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Census 2027 commences in 8 states and UTs, 55,000 avail self-enumeration facility

New Delhi, 1/4: Census 2027, considered the world’s largest such exercise, kickstarted on Wednesday with around 55,000 people availing the first-ever digital self enumeration facility. This is India’s first ever digital data capture and self-enumeration during census. The phase 1 of the Census — Houselisting and Housing Census — started with the enumeration of President…

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Kharge attacks Modi over absence from all-party meet on West Asia; Rijiju hits back

New Delhi, 1/4: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday witnessed sharp exchanges between Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The Congress leader criticised the government over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s absence from the all-party meeting on the West Asia conflict, and Rijiju accused the Opposition of playing politics on the issue.

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Odisha govt extends Kharif paddy procurement deadline by 7 days

Bhubaneswar: In order to ensure that none of the farmer’s token is lapsed, Odisha government extended the Kharif paddy procurement deadline by 7 days, informed Food and Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra today.In a video message, the Minister said, “Our government has set an all-time record in the current Kharif season procurement. Till now, the state…

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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Apologises For Controversial Remarks On Biju Patnaik

Bhubaneswar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has apologised for his recent comments on Odisha’s former Chief Minister and iconic leader Biju Patnaik.In a social media post, Dubey stated that his remarks were misinterpreted and expressed regret if they hurt anyone’s sentiments Dubey had made the comments last week regarding Nehru-Gandhi family, which was perceived to be…

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Iran wants ceasefire but will consider only if Strait of Hormuz opens, will keep blasting them till then: Donald Trump

Washington DC, 1/4: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s ‘new regime’ president wants a ceasefire ahead amid the ongoing war. Trump wrote the same on his Truth Social website. He also said that the ceasefire would only happen when the Strait of Hormuz is ‘open, free, clear’. “Until then, we are blasting Iran…

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KitKat says missing chocolates not an ‘April Fool’s joke, creates tracker to find it

Washington DC, 1/4: Just days after a huge shipment of KitKat went missing in Europe, the brand released a statement on Wednesday clarifying that this incident wasn’t part of an April fool’s joke. Moreover, they also created a Stolen KitKat tracker for consumers, so they can check if their chocolate bar is missing or not….

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British PM Keir Starmer defends NATO as Trump says United States to pull out of defence pact

London, 1/4: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ⁠Wednesday vowed to act in ‌the UK’s best interest amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, despite the pressure on him and the leaders of other NATO nations. Starmer’s remarks come amid about ⁠Donald Trump saying he was strongly considering ⁠pulling ‌the United States out ‌of NATO. Addressing a…

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Congratulations, mere dost…”: Priyanka Chopra heaps praise on Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’

New Delhi: A strong box office run and widespread industry acclaim have positioned ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as one of the biggest cinematic successes of 2026, with the film crossing the Rs 800 crore mark within just two weeks of its release on March 19.Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action drama has garnered praise from audiences, politicians,…

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Odisha Extends Kharif Paddy Procurement Period by Seven Days

The Odisha government extended the Kharif paddy procurement period by seven days to ensure that no farmer’s token lapses during the ongoing season.Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced the decision, stressing its importance in safeguarding farmers’ interests. He said the extension will allow all registered farmers to sell their produce without…

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