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Rohit Shetty questions ScoutOP and Love Gill’s closeness on Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty questioned contestants ScoutOP and Lovepreet Kaur Gill over their close interactions during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20. He replaced Salman Khan as host for the October 24 episode, as Khan was unavailable due to prior professional commitments.In a promo released by JioHotstar, Rohit Shetty asked Love about…

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President Droupadi Murmu’s Odisha visit postponed amid Cyclone threat

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24: President Droupadi Murmu’s scheduled two-day visit to her home district of Mayurbhanj has been postponed due to the possibility of a cyclonic storm approaching Odisha.The President was earlier scheduled to visit Rairangpur on October 28 and 29. However, in view of the unfavourable weather conditions and the potential impact of the cyclonic…

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Wanted criminal held after police encounter

Hatadihi: Wanted history-sheeter Arjun Pradhan was injured in a police encounter in Kendujhar district after allegedly opening fire at police personnel while attempting to escape custody. Two police officers were also injured in the incident. Pradhan, a native of Dasha mania village under Jakhapura police station in Jajpur district, sustained a bullet wound to his…

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Angul murder case: Wife, lover arrested for allegedly killing husband

Angul: Police have arrested a woman and her alleged lover for the murder of her husband, Dilip Sethi, in Angul district.Bagadia police apprehended the accused, identified as Saudamini Sethi and Khageswar Sahu, after investigating the case.According to reports, the duo allegedly poisoned the victim’s chicken before strangling him and attacking him with an axe. Investigators…

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Baleshwar rape-murder: Accused tried to establish physical relations with victim, says SP

Bhubaneswar: The police in Odisha’s Baleshwar district have intensified their investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in Jaleswar area.The girl reportedly went missing from her locality six days ago. Her body was recovered from a forest at Bartana Gram Panchayat under Jaleswar police limits on Thursday.The cops have arrested the…

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Cyclone Threat: Officers’ Leave Cancelled, Collectors On Alert, Govt Steps Up Measures To Ensure Zero Casualty

Bhubaneswar: To ensure zero casualty and swift crisis management amid the impending cyclonic system over the Bay of Bengal, the state administration has taken decisive steps. All official leaves have been cancelled and officials who were on leave have been ordered to report back immediately. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari informed it.Administrations in…

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Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Hotel room where shooters allegedly stayed sealed

Mumbai: The investigation into the Tiger Shroff firing case has revealed that the hotel room in Andheri, where the three key accused allegedly stayed, has been sealed by the authorities.As per sources, the Mumbai Crime Branch is also investigating allegations that the shooters practised firing at an unknown place before the incident. Investigators are also…

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Delhi High Court Dismisses AISA President Neha Bora’s Plea Against Police Notice Over ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ March

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora challenging a Delhi Police notice that directed her to furnish a personal bond of ₹10,000 and one surety to “maintain peace during an inquiry”.The notice was issued following her participation in the “Lehra Do Tiranga” march on…

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