New Delhi, 14/4: Even as a sustained buzz surrounds Samrat Choudhary for his possible appointment as the BJP’s first chief minister in Bihar, sources in the party said a section of BJP leaders is unhappy with the development. Surprisingly, the deputy chief minister has found support from members of NDA ally Nitish-led Janata Dal United,…
New Delhi, 13/4: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested Vinesh Chandel, a director and co-founder of political consultancy firm I-PAC, in connection with a money-laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal, officials said. Chandel was taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in…
Washington DC, 13/4: US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure on Sunday, drawing widespread criticism even from some religious conservatives who typically support him, before deleting the post on Monday. The post on Trump’s Truth Social platform came amid his escalating feud with Pope Leo, who has criticized…
SUBARNAPUR,, 13/4— A huge quantity of ganja has been seized in various police stations of Subarnapur district. On Monday (13.04.2026) at around 05 am, Subarnapur Police, after receiving information from a reliable source, conducted raids in various parts of the district as part of the “Nasa Mukti Odisha” campaign. After receiving information from a reliable…
New Delhi, 11/4: Two very large crude carriers loaded with Iranian oil have reached Indian ports, ship tracking data from LSEG shows, as local refiners utilise a temporary waiver granted by the United States last month to resume purchases from Tehran the first time in seven years.The current waiver is due to expire on April…
Patna, 13/4: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has convened his last Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, following which he will tender his resignation as CM to the Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain on April 14. This will put an end to the one-month-long suspense over the possibility of the next Chief Minister, as the…
Cuttack: A judicial inquiry into the devastating fire at the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital has officially begun today.According to reports, a retired High Court judge has been appointed to conduct the probe. The inquiry team reached the SCB Medical College campus this morning and started questioning staff and officials in…
Morada/Rasgovindpur: As many as 128 students of a government-run Ashram school, under the Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste Welfare department, at Kakabandh in Rasgovindpur block of Mayurbhanj district, fell ill Sunday and were admitted to a hospital, officials said.The students complained of stomach pain and vomiting, triggering tension at the Rasgovindpur Community Health Centre, where they…
Jagannath Temple authorities will open the inner Ratna Bhandar today after 48 years for a detailed inventory.The temple administration will begin the process under strict security. The treasury key will arrive in the presence of magistrates and officials before unlocking the chamber. The Standard Operating Procedure approved by the state government guided every step.Chief Administrator…
Maharashtra: In a devastating incident, as many as 11 people were killed after a van collided with a cement mixer on a bridge in Thane district today. According to police reports, the road accident took place at around 10:45 am on the Raita Bridge in Govili village of Murbad.Reports revealed that the van travelling from…
