Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared a public holiday in the state on October 19 on the occasion of Maha Navami, allowing people to celebrate the auspicious festival with their families.The holy festival Maha Navami, observed on the ninth day of Navratri, holds religious significance for devotees of Goddess Durga. The festival marks…
New Delhi, October 16: Delhi Police detained CJP Founder Abhijit Dipke on Friday as he was leaving the residence of NCP-SCP spokesperson Anish Gawande, ahead of the proposed ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ rally at Central Park in Connaught Place.A police official informed Dipke that he was being placed under preventive detention in view of restrictions imposed…
Rapper and music producer Hirdesh Singh, known as Yo Yo Honey Singh, appeared before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell on October 16 in relation to alleged objectionable remarks he made during a concert.The singer-rapper recorded his statement at the Cyber Cell office for two hours and left under tight security. The summons followed a complaint filed…
New Delhi: Traders and shopkeepers in Delhi on Friday expressed concern over the impact of ongoing protests on businesses, claiming that markets are witnessing a sharp decline in customer footfall and sales during the crucial festive season.They said the presence of security personnel, road restrictions and concerns among customers about visiting markets have added to…
Jajpur: The famous Maa Biraja Temple in Odisha’s Jajpur district is witnessing a huge rush of devotees on the auspicious occasion of Maha Sasthi. The shrine of Maa Biraja, the presiding deity of Jajpur, has come alive with religious fervour as devotees throng the temple to seek the blessings of the Goddess.A large number of…
In a chilling case where a staged accident failed to deceive forensic investigators, a local court in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday awarded the death penalty to a woman and her lover for murdering her husband.The convicts, identified as Ravita and her paramour Amardeep, strangled Amit Kashyap to death before attempting to pass off the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das on Friday strongly condemned Andhra Pradesh for issuing a notification for panchayat elections in the Kotia region of Koraput district, and demanded immediate steps by the Odisha government to stop the neighbouring state’s interference.Das demanded withdrawal of Andhra’s notification, asserting that the move amounted to…
Rayagada October 16, 2026: A Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) training programme was successfully organised by MY Bharat, Rayagada, for 100 students at MDC College in Kolanara, Amlabhata. The programme was conducted under the leadership and guidance of District Youth Officer Shri Kishar Vemulawada, with active participation from officials of the Kolanara Fire Station and faculty…
Veteran bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar rejoins the Indian team for series decider.Veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has earned an early recall to the Indian national setup, joining the squad for the fifth T20I against the West Indies this Saturday in Bengaluru. This unexpected elevation comes after Arshdeep Singh suffered a shoulder injury while on crease during…
Bhubaneswar: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) won seven of the nine posts in the Utkal University students’ union elections held Thursday, while the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) bagged the remaining two posts.The Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) drew a blank in the election.ABVP’s Abhiram Mishra was elected president, while Ayushree Pradhan won…
