Bhubaneswar: BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths of 14 devotees in a tragic accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior district.At least 14 people were killed and 28 others injured after a speeding truck ploughed into a group of devotees before crashing into the temple’s entrance gate early…
In a significant diplomatic and economic maneuver, US President Donald Trump has issued a 60-day national interest waiver on sweeping sanctions and tariffs under the newly enacted Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA).The move temporarily halts tariffs of up to 100% on major global purchasers of Russian energy, including India, with US…
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) probe into the alleged leakage of the 2024 police sub-inspector exam paper in Odisha has highlighted the role of some Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) officials and private entities who have remained outside the investigative net till now, officials said Sunday.Apart from probing them, the federal agency is also…
Gwalior: Twelve people were killed, while over 25 were injured after a truck rammed into shops near Shitla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior early on Sunday, officials said.The incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday when the truck lost control while descending a slope near the historic Shitla Mata Temple, located 18 kilometres…
Thirteen children aged 15 years or below died after a boat carrying them capsized in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Tuesday evening, District Magistrate Varsha Singh said.According to the District Magistrate, the incident occurred at around 8:30 PM when a boat carrying about 20 children, who were travelling to attend a feast in a neighbouring village,…
Kolkata, October 17: Several people were injured in a stampede-like situation arising out of a crowd surge at a community Durga Puja in north Kolkata on Saturday evening, police said.While there are some casualties feared, the injured have been taken to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital. The mishap happened at around 7.40 PM.Sources said the…
Rahul Gandhi’s recent political activity on the streets of Delhi reflects a noticeable shift in how the Congress leader approaches public protests — with greater emphasis on timing, coordination, visuals and sustained political messaging.From demonstrations over student protests in July to the Opposition’s campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in October, Rahul Gandhi has…
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India declared that access to the internet is a fundamental right guaranteed to every individual, including children, under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) and Article 19(1)(a) (Freedom of Speech and Expression) of the Constitution.Rejecting calls for a blanket age-based ban on internet usage, the…
All India Students’ Association (AISA) national president Neha Bora was released on Saturday morning following her detention by Delhi Police during Friday’s high-tension ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protests. Meanwhile, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke remains in custody and is scheduled to be produced before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court.According to law enforcement authorities,…
Kota: Eight passengers were killed and more than six others were injured after a bus overturned on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Kota on Saturday.District Collector Peeyush Samariya said, “Eight people have been brought dead so far. All critical patients have been shifted to the ICU, and their treatment has begun.”According to Station House Officer…
