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“Every state gets representation”: Ishaan Khatter, Jubin Nautiyal hail Femina Miss India 2026 as platform of empowerment

Bhubaneswar, April 19: Actor Ishaan Khatter and singer Jubin Nautiyal praised the spirit of inclusivity and empowerment at the 61st edition of Femina Miss India held in Bhubaneswar, highlighting how the platform brings together talent from across the country.Praising the diversity represented at the event, Ishaan Khatter said, “The environment here is beautiful… I am…

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Opposition plans to submit another impeachment notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi, 19/4: Opposition is planning to submit a second notice seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, days after the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Rajya Sabha Chairman rejected notices accusing the poll body chief of “partisan and discriminatory conduct”. Sources said the parties were working on the notices to be submitted in…

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Miss India 2026: Goa’s Sadhvi Satish Sail Crowned Winner at Grand Finale in Bhubaneswar

The 61st edition of the prestigious Femina Miss India concluded with grandeur at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology in Bhubaneswar on April 18, 2026.Celebrating the theme “Daughters of This Soil,” the event brought together talent, elegance, and intelligencefromacrossthecountry.Representing Goa, Sadhvi Satish Sail was crowned Miss India 2026, marking a proud moment for her state….

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Schools, Anganwadi Centres in Khordha to remain closed from April 20 to 23 due to heatwave

In view of the prevailing heatwaveconditions, the Khordha district administration has announced the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres from April 20 to April 23Bhubaneswar: In view of the prevailing heatwave conditions, the Khordha district administration has announced the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres from April 20 to April 23.The decision was…

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Jajpur Tehsildar attack case : Seven people arrested, 6 tractors and 2 JCB seized

The Odisha police have arrested seven persons in an attempt to murder the Tehsildar of Vyasanagar in Jajpur district during a raidJajpur: The Odisha police have arrested seven persons in an attempt to murder the Tehsildar of Vyasanagar in Jajpur district during a raid on illegal mining activities.The incident took place near Mina Bazar Chhak…

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Seven Arrested In Attempted Murder Of Vyasanagar Tahsildar After Being Run Over By Tractor

Bhubaneswar: Seven persons have been arrested for the attempted murder of Vyasanagar Tahsildar Prashant Kumar Panda, who was deliberately run over by a tractor during an anti-illegal mining raid near Minabazar Chowk under Korei police station in Jajpur district.During the operation, Korei police seized 5 tractors and 2 JCB machines allegedly used in the illegal…

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Victory for Constitution’: Priyanka Gandhi after delimitation-linked women’s quota bill fails in Lok Sabha Rm

New Delhi, 18/4: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said the Opposition defeated the intent of the Modi government’s plans to “permanently cling to power” in the guise of empowering women, calling the defeat of the of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha as a “victory” for the Constitution and…

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Indian ships reverse course in Strait of Hormuz after Iranian gunfire, vessel tracker says

Tehran, 18/4: Two Indian vessels had to reverse their course in the Strait of Hormuz after reports of gunfire from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) a vessel-tracker said. According a report by Associated Press (AP), TankerTrackers.com said one of the Indian-flagged super tanker was carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil. Later, India summoned Iranian envoy…

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