Bengaluru, 10/11: Stand-up comedian Vir Das’ show scheduled to be held here on Thursday was cancelled at the last minute following protests by Hindu right wing organisations. The fringe outfits protested against the show, alleging that it will hurt Hindu religious sentiments. According to the information available, the show was scheduled to take…
Bhubaneswar: Nearly ten thousand students who had filled up forms for the High School Certificate (HSC) examination this year did not appear for the tests, according to official figures presented in the State Legislative Assembly.School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond informed the House, in reply to a question from MLA, that a total of 5,46,876…
The Amrit Station Scheme is a flagship initiative by the Indian Railways aimed at transforming railway stations across the country into modern, passenger-friendly, and future-ready transit hubs. The scheme focuses on holistic development that includes upgraded infrastructure, better amenities, multi-modal integration, sustainability, and inclusion of local art, heritage, and culture. It also emphasizes accessibility features for Divyangjan (differently-abled) passengers, ensuring inclusive and convenient…
New Delhi, 19/1: Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Swati Maliwal on Thursday said she was dragged by a car for 10-15 metres outside AIIMS when her hand got stuck in the vehicle’s window and its inebriated driver drove on. The incident happened in the early hours of the day when the DCW chief was…
Beijing, 14/11: Chinese leader Xi Jinping will arrive on the Indonesian island of Bali on Monday for a long-awaited meeting with US President Joe Biden, ahead of a Group of 20 (G20) summit set to be fraught with tension over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The two leaders are expected to discuss Taiwan, Ukraine,…
Bhubaneswar 8th January 2026: Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal on Wednesday announced the passing of his son Agnivesh, describing it as “the darkest day of my life”. Agnivesh, 49, had been recovering at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, following a skiing accident, but suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal on Wednesday announced the passing…
Angul: Jindal Steel and Power situated at Angul, Odisha marked World Environment Day 2024 with a series of engaging activities, highlighting the year’s theme “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience”. Early in the morning, the Angul Location Head Mr. Pankaj Malhan flagged off a mini-marathon called “Run for Environment” where all the Head of the departments…
New Delhi: Indian men’s hockey team will host Germany for a two-match bilateral hockey series in October here at the national capital, the sports national governing body announced on Tuesday. Team India is riding high on confidence as they recently retained their Asian Champions Trophy title folloiwng their second successive bronze medal win at Paris Olympics.The…
In a tragic road accident, a young woman who was set to be married next month lost her life while returning after distributing wedding invitation cards in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district.Her brother sustained critical injuries and has been shifted to Burla for advanced treatment.The accident occurred near Ghusuramunda village under the Jharsuguda Sadar block when the motorcycle they…
Kulgam, 12/11:Once again there is news of an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Chawalgam area of Kulgam in South Kashmir. So far it is not known how many terrorists have been surrounded by the security forces. Let us inform that on Thursday also, two terrorists were killed by the security forces in a…
