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Police nabs mastermind for Rs 1200 crore fraud in Sambalpur

Sambalpur: Police nabbed the mastermind fraud Finance company owner in the Rs 1200 crore fraud in Sambalpur. Police arrested the accused and court forwarded him today. The incident happened in Kuluthkani village under Dhanupali police limits in Sambalpur. The accused Santosh Acharya was arrested in relation to Rs 1200 crore fraud. The Dhanupala police arrested…

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Maha Shivaratri 2025: Preparations reach last stage at several Shiva shrines in Odisha

Bhubaneswar/Puri: Several Shiva shrines in Odisha have geared up for Maha Shivaratri 2025. The popular shrines will soon echo with Om Namah Shivay chants as the Maha Shivaratri is just a day ahead. In the preparatory meeting of Lingaraj temple, the time of raising the Mahadeepa atop the temple was fixed at 10.00 pm. Ahead…

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Delhi speaker expels 12 AAP MLAs for day from House for raising slogans during L-G’s address

New Delhi, 25/2: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta expelled 12 AAP MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Atishi, from the House for the day for raising slogans during Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s address on Tuesday. Among the AAP MLAs expelled were Atishi, Gopal Rai, Veer Singh Dhingan, Mukesh Ahlawat, Chaudhary Zubair Ahmed, Anil Jha, Vishesh Ravi…

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India’s semifinal slot confirmed with NZ victory; Pakistan and Bangladesh knocked out

Rawalpindi,25/2: India’s slot in the semifinals of ICC Champions Trophy was confirmed on Monday following New Zealand’s victory over Bangladesh, the result also eliminating tournament hosts Pakistan from the event. Besides India, New Zealand, who have registered two victories in as many matches, also advanced to the last four stage from Group A.  

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India abstains on UNGA resolution calling for de-escalation, peaceful resolution of Ukraine war

United Nations, 25/2: India abstained on a UN General Assembly draft resolution that called for a de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution of the war against Ukraine The 193-member UN General Assembly voted Monday on the draft resolution ‘Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine’ tabled by Ukraine and…

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya’s wrist watch worth Rs 7 crore catches attention

Dubai, 24/2: While Virat Kohli did the star turn with his unbeaten century against Pakistan which helped India march into the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with consummate ease, all-rounder Hardik Pandya too hogged limelight, though for a different reason. The 31-year-old all-rounder, who is known for his fancy for luxury watches, was…

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BJP and AAP engaged in war of words over Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh portraits at Delhi CM office

New Delhi, 24/2 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday alleged that B R Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh’s portraits were removed from Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s office, a charge denied by the ruling BJP.   The BJP accused the opposition party of trying to divert people’s attention from the CAG reports that will be tabled…

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PM Narendra Modi to release 19th installment of PM KISAN Yojana in Bhagalpur today

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bhagalpur today, where he will release the 19th installment of Kisan Samman Nidhi, prioritising the welfare, happiness, and prosperity of farmers. PM Modi will also address a public rally ahead of the 2025 Bihar elections at the Airport Ground. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will accompany the…

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Padma Shri Award row in Odisha: Petitioner appears before High Court, journalist skips summons on health ground

Cuttack: Dr. Antarayami Mishra, a physician who had filed a writ petition at the Orissa High Court following a row over the Padma Shri Award in Odisha, appeared before the court today while his opposition party, Antaryami Mishra, who is a journalist by profession, skipped the court summons on health ground. Based on the writ petition filed…

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