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Dhamra Port Commissions New Manual Railway Line

Dhamra, 23.01.2026: New railway line has been commissioned inside the Dhamra Port project area, marking a significant step towards enhancing the port’s cargo handling capacity. On this special inaugural occasion, the Chief Executive Officer of Dhamra Port, Mr. Devendra Thakar, formally flagged off the first train, marking the commencement of rail operations on the newly commissioned line….

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Rupee hits all-time low of 92 against US dollar, recovers marginally to settle at 91.88

Mumbai, 23/1: The rupee hit an all-time low of 92 on Friday and recovered marginally to settle at 91.88 (provisional) against the American currency, amid selling pressure from foreign funds and risk-off sentiment in global marketsorex traders said the Indian rupee gave up early gains and hit a record low of 91.99 per US dollar…

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Karnataka Congress suspends party leader Rajeev Gowda for using abusive words against official

Bengaluru, 23/1: Congress in Karnataka on Friday suspended Rajeev Gowda from the party, who had used abusive words against Shidlaghatta Municipal Commissioner. The Congress leader is on the run after an FIR was registered against him on January 14 following a complaint by Amrutha Gowda, who alleged that he had abused her and threatened her…

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Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammad commander killed in gunfight with security forces in J&K’s Kathua

Jammu, 23/1: A Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, a senior police officer said. Inspector General of Police, Jammu range, Bhim Sen Tuti said the terrorist was gunned down during a joint operation in the general area…

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Upset over being ‘ignored’ by Rahul, Shashi Tharoor skips meeting called to discuss Congress strategy for Kerala

New Delhi: Igniting fresh trouble in Congress’ Kerala unit, senior MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday skipped a meeting called by the central leadership to finetune strategy for state Assembly elections, apparently upset over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The meeting of senior leaders from Kerala was called by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge in which state…

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Ama Bus Runs Over Motorcycle on Janpath in Bhubaneswar, Rider Hospitalised; Locals Vandalise Bus

Bhubaneswar: Tension prevailed on Janpath road in Bhubaneswar on Friday after an Ama Bus reportedly ran over a motorcycle, leaving the two-wheeler rider seriously injured.According to information, the bus hit the motorcycle on the busy Janpath stretch, causing the rider to fall on the road. The biker sustained injuries in the accident and was immediately rushed to a nearby…

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Man tries to burn daughter-in-law alive for giving birth to baby girl in Odisha’s Kendrapara

Kendrapara: In a shocking incident, a man allegedly tried According to reports, the woman was sleeping when her father-in-law allegedly brought petrol from a nearby village market. He then poured the petrol on the bed and set it on fire, allegedly with the intention of killing his daughter-in-law and her newborn daughter.The woman and the…

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Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan Pays Tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Cuttack on Parakram Diwas

The Vice President arrived in Odisha earlier than scheduled, landing at Bhubaneswar Airport and proceeding directly to Cuttack. He was received with a Guard of Honour by Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, and other senior officials.As part of the official programme, the Vice President, along…

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Salman Khan Releases ‘Maatrubhumi’ Teaser from Battle of Galwan; Song Set to Launch Soon

Mumbai: Days after releasing the teaser for the upcoming action-war drama ‘Battle of Galwan,’ starring Salman Khan, the makers have now unveiled a short glimpse of the film’s first song, titled ‘Maatrubhumi.’Salman took to Instagram on Friday to share the teaser for his highly anticipated film. The 15-second teaser opens with the sound of a military…

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