Odisha Merchant Navy official goes missing near Malaysian waters, search operation underway

family members and friends.” A young merchant navy official fromodisha s bhadrak district went missing while on duty aboard a vessel near Malaysian waters, triggering concern among family members and prompting search operations at sea. The missing seafarer, identified as Sarthak Mahapatra, was serving as a cadet with Anglo-Eastern Ship Management and was part of the crew…

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Three minor sisters die after jumping from 9th floor over parents’ objection to ‘online gaming’

Three minor sisters were found dead in the early hours of Wednesday after they allegedly jumped from the ninth floor of a residential apartment in Bharat City Society under Tila Mod police station limits in ghaziabad, police said. The incident occurred around 2 am in Tower B-1 of the housing complex. The deceased have been identified…

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Gold, silver prices rally again as global uncertainty fuels market volatility

Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp rebound in the domestic market, reversing the recent downward trend amid growing global and macroeconomic uncertainties.    After a brief phase of correction, both precious metals resumed their upward momentum. On the previous day, 22-carat gold had climbed by nearly Rs 1,000 to trade at around Rs 1,41,000 per…

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Ajit Pawar’s wife sworn in as Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister

Sunetra Pawar on Saturday took oath as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, marking a historic moment in the state’s political journey. Affectionately known as ‘Vahini’, she assumed office following the tragic death of her husband and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on Wednesday morning Ahead of the oath-taking…

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Gold, silver prices fall for second straight day ahead of Union Budget

Gold and silver prices continued their downward trend for the second straight day, bringing marginal relief to buyers ahead of the Union Budget. Both precious metals witnessed sharp corrections, with silver recording its steepest fall in the current decade. Market data shows that the decline has been significant across categories, impacting retail prices of both gold and silver. The…

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Army contains wildfire along Sino-India border in Arunachal

In a joint and coordinated effort, the troops of Spear Corps, along with the Indian Air Force, mobilised swiftly and successfully contained the forest fire, ensuring no damage to civilian life or property,” says officialsA wildfire that broke out about a week ago near Kaho village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district has been doused by…

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SC To Hear Petitions Challenging UGC’s New Regulations Today

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a batch of petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.As per the cause list published on the website of the apex court, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi will take…

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Gold prices surge Rs 10,000 in a day, silver hits Rs 4.25 lakh

Gold and silver prices have witnessed a sharp and unprecedented surge, leaving buyers shocked and concerned across the country including in Odisha The steep rise in rates has made purchasing precious metals increasingly difficult, with prices jumping dramatically within a short span.Rs 10,000 Hike In One DayAccording to market data, gold prices surged by nearly Rs 10,000 in a…

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India-EU Free Trade Deal Creates a Two-Billion-Person Economic Zone: EU President Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced the conclusion of the long-awaited India–European Union free trade agreement (FTA), describing it as a historic milestone for bilateral relations. The leaders on both sides have referred to the pact as the “mother of all deals” due to its scale, economic significance, and far-reaching impact.The…

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