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Marriage median age rises to 29, remarriage seekers up 43% in last decade: Jeevansathi survey finds

New Delhi, 12/2: The median age for marriage among Indian singles has risen from 27 to 29 over the past decade, while the number of people seeking a second marriage has increased by “43 per cent”, reflecting shifting attitudes towards partner search and commitment, according to a report released on Thursday. The data-led report, “The…

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Over 275 Litres Of Spurious, Banned Liquor Seized In Mayurbhanj

Baripada: In a major crackdown ahead of the Manatri Jagar Mela, the Excise Department officials of Betnoti on Thursday seized a substantial quantity of spurious and banned liquor during a raid in Kainphulia village under Nadapur Panchayat, within the Baisinga Police Station limits of Betnoti block in Mayurbhanj district.Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the illegal…

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Defence Ministry clears procurement of 114 Rafale jets, other acquisitions worth Rs 3.6 lakh crore

New Delhi, 12/2: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday approved Rs 3.60 lakh crore worth of capital acquisition proposals to enhance the combat readiness The DAC approved the procurement of 114 new Rafale aircraft, Combat Missiles and Air-Ship Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (AS-HAPS) for the Indian Air Force, PTI reported.    

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Odisha Vigilance nabs Belaguntha Additional Tahasildar

Kabiraj Sethi, the Additional Tahsildar of Belaguntha in Ganjam district, was apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking bribe from a tractor owner to release his sand laden tractor. Berhampur: Kabiraj Sethi, the Additional Tahsildar of Belaguntha in Ganjam district, was apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking bribe from a tractor owner…

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Orissa High Court directs Odisha govt to complete Ratna Bhandar inventory within three months

Cuttack: In an important order, the Orissa High Court today directed the Odisha government to complete the much-awaited counting and inventory process of the Puri Jagannath temple Ratna Bhandar jewels within three months.According to advocate Anup Kumar Mohapatra, who appeared before the court on behalf of petitioner Dilip Kumar Baral, the court today directed the state…

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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey submits notice to move motion against Rahul Gandhi to cancel his membership

New Delhi, 12/2:BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday said he has given a notice to initiate a ‘substantive motion’ against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Speaking to PTI videos in Parliament House complex, Dubey said that in his notice he has stated how Gandhi visits foreign countries joining hands with…

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Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Conclave 2026 Mobilises Rs 67,000 Cr for 6.8 GW Projects

disha reinforced its leadership in clean energy by successfully hosting the third edition of the Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Conclave 2026.Organised by the Energy Department and GRIDCO Limited, with iFOREST as Knowledge Partner, the event mobilised investment commitments worth Rs 67,000 crore, covering approximately 6.8 GW of capacity.Deputy Chief Minister Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo…

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