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ED arrests I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel in West Bengal coal scam case

New Delhi, 13/4: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested Vinesh Chandel, a director and co-founder of political consultancy firm I-PAC, in connection with a money-laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal, officials said. Chandel was taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in…

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US President Trump posts AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure, drawing outrage

Washington DC, 13/4: US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure on Sunday, drawing widespread criticism even from some religious conservatives who typically support him, before deleting the post ⁠on Monday. The post on Trump’s Truth Social platform came amid his escalating feud with Pope Leo, who has criticized…

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Subarnapur Police’s big success: Vehicle with huge quantity of ganja seized

SUBARNAPUR,, 13/4— A huge quantity of ganja has been seized in various police stations of Subarnapur district. On Monday (13.04.2026) at around 05 am, Subarnapur Police, after receiving information from a reliable source, conducted raids in various parts of the district as part of the “Nasa Mukti Odisha” campaign. After receiving information from a reliable…

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Samrat Choudhary likely to become BJPs’ first CM in Bihar as Nitish Kumar to quit on April 14

Patna, 13/4: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has convened his last Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, following which he will tender his resignation as CM to the Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain on April 14. This will put an end to the one-month-long suspense over the possibility of the next Chief Minister, as the…

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Suspected food poisoning leaves 128 students sick

Morada/Rasgovindpur: As many as 128 students of a government-run Ashram school, under the Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste Welfare department, at Kakabandh in Rasgovindpur block of Mayurbhanj district, fell ill Sunday and were admitted to a hospital, officials said.The students complained of stomach pain and vomiting, triggering tension at the Rasgovindpur Community Health Centre, where they…

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Ratna Bhandar Inner Chamber Opens Today After 48 Years

Jagannath Temple authorities will open the inner Ratna Bhandar today after 48 years for a detailed inventory.The temple administration will begin the process under strict security. The treasury key will arrive in the presence of magistrates and officials before unlocking the chamber. The Standard Operating Procedure approved by the state government guided every step.Chief Administrator…

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Two Killed, Three Injured In Head-On Bike Collision In Ganjam District

Ganjam: In a tragic road accident, two persons were killed and three others seriously injured when two motorcycles collided head-on while returning home after watching Danda Nacha (traditional stick dance) performance .The accident occurred near Podakhari under Sorada police station limits in Ganjam district on Sunday night.The deceased have been identified as Gurudeb Pradhan of…

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