Subhadra Yojana: Over 20 lakh beneficiaries receive assistance in third phase in Odisha

launched by PM Modi, aims to empower women. More than 20 lakh women in Odisha received financial assistance of Rs 5000 as the Odisha government released the first instalment of the third phase of the ambitious Subhadra Yojana during a special programme held at Sundargarh on Sunday.According to sources, the government released more than Rs…

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“Expressed deep concern”: PM Modi in phone call with Iran Prez Pezeshkian calls for de-escalation, dialogue

New Delhi: Following the strikes by the United States at Iran’s nuclear facilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing deep concern at the recent escalations and calling for “immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy”.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Spoke with President of Iran @drpezeshkian. We…

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Heatwave condition likely to continue in Odisha till May 28: IMD

Bhubaneswar: The prevailing heatwave condition across Odisha is likely to continue till May 28, said the IMD on Saturday.As per the IMD prediction, some places across districts like Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Balangir, Boudh, Nuapada, Kalahandi and Khurda may witness heatwave condition till May 28. The MeT Department has issued an Orange warning in this regard.Besides, several…

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Excise policy case: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal gets bail; likely to walk out of jail tomorrow

New Delhi, 20/6: In a big relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a court here on Thursday granted him bail in liquor policy scam case, rejecting the Enforcement Directorate’s plea opposing any concession to him. Vacation Judge Nyay Bindu provided relief to him on a personal surety bond of Rs one lakh each. The…

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Vedanta Jharsuguda Launches ‘Safety on Wheels – Suraksha Safar’ to Reinforce Safety Culture

Jharsuguda, Odisha, December 18, 2025:Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has introduced a safety initiative at its Jharsuguda facility, ‘Safety on Wheels – Suraksha Safar’, to strengthen its safety-first culture.The program features an onboard display system in the business partner transport bus, continuously screening work-area-specific safety videos during daily commutes.By embedding safety communication into routine travel,…

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Exit Iran using available flights’: India asks citizens to leave country, advises to postpone visit amid rising instability

Tehran, 20/7:India has advised its citizens to postpone travel to Iran until the situation in the war-torn nation improves, while it also urged people already in the country to consider leaving through available commercial flights amid rising instability and conflict. In a revised travel advisory, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said that the “recent days…

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