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BJP’s Annamalai hits back at Raj Thackeray after rasmalai jibe

Mumbai, 12/1:The war of words between BJP leader K Annamalai and MNS chief Raj Thackeray intensified on Monday with the former daring Thackeray to stop him from entering Mumbai. The row erupted after Thackeray mocked Annamalai referring him as “rasmalai” while criticising him for speaking on issues related to Mumbai. Annamalai had said that Mumbai…

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China reaffirms its territorial claims over Shaksgam Valley after India’s objections

Beijing, 12/1: China on Monday reaffirmed its territorial claims over the Shaksgam Valley in the backdrop of India’s objections, stressing that the Chinese infrastructure projects in the area are “beyond reproach”. India last Friday criticised China’s infrastructure development projects in the Shaksgam Valley, saying it reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its…

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Odisha Shines at 69th National School Games Archery Championship Wins 4 Gold, 5 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal; Emerges Overall Runners-Up

Bhubaneswar, :Odisha’s young archers delivered an outstanding performance at the 69th National School Games Under-17 Archery Championship held at Ranchi, Jharkhand, from January 6 to January 10, 2026. The state won a total of 10 medals, 4 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze and emerged as the overall runners-up at the national-level competition. In the…

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Virat Kohli’s 93 sets up India’s nervy four-wicket win in 1st ODI against New Zealand

Vadodara, 11/1: Virat Kohli reigned supreme once again with a 91-ball 93 and skipper Shubman Gill hit 56 but India huffed and puffed before completing a nervy four-wicket win against New Zealand in the opening ODI of the three-match series here on Sunday. In pursuit of 301, India were in complete control when Kohli departed…

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Virat Kohli break’s Sachin’s record, becomes fastest player to reach 28,000 runs across formats

Vadodara 11/1: India batting stalwart Virat Kohli on Sunday became the fastest player to reach 28,000 runs across formats in international cricket and the second most prolific scorer behind Sachin Tendulkar during the first ODI against New Zealand here. Playing in his 624th innings, Kohli got to the milestone by hitting a four off New…

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Rourkela Aircraft Accident Situation Under Close Watch: Usha Padhee

Rourkela, 11/1: The State Government is closely monitoring the situation following the aircraft accident that occurred on January 10 in the Jalda area of Rourkela, Sundargarh district, said Odisha Transport Secretary Smt. Usha Padhee on Saturday.   Smt. Padhee visited the accident site and reviewed the situation on the ground in coordination with the district…

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