New Delhi,, 25/7: An X post by Dharmendra Pradhan at 2:18 pm announcing his resignation signalled a significant shift from the way Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted his politics in the past as succumbing to the opposition pressure was a no-go area. Modi blinked for the first time after his two Instagram appeals in a…
The much-awaited Suna Besha, also revered as Rajarajeswara Besha, will be observed this evening at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. On this auspicious Asadha Sukla Ekadasi Tithi, the deities — Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra — will be adorned with exquisite golden ornaments, offering a divine spectacle to lakhs of devotees. The…
New Delhi, 25/7: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Council of Ministers on Saturday (July 25), sending his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after weeks of student protests demanding accountability over irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination.This marks the second such resignation by a union minister of the Modi Cabinet owing to…
Mumbai: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has reacted strongly to the brutal crackdown on protestors particularly the students at Jantar Mantar.On Wednesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video of himself talking straight to the camera. The actor looked visibly angry over the treatment meted out to the “students”. He also targeted the…
Raurkela: In a major crackdown on illegal gambling, Chhend Police in Raurkela arrested nine persons for allegedly indulging in gambling and seized cash worth ₹7,00,700 along with vehicles, mobile phones and other gambling-related articles.Acting on credible information, a police team conducted a raid and caught the accused while they were allegedly engaged in illegal gambling…
Bhubaneswar: A no-confidence motion has been moved against Tikhiri Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Chameli Ojha in Kendrapara district.Sources said 21 out of 22 ward members have backed the move against the Sarpanch, citing dissatisfaction with her functioning. With such overwhelming support, the motion is set to be put to vote on July 27. The result will…
Bhubaneswar: A fresh low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal adjoining the West Bengal-Odisha coast. The low pressure is also expected to intensify further during the next 48 hours.Under the influence of the low pressure, Odisha is expected to receive widespread rainfall over the next five days till July 29, the India…
New Delhi, 25/7: In a major development, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from the Union Cabinet amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 examination. In a detailed statement addressed to the nation’s youth, Pradhan said he had submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing concerns over the situation that…
Kalahandi: A 50-year-old man was brutally murdered over a land dispute in Kumajor village under Jayapatna police limits in Kalahandi district.The deceased has been identified as Sube Sabar.According to information, Sube Sabar and his wife Satya Sabar had gone to their agricultural field for work on Saturday morning. While returning home around 4 pm, they…
Bhanjanagar: In a tragic incident, one man was killed and four other were injured following a head-on collision between two bikes near Jogimari under Bhanjanagr police jurisdiction of Ganjam district on Saturday.According to sources, the deceased has been identified as a resident of Pantikhari village under Belaguntha police limits.Sources revealed that the deceased was travelling…
