders Strict Inspection of Private Nursing Colleges Across State

The Odisha government has ordered a statewide inspection of private nursing colleges, signalling a tougher regulatory approach to ensure educational quality, student welfare and compliance with prescribed norms.Chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling directed all District Collectors to carry out comprehensive and impartial inspections…

Read More

ISKCON Declines Gajapati Maharaja’s Plea To Halt Untimely Rath Yatra And Snana Yatra

Bhubaneswar: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has rejected an appeal by Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb to stop holding Rath Yatra and Snana Yatra outside the traditional dates.In a letter dated July 7, 2026, ISKCON Chairman Madhusevita Dasa responded to the Gajapati Maharaja’s request.He firmly turned down the appeal and said the organization…

Read More