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Nuapada Migrant Worker’s Suspicious Death in Hyderabad Sparks Protest; Family Alleges Murder

The tragic death of an Odia migrant worker in Karimnagar, Hyderabad, has reignited anger over the plight of dadan labourers.The deceased, identified as Dolamani Majhi of Jandhramunda village under Kureswar panchayat, had migrated in search of a livelihood but returned home as a corpse.On Thursday, when his body arrived by ambulance, grief quickly turned into…

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A massive tree falls on Puri-Satapada NH-316, road blocked amid Rath Yatra

Brahmagiri: A tree has fallen on National Highway-316 that connects Puri and Satapada near Rebena Nuagaon Medical, obstructing the vehicular movement on the busy road completely.As per reports, the soil lost its strength following a spell of continuous rain leading to the tree uprooted and crashing onto the highway.The uprooted tree has inconvenienced many commuters…

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Minor boy killed in elephant attack in Odisha’s Sundargarh

A minor boy was killed in a wild elephant attack near the Santoshpur Reserve Forest under Bisra Forest Range in Odisha’s Sundargarh district during the early hours of Thursday, triggering protests by local residents demanding compensation for the bereaved family.Sundargarh: A minor boy was killed in a wild elephant attack near the Santoshpur Reserve Forest…

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ED raids 13 places in 5 states linked to alleged terror funding, illegal infiltration network case

New Delhi, July 16: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out searches at 13 premises across West Bengal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Maharashtra in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network.The raids began early this morning under the provisions of the Prevention of Money…

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Unwavering devotion even in the rain, lakhs of devotees throng Badadanda for the darshan of Lord

Today, in the holy city of Puri, nature has also joined the chariot procession of Mahaprabhu. It is raining occasionally, clouds are playing in the sky, but the enthusiasm of the devotees has not been dampened in any way, in fact, this rain has made the atmosphere of devotion even more emotional. It seems that…

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Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra Ascend Chariots as Devotees Await Lord Jagannath’s Pahandi Bije

The Pahandi Bije ritual of Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra has been completed as the siblings ceremonially arrived on their respective chariots Taladhwaja and Darpadalana. Puri, meanwhile, reverberated with chants of ‘Jai Jagannath’ as the much awaited Pahandi Bije rituals are underway. Only Lord Jagannath’s Pahandi Bije, the most-awaited event of the ritual, is underway….

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Jagannath Rath Yatra begins with giant chariots, millions of devotees and tight security in Puri

Puri, 16/7: Puri has come alive with chants, rituals and the arrival of lakhs of devotees as the city prepares for the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026, one of the biggest religious gatherings in India.   The Odisha government has put in place a massive security plan to ensure the festival passes off peacefully, especially after…

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No goals but Messi’s quiet brilliance steers Argentina to another World Cup final

Washington DC, 16/7: Lionel Messi did not add to his tally of eight goals in FIFA World Cup 2026 when defending champions Argentina beat England 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final on Thursday (IST). Yet, the Argentine captain was the key for his team to book their second consecutive World Cup final. Modern-day greats like Portugal’s…

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